Welcome to a Book Spotlight here on Fanfiaddict. Today we’re talking about The Holy Grail War series by Armanis Ar-Feinial, a grimdark urban fantasy filled with magical realism! Book 2, The Nihilistic Neverending Nightmare, is out now! Book 1 Blurb A Heist, a Manhunt, and a Veteran who just can’t catch a break. Eight years […]
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SFF Addicts Ep. 29: Modern Sci-Fi Thrillers (with Mary Robinette Kowal, Sylvain Neuvel, Nia “N. E.” Davenport, James Kennedy & Jane Gilmartin)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Mary Robinette Kowal, Sylvain Neuvel, Nia “N. E.” Davenport, James Kennedy and Jane Gilmartin as they unpack the structure and suspense of sci-fi thrillers. During the panel they discuss the essential elements of thrillers, melding thrillers with science fiction, willful transgressions and inciting incidents, pacing and tension, reader expectations, worldbuilding, character decisions and more.
Book 1 Excerpts: The System Apocalypse series by Tao Wong
Welcome back to Fanfiaddict for another Book Excerpt. This time we’re gonna talk about a LitRPG series, System Apocalypse by Tao Wong! The author has generously included both a written and audio excerpt for you to enjoy! The System Apocalypse is a multi-series world, with the main series being completed and having a total of […]
Cover Reveal: Thick as Thieves by M.J. Kuhn
Massive thanks to M.J. and the folks over at Gallery/Saga Press for allowing FFA to host the cover reveal for one of our MOST ANTICIPATED TITLES OF 2023. It is a sequel to one of our favorite novels of 2021, Among Thieves (as seen below in all of its beauty). With that being said, you […]
Review: The Immortality Thief (The Kystrom Chronicles #1) by Taran Hunt
What we have here is an action adventure with high stakes that manage to become higher and higher as the story goes on. But more than anything this is one of those times that I can say it was character driven plot at its finest. I couldn’t put this book down!
Hunt weaves comedy, action, and horror/thriller elements to create a fast paced romp through an abandoned spaceship floating nearby a sun that is days away from going supernova. Talk about hitting the ground running. The very beginning is also your typical gathering a team for a heist with a bit of a Suicide Squad spin.
SFF Addicts Ep. 28: Memorable Characters in SFF (with Fiction Fans & Connor M. Caplan)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and friends of the show Sara Carothers and Lilly Ellison (co-hosts of Fiction Fans podcast) and author Connor M. Caplan as they explore what makes fictional characters so memorable. During the panel they discuss the difference between ‘favorite’ and ‘memorable’ characters, the waxing and waning popularity of character-driven stories and more. Plus, they each share their top three picks for most memorable characters in SFF, for a total of twelve.
Review: Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders #1) by Mur Lafferty
Mur Lafferty’s latest novel is marketed as Agatha Christie meets Doctor Who so, as any good Whovian, I didn’t walk towards it, I ran. And I’m very pleased to say it most definitely paid off!
Cover Reveal: World Running Down by Al Hess
Hello and welcome to the latest cover reveal at FanFiAddict! Today, I have the immense pleasure of joining the cover reveal party for Al Hess’ forthcoming debut from Angry Robot Books, World Running Down! I am so excited to share the incredible cover, illustrated by the author himself(!), but first let me give you some info about the book itself.
Book Excerpt: Chapter 1, A Gamble of Gods by Mitriel Faywood
A Gamble of Gods by Mitriel Faywood comes out November 11, 2022. The author has been kind enough to share an excerpt of the book so you can get a taste of what’s to come. Below you will also find all the information you need on the book as well as the author. Enjoy! Book […]
Author Chat: Luke Tarzian
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and self-pub author Luke Tarzian for a chat about his new novelette A Cup of Tea at the Mouth of Hell, Luke’s art background and book/cover design work, mental health and grief, the self-publishing community, balancing satire and emotion, writing as therapy and much more. Of course, as is always the case with Luke, things get pretty naughty by the end.
SFF Addicts Ep. 27: Gods & Mythologies (with Chelsea Abdullah, Dyrk Ashton, Zamil Akhtar & Gabriela Houston)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Chelsea Abdullah, Dyrk Ashton, Gabriela Houston and Zamil Akhtar as they delve into the ancient mysteries of gods, mythologies and folklore. During the panel they discuss mythology as a concept, how culture and curiosity brought mythology into their lives, incorporating gods, mythologies and folklore into their stories, the power of narratives and storytelling traditions, researching and respecting mythological traditions, weird creatures and much more.
Cover Reveal: A Fracture in the Qwisdeep (Jekua #2) by Travis M. Riddle
Welcome to another cover reveal here at Fanfiaddict! This time it is for A Fracture in the Qwisdeep, Book 2 of the Jekua series and the sequel to On Lavender Tides, a Pokemon-inspired progression fantasy. A Fracture in the Qwisdeep releases this Friday, September 16th and you can preorder at the link below! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BF4BTJVK/ […]