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Adrian M. Gibson

SFF Addicts Ep. 91: Connecting World & Character with Robert Jackson Bennett (Mini-Masterclass)

February 13, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Masterclass, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, City of Stairs, Del Rey Books, Foundryside, M. J. Kuhn, Masterclass, Podcast, Robert Jackson Bennett, SFF Addicts, The Tainted Cup, Worldbuilding, Writing

TBRCon2024 Highlight: Finding a Cover Artist & Designer (with Dyrk Ashton, Michael R. Fletcher, Alyssa Winans & More)

February 9, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.”

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Tube, TBRCon2024 Tagged With: Alyssa Winans, Author Panel, Casey Gerber, Dyrk Ashton, Isaac Hill, Michael R. Fletcher, Rachel St Clair, TBRCon2024

SFF Addicts Ep. 90: Robert Jackson Bennett talks The Tainted Cup, Murder Mysteries & More

February 6, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, City of Stairs, Del Rey Books, Foundryside, M. J. Kuhn, Podcast, Robert Jackson Bennett, SFF Addicts, The Tainted Cup, Writing

TBRCon2024 Highlight: Writing Non-Human Characters (with Travis Baldree, Andrea Stewart & More)

February 2, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.”

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Tube, TBRCon2024 Tagged With: Andrea Stewart, Author Panel, Dani Finn, J. Zachary Pike, Michael R. Miller, N. C. Scrimgeour, TBRCon2024, Travis Baldree

SFF Addicts Ep. 89: Starting Out in Self-Publishing with Andy Peloquin (Mini-Masterclass)

January 30, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Livestream, Masterclass, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast, TBRCon2024 Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Andy Peloquin, Daniel Coolbaugh, Live Podcast, Livestream, M. J. Kuhn, Podcast, Self Publishing, SFF Addicts, TBRCon2024, The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fanatic's Podcast, Writing, writing advice, Writing Convention

ESSAY: Welcome to the Fungalverse: Crafting a Strange & Captivating Fictional World

January 24, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson 1 Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Tour, Guest Post, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Essay, Fungalpunk, Mushroom Blues, Self Published, TBRCon2024, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report, Worldbuilding

SFF Addicts Ep. 88: Writing Romance with Chloe Gong (Mini-Masterclass)

January 23, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Masterclass, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Chloe Gong, Foul Heart Huntsman, Foul Lady Fortune, Immortal Longings, Interview, M.J. Kuhn, MJ Kuhn, Our Violent Ends, Podcast, Romance, Saga Press, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, Shakespeare, These Violent Delights

ANNOUNCING: Book Tour for Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson

January 19, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Tour, Debut, Interview, Livestream, Podcast, TBRCon2024 Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Fungalpunk, Interview, Mushroom Blues, Podcast, Self Published, TBRCon2024, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report

SFF Addicts Ep. 87: Chloe Gong talks Foul Heart Huntsman, Immortal Longings, Shakespeare & More

January 16, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Chloe Gong, Foul Heart Huntsman, Foul Lady Fortune, Immortal Longings, Interview, M.J. Kuhn, MJ Kuhn, Our Violent Ends, Podcast, Saga Press, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, Shakespeare, These Violent Delights

SFF Addicts Ep. 86: Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with Ken Liu (Mini-Masterclass)

January 9, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Masterclass, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Interview, Ken Liu, M.J. Kuhn, Mini-Masterclass, MJ Kuhn, Podcast, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, Technology, The Dandelion Dynasty, The Grace of Kings, The Hidden Girl, The Paper Menagerie

ANNOUNCING: TBRCon2024

January 3, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Convention, Livestream, TBRCon2024 Tagged With: Convention, FanFiAddict, TBRcon, TBRCon2024, Virtual Convention

SFF Addicts Ep. 85: Ken Liu talks The Dandelion Dynasty, Modernity, Symbolism & More

January 2, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Interview, Podcast, SFF Addicts Podcast Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Interview, Ken Liu, M.J. Kuhn, MJ Kuhn, Podcast, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, The Dandelion Dynasty, The Grace of Kings, The Hidden Girl, The Paper Menagerie

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