Welcome to The Fungalverse, an essay exploring SFF worldbuilding through the lens of fungi.
This essay is part of the Mushroom Blues virtual book tour.
Blog Posts
SFF Addicts Ep. 88: Writing Romance with Chloe Gong (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Writing Romance with bestselling author Chloe Gong. During the episode, Chloe unravels the enticing yarn of romance, including the appeal of romance in stories, the exploding popularity of the ‘romantasy’ genre, good (and bad) romantic chemistry, healthy vs. toxic relationships, expectations and tropes, Chloe’s favorite romance books and authors, romance as main plot vs. subplot, spice in romance and more.
COVER REVEAL: The Hunted (Nathaniel Wither: Monster Hunter Novella #1) by Daniel Coolbaugh
Blurb Nathaniel Wither: Monster Hunter Forget the business card, Nathaniel isn’t some detective or PI. Hispast has been tainted by darkness. As a former Marine, he’s nostranger to the shadows and those that dwell there. Ever wonder how ahardcore Recon Marine turned into one of The Nightstalkers’ mostinfamous monster hunters? The truth is, it isn’t […]
COVER REVEAL: The Hallows by H.L. Tinsley
Formats: eBook and paperbackPage Count: 250Genre/subs: Grim noir fantasyArtist/Designer: Dawn LarderEditor: Sarah ChornPreorder date: February 23Release date: March 22nd Blurb The Hallow serum was once sacred to the Auld Bloods. Used to gain access to their lost ancestral powers, now it is regulated and administered by the powerful Providence Company. Evolved from the echelons of […]
Author Chat: Mike Chen (A Quantum Love Story)
Mike Chen is a master of character-driven sci-fi. He tackles a different sub-genre with every book, and his latest, A Quantum Love Story, is a time loop romance that is guaranteed to blow your mind! It did mine. I can’t really express how excited I was to chat to Mike about his book, not just […]
COVER REVEAL: The Tidelings of Dras Sayve (Prequel to The Apidecca Duology) by C B Lansdell
IMPRINT: Coe BooksPRE-ORDER PRICE: $0.99ON SALE: 21 March 2024GENRE: FICTION / Sci-fi Short Story/ Fantasy/ Coming of AgeLength: NoveletteCover Artist: C B LansdellAmazon Preorder Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSGZMC9T Blurb Maverick diplomat Emis Rindar travels to the northernmost clan in the Dras Channel, seeking the assistance of an old friend. After a lifetime of adventures across Knyadrea, a large moon, […]
ANNOUNCING: Book Tour for Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson
Two days ago, the cover and release date for my debut novel, Mushroom Blues, were revealed. Now, continuing the lead-up to its release, I’m excited to unveil the book’s official virtual tour!
COVER & RELEASE DATE REVEAL: Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report #1) by Adrian M. Gibson
Book/Author: Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report #1) by Adrian M. GibsonCover Artist: Felix Ortiz | Instagram | ArtstationTypography/Cover Design: Adrian M. GibsonGenre: Science Fiction / Mystery / Police Procedural / Dystopia / FungalpunkAvailable formats: Paperback, hardcover, eBook, audiobook RELEASE DATE FULL ARTWORK & COVER BLURB BLADE RUNNER, TRUE DETECTIVE and DISTRICT 9 meld with the weird worlds of JEFF VANDERMEER, PHILIP K. DICK […]
COVER REVEAL: Valley (Glacian Trilogy #3) by Stacey McEwan
Thanks to Angry Robot and Stacey for allowing FFA to help reveal the cover for Valley (Glacian Trilogy #3), hitting shelves on September 10th, 2024. If you aren’t familiar with the series, I have provided the covers and blurbs for the first (2) novels, along with series recs. For fans of The Bridge Kingdom by […]
COVER REVEAL: From the Depths (The Heart of Quinaria Novella) by B.S.H. Garcia
Cover Design: MIBLART | Website | Twitter | Instagram Silhouette/Concept Art: Jared Garcia | Instagram Pre-order link (releases February 20th): Amazon Blurb “The world can sustain the needs of many, but the greed of a few can destroy it for all. In a life steeped in peril, the Brune family has thrived on the knife’s […]
COVER REVEAL: The Blood Dimmed Tide (The Nightingale and the Falcon #2) by Stephen Aryan
Massive shout to Angry Robot and Stephen for allowing FFA to reveal the cover for The Blood Dimmed Tide (The Nightingale and the Falcon #2), coming out later this year on July 9th, 2024. For a refresher, I’ve included the cover/blurb/link to Book 1, The Judas Blossom. 1260, Persia: Due to the efforts of the […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 87: Chloe Gong talks Foul Heart Huntsman, Immortal Longings, Shakespeare & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Chloe Gong about her Secret Shanghai historical fantasy series, her adult debut Immortal Longings, what “success” means, Shakespeare and remixing classic stories, writing YA vs. adult SFF, aesthetics and atmosphere in film and fiction, Chinese history, magic systems, genre blending and much more.