David W
Reviewer, Boss ManOverlord of the popular SFF & Horror blog FanFiAddict, rules with an iron fist. He is best known for listening to audiobooks at x3564 speed and punishing his loyal FanFi contributors with regular stints in a set of medieval stocks, where they are pummeled with rotten fruit and vegetables. In his spare time, he writes children’s picture books, and can be found in his garden pulling the wings off of bees.
David S
ReviewerDavid S. loves fantasy and Sci Fi books and enjoys hiking, spending time with friends, and eating too much pizza. On the weekend you can find him visiting family, going to church, and most of all at home under a blanket while reading books, watching anime/tv shows, or playing video games with friends.
Arun
ReviewerBender loves over the top action, overpowered MCs, epic battles and happily ever after endings! The Michael Bay fan of book world. Reads various subgenres including GameLit, LitRPG, Progression, Superhero, Cultivation and whatnot’s….with a soft spot for Western & Steampunk. Extra points for snarky/dark humour. Doesn’t favor romance and grimdark that much. Lives in Garden State.
Neil
ReviewerMada, the Medjay of Faiyum, is a book reviewer of fantasy and sci-fi, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, and passionate about video gaming, a fan of franchises such as Paradox, Total War, Assassin Creed.
Eleni
ReviewerEleni loves all things literature related and she spends hours contorting her spine in the worst positions possible to read, write, or just binge watch movies and series. Loves a good trope done well but the list of her favorites is far too long. Always happy, and more importantly curious, to learn/try new stuff so there are very few things she dislikes. However, a pointless and overtly leery male gaze and unnecessary misery extravaganza are the only two things she’s got no tolerance for anymore, in any medium!
Cassidee
ReviewerMichigander with a love of dogs. Enjoys a wide range of sub-genres from romance to grimdark. Huge fan of character-driven fantasy. A sucker for stunning prose and animal companions.
Dale
ReviewerDale lives above a little pub in the heart of Norwich, Uk with his fiancé, Caitlin and his cat, Sausage. 95% of his time is split between running said pub and trying to read and write, but when hes able to he loves to play the odd video game and build Lego. Dale loves books with a silly amount of action, he dislikes books with half naked people on the cover and hes incredibly confused by anyone that organises their bookshelves by colour.
Jared
ReviewerJared is a long time fantasy reader who re-connected with the genre a few years back. New to the blogging scene and currently lives and works in Dallas TX. He loves epic fantasy, the occasional grimdark, and character driven books above all else. Not a huge romance fan but he enjoys a sprinkling of it in a story. He looks forward to finding new authors, and diving into new worlds in this year’s blog-off!
Harry
ReviewerBorn and raised somewhere in the South West of England by a pack of goblins, Harry learnt hunting & tracking skills unrivalled by any other human. He also likes to make things up about himself and is a little bit silly. Some of his favourite authors include Joe Abecrombie, John Gwynne, Robin Hobb, Pierce Brown, Evan Winter, Anna Stephens and Stephen King. Epic fantasy is his go to, although Harry is open to reading just about anything. He is not a fan of edgelord main characters and subversions of tropes for the sake of it.
Paige
ReviewerPaige started book blogging in 2014 and never looked back. She started out in YA and has since moved on to SFF, Horror, and Romantasy. Paige is chronically out of shelf-space but that doesn’t stop her buying books. When she isn’t reading she’s usually gaming.
Adrian
Reviewer/Podcast HostI’m a writer, podcaster, illustrator and (former) tattoo artist who lives and breathes SFF. My love of the genres comes through in everyday life, seeping into my writing, illustrations and more. I also host the SFF Addicts podcast, a bi-weekly panel show that brings together guest authors and industry professionals to chat about sci-fi and fantasy. On top of that, I’m an aspiring author, currently chipping away at my debut sci-fi novel. For more about me, including my personal blog, online store and more, you can visit my website: https://amgibson.com.
Tom
ReviewerFormer chef turned constantly hungry foodie, TTRPG nerd, writer of fantasy stories about sky pirates. Currently working on The Sky Whale Trilogy. Beards.
Mike
ReviewerMichael (goes by Mike) Roberti is the author of the Crown and Tide series. When he isn’t reading or writing he is teaching, spending time with his family, and listening to punk.
