Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Mary Robinette Kowal, Sylvain Neuvel, Nia “N. E.” Davenport, James Kennedy and Jane Gilmartin as they unpack the structure and suspense of sci-fi thrillers. During the panel they discuss the essential elements of thrillers, melding thrillers with science fiction, willful transgressions and inciting incidents, pacing and tension, reader expectations, worldbuilding, character decisions and more.
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Book 1 Excerpts: The System Apocalypse series by Tao Wong
Welcome back to Fanfiaddict for another Book Excerpt. This time we’re gonna talk about a LitRPG series, System Apocalypse by Tao Wong! The author has generously included both a written and audio excerpt for you to enjoy! The System Apocalypse is a multi-series world, with the main series being completed and having a total of […]
Author Interview: Kate Sheeran Swed (Crooked V.2 Anthology, edited by Jessie Kwak)
Jessie Kwak is an author with a theory, and it’s this: Sci-fi + crime = an awesome story. To prove her theory, Jessie has put together an anthology of sci-fi crime stories. It’s her second anthology like it, and Crooked Volume 2 features 18 stories by 18 authors, including the likes of Jim Keen, EL […]
Book Tour: Chaos (Chaos #1) by Cydney Daemon
What the author really excels at here is the character development. I would argue that this first book in the series is far more about character development and situating them in the world than it is about a huge amount of plot progression.
The Soul’s Instruments (The Aspect #2) by Mark Holloway
Synopsis Kehlem the Butcher. Hero. Villain. A pale ghost that haunts the empire, or righteous revenant of Casere. Titles thrust upon him that he had no desire to bear, charged by the Aspect itself to end the Vin Empire. And yet his true and only desire is to get to Mercy before the empire does, […]
Book Tour and Review: Judge Anderson: Shamballa by Alan Grant and Arthur Ranson
Being part of Anderson’s journey through a series of related one-shots was enchanting. Space adventures, the Devil himself, and a mutant gorilla are just some of the things that Shamballa has to offer. And none of them disappoint.
Review: In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker
Enchanting magical realism set in a small town in Kentucky, perfect for fans of Practical Magic.
Book Tour and Guest Post: Chaos (Chaos #1) by Cydney Daemon
Hello and welcome to my stop on the Escapist Book Tours run of Chaos by Cydney Daemon! This time around, I’ve got an incredible guest post by the author about the importance of writing for teenagers, and why YA as representation is crucial.
Review: A Practical Guide to Evil by ErraticErrata
A epic seven book series that’s unique in world building and offers full throttle action and dark humor filled with colorful and memorable characters! Fun read and easily bingeable. A series like no other. Highly recommended!
Cover Reveal: Thick as Thieves by M.J. Kuhn
Massive thanks to M.J. and the folks over at Gallery/Saga Press for allowing FFA to host the cover reveal for one of our MOST ANTICIPATED TITLES OF 2023. It is a sequel to one of our favorite novels of 2021, Among Thieves (as seen below in all of its beauty). With that being said, you […]
Review: Ithaca (The Songs of Penelope #1) by Claire North
A beautiful retelling of Penelope’s life through the eyes of goddess and protector, Hera.
Review: The Immortality Thief (The Kystrom Chronicles #1) by Taran Hunt
What we have here is an action adventure with high stakes that manage to become higher and higher as the story goes on. But more than anything this is one of those times that I can say it was character driven plot at its finest. I couldn’t put this book down!
Hunt weaves comedy, action, and horror/thriller elements to create a fast paced romp through an abandoned spaceship floating nearby a sun that is days away from going supernova. Talk about hitting the ground running. The very beginning is also your typical gathering a team for a heist with a bit of a Suicide Squad spin.