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So far Lauren Smetzer has created 29 blog entries.
14 01, 2025

Does Magic Need Rules? Understanding Hard vs Soft Magic Systems

January 14th, 2025|General|

If you were to ask people why they enjoy fantasy stories, escapism is likely to be a common answer. Lush, whimsical worlds unlike our own with grand adventures to join and, of course, magic to marvel at. What’s not to love? The magic systems of these worlds exist on a spectrum of “soft” or “hard” [...]

12 12, 2024

Double Agents and Tradecraft: 9 Classic and Modern Espionage Audiobooks

December 12th, 2024|General|

Spanning serious thrillers and comedic spoofs alike—spy characters like Ethan Hunt, Jason Bourne, and even animated heroes like Kim Possible have proven that people of all ages love a good spy. Spy fiction dates back to the 1800s, but the genre really took off during the 1900s. The Cold War era particularly energized the genre, [...]

5 12, 2024

Audiobook Avalanche: Our Most Anticipated December Audiobook Releases

December 5th, 2024|General|

For us here at Dreamscape, December isn't just a month full of holiday cheer—it's also full of amazing audiobook releases! From gripping mysteries that crackle like ice to heartwarming tales that glow like fireplace embers, this month's releases are set to transport listeners into worlds both familiar and fantastical. Whether you're cozying up with hot [...]

12 11, 2024

When Life Imitates Art: 9 Sci-Fi Audiobooks That Hit Close to Reality

November 12th, 2024|General|

You did it, the one thing everyone warned you not to do – you binged Black Mirror on Netflix and now you need to take a cold shower and remind yourself that life and technology is not all cynicism and woe. Except for the episode San Junipero, Black Mirror rarely leaves you feeling good about [...]

12 09, 2024

New to Fantasy? Try These Audiobooks for Genre Beginners

September 12th, 2024|General|

Unique magic systems, mythical creatures, unusual humanoid races, quests of an epic nature, and vast, unfamiliar lands… Perhaps all that sounds incredibly fun and alluring, but getting into fantasy can seem daunting if you’ve never read it before. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be. There are so many books out there [...]

27 08, 2024

Sci-Fi Audiobooks: A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring the Genre

August 27th, 2024|General|

Jurassic Park. Ex Machina. Stranger Things. Black Mirror. Akira. Ghost in the Shell. Kindred. Ready Player One. Detroit: Become Human. Starfield.   What do all these pieces of media have in common? They are all classified as science fiction. Though you’ve probably consumed more sci-fi media than you realize, getting into sci-fi books can be [...]

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