Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Making Old Monsters New Again with author Christopher Buehlman. During the episode, Christopher uncovers the mysteries of old monsters, exploring examples of classic monsters, human psychology and allegory, advantages of using classic monsters, monster films and why some monsters feel dated, approaches for different genres/monsters, researching monsters, atmosphere, setting and emotion, gore vs. psychological horror, new takes on old monsters and more.
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Cover Reveal: Falling Into Oblivion (Tendrils of Chrome #1) by Aaron M. Payne
I am thrilled to be hosting this cover reveal for Aaron M. Payne’s debut novel, Falling Into Oblivion. I think you’ll agree that it’s an awesome cover that just yells cyberpunk! Here’s the full artwork and everything you need to know about the cover, book blurb, author, and ARC sign ups… Cover & Project Details: […]
The Summer I Turned Gritty
10 Scorching Must Reads For Your TBR This Summer Us horror fans call ourselves “The Halloween people,” but, to the best of my knowledge, we exist all year round: and so does great horror. For too many years, whilst by the poolside, I begrudgingly downgraded from what I actually wanted to read, forcing myself through […]
TBRCon2024 Highlight: The Popularity of Special Editions (with K.C. Smith, Ryan Cahill, The Broken Binding & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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 K.C. Smith and panelists Ryan Cahill, Matt (The Broken Binding), Ben Galley and Zack Argyle for a TBRCon2024 panel on “The Popularity of Special Editions”
COVER REVEAL: Symbiote by Michael Nayak | Angry Robot
Mini-Blurb Contagion meets The Walking Dead in this new sci-fi thriller where a biological threat ravages scientists and military personnel on the South Pole. Blurb As World War III rages, the scientists in Antarctica are thankful for the isolation – until a group of Chinese scientists arrive at the American research base. In their truck […]
COVER REVEAL: The Hedgehog Dilemma by Armanis Ar-Feinial
Cover illustrator: Miblart | SiteRelease Date: Surprise reveal and release, available now!Order Link: Order NowPublisher: Self | Site AmazonGenre: Magical Realism/Urban FantasyARC Request: Request here! Two full novels collected into a single binding! The Hedgehog Blurb When Ted Anderson survives a nuclear meltdown at Area 51, he wants a normal life. Silence, peace and tranquility, but the demons and […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 109: Christopher Buehlman talks The Daughter’s War, Atmosphere, Voice & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Christopher Buehlman about his new novel The Daughter’s War, The Blacktongue Thief, renaissance fairs, “Christoph the Insulter,” comedy and empathy, creating an engrossing atmosphere, writing a range of voices and tones, invention vs. research, trusting your characters and much more.
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Cozy Fantasy’s Rise – Grimdark’s Demise? (with Anna Smith Spark, Casey Blair, Dyrk Ashton & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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/blogger Mihir Wanchoo and authors Anna Smith Spark, Casey Blair, Dyrk Ashton, Olivia Atwater and Kian N. Ardalan for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Cozy Fantasy’s Rise – Grimdark’s Demise?”
SFF Addicts Ep. 108: Creating Fictional Cultures with Rebecca Roanhorse (Mini-Masterclass)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a mini-masterclass on Creating Fictional Cultures with bestselling, award-winning author Rebecca Roanhorse. During the episode, Rebecca weaves a cultural tapestry, exploring why “culture” is important to human beings, approaches for creating a fictional culture, research and lived experience, details and sensory descriptors, characters in relation to culture, real world vs. secondary world cultures, cultural appropriation vs. inspiration and more.
Cover Reveal: Digital Extremities by Adam Bassett
See the cover art and sign up for an ARC of a new sci-fi collection, Digital Extremities.
COVER REVEAL: Gulf & Breach (Dark Walker Series #1&2) by Shelly Campbell
Cover illustrator: Author | SiteRelease Date: Cover is a rerelease to match new books!Order Link: Order Now | Author DirectPublisher: Eerie River Publishing | SiteGoodReads: Add to Shelf Blurb A lonely teen discovers a new door in his family’s old summer cottage and unknowingly opens a portal to a terrifying world. All my life they told me monsters weren’t […]
TBRCon2024 Highlight: LitRPG & Progression Fantasy (with Shirtaloon, Matt Dinniman, Casualfarmer & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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/blogger Tom Bookbeard and authors Shirtaloon, Matt Dinniman, Casualfarmer, Abby Goldsmith and Travis M. Riddle for a TBRCon2024 panel on “LitRPG & Progression Fantasy.”