At the Hydra-Collective, we’re big fans of Fantasy and Sci-Fi. Whether you’re just getting started on the genre or considering what to stock up with for the winter, here’s our list of the 10 Best Fantasy & Sci-Fi Novels of 2021 (in no particular order).

“What is a demon, but an agent of their own agenda?” — The last recorded words of the founder of Knot. For hundreds of years, in the middle of almost nowhere, has existed the town of Knot. This town was built on an ideal by one man, a strong man…

When I was younger, I liked to draw cartoons like the Animaniacs, or Tweety Bird, or Bugs Bunny. In fact, I’d say artistic talent runs in my family. My dad would draw us pictures of Wolverine or Spiderman on posterboard to put on our walls. My brother is a fantastic…

Like most people, I spent the first few weeks and months considering whether this pandemic-quarantine-thing was gonna stick. Spoiler: it did. During months three and four, I picked up a few new hobbies and developed a strong daily routine. I began the morning with my wife doing 10 minutes of…

There are lots of articles (such as this, this, and this) over the last couple of years about grit and how having it is the key to success. And, there are some articles where the headlines make it seem like the author is actually going to tell you how to…

“Did you ever think you’d be where you are today?” Without hesitation, I said “No.” “Why? You’re smart, you’re talented. You work hard. Seriously, I’m curious why.” This made me stop to think for a minute. Why had I never considered success in my future? After a few beats, I…

I don’t believe in perfection. Waiting until the perfect moment, or until we have the perfect plan or the perfect set of skills is an excuse to never take action. I also don’t believe in being the best. Anyone who has ever been declared (or declared themselves) the best, is…

I take meds for my anxiety, but I still get anxious. Because the meds have done a good job for me, I assume what’s left of my anxiousness is just human nature and it’s not worth fretting about. I think anyone can relate to the idea of anxiousness when it’s…

#1 The Wallflower Name: Jim, Jane, Harry, Tina — basically any name. The more plain the better Motive: Never to make a post that could make them look dumb or allow them to be judged by everyone else in the group. Most common action: Clicking the LIKE button Reason to…