Why top 11? Because I’m a maverick, that’s why. Somehow, we are now half-way through 2023 (more than half-way, I never met a deadline I couldn’t blow through) and I’ve barely made a dent in my TBR pile. It’s reassuring to know that as the robots compete with carbon dioxide to put a permanent spanner […]
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SFF Addicts Ep. 60: Science in Fantasy with Kritika H. Rao (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Science in Fantasy with author Kritika H. Rao. During the episode, Kritika hypothesizes about the role of science, including how she incorporated science into her debut novel, balancing science with philosophy and esotericism, how science can affect character, plot, language and worldbuilding, science tropes and stereotypes, the work of Michael Crichton and more.
Mid-Year Reflections: From Enchanted Forests to Deadly Space
Someone pinch me… I don’t believe it’s the end of June and we’re halfway through 2023. I’m excited to bring you my favorite books so far of 2023.
COVER REVEAL: Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard (Paladins of the Harvest #1) by Kaden Love
Massive thanks to Kaden Love for allowing FFA to help reveal the cover for his debut novel, Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard (Paladins of the Harvest #1). Based on the synopsis, I am expecting a ton of originality from this debut and I hope you plan to check it out as well! Artist Credit: Simona […]
TBRCon2023 Highlight: Bending & Breaking Genre Conventions (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/author Alina Boyden and authors Tade Thompson, Vaishnavi Patel, Dan Fitzgerald, Chana Porter and Chris Panatier for a TBRCon2023 author panel on “Bending & Breaking Genre Conventions.”
Ranking All of the Dungeon Crawler Carl Books
This series is like if D&D and video games got drunk and had a kid, and that kid is a mean little bastard.
THE FOR REAL COVER REVEAL: A WAR TO END ALL (Manifest Delusions #3) by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder
Whelp, here we are again. But this time, Michael stepped aside and let the professional artist do his thing. I think you’ll be well pleased by the result. A WAR TO END ALL – THE RE-REVEAL If you saw the last cover reveal we did, you know things went slightly astray. Well, I’m happy to […]
Lord TBR’s Top Reads of 2023…so far
Here is a look at what I have thoroughly enjoyed so far in 2023, in ‘read’ order. I offer blurbs for the ones I actually wrote blurbs for. Otherwise, you just get the book blurb 😀 Click the book covers to find out more and to order a copy for yourself! GRIMDARK MAGAZINE: “Eleventh Cycle checks […]
BOOK TOUR: A Talon’s Wrath (Riftborn #3) by Steve McHugh – Excerpt
Massive thanks to Escapist Book Co. and Steve McHugh for allowing me the opportunity to participate in the book tour for A Talon’s Wrath (Riftborn #3). Below, you will find information on the book and author, where you can purchase your very own copy, and an excerpt from the novel! Book Information A Talon’s Wrath […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 59: Kritika H. Rao talks The Surviving Sky, Hinduism, Thrillers & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Kritika H. Rao about her debut novel The Surviving Sky, her South Asian heritage and upbringing, the fluidity of genres, Hinduism and philosophy, writing a married couple, incorporating mystery and fast pacing into her book, humanity’s connection with nature, thrillers, survival, Jurassic Park and much mor
COVER REVEAL & GIVEAWAY: Metanoia (The Ruined Gods #2) by Alex Robins
Massive thanks to Alex for allowing FFA the opportunity to host the cover reveal for Metanoia (The Ruined Gods #2). Always love getting some fresh Felix Ortiz and Shawn King productions on the site 😀 As a reminder, here is the cover, blurb and link for Book 1, Panacea (The Ruined Gods #1): Blurb At […]