Synopsis Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute […]
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Review: Neon Noir (The Cyber City Saga #1) by Nina Voss
Neon Noir is a classic cyberpunk novel and a great starting point for anyone interested in the genre.
Guest Post Spotlight: Her Writhing Crown by L.A. Riemenschneider
I want to wish a very happy pub day to L.A. Riemenschneider and her debut novel Her Writhing Crown! L.A. Riemenschneider is a multi-genre author of all things fantasy and romance, using her books to stand in solidarity with those overcoming PTSD, trauma, endometriosis, and other life physical and mental health matters. Today I’m excited […]
Author Chat: Drew Huff on “The Divine Flesh”
Join the ridiculously talented “Drew Huff,” and I as we discuss her brand new gloop and tendril-filled epic “The Divine Flesh,” which is out today- March 4th from Dark Matter Ink. What I’ve billed as a gory feminist Jekyll and Hyde, if Jekyll were a self-destructive addict and Hyde were a cosmic goddess designed to […]
COVER REVEAL: The Last Gasp Of Midnight by Thomas Howard Riley
Blurb A duel to the death in three parts. A conversation of sorts between the last two men left alive after a brutal battle. One soldier from each side. Both want to survive. Neither can walk away. Info on the Novelette This novelette is set in Thomas Howard Riley’s Luminaworld universe, and is a tale […]
Cover Reveal: Parallax (Sentient Stars #2) by Amber Toro
About Parallax From award-winning scifi fantasy author Amber Toro comes an action-packed sequel of galactic proportions. The tenuous alliances of the United Tribal Axis have fractured, breaking humanity into warring factions. Hinata finds himself fighting a losing war against an opponent that doesn’t play by the rules. While Freyja focuses all of her efforts on […]
Review: Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King and Bilquis Evely
Synopsis: A gothic sword and sorcery epic graphic novel that’s Conan the Barbarian meets The Wizard of Oz. From Tom King and Bilquis Evely, the Eisner award-winning, bestselling creative team of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Review: By turns Conan The Barbarian, Turn of the Screw, and an Isekai adventure, Helen of Wyndhorn shouldn’t work but it does. Oh, does it […]
Book Review: Guard in the Garden by Z.S. Diamanti
TL;DR Review: A cozy, heartwarming fantasy story that does a wonderful job of exploring PTSD and finding a purpose in post-military life. Synopsis: Embark on a wholesome journey of healing and self-discovery. A cozy fantasy tale of forging new friendships and overcoming fears. A quiet quest of family bonds and budding romance. From dragon fire […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 144: How to Train Your Character with C. L. Clark (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on How to Train Your Character with award-winning author C. L. Clark. During the episode, Cherae works out the fundamentals of character strength and training, including the body and the stories we tell ourselves, convincing fictional examples of physicality, how the body affects plot and character, biological sex, body type and societal standards, how to determine your character’s starting strength, an early defeat and setting the stakes, finding the ideal method for training your character, satisfying climaxes, boss battles, injuries and more.
Review: The Radiant King (Astral Kingdoms #1) by David Dalglish
Synopsis Six immortal siblings. Five sworn to peace. One demands a throne. Radiance, the mysterious power of life and creation, is theirs to command. Death cannot claim them. For hundreds of years, the ever-living ruled with ease. Yet when the world is nearly broken beneath their reign, the humbled six swear a They will sit […]
DUAL COVER REVEAL: Dreams of Dust & Steel (Books 1-2) by Michael Michel
Blurb Prince Barodane could not hold back the darkness. Not even in himself. He laid an innocent city in its grave and then died a hero. In his absence, war whispers across the land. Power-hungry Highborn dispatch spies and assassins to the shadows as they maneuver for the throne, while an even greater threat rises […]
COVER REVEAL: Bloodless (The Binding Tenets Trilogy #3) by G.J. Terral
Reminder of the covers for Books 1 & 2 (which you can purchase at the below link) https://amzn.to/3D46V87 Blurb No less blood is shed when bonds become broken. Threats come from all sides as Ladrican ships wait off the coast and a mysterious untethered threat becomes impossible to ignore. Lin is pushed to breaking as […]