Dan
ReviewerDan is crazy about everything SFF! By day he’s an Editorial Assistant for the Royal Society of Chemistry and by night he’s a book worm buried deep in a book, trying to keep up with a tbr that expands at the same rate as space. Oh and … an aspiring author.
Connor
ReviewerConnor Caplan is a quadruplet (yes, really), mentally disabled, and has a degree in creative writing. He won an Honorable Mention in the 2019 Writers of the Future Contest. His debut novel, The Sword in the Street, was a 2021 SPFBO semifinalist. He currently lives in New England where he’s usually reading all kinds of character-driven SFF.
Ashley
ReviewerAshley enjoys multi-pov, character driven stories. Bonus for animal compananions and found family. She loves sci-fi, fantasy, and some horror and enjoys a multitude of subgenres including grimdark, space opera, first contact, gothic, epic, and time travel. Romance is always welcome. Ashley is a huge fan of series, especially the quartet. She always has three books in progress – a physical, ebook, and audiobook. Outside of work, Ashley is a homebody who loves spending time with her husband, two children, and dog. She is an avid runner who can be found listening to audiobooks during her long runs.
C.J.
ReviewerI was an avid player of Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Lord of the Rings Edition. When the millions turned out to be fake, and answering that ‘Athelas’ was another name for ‘Kingsfoil‘ grew tiresome, I retired. Now I’m a horror author and an avid reader of all things sci-fi/fantasy/horror/mystery.
Craig
ReviewerCraig is from the small country of Wales in the UK – famous for its castles and dragons! He is married and has 3 daughters. Craig works a desk job full time, but in his spare time he reads as much as possible. Having fallen back in love with reading again, after discovering the indie and self-published SFF book community, Craig loves to share his passion with other readers in the community.
Adam
ReviewerAdam is an author, illustrator, and a UX / UI designer at Campfire Technologies. Previously, he volunteered with Worldbuilding Magazine and its associated podcast. He’s usually reading fantasy or sci-fi, or the odd lit-fic book. He’s a sucker for a good short story collection. When he isn’t reading, he’s writing, drawing maps, playing games, or cooking something spicy.
Frasier
ReviewerSelf-confessed geek and lover of sci-fi. When he’s not reading it, he’s writing it. Partial to time travel and Keanu Reeves movies. Dad. Husband. Part-time robot, full-time nerd.
Scott
ReviewerHi, I’m Scott. Husband. Father. Reader. Cynic. Former music blogger turned SciFi Reader and Booktuber. (youtube.com/bookinvasion)
I have re-discovered the love of reading later in my adult life though I’ve always been fascinated with the creative ideas/societies/behaviors explored through science fiction. I’m drawn toward the bizarre, fringe, and humorous stories that touch on ideas/POVs that haven’t been explored before. I enjoy being an advocate for the authors and stories that I enjoy and I love finding debut authors that are not afraid to break the mold and subvert expectations.
Neil
ReviewerI’m a long time obsessor of SFF. Got hooked because of Redwall as a kid and haven’t stopped since. Newly enlightened to indie books and can’t wait to get my hands on more. I’m a Dallas, TX local, husband, father of two, and a photographer/videographer by trade. I just love reading and want others to find books they’ll love as well.
Sean
ReviewerSean Conley (not Connery) aka Seanchalant is an proud father of three little nerds, AnaMaurin Victoria, Landyn Lawrence, and Raylan Aviendha Mae. He is a stay at home dad while his hardworking and wonderful fiancée,
Gabriella Oropeza brings home the bacon and he always has a book on his person. On the autism spectrum, he has a tendency to become an encyclopedia on things he enjoys. Raised on horror films (The Evil Dead series is #1) and Stephen King, his love of fantasy was born from Army of Darkness and Tad Williams; cultivated by John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence. He enjoys everything from epic fantasy to urban fantasy, grimdark to high fantasy. His favorite bands are The Beatles, Wu-Tang Clan and Built to Spill.
Jenn
Reviewer I’m Jenn; teacher and lover of all things fantasy. Every now and then I get an itch to read something different but mostly it’s fantasy all the way. I am from Scotland but have lived in New Zealand since I was a young teenager.
Character driven epics are my favourite but I am open to reading a lot of different things. My literary roots are firmly planted in Roshar, Middle Earth, and a new favourite