Join host M.J. Kuhn as she delves into a mini-masterclass on Writing Mysteries with author Josiah Bancroft and (surprise!) our very own Adrian M. Gibson. During the episode, Josiah and Adrian investigate the clues of writing a mystery, including why we love a good mystery, the evolution of the genre, essentials like setting, atmosphere, hooks and capable protagonists, how to pace a mystery and dish out clues, cohesion and mysteries going off the rails, genre blending a mystery with SFF and more.
Blog Posts
Blog Post: Three Middle Grade Fantasy Series You Should Read
There are so many great choices when it comes to fantasy book series. Where might one who is new to the genre choose to start their journey? I’d like to give three options for the new fantasy reader. I read each of these in the last three years and found them to be great places […]
Author Roundtable: The Power of Story (with R.R. Virdi, Travis Baldree, Sunyi Dean, J.R. Dawson & Kaden Love)
Join authors R.R. Virdi, Travis Baldree, Sunyi Dean, J.R. Dawson and Kaden Love for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on THE POWER OF STORY, delving into the role of storytelling across human history, how stories play into our cultures and traditions, the power of fantasy and sci-fi to inspire people across the world and more.
BOOK TOUR: Kenai by Dave Dobson – Excerpt
Book Information Kenai by Dave Dobson Series: Standalone (same future setting and timeline as Daros, but no overlap)Genre: Science Fiction (Space Opera)Intended Age Group: AdultPages: 395Published: May 24, 2023Publisher: Dave Dobson Books (Self Published) Book Blurb A planet steeped in mystery… Jess Amiko is long past her days as a space marine, with all the […]
ANOTHER AUDIOBOOK GIVEAWAY – The Fall Is All There Is
What Is This Book About? All Petre Mercy wanted was a good old-fashioned dramatic exit from his life as a prince. But it’s been five years since he fled home on a cyborg horse. Now the King – his Dad – is dead – and Petre has to decide which heir to pledge his thyroid-powered […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 71: Josiah Bancroft talks The Hexologists, The Books of Babel, Secrets, Lies & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Josiah Bancroft about his new novel The Hexologists, his fan-favorite series The Books of Babel, SPFBO and lessons from publishing, fancy words that no one understands, happily married couples who do it, fantastical worldbuilding and social commentary, satire and tropes, royal families, secrets of the heart, lies (or truthbending) and much more.
COVER REVEAL: The Anatomy of Fear by Various
Blurb ‘The skull bell tolled, but only Lena heard it.’ – LL MacRae (Bone) Fear is universal – a shared human experience that provokes awe, curiosity and terror. It feeds our anxieties, elevating our heartbeats and driving the instinct to survive. But what are we afraid of – and why? Each story in this anthology […]
TBRCon2023 Highlight: Audiobook Narration 101 (Panel)
Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/blogger David Walters and audiobook narrators Travis Baldree, Colin Mace, Luke Arnold, Emily Woo Zeller and Robin Miles for a TBRCon2023 panel on “Audiobook Narration 101.”
Cover Reveal: The Knight of the Moon (a Dance of Light novella) by Gregory Kontaxis
Will John choose the way of honour and devotion or will be succumb to his unquenchable thirst for wealth?
Interview with Lauren J. A. Bear, Author of Medusa’s Sisters
An interview with Lauren J. A. Bear. Author of Medusa’s Sisters.
BOOK TOUR: Exile (The Caein Legacy #1) by AJ Calvin – Excerpt
Book Information Exile by A.J. Calvin Series: The Caein LegacyGenre: FantasyIntended Age Group: AdultPages: 265Published: May 24, 2023Publisher: Self Published Book Blurb Andrew grew up in the royal palace of Novania, the eldest son of the queen. He went on to achieve fame and glory as a renowned soldier, and was eventually named commander of […]
8 ‘Black Mirror’ Type Books That Examine the Future to Come
Technology is leading us down a rapid and uncharted path. And while we can assume that the intentions of these technologies are to better our lives, many cases have already arisen where, when placed in the wrong hands, technology can be pretty scary. This is a collection of books that take a good hard look […]