Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Norse Mythology & Culture with author Genevieve Gornichec. During the episode, Genevieve unravels the tapestry of Norse culture, including the essentials of Norse history, the popularity of Norse-inspired fantasy, vikings and gods, stereotypes and pet peeves, portrayals of women, balacning history with fantasy, how to approach researching Norse culture and mythology, the Norse living history community and more.
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Guest Post: All in the Journey by Noor Al-Shanti
Welcome to another guest post on Fanfiaddict! Today, we have Noor Al-Shanti, author of Isaree of the Wild Isles and several other fantasy stories set in the same world, talking about the journey that characters go through in fantasy stories. She focuses on talking about the little things that make a story really matter. I […]
Review: The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
I adored The Witch’s Heart so I had high hopes for The Weaver and the Witch Queen, and I’m very happy to tell you that I completely adored it! Gornichec has a way to taking these historical fantasy stories and making them unputdownable. She weaves a stunning tale of female bonds, magic and found family.
Review: The Sword Defiant (Lands of the Firstborn #1) by Gareth Hanrahan
Synopsis Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, this thrilling fantasy launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons, and bloodthirsty vengeance. “The Sword Defiant is a treat for all fantasy fans . . . . It’s an absolute blast.” ― Justin Lee Anderson, author of The Lost War Many years ago, Sir Aelfric […]
Author Roundtable: South Asian Fantasy (with Gourav Mohanty, R.R. Virdi, Aparna Verma, Gautam Bhatia & Tashan Mehta)
Join authors Gourav Mohanty, R.R. Virdi, Aparna Verma, Gautam Bhatia and Tashan Mehta for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on SOUTH ASIAN FANTASY, exploring the growth of speculative fiction in South Asia and its diaspora, the ability for South Asian authors to represent their culture/heritage in their work, how fantasy plays into their own history/religion/mythology, publishing struggles and successes and more.
Review: I AM AI (A Novelette) by Ai Jiang
Synopsis If you have the opportunity to give up humanity for efficiency, mechanical invincibility, and to surpass human limitations. . . would you? Ai is a cyborg, under the guise of an AI writing program, who struggles to keep up with the never-blinking city of Emit as it threatens to leave all those like her […]
Author Interview: Jayne Cowie
Author Interview with Jayne Cowie, author of One of the Boys.
BOOK TOUR: The Bindings of Woe (Chain of Worlds #1) by Connor Jackson – Excerpt
Book Information The Bindings of Woe by Connor JacksonSeries: Chain of WorldsGenre: Epic FantasyIntended Age Group: 16+Pages: 552Published: June 21, 2022Publisher: FriesenPress Book Blurb The world of Gaia is in turmoil. Humans, goblins, and dwarves try to live their lives as best they can under the rule of the sovereigns—the strange and powerful race whose empire […]
Review: One of the Boys by Jayne Cowie
A thought-provoking and humbling novel about what we would do if we were given the opportunity to test our sons for a gene of violent predisposition.
SFF Addicts Ep. 63: LAUNCH PARTY for The Weaver and the Witch Queen & Thick As Thieves
Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a special book launch episode, celebrating the publications of Genevieve Gornichec’s The Weaver and the Witch Queen and M.J. Kuhn’s Thick as Thieves! During this raucous episode, M.J. and Genevieve talk about their new books, big inspirations, comparing debut experiences vs. second books, reviews, community, dream projects and more. Plus, PARTY GAMES!
A Thousand Li series by Tao Wong
Asian inspired xianxia martial arts series. Easy to read, fun, full of action and adventure with lots of martial arts training & fights complete with engaging characters and a kickass story to boot!
BOOK TOUR: Skylark in the Fog by Helyna L. Clove – Excerpt
Book Information Skylark in the Fog by Helyna L. CloveSeries: N/A, StanaloneGenre: Sci-Fi, Space OperaIntended Age Group: New Adult/AdultPages: 524Published: September 6, 2022Publisher: Story Well Publishing, LLC Book Blurb So when the universe falls to pieces, it doesn’t mean your life has to, right? That comes later. Jeane Blake, captain of the spaceship Skylark, makes […]