Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Writing Fantasy Heroes | 2013 | Ian C. Esslemont | Buy |
| 2 | Imaginarium 3 | 2015 | Ian C. Esslemont | Buy |
Ian C. Esslemont has contributed to several anthologies alongside his novel-length work. Writing Fantasy Heroes (2013) features his thoughts on crafting compelling characters in the fantasy genre, while Imaginarium 3 (2015) showcases Canadian speculative fiction.
Esslemont is best known as co-creator of the Malazan world with Steven Erikson. His anthology work gives readers a chance to see him outside that massive shared universe. Writing Fantasy Heroes is particularly interesting for fans because it includes his perspective on building the kind of complex, morally ambiguous characters the Malazan books are known for. Imaginarium 3 places his fiction in a Canadian speculative context, separate from the epic fantasy he typically writes.