Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author/content creator Evan Leikam (AKA Book Reviews Kill) about his new debut novel Anji Kills A King, video games and storytelling, working crappy jobs and perseverance, structure and writing as a JOB, touring as a musician, shocking inciting incidents and setting the tone for a story, writing a character-driven story, gratitude, edibles and much more.
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TBRCon2025 Highlight: What Makes a Good Dystopian Fantasy? (with J.E. Hannaford, Shelly Campbell & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/reviewer Beth Tabler and authors J.E. Hannaford, Shelly Campbell, Jason Clark, Mars G. Everson and D.B. Rook for a TBRCon2025 panel on “What Makes a Good Dystopian Fantasy?”
Author Chat: Mark A Ellis
Author bio: Mark A Ellis lives in Sheffield, England with his wife and two children. When not writing sci-fi he is usually reading it or climbing/cycling in the nearby Peak District. He is also a University Lecturer and holds a PhD in Responsible Leadership, a field in which he also publishes. Beyond the Treeline is his debut […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 154: How to Write Unlikable Characters with Joe Abercrombie (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on How to Write Unlikable Characters with bestselling author Joe Abercrombie. During the episode, Joe unpacks the core traits of unlikable characters, including what makes an unlikable character likable, why readers are fascinated by awful people, the process of creating an unlikable character, the importance of character voice, conveying character details through dialogue, morally gray character arcs, active vs. passive characters, revealing character vulnerabilities and flaws, reader investment, morally gray worlds, external conflict and more.
COVER REVEAL: Dragon Along (The Dragons of Nór #2) by Joseph John Lee
Blurb Sometimes, the promise of a different story doesn’t quite go the way you planned. After the adventure of a lifetime and hatching a dragon of his own, Camaráin promises his mother that they won’t be forced on the same journey his sister embarked on. That pledge appears to have happened a bit too literally: […]
TBRCon2025 Highlight: The Role of Humor in Horror (with T. Kingfisher, Ed Crocker & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Ed Crocker and authors T. Kingfisher, R.A. Busby, Tanya Pell, Angela Sylvaine and Geoffrey W. Cole for a TBRCon2025 panel on “The Role of Humor in Horror”.
COVER REVEAL: Seed (Dark Walker #3) by Shelly Campbell
First, you may remember the cover reveal for the first two covers in the series, Gulf and Breach. If not, let’s bask in their glory real quick before the reveal! Cover illustrator: Author | SiteRelease Date: June 13th 2025Order Link: Preorder Now | Author DirectPublisher: Eerie River Publishing | SiteGoodReads: Series Page Blurb Glitching between dimensions wasn’t supposed to be my […]
COVER REVEAL: Sisters of Mercy (Dark Legacies) by Yuval Kordov
Blurb Hannah-9 is a symbiote: a child of Heaven and Hell, bred in the bowels of the Last City. Implanted into an ancient, nuclear-powered war machine—a God-engine—she stalks the wastes with Rachel-3, her sister-in-arms. Their mandate is absolute: to wage war against the Adversary, to purify the Earth, and to endure—until the radiation consumes them. […]
Author Chat: Seán O’Boyle
Author bio (in his own words): Seán O’Boyle is an Irish, London-based, fantasy writer. He’s always had a flair for the humourous, having dabbled in stand-up and creating sketches in university. His love for fantasy grew during lockdown from reading huge epics, cozy tales and everything in between. From this the two loves married and […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 153: Joe Abercrombie talks The Devils, Grimdark, Ensemble Casts & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Joe Abercrombie about his new novel The Devils, first attempts at writing, working in film, TV and music video editing, the world of The First Law and gradual success, his opinions on grimdark, writing (absurdist) alternate history Europe, going down historical research rabbit holes, creating an eclectic ensemble cast, writing multiple POVs, giving characters distinct voices and much more.
TBRCon2025 Highlight: Publishing in More Than One Genre (with Django Wexler, Miles Cameron & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/reviewer Eleni Argyró and authors Django Wexler, Anna Stephens, Christian Cameron, Quenby Olson and L. R. Lam for a TBRCon2025 panel on “Publishing in More Than One Genre”.
COVER REVEAL: Only a Grave Will Do (Malitu #3) by James Lloyd Dulin
Title: Only a Grave Will DoSeries: Malitu, Book 3Cover Artist: Martin MottetRelease Date: June 24, 2025Amazon Pre-order Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4VYBJKKGoodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231403658-only-a-grave-will-doARC Request Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIzT1O0aZWYmfZnJKWGiSPepoDtqAOuIdRG66j9aHsnOE7RA/viewform?usp=sharing Blurb On the march towards war, blood is both a promise and a gamble. Newly dubbed the Hero of Anilace, Kaylo is thrust into leading a rebellion against insurmountable odds. His people are […]