Fred writes fantasy (and other things)
The online home of fantasy, science fiction, and horror author Fred Phillips, where you’ll find alien orphans, domestic dragons, redneck monster hunters, magical gunslingers, and a host of other colorful characters.
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Latest News
Mentions & Events
Recent Interviews
Reviews
Upcoming Events
- Dad Lit Podcast (2/14/26)
- Raconteur Press
- Stanley Wheeler
Interested in an interview or having me as a guest? Email me.
- Amy’s Bookshelf (2/12/26)
- Stories: The True and the Fictional (8/21/25)
- Trucker Man Reads (7/29/25)
- Upstream Reviews (7/30/25)
Interested in reviewing “Dreams of Gold and Fire?” Email me.
- Amy’s Bookshelf Podcast, May 24, 2026. (Link to come)
- LibertyCon, June 26-28, 2026, Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Writer’s Cantina, July 17-18, 2026, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley, Utah (tentative)
What I’m reading
Unfortunately, I don’t have as much time to read these days as I used to. The days of reading 40-50 books per year are long gone. But I’m always reading something.
Current read: “King Sorrow” by Joe Hill. Some may know that Hill’s “Heart-Shaped Box” played an integral role in getting me back to writing after many years away. His other novels have been a mixed bag for me, but I’ve been hearing good things about this one.
Last read: “Twelve Months” by Jim Butcher. After the all-out chaos of “Battle Ground,” I wondered how he would up the ante in this one, and in my opinion, he did a great job of keeping the stakes high and also delivering another gut punch.
Current listening
Music is a major part of my writing process, as well as my life. I’ve often joked that I spend more time planning the soundtrack of my novels than what I’m actually going to write, but it’s not far from the truth. I’m an old metalhead who dabbles in other musical styles. Here I’ll share the current soundtrack for my life (and eventually, maybe some of my novels.) The button below will also take you to my infrequently updated music review site.
