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.
- Jonathan Koan (3/27/26)
- 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, Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Imaginarium 2026, July 17-19, Holiday Inn Louisville East, Louisville, Ky
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: “Magic and Bullets” by Larry Correia. I enjoyed the first book in this series, “Academy of Outcasts” last year. It was just a fun, fast-paced adventure story. So far, this one has been the same.
Last read: “Time of the Twins” by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. These were integral books in my development both as a reader and a writer. I revisited the Dragonlance Chronicles last year. Starting my run through Legends. Read my thoughts on Substack.
On the TBR: “Fugue of Fire,” by Wally Waltner; “A Sense of Murder,” by Sam Robb; “Declare” by Tim Powers; “Through a Spyglass Darkly” by G. Scott Huggins; “The Devils” by Joe Abercrombie
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.
