Synopsis Three Epic Tales In One. The First Oath, Blessings of Blood, and the Many Secrets of Dhall’mahal Academy. Review This was my first time reading David A. Trotter, and I came away thoroughly impressed. Tales of Ethrea collects three short stories set in the world of Ethrea, and each one serves as both a […]
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Review: Silver & Smoke (The Ashes of Thezmarr, #3) by Helen Scheuerer
Synopsis Alchemist. Poisoner. Reluctant queen. Wren Embervale knows her duty demands a crown, even if it means a strategic betrothal to the influential Lord Darian Devereux. Their arranged marriage promises the formidable army she needs to wrestle her kingdom from the clutches of the tyrannical usurper, Silas. Yet Wren’s heart still belongs to Torj Elderbrock, […]
Like Shark Week? Watch These Movies
Whooooo folks, it’s Shark Week! July 26th-August 1st, we’ve got all things sharks coming our way. I figured, why shouldn’t I get in on the fun? As someone who is both enamored with sharks and the ocean, as well as terrified by them, I’ve always had this sort of twisted-up interest. As a kid, my […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 213: Crowdfunding & Special Editions with Bryce O’Connor, Ben Galley & J.D.L. Rosell (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors Bryce O’Connor, Ben Galley and J.D.L. Rosell for our final Indie Appreciation Month panel on Crowdfunding & Special Editions. During the panel, Bryce, Ben and Josiah discuss what crowdfunding and special editions are, crowdfunding platforms, increased demand for special editions, the collector’s mindset, types of crowdfunding projects, the FOMO effect for authors and readers, whether or not authors should run a campaign, crowdfunding risks, product options, rewards and backer tiers, funding goals and budgeting your project, marketing your campaign, production and fulfillment, mentally preparing yourself for a campaign, campaign length, the mid-campaign plateau and more.
Cover Reveal: Forest of Stone (Forest of Stone #1) by Emma L. Adams
Title: Forest of Stone Series: Forest of Stone Book 1 Author: Emma L. Adams Artist: Deranged Doctor Design Kickstarter: October 6th-22nd 2026 Retail release: December 8th 2026 Goodreads: Forest of Stone Synopsis For decades, the nation of Yodren has been beset by a deadly plague in the form of an ever-expanding forest of stone that […]
Review: The Demon Star by Jesse Aragon
Synopsis: Gods rule this planet. Demons stalk its canyons while Kings beg for mercy. Can three mere humans rewrite its destiny? The otherworldly religious conflict of Dune, the cosmic strangeness of Gideon the Ninth, and the heart-pounding action of Red Rising converge in this horror-tinged epic science fantasy debut. Ysira Naktis was a human sacrifice, […]
The Call of Wind (Unmarked #1) by K.R. House
Synopsis The power to control the elements, at the cost of your humanity. Long ago, the gods blessed mankind with the power to call the elements, but at a terrible price. Without the protection of a ward rune, the power wilds its users, twisting them into monsters resembling the element they control. Wilding and runes […]
Review: The House On Blood Street by Josh Hanson
The House On Blood Street is a fascinating creepy psychological horror that goes beyond its initial haunted house set up. Truly bizarre & experimental, this is one that I think will become a cult classic, much like the cinema that birthed it!
Return to Edan by Philip Chase
Synopsis From the ashes of the War of the Way arises chaos, and a new menace swarms over the battle-ravaged kingdoms of Eormenlond while disease and violence claim thousands. But the greatest threat to Eormenlond is its savior. Stark choices confront Dayraven’s friends as they race to salvage what they can of their world. Amidst […]
Fortune’s Wake by C.L. Clark
Synopsis Synopsis Kill the beast.Earn some coin.Get the girl. Or at least, that’s how it was supposed to go. Kova of Stormwatch made a promise when she left her mother and sweetheart weeping on the shore back she’d earn her fortune slaying the beasts that haunt the woods and the horrors that lurk in the […]
Review: Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst
Synopsis: Her boat. Her rules. His music. Their hearts . . . From the queen of cosy fantasy and acclaimed author of The Spellshop, Sea of Charms is a delightful fantasy romance about finding your crew, your family, and moreover, finding yourself. Marin has always belonged on the great blue sea. Betrayed by love, she lives and works […]
Review: Tom Clancy Rules of Engagement (A Jack Ryan Novel Book 27) by Ward Larsen
Synopsis When a member of his Cabinet is killed in a plane crash, President Jack Ryan suspects that the “accident” is anything but in this latest shocking entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. The White House is stunned when the Secretary of Commerce is killed in a plane crash in Turkey. President Jack Ryan […]