Blurb An aging drunk former knight who cannot escape the wreckage of his warlike past, and his lord’s headstrong magick-wielding young daughter with a pet dog named Horse discover there may be an assassin among the guests visiting their castle. But when those guests are made up of their House’s most ruthless enemies, it is […]
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SFF Addicts 200th Episode *LIVE* Q&A SPECIAL with H. M. Long, Evan Leikam & Krystle Matar
SFF Addicts podcast has reached a huge milestone: 200 episodes!!! To celebrate, co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn & Greta Kelly recorded a LIVE FAN Q&A, answering questions from our beloved audience alongside special guests/friends of the show H. M. Long, Evan Leikam & Krystle Matar. During the episode, they delve into all kinds of topics, including our podcasting journey, the ups and downs of writing, fictional worlds we’d want to live, book recommendations for non-readers, our favorite sandwiches and so much more.
Cover Reveal: The Dead Spell (The Chronicles of Mealduth #2) by L. Lyons
Blurb Deep in a once-cursed forest lies a treasure beyond imagination, where the dead wait patiently. For centuries it has lain forgotten…until now. Struggling student Sirena Danton thinks failing grades are the worst of her problems, until she crosses paths with the Governor’s dark mage, Difras of Slatmire. For reasons she can’t fathom Difras has […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 199: Publishing in Different Genres with Ai Jiang (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Publishing in Different Genres with award-winning author Ai Jiang. During the episode, Ai breaks down the fundamentals of genre, including genre trends in publishing, building a career across multiple genres, genre expectations and targeting audiences, chasing genre trends, self-publishing and short stories as genre testing grounds, the viability of specific genres with agents and editors, the benefits and challenges of genre-blending and more.
Cover Reveal: Together is a Distant Star – A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Anthology on Belonging
Blurb How far would you go to find where you belong? A shapeshifting alien changeling raised by humans. The “wicked” child selected as the village sacrifice. People trapped in rigid belief systems, oppressive regimes, well-intentioned families, complicated relationships, and their very own bodies. Is it better to succumb and survive, or escape by staking everything […]
Cover Reveal: Sanguine Scenario (Sanguine Saga #1) by Joanna Maciejewska
Blurb Sanguinist, researcher, and tea connoisseur Nyraleth Aevensong is on an adventure, and she doesn’t like it at all. Nyraleth had long known that “adventures are what get people killed,” so she avoided them in favor of steady blood magic research and endless pots of tea. Yet, when her friend’s letters stop coming, she sets […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 198: Ai Jiang talks A River from the Sky, Science Fantasy, Unreliable Narrators & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with award-winning author Ai Jiang about her new novella A River from the Sky, nature vs. industrialization, incorporating technology into science fantasy, unreliable narrators and palace intrigue, family dynamics, rebellion vs. control, big lessons from writing workshops, the appeal of short-form fiction, the learning curve of writing a full-length novel, winning awards and career priorities, balancing passion with productivity and more.
ESSAY: The Rise of Nobledark Fantasy and What It Says About Us Right Now
The Rise of Nobledark Fantasy, an essay detailing the origins and future of this unique fantasy sub genre. This essay is part of the Crownfall digital book tour. You can find the full tour HERE. BOOK INFORMATION Book/Author: Crownfall by Michael VadneyCover Artist: Katerina Belikova – InstagramTypography/Cover Design: Adrian M. Gibson – PortfolioGenre: Fantasy / Nobledark / New Adult […]
Cover Reveal: ShadowVein (A Schism of Souls #2) by Cal Logan
Reminder of the cover for Book 1 🙂https://amzn.to/4tndSFB Now The Whole Reason You Came Here Is For THIS Blurb From the ashes of the old, the Shin-Kami will rise. The cult behind the demons’ resurgence is defeated, their leader slain and their remaining numbers scattered. But every victory comes at a cost. And that victory […]
Cover Reveal: The Way of Stones (The Red Kingdom #2) by Ryan Lanz
Reminder of the cover for Book 1 🙂 And now, Book 2 🙂 Blurb In a changing world, old loyalties might not survive. The attack on Abalreen has failed. Phessipi’s band of rebels have regrouped in the forest, but she’s missing some of her key people. She’s finding it hard to move forward and even […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 197: How to Query Agents with Laura Crockett, John Baker & Jennifer Chevais (Masterclass Panel)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly for a masterclass panel on How to Query Agents, featuring literary agents Laura Crockett, John Baker and Jennifer Chevais. During the panel, they lay out the fundamentals of query letters and agents, discussing what literary agents do, what a query letter is, the anatomy of a query letter, comp titles, blurbs and author bios, whether or not social media presence is important, how authors can seek out agents (and how to find the right one for you), agents picking up self-published authors, query letter mistakes and no-nos, managing expectations, professional transparency and more.
Cover Reveal: Crypt Currency: A Lesson in Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike
KICKSTARTER DATE: April 14th, 2026FORMATS: Hardcover, paperback, eBook and deluxe collector’s edition (Kickstarter) SERIES: The Dark Profits Saga (standalone adventure)COVER ARTIST: Agustin Marceillac COVER DESIGN: James T. Egan of Bookfly DesignKICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jzacharypike/crypt-currency Blurb On Arth, the future of finance revolves around deep politics, hidden interests, and dark magic. Notably absent is actual money. Crypt currency is the future. The enchantments are […]