What is Eco-fantasy?

The Laughter of the Sun series

The series is set in today’s world. The characters are fun and fantastical while the science is accurate at the time of writing. I suppose some would call it Magical Realism… or Climate Fiction… or Environmental Fantasy… My aim is to entertain my readers with epic, magical quests while highlighting the nature around us.

Who are these books for?

Someone who loves learning, and cares about the environment. My readers are curious, and open to seeing our world through magical eyes and talking animals. These are not all-immersive fantasy worlds. This is our world, with all its concerns. The science doesn’t bash you over the head, but you do experience it. For example, under the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the mermaid warriors wear goggles and face cloths to protect them from the microplastic pollution. The research I read compares the waters in this area to be akin to swimming in a snow globe.

The message is hopeful. I don’t believe we’re doomed. Not yet. Not quite. And perhaps warrior mermaids or ostracized wolf shifters fighting for our planet will give you hope too.