Speculative fiction challenges traditional notions of mimetic or “realistic” representation found in literary fiction. Consequently, speculative fiction can be useful in challenging norms because it aims to disrupt reality. Caribbean Speculative Fiction, sometimes defined as speculative fiction written by authors living in or originating from the Caribbean or featuring Caribbean protagonists, often invokes Caribbean folklore, blending the familiar with the innovative. This presentation explores how Caribbean Speculative Fiction empowers writers to reimagine the worlds they know while offering insightful perspectives on culture, history, and possibility, even if those worlds are not necessarily “better.”
