Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Connecting World & Character with bestselling author Robert Jackson Bennett. During the episode, Robert connects the dots between character and worldbuilding, including the intersections of world, character and theme, different ways to start your stories, worlds as distinct characters, how world dynamics can inform character behavior, character perspectives and description, mood, dialogue, Die Hard and more.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Finding a Cover Artist & Designer (with Dyrk Ashton, Michael R. Fletcher, Alyssa Winans & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Dyrk Ashton and authors/artist/designers Michael R. Fletcher, Alyssa Winans, Casey Gerber, Rachel St Clair and Isaac Hill for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Finding a Cover Artist & Designer.”
SFF Addicts Ep. 90: Robert Jackson Bennett talks The Tainted Cup, Murder Mysteries & More
Episode 90 of SFF Addicts has arrived! Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Robert Jackson Bennett about his new novel The Tainted Cup, murder mysteries, Foundryside and magic systems, atmosphere, voice and the uncanny, tackling big themes through SFF, plot structure, twists, Warhammer 40k and much more. […]
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Writing Non-Human Characters (with Travis Baldree, Andrea Stewart & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Dani Finn and authors Travis Baldree, Andrea Stewart, Michael R. Miller, J. Zachary Pike and N. C. Scrimgeour for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Writing Non-Human Characters.”
SFF Addicts Ep. 89: Starting Out in Self-Publishing with Andy Peloquin (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for a TBRCon2024 LIVE crossover episode with The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fanatic’s Podcast. During the episode, they delve into a mini-masterclass on Getting Started in Self-Publishing with author Andy Peloquin and podcaster Daniel Coolbaugh, exploring the essentials of self-publishing, being an entrepreneur, approaching cover art and design, finding editors, the importance of readers and community, paying it forward, marketing and advertising, book launches and more.
ESSAY: Welcome to the Fungalverse: Crafting a Strange & Captivating Fictional World
Welcome to The Fungalverse, an essay exploring SFF worldbuilding through the lens of fungi.
This essay is part of the Mushroom Blues virtual book tour.
SFF Addicts Ep. 88: Writing Romance with Chloe Gong (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing Romance with bestselling author Chloe Gong. During the episode, Chloe unravels the enticing yarn of romance, including the appeal of romance in stories, the exploding popularity of the ‘romantasy’ genre, good (and bad) romantic chemistry, healthy vs. toxic relationships, expectations and tropes, Chloe’s favorite romance books and authors, romance as main plot vs. subplot, spice in romance and more.
ANNOUNCING: Book Tour for Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson
Two days ago, the cover and release date for my debut novel, Mushroom Blues, were revealed. Now, continuing the lead-up to its release, I’m excited to unveil the book’s official virtual tour!
SFF Addicts Ep. 87: Chloe Gong talks Foul Heart Huntsman, Immortal Longings, Shakespeare & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Chloe Gong about her Secret Shanghai historical fantasy series, her adult debut Immortal Longings, what “success” means, Shakespeare and remixing classic stories, writing YA vs. adult SFF, aesthetics and atmosphere in film and fiction, Chinese history, magic systems, genre blending and much more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 86: Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with Ken Liu (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with award-winning author Ken Liu. During the episode, Ken decodes the intricacies of technology fiction, including what tech-fi means, the uses of technology in fantasy, how technology and stories shape us and expresses our values, personifying technology, new technologies, A.I. and fear mongering, imagining positive impacts of future tech and more.
ANNOUNCING: TBRCon2024
FanFiAddict is proud to announce the return of TBRCon with TBRCon2024, an all-virtual sci-fi/fantasy/horror convention, streaming live from Jan. 21-28, 2024. With 26 live panels, 5 live podcast recordings and 2 RPG sessions, the fourth edition of our Stabby Award-winning convention aims to offer viewers countless in-depth discussions on SF/F/H, writing craft, publishing, marketing and much more!
SFF Addicts Ep. 85: Ken Liu talks The Dandelion Dynasty, Modernity, Symbolism & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning, bestselling author Ken Liu about his epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty, the works of Philip K. Dick and Ursula K. Le Guin, writing and persistence, how technology plays into our lives, writing short stories vs. novels, the relationship between history, modernity and language, how symbolism plays into the creative process, Frankenstein, photography and much more.