Science fiction has centered on thinking about the great beyond, galaxies far away, but as NASA research suggests, the closest you can get to training for space is actually right here on Earth, at isolated locations like the South Pole, Antarctica. In this article I explore five analogies between life in space and life in […]
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COVER REVEAL + KICKSTARTER ANNOUNCEMENT: The Crystal Heir (Book 2 of The Realm Reachers) by Brendan Noble
Blurb A Crimson sun rises with the dawn. Thwarted by her rivals in the Crimson Court, Kasia Niezik finds herself at sea as she struggles to control her strange new Reaching. Armies march in the east as foes and friends alike seek to take advantage of the chaos. And at home, old scars fester in […]
TBRCon2025 Highlight: Disabilities in SFF (with C. M. Caplan, Caitlin Starling, Michael R. Miller & 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 C. M. Caplan and panelists Caitlin Starling, Michael R. Miller, Mahaila Smith, Justin T. Call and Laura Elliott for a panel on “Disabilities in SFF”.
Excerpt: All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
Blurb A deadly and unprecedented virus is spreading. But those who survive it experience long-term effects no one has ever seen before: utter contentment. Soon after infection, people find the stress, depression, greed, and other negative feelings that used to weigh them down are gone. More and more people begin to revel in the mass […]
COVER REVEAL: Season of Vengeance (The Raven’s War Trilogy #2) by A.J. Rettger
Subtle reminder of the cover for Book 1 🙂 Annnnnnd here is Book 2s 🙂 Blurb A throne stolen. An exile in chains. A kingdom on the brink of war. After a victorious campaign against the Islanders to the North, King Elbert returns to find his crown usurped and his city in flames. Rallying his […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 139: Richard Swan talks Grave Empire, Warfare, History & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Richard Swan about his new novel Grave Empire, his lifelong love of video games, Star Wars and science fiction, The Art of War series and his experiences in self-publishing, working in law, lessons learned from publishing, leaving beloved characters behind, his historical fascinations, the brutalities of warfare and colonialism, soldiers and diplomacy, the afterlife, the ocean, sharks, fear and much more.
EXCERPT: 2 Chapters of Welcome to Cemetery by C. J. Daley
My debut novel Welcome to Cemetery arrives in just over a month! As I’ve had BestGhost floating around as a kind of sample to my writing, I figured it was time to showcase a little of the novel itself! If you didn’t see the cover reveal, check it out here, otherwise, please scroll down and get your […]
COVER RELAUNCH: Platinum Tinted Darkness (The Legacy of Boulom #1) by Timothy Wolff
Blurb When the gods send their harbingers, the Guardians are all who stand in the way. But who protects these defenders when the gods seek to sway them? Crystal mage Serenna Morgan struggles to maintain the neutrality of the Guardian Pact when a neighboring kingdom invades her own. The God of Death offers his divine […]
Cover Reveal: Triggernometry Finals (Book 3 of the Triggernometry Series) by Stark Holborn
Stark Holborn is queen of the weird west. She wrapped up the Factus Sequence last year, authored the entire Nunslinger series, and has been entertaining us with her wildly imaginative Triggernometry books where she pits history’s greatest mathematicians against a brutal western setting. Now, she’s concluding her Triggernometry trilogy with the third book — Triggernometry […]
COVER REVEAL: The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by J.R. Dawson
Blurb The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World is a powerful and poignant contemporary Queer fantasy perfect for fans of Hadestown and Under the Whispering Door At the edge of Chicago, nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, there is a waystation for the dead. Every night, the newly-departed travel through the city to the Station, guided by […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 138: Choosing Your Publication Path with Christopher Ruocchio & Tatiana Obey (Masterclass Panel)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly for a masterclass panel on Choosing Your Publication Path, featuring authors Christopher Ruocchio and Tatiana Obey. During the panel, Christopher and Tatiana share their publishing experiences, discussing the dream of being an author vs. the reality, querying and literary agents, the essentials of being an indie author, self-publishing costs/cover art/marketing, writing series and/or standalones, hybrid publishing, getting indie books into stores, publishing contracts and rights, compromises and making mistakes, writing supplementary books, crowdfunding/Kickstarter, trends, community and more. We hope this panel helps any of you out there trying to decide your publication path.
COVER REVEAL: The Crimson Fire (Memories of Kenjir #1) by Abel Montero
Blurb Gods walk among men, but the empire they have forged is on the brink of collapse. As whispers of rebellion grow louder, Ensin Andik uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the very foundation of the divine reign. Every discovery pulls him deeper into a dangerous web, forcing him to confront truths that could shatter his unshakeable […]