Blurb When the gods send their harbingers, the Guardians are all who stand in the way. But who protects these defenders when the gods seek to sway them? Crystal mage Serenna Morgan struggles to maintain the neutrality of the Guardian Pact when a neighboring kingdom invades her own. The God of Death offers his divine […]
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Cover Reveal: Triggernometry Finals (Book 3 of the Triggernometry Series) by Stark Holborn
Stark Holborn is queen of the weird west. She wrapped up the Factus Sequence last year, authored the entire Nunslinger series, and has been entertaining us with her wildly imaginative Triggernometry books where she pits history’s greatest mathematicians against a brutal western setting. Now, she’s concluding her Triggernometry trilogy with the third book — Triggernometry […]
COVER REVEAL: The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by J.R. Dawson
Blurb The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World is a powerful and poignant contemporary Queer fantasy perfect for fans of Hadestown and Under the Whispering Door At the edge of Chicago, nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, there is a waystation for the dead. Every night, the newly-departed travel through the city to the Station, guided by […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 138: Choosing Your Publication Path with Christopher Ruocchio & Tatiana Obey (Masterclass Panel)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly for a masterclass panel on Choosing Your Publication Path, featuring authors Christopher Ruocchio and Tatiana Obey. During the panel, Christopher and Tatiana share their publishing experiences, discussing the dream of being an author vs. the reality, querying and literary agents, the essentials of being an indie author, self-publishing costs/cover art/marketing, writing series and/or standalones, hybrid publishing, getting indie books into stores, publishing contracts and rights, compromises and making mistakes, writing supplementary books, crowdfunding/Kickstarter, trends, community and more. We hope this panel helps any of you out there trying to decide your publication path.
COVER REVEAL: The Crimson Fire (Memories of Kenjir #1) by Abel Montero
Blurb Gods walk among men, but the empire they have forged is on the brink of collapse. As whispers of rebellion grow louder, Ensin Andik uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the very foundation of the divine reign. Every discovery pulls him deeper into a dangerous web, forcing him to confront truths that could shatter his unshakeable […]
Cover Reveal: The Oracle of Dusk (Cycle of Calamity #1) by Elyse Thomson
It’s time for my first cover reveal with FanFiAddict and I’m excited to share one for an author whose covers I’m always obsessed with. She’s at the top of my TBR this year and I’m excited to help with today’s reveal. It’s a gorgeous addition to her catalogue and she has even sent over some […]
COVER REVEAL: Wraith and the Revolution by A.J. Calvin
Blurb Kye Verex is trapped. Due to a fluke of genetics, the decisions of the galaxy’s elite, and a lack of finances, he’s stuck on his polluted and noxious home world indefinitely. And it’s slowly killing him. Then his more fortunate sister returns one day, bringing the promise of salvation. Kelsey has always hoped to […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 137: How to Write Great Dialogue with Ed Crocker (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a mini-masterclass on How to Write Great Dialogue with author/editor Ed Crocker. During the episode, Ed chats about the keys to great dialogue, including the importance of dialogue in fiction, examples of great dialogue, worldbuilding through dialogue vs. exposition, character voices and rhythm, developing relationships through dialogue, managing dialogue/environment in group scenes, speech and action tags, Crocker’s 5 Golden Rules for dialogue and more.
COVER REVEAL: To Those Willing to Drown by Mark Matthews
Coming May 14th, 2025 from Wicked Run Press The Lake is So Cold. The Truth is So Deep Very excited to reveal, for the first time, the cover of my new novel, To Those Willing to Drown. The novel takes place in a true setting, Torch Lake, known for its cold, Caribbean-blue waters, and the […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 136: Ed Crocker talks Lightfall, Vampires, Editing & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with author/editor Ed Crocker about his debut novel Lightfall, his writing journey (and meandering twenties), freelance editing, publishing traumas and querying, the benefits of writing courses, vampires and a world without humans, class systems, poverty and the politics of blood, immortality and the dynamics between vampires, werewolves and sorcerers, creating a powerful enemy, overcoming fear/rejection as an author and much more.
COVER REVEAL: Cold As Hell: The Definitive Edition (Black Badge #1) by Rhett C. Bruno & Jaime Castle
Blurb “A gritty romp sure to please fans of Jim Butcher and Mike Carey.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Demons. Monsters. Witches — His sacred duty is to hunt them down. Life isn’t simple for a demon hunter. James Crowley didn’t choose this life. No. He didn’t choose life at all. Shot dead in a gunfight many years ago, […]
Bender’s Best LitRPG reads of 2024
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