Michael Vadney

About Michael Vadney

Michael Vadney is the host of Author Adjacent, a show about the journey from hobbyist writer to professional author. When he isn't interviewing authors or reviewing books he is writing his own stories about characters facing impossible choices, intricate world-building that serves the narrative, and themes that resonate with real human experiences, even in fantastical settings. To learn more, catch an episode of Author Adjacent on Youtube or Spotify or check out his website at MichaelVadney.com.

Review: Anji Kills a King (The Rising Tide #1) by Evan Leikam

December 22, 2025 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis Anji works as a castle servant, cleaning laundry for a king she hates. So when a rare opportunity presents itself, she seizes the chance to cut his throat. Then she runs for her life. In her wake, the kingdom is thrown into disarray, while a bounty bigger than anyone could imagine lands on her […]

Review: The Way of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #1) by Philip Chase

December 15, 2025 by Michael Vadney Leave a Comment

Synopsis The Kingdom of the Eternal will awaken when the Way of Edan holds sway over all of Eormenlond. So say the prophecies. With unrivalled power in the gift, the Supreme Priest Bledla leads Torrlond and its mighty army to convert rival kingdoms by the sword and by the fang. Among the gathering resistance is […]