Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Ed McDonald about his new novel Traitor of Redwinter, the Raven’s Mark series, practicing sword fighting and HEMA, studying history, advice about publishing and the writing community, writing a female protagonist, believing in yourself, tattoos, mice and much more.
Author Roundtable: Far Futures & Present Societies (with Michael Mammay, Christopher Paolini, Ada Palmer, N.E. Davenport & Bethany Jacobs)
Join authors Michael Mammay, Christopher Paolini, Ada Palmer, Nia “N.E.” Davenport and Bethany Jacobs for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on FAR FUTURES & PRESENT SOCIETIES, delving into the interactions between future speculation and contemporary commentary, the way sci-fi straddles both present and future, the lasting power of fiction and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 76: Plotting 101 with Greta Kelly (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Plotting 101 with author Greta Kelly. During the episode, Greta plots out the essentials for outlining a novel, including what plotting and outlining are, how it can help stimulate your creativity and focus, evolving plotting processes, planning character and story arcs, tools/methods/software for plotting, going from outline to first draft to edits, helpful writing resources and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 75: Greta Kelly talks The Queen of Days, Family, Time, Heists & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Greta Kelly about her new novel The Queen of Days, the Warrior Witch Duology, her experiences in traditional publishing, Doctor Who and the concept of time, creating a unique magic system, why heists are awesome, writing compelling characters and godlike beings, biological and found families, parenting, The Lord of the Rings, D&D and much more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 74: Co-Writing A Novel with Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey (Mini-Masterclass)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a mini-masterclass on Co-Writing A Novel with authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey. During the episode, Cassandra and Richard tackle the chaotic business of writing with another person, including how they co-wrote The Dead Take the A Train, why you might consider (or not) co-writing a novel, merging writing styles and authorial voices, dealing with the challenges of evolving co-writing processes, deadlines and editors, co-writing virtually, collaborative ideation and storytelling, avoiding ego, trusting your partner and more.
TBRCon2023 Highlight: What Even is Cyberpunk in 2023? (Panel)
NOTE: This is the final TBRCon2023 panel, so there won’t be any more Friday panel highlights. Thank you for listening and supporting the convention.
Every week, we’ve highlighted a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
For this final week, join moderator/author Cody Sisco and authors T. R. Napper, Olivia Chadha, Matthew FitzSimmons, Jeremy Szal and Elly Bangs for a TBRCon2023 panel on “What Even is Cyberpunk in 2023?”
SFF Addicts Ep. 73: Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey talk The Dead Take the A Train, New York City, Horror & More
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he chats with bestselling authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey about their new novel The Dead Take the A Train, how they got into publishing, storytelling trends and the weird nature of the internet, writing for video games and comic books, the beauty of horror and the human psyche, New York City’s deep history and the experiences it offers, music journalism, stealing cars, busking, tattoos and much more.
TBRCon2023 Highlight: The Rise of Indie Horror (Panel)
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 Tim Meyer and authors Hailey Piper, Jonathan Janz, Chad Lutzke, Candace Nola and Zach Rosenberg for a TBRCon2023 panel on “The Rise of Indie Horror.”
SFF Addicts Ep. 72: Writing Mysteries with Josiah Bancroft & Adrian M. Gibson (Mini-Masterclass)
Join host M.J. Kuhn as she delves into a mini-masterclass on Writing Mysteries with author Josiah Bancroft and (surprise!) our very own Adrian M. Gibson. During the episode, Josiah and Adrian investigate the clues of writing a mystery, including why we love a good mystery, the evolution of the genre, essentials like setting, atmosphere, hooks and capable protagonists, how to pace a mystery and dish out clues, cohesion and mysteries going off the rails, genre blending a mystery with SFF and more.
Author Roundtable: The Power of Story (with R.R. Virdi, Travis Baldree, Sunyi Dean, J.R. Dawson & Kaden Love)
Join authors R.R. Virdi, Travis Baldree, Sunyi Dean, J.R. Dawson and Kaden Love for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on THE POWER OF STORY, delving into the role of storytelling across human history, how stories play into our cultures and traditions, the power of fantasy and sci-fi to inspire people across the world and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 71: Josiah Bancroft talks The Hexologists, The Books of Babel, Secrets, Lies & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Josiah Bancroft about his new novel The Hexologists, his fan-favorite series The Books of Babel, SPFBO and lessons from publishing, fancy words that no one understands, happily married couples who do it, fantastical worldbuilding and social commentary, satire and tropes, royal families, secrets of the heart, lies (or truthbending) and much more.
TBRCon2023 Highlight: Audiobook Narration 101 (Panel)
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/blogger David Walters and audiobook narrators Travis Baldree, Colin Mace, Luke Arnold, Emily Woo Zeller and Robin Miles for a TBRCon2023 panel on “Audiobook Narration 101.”