Join me as I grow blue oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus) on a paperback copy of my debut novel, Mushroom Blues. Fittingly, I then eat my own words, taking a bite of one of the fruiting bodies.
SFF Addicts Ep. 111: Stephen Aryan talks The Blood Dimmed Tide, Persia, Worldbuilding & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Stephen Aryan about his new novel The Blood Dimmed Tide, the world of The Coward, ideas and distraction, heroes and PTSD, Persian and Mongol history, research and accuracy, magic systems and weird shit, the publishing landscape, working a day-job and much more.
EXCERPT: Ch. 1 of ‘The Doors of Midnight’ (Tales of Tremaine #2) by R.R. Virdi
This excerpt is part of The Doors of Midnight virtual book tour.
The Doors of Midnight by R.R. Virdi releases on Aug. 13, 2024 and is available to pre-order now.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Psychological vs. Gory Horror (with Sadie Hartmann, Delilah S. Dawson & 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/editor Sadie Hartmann and authors Delilah S. Dawson, Chris Panatier, Scott Leeds, Ness Brown and Zach Rosenberg for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Psychological vs. Gory Horror.”
SFF Addicts Ep. 110: Making Old Monsters New Again with Christopher Buehlman (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Making Old Monsters New Again with author Christopher Buehlman. During the episode, Christopher uncovers the mysteries of old monsters, exploring examples of classic monsters, human psychology and allegory, advantages of using classic monsters, monster films and why some monsters feel dated, approaches for different genres/monsters, researching monsters, atmosphere, setting and emotion, gore vs. psychological horror, new takes on old monsters and more.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: The Popularity of Special Editions (with K.C. Smith, Ryan Cahill, The Broken Binding & 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 K.C. Smith and panelists Ryan Cahill, Matt (The Broken Binding), Ben Galley and Zack Argyle for a TBRCon2024 panel on “The Popularity of Special Editions”
SFF Addicts Ep. 109: Christopher Buehlman talks The Daughter’s War, Atmosphere, Voice & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Christopher Buehlman about his new novel The Daughter’s War, The Blacktongue Thief, renaissance fairs, “Christoph the Insulter,” comedy and empathy, creating an engrossing atmosphere, writing a range of voices and tones, invention vs. research, trusting your characters and much more.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Cozy Fantasy’s Rise – Grimdark’s Demise? (with Anna Smith Spark, Casey Blair, Dyrk Ashton & 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/blogger Mihir Wanchoo and authors Anna Smith Spark, Casey Blair, Dyrk Ashton, Olivia Atwater and Kian N. Ardalan for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Cozy Fantasy’s Rise – Grimdark’s Demise?”
SFF Addicts Ep. 108: Creating Fictional Cultures with Rebecca Roanhorse (Mini-Masterclass)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a mini-masterclass on Creating Fictional Cultures with bestselling, award-winning author Rebecca Roanhorse. During the episode, Rebecca weaves a cultural tapestry, exploring why “culture” is important to human beings, approaches for creating a fictional culture, research and lived experience, details and sensory descriptors, characters in relation to culture, real world vs. secondary world cultures, cultural appropriation vs. inspiration and more.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: LitRPG & Progression Fantasy (with Shirtaloon, Matt Dinniman, Casualfarmer & 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/blogger Tom Bookbeard and authors Shirtaloon, Matt Dinniman, Casualfarmer, Abby Goldsmith and Travis M. Riddle for a TBRCon2024 panel on “LitRPG & Progression Fantasy.”
SFF Addicts Ep. 107: Rebecca Roanhorse talks Mirrored Heavens, Mesoamerica, Epic Fantasy & More
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he chats with bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse about her new novel Mirrored Heavens, the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, Mesoamerican history, Native American representation, writing memorable characters, finishing an epic fantasy trilogy, writing for television and much more.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Why Sci-Fi is More Than Space Opera (with Max Gladstone, Gareth L. Powell, Ai Jiang & 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/booktuber Nicholas W. Fuller and authors Max Gladstone, Gareth L. Powell, Ai Jiang, Jendia Gammon and Sadir S. Samir for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Why Sci-Fi is More Than Space Opera.”