Thanks to Rhett, Jaime, and the folks at Blackstone for allowing us here at FFA to reveal the cover for Cold as Hell. This is the first full-length novel in the Black Badge series which began with Dead Acre (Black Badge #0.5), an Audible exclusive audiobook that was released in November of 2020. More details […]
Review: Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature by Nathan W. Pyle
Synopsis Nathan W. Pyle’s first picture book in his Strange Planet series, a #1 New York Times bestseller! Based on his popular Instagram comics, Nathan W. Pyle presents a delightful, heartfelt, and clever picture book that young and old beings alike will enjoy reading together. When the nearest star rises, Lifegiver has an exciting quest planned for Offspring! […]
Author Chat & Reading – Ryan Cahill
Join FFA’s David W. and David S. as they chat with author Ryan Cahill about Of Darkness and Light, the thrilling sequel to Of Blood and Fire, which hits on December 31st, 2021. He will also be performing a reading from Chapter 1. Grab a copy of Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and the […]
Cover Reveal: The Shadow Gate (Dragon Spirits #2) by L.L. MacRae
Thanks to Lauren for allowing us here at FFA to reveal the cover for The Shadow Gate, Book 2 in her Dragon Spirts series. As you all are well aware, The Iron Crown, Book 1 in the series, was FFA’s finalist choice (check out the announcement here!) in the SPFBO 7 competition so we are […]
A Drowned Kingdom (The Drowned Kingdom #1) by P.L. Stuart
Synopsis Once Second Prince of the mightiest kingdom in the known world, Othrun now leads the last survivors of his exiled people into an uncertain future far across the Shimmering Sea from their ancestral home, now lost beneath the waves. With his Single God binding his knights to chivalric oaths, intent on wiping out idolatry […]
Author Chat – Dan Hanks
Join David as he chats with author Dan Hanks about his newest release, Swashbucklers, from Angry Robot. There is also talk about finally coming to terms with Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, paranormal activity, and the worst advice you can ever give new parents. Website: https://www.danhanks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dan_hanks Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19942423.Dan_Hanks Amazon: […]
Interview: Essa Hansen, author of The Graven series
I want to personally thank Matt @ The Broken Binding for allowing me the opportunity to interview one of my favs in the sci-fi genre. Also, big shoutout to Essa on Nophek Gloss (The Graven #1) being TBB’s Book of the Month for November. Purchase your very own signed bookplate edition @ The Broken Binding. […]
Guest Post: The Best Writing Apps to Cure Your Writer’s Block by Savannah Cordova
An unexpected bout of writer’s block is always frustrating, no matter what stage you’re at in your project or career. It can be brought on by a myriad of things, from stress in your personal life to simply not knowing how to plan your writing sessions, and makes it very tough to work — not […]
Author Chat – Steven Erikson
Join David as he chats with author Steven Erikson about the success of his Malazan Book of the Fallen Series, the early days of world-building with Ian C. Esslemont, and a look inside his newest release, The God is Not Willing (The Witness #1), from Tor Books – releasing on November 16th, 2021. Grab a […]
Song of The Fell Hammer by Shawn Speakman
Synopsis Unknown to Sorin Westfall, a blacksmith in the wilds of Thistledon, millennia of religious doctrine may hearken the end of all things. A subtle presence has infiltrated Godwyn Keep, the center of the Kingdom’s faith, and stolen the ancient Fell Hammer of Aerom. It is an instrument of immense power, able to permanently tip […]
Guest Post: Bulking Up A Thin Plot: How To Pull Pieces Of A Plot Out Of Thin Air By Story-Crafting In Layers by Thomas Howard Riley
Have you ever stared at a computer screen, waiting for good plot ideas? Have you ever discarded one after another after another, as each of them seem thin, dull, or pointless? Have you ever looked at your burgeoning story and thought, I Want My Plot To Be A Lot But It’s Not? We all have at […]
The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade #1) by Seth Dickinson
Synopsis Tomorrow, on the beach, Baru Cormorant will look up and see red sails on the horizon. The Empire of Masks is coming, armed with coin and ink, doctrine and compass, soap and lies. They will conquer Baru’s island, rewrite her culture, criminalize her customs, and dispose of one of her fathers. But Baru is […]