

Still, the imagination and talent required to pull off such a trick is impressive. Of course the line between mashup and car wreck is pretty subjective, so it’s a risky proposition (“It’s Harry Potter set in the Civil War and Hogwarts is in Arkansas…”). These can be fabulous and inventive (Think Naomi Novik’s Dragon/Napoleonic War series). This is especially true for historical-fantasy “mashups”.

When you put out the call to authors who have unique stories to tell, be prepared for the unexpected.

The Joys (and Pain) of Not Having an Author Brand.Can You Eat a Dragon? J Scott Coatsworth.
