SFF Addicts

Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a special book launch episode, celebrating the publications of Genevieve Gornichec 's The Weaver and the Witch Queen and M.J. Kuhn 's Thick as Thieves! During this raucous episode, M.J. and Genevieve talk about their new books, big inspirations, comparing debut experiences vs. second books, reviews, community, dream projects and more. Plus, PARTY GAMES! NOTE: This is...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Miles "Christian" Cameron and authors Tasha Suri , P. Djèlí Clark , Leslye Penelope , Freya Marske and Thilde Kold Holdt for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Bringing History into Your Story." SUPPORT THE SHOW: -...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on The Hero's/Heroine's Journey with author R.R. Virdi . During the episode, Ronnie explores the complexities of the monomyth, including its origins/development across human history, oral storytelling traditions, creation myths and language, Joseph Campbell's theory of the monomyth, the heroine's...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Dyrk Ashton and authors Chloe Neill , Steve McHugh , T.L. Huchu , Alex Jennings and Jadie Jang for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Evolving Landscape of Urban Fantasy." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclu...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author R.R. Virdi about his acclaimed novel The First Binding, how Jim Butcher and The Dresden Files inspired him, starting out in self-publishing and how that compares to traditional publishing, the power of stories across time, writing as work (even though we love it), genre bullshit, mythology, Star Wars and much more. N...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author/editor Xueting C. Ni and authors Micaiah Johnson , Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki , Alex White , Khan Wong and Ciel Pierlot for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Importance of Diverse Futures." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patre...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Science in Fantasy with author Kritika H. Rao . During the episode, Kritika hypothesizes about the role of science, including how she incorporated science into her debut novel, balancing science with philosophy and esotericism, how science can affect character, plot, language and worldbuilding, science tropes...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Alina Boyden and authors Tade Thompson , Vaishnavi Patel , Dan Fitzgerald , Chana Porter and Chris Panatier for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Bending & Breaking Genre Conventions." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Kritika H. Rao about her debut novel The Surviving Sky, her South Asian heritage and upbringing, the fluidity of genres, Hinduism and philosophy, writing a married couple, incorporating mystery and fast pacing into her book, humanity's connection with nature, thrillers, survival, Jurassic Park and much more. NOTE: This is pa...

Join authors Krystle Matar , Ed McDonald , M.J. Kuhn and Justin T. Call for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these four talented authors share their takes on Surviving a Writing Slog, delving into the roller coaster that is writing, how slogs/slumps can hit you like a creative brick, how to deal with writer's block, story struggles, low points, mental health, publi...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Action Scenes with author/martial artist Alexander Darwin . During the episode, Alexander tackles the ins and outs of action, including why action scenes are integral to stories, action in TV/film vs. fiction, writing believable action scenes, using pacing to control action and narrative, how action ca...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator Emily Hughes and authors Gabino Iglesias , Catriona Ward , Ellen Datlow , Xueting C. Ni and Erika T. Wurth for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Future of the Horror Genre." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive b...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Alexander Darwin about his debut novel The Combat Codes, mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, starting his writing career in self-publishing, transitioning to the traditional publishing world, comparing the different sides of publishing, lessons and advice from his writing journey, video games, JRPGs, Studio Ghibli movies...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Andrea Stewart and authors Kevin Hearne , Rebecca Roanhorse , Sebastien de Castell , Alexander Darwin and Moses Ose Utomi for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Querying, Agents & Traditional Publishing." SUPPORT THE SHO...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Worldbuilding 101 with bestselling author Martha Wells . During the episode, Martha unravels the intricacies of worldbuilding, including what it means, why well-crafted worlds are important for stories, first steps for worldbuilding, research vs. creativity, keeping track of details, how to convey information...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author P.L. Stuart and authors Ed McDonald , Premee Mohamed , Ben Galley , Rebecca Zahabi and Scott Drakeford for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Hard vs. Soft Magic Systems." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bon...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning/bestselling author Martha Wells about her new novel Witch King, her acclaimed The Murderbot Diaries series, hard lessons from her decades-long publishing career, re-releasing old works (and confronting her younger self's writing), writing both science fiction and fantasy, demons, The Untamed, Mr. Snuffleupagus and muc...

Join indie booksellers Nicole Brinkley , J.T. Greathouse , Lily Rugo , Jean-Paul Garnier and Meg Wasmer for another FanFiAddict roundtable! During the discussion, these five passionate booksellers delve into the ins and outs of Indie Bookstores, exploring the essentials of brick and mortar bookstores/bookselling, being part of a local book community, recommending the right books to customers, deve...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Aliens & First Contact with bestselling author Christopher Paolini . During the episode, Christopher explores the mysteries of aliens, including why humans are fascinated by them, why first contact makes for fantastic story fuel, creating species and environments, science and our understanding of reality,...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Jonathan Nevair and authors Cat Rambo , Ruthanna Emrys , Matt Kressel and Sarena Ulibarri for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Hopepunk & Optimistic Futures." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus epis...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his new novels Fractal Noise and Murtagh, publishing Eragon/The Inheritance Cycle books and growing up at the same time, imposter syndrome and burnout, advice for young writers, the power of story, comparing science fiction and fantasy, creating the Fractalverse, solving time...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author/editor Xueting C. Ni and authors Nghi Vo , Wesley Chu , Amélie Wen Zhao , Tao Wong and Alice Poon for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Wuxia, Xianxia & Asian-Inspired Fantasy." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ (for excl...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Revision & Rewriting with author and translator Sue Burke . During the episode, Sue breaks down the nitty gritty of revision, including why it's an important part of the writing process, approaches to first drafts, tools for revision and rewriting, how to keep track of characters and scenes, killing yo...

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator Adrian M. Gibson and authors Veronica Roth , Tade Thompson , Claire North , M. R. Carey and Kritika H. Rao for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Intersection of Nature & Technology." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠Patreon⁠ (for excl...

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with sci-fi author, journalist and translator Sue Burke about her new novel Dual Memory, her books Semiosis and Immunity Index, plant consciousness, pandemics, translation, doubt and anxiety as an author, artists vs. artificial intelligence, tulip mania and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Sue. Stayed tuned next wee...