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Review: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
Emily Tesh’s Greenhollow Duology ranks high on my list of favorite novellas of all time. Tesh is talented at evoking emotion and transporting the reader directly into the story with very few words. It’s safe to say that I was eager in my anticipation of Tesh’s debut novel, Some Desperate Glory.
Author Roundtable: How SFF Is Changing (with Shauna Lawless, Rob J. Hayes, Xueting C. Ni & Moses Ose Utomi)
Join authors Shauna Lawless, Rob J. Hayes, Xueting C. Ni and Moses Ose Utomi for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on How SFF Is Changing, exploring how the genres have shifted over the past five years, rising and declining subgenres, the role of movie and TV adaptations in popularizing SFF, social media, self-publishing, eBooks and more.
Cover Reveal: Earth Retrograde by R.W.W. Greene
R.W.W. Greene’s Mercury Rising was one of my favourite books of 2022. I gave it a perfect 10 in my review: Mercury Rising by R.W.W. Greene Angry Robot have kindly let me reveal the cover for the follow up, Earth Retrograde. I’m excited because just. Look. At. This. Publisher: Angry Robot Release Date: October 24th […]
Interview: Ayize Jama-Everett on ‘The Liminal People’
With the release of the 4th and final novel in his ‘The Liminal People’ series, Heroes of an Unknown World, Ayize Jama-Everett sits down to answer some questions about his novels, characters, setting, and more. Check out his interview and links to his novels below! Interview Q. What’s a “Liminal” and why should I be on […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 50: Animal Companions with Andrea Stewart (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Animal Companions with fantasy author Andrea Stewart. During the episode, Andrea explores the furry foundations of animal companions, including why they’re so well suited for SFF, using real animals vs. creating new creatures, what animal companions can bring to a story and its characters, writing from the POV of animals, anthropomorphism, empathy and more.
Review: Seeds of War (The Smokesmiths #1) by João F. Silva
Synopsis GIMLORE is a single mother and war veteran turned crime boss set on protecting her family and her town. ORBERESIS is a petty thief pretending to be God to protect a terrible secret. REDNOW is the world’s most feared mercenary, but his best days are behind him and there’s one job left to do. In a world […]
Review: Of War and Ruin (The Bound and the Broken #3) by Ryan Cahill
Synopsis Solian ata’yar. Dauv ata’yar. Nur temen vie’ryn valana.Live as one. Die as one. For those we’ve lost.The city of Kingspass burns, and Calen Bryer’s world has been shaken to its core. With Valerys at his side, Calen must battle his demons and push forward. There are people who need him, people who need what […]
TBRCon2023 Highlight: Book Blogging & Booktube 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 Beth Tabler and bloggers/booktubers Bookborn, David Walters, Allen “Library of Allenxandria” Walker and Mihir Wanchoo for a TBRCon2023 industry panel on “Book Blogging & Booktube 101.”
Review: The Sword Defiant (Lands of the Firstborn #1)
‘A gloriously gritty adventure through Hanrahan’s astonishing imagination’ Peter McLean, author of Priest of BonesTHE SWORD CARES NOT WHO IT CUTS Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord’s cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part. Now, when Aelfric – keeper of […]
COVER REVEAL: Vein Pursuits (Black Badge #2) by Rhett C. Bruno & Jaime Castle
Blurb The path to Heaven runs through miles of icy Hell … James Crowley has ridden the road to Crescent City before, but never with companions like these. Never with a woman whose very presence jeopardizes everything he’s fought for over the past two decades. The swamps are a brutal, nasty place filled with creatures […]
Review: Mystic Reborn by Jeffrey Speight [Archives of Evelium Book #2]
Speight lays down a summoned celestial sword to challenge all my other TBR books to come close to how much I enjoyed reading Mystic Reborn.