Going to start a new monthly list of manga volumes I am looking forward to checking out, and hopefully, some that may interest you! October 6th October 13th October 20th October 27th
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SFF Addicts Ep. 222: Working with Book Editors with Diana M. Pho, James Logan & Ed Crocker (Masterclass Panel)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a masterclass panel on Working with Book Editors, featuring editors Diana M. Pho, James Logan and Ed Crocker. During the panel, they offer up the unedited fundamentals of book editing, discussing what a book editor really does, how freelance editors compare to traditional publishing editors, advice for becoming a book editor, the 101 on developmental editing/line editing/copy editing/proofreading, how publisher acquisitions work, in-house pitches and comp titles, what it means when a book “dies at acquisitions,” budgeting for editing in self-publishing, finding/contacting freelance editors, communication between authors and editors, author mindset for editing and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 221: The Horrors of Technology with Paul Tremblay (Writing Masterclass)
JJoin co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on The Horrors of Technology with bestselling, award-winning author Paul Tremblay. During the episode, Paul deconstructs technological terror, discussing the techno-horror subgenre, technology as a source of dread, tackling technological concerns through horror, the blurring lines between reality and fiction, the uncanny valley and new ways of scaring readers, technological “boogeymen” across generations, the dehumanization of humanity and creativity, stripping characters of agency/control, isolation in a hyper-connected world, techno-horror as a catalyst for positive change and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 220: Paul Tremblay talks Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep, Consciousness, Endings & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling, award-winning author Paul Tremblay about his new novel Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep, consciousness and reality, AI and researching technology, Philip K. Dick influences (and the importance of titles), the digital native generation and information overload, writing in second-person POV, studying mathematics, the value of community and conventions, writing ambiguous endings, M. Night Shyamalan and movie adaptations, building an audience across genres and more.
Guest Post: How Writing Pen & Paper Games Helps Me Build the World of the Stormfell Academy by Torsten Weitze
Blurb The first book in an immersive & addictive fantasy series from the million-copy selling phenomenon Torsten Weitze that follows the epic journey of a young protagonist with nothing left to lose. When tragedy strikes her family, Niri finds herself penniless and alone in a city determined to turn their back on ‘her kind’. Her […]
Cover Reveal: Bound by Silver & Blood (Thaneweave #1) by Lewis J. Sutcliffe
Blurb Darien has spent his life hiding from the world until a single night awakens a forbidden power tied to the ancient Threads that bind fate itself. Santio takes on a dangerous heist In the floating city of Nartos. that uncovers secrets powerful enough to bring kingdoms crashing down. Callen Taken from his family as […]
Like Creature Features? Watch these Movies
I am back! After tackling my Zombie movies / shows lists, I moved on to Slashers and Shark Week recommendations. It’s with the shark films that my mind really started to go toward all-out creature features. Another favorite sub-genre (although at this point I suppose it’s just all of horror really), and one that’s filled […]
Cover Reveal: The City of Grief and Pain (Mothers of Sorrow #3) by Alex Robins
Blurb There is no victory without sacrifice. The Mother’s plan has failed. Her army of greylings has been destroyed. But the liberation of Keselgraad has come at a terrible price: Brachyura and Matellas Thane have been swallowed by a swirling portal, transported into the never-ending expanse of emptiness that exists between worlds.Aldin Pine, however, refuses […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 219: Writing Assassins & Contract Killers with James Islington (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Assassins & Contract Killers with bestselling author James Islington. During the episode, James pinpoints the target, discussing why assassin media is so popular, real vs. fictional depictions of assassins/contract killers, why assassin characters work so well in SFF, differences between assassins and contract killers, the fundamentals of motives/targets/clients/methods, centering a plot around an assassination, tonal consistency, the psychology (and backstory) of an assassin, morality and reader empathy, assassin training montages, researching assassins (i.e. ruining your search history) and more.
Cover Reveal: Suffer Their Going by Iseult Murphy
Blurb A dead husband. A ruined home. A mind in pieces. A young widow clinging to the remains of her shattered life. 1900, Ireland. A country poised for change. Eleanor Browne. The sole survivor of the fire that took her husband, her home, and almost her mind. After a stint in a sanatorium, the only […]
Cover Reveal: Ashes of The Past (A Blood and Banner Novella) by D.W. Ross
Blurb For years Roddy MacAron watched the Avarinthian Empire strip his people of their heritage, their culture and their freedom. Now he has finally had enough. Gathering the warriors of the Clan Lands, seasoned by years of fighting Avarinthian conquests, he leads them into a desperate war to end centuries of subjugation. The odds are […]
Manga I’m Looking Forward To – September 2026 Edition
Going to start a new monthly list of manga volumes I am looking forward to checking out, and hopefully, some that may interest you! September 1st September 15th September 22nd September 29th