With the advent of magic realism, incorporating fantasy elements into everyday modern life settings, how exactly does one define the terms "urban fantasy"? All perspectives greatly appreciated.
can this story be considered as a urban fantasy or do I need to have Louis sleep with some vampires?
yeah no vampires and she's a lesbian that's two strikes right there
Do UF readers really want to slog through a back story about the Spanish conquest of Florida?
I have a question. Can a story with fantasy elements still ne considered urban fiction even if magic isn't necessarily an element?
I'm sorry, I mistyped. Can urban FANTASY still be urban fantasy even if the fantasy element does not include magic?
It sounds more like paranormal (e.g., THE LOVELY BONES) than urban fantasy if you're taking the magic out of it, though I suppose it is theoretically possible. What would be the point of labeling it fantasy if you're taking out the magic? What exactly are you thinking would be the fantasy element if it isn't magical? I think I need a little more information to answer that question properly.
Rachel Vincent's Shifters series is UF, but there's no magic in it. Just shapeshifters, and there's never a magical reason given for their abilities.
There are few UF series that don't have magic, I admit, because I can't readily think of any others, but I don't think magic has to be the fantasy element to make it UF.