Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Video Game Writing with author/game writer J.S. Dewes. During the episode, Jenny explores the ins and outs of game writing: video games as a storytelling medium, writing novels vs. games, what can make video game stories memorable, working on a development team, the importance of characters, choice and gameplay for player immersion and more.
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Author Roundtable: Interactive Storytelling (with Kate Heartfield, Jules Pelarski, Katy Naylor & Tenacity Plys)
Join authors Jules Pelarski, Kate Heartfield, Katy Naylor (Voidspace Zine) and Tenacity Plys for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these four talented creatives share their takes on Interactive Storytelling, exploring various interactive mediums, how to create innovative ways for readers/fans to engage with stories, approaches to storytelling through games, art, etc. and much more.
Review: Blindspace (Book #2 of The Common) by Jeremy Szal
Synopsis Vakov Fukasawa is a Reaper. An elite soldier injected with a dangerous drug called Stormtech: the DNA of a genocidal alien race, the Shenoi. It makes him stronger, faster, more aggressive. At a price. A price that, if the House of Suns cult isn’t stopped, all of humanity will have to pay. Vakov saved […]
Cover Reveal: The Bone Roots by Gabriela Houston
Welcome to another cover reveal here at Fanfiaddict! Today we have The Bone Roots by Gabriela, Houston. A salvic-folklore inspired fantasy that explores how far a mother will go to protect her child, The Bone Roots will be published on October 10th, 2023 by Angry Robot Books. Book Blurb Every year Vedma Kada goes to […]
COVER REVEAL: Elder Epoch (Gunmetal Gods Saga #3) by Zamil Akhtar
Massive thanks to Zamil for allowing us to reveal the cover for Elder Epoch, Book 3 in the Gunmetal Gods Saga. Before we get to the reveal, Books 1 & 2 in the saga are currently only $0.99! Make sure to grab them while they are HOT HOT HOT! (Click the covers for more info!) […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 45: J.S. Dewes talks Rubicon, Military Sci-Fi, Fan Fiction & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with sci-fi author J.S. Dewes about her new book Rubicon, its inspirations and how it (almost) broke her, The Divide series, military science fiction, films and screenwriting, fan fiction, video games, her evolving writing process and much more.
Review: New Yesterday by Frasier Armitage
The literary equivalent of paddling in a dingy at the shallow end before being sucked into a riptide and finding yourself white water rafting … but with added time travel!
Author Chat: Malka Older
The Mimicking of Known Successes is a sci-fi take on Sherlock Holmes that works brilliantly as a thoughtful, hopeful, futuristic mystery, and Malka Older is the genius behind it. I got the chance to sit down with Malka and talk to her about what went into writing the book, what draws her to sci-fi, how […]
TBRCon2023 Highlight: What Makes a Good Villain? (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/author Anna Stephens and authors Michael R. Fletcher, K.S. Villoso, Stephen Aryan, Mike Shackle and Patricia A. Jackson for a TBRCon2023 author panel on “What Makes a Good […]
COVER REVEAL: Stargun Messenger by Darby Harn
Thanks to Escapist for allowing FFA to join in on the Cover Reveal Tour for Darby Harn’s Stargun Messenger. Come check it out! Book Blurb To save the stars, Astra Idari must outrun her own shadow. Astra Idari is a mess. She drinks too much, remembers too little, and barely pays for it all as […]
Review: New Yesterday by Frasier Armitage
I think you can tell that I was completely and utterly blown away by New Yesterday. Frasier keeps up a fast pace throughout and I found myself breathlessly reading to see what would happen and how Adam would get himself out of various situations. I have zero idea how Frasier kept track of all the changes and managed to make it so clear to the reader how changing the past influences the world around Adam, especially once Adam starts remembering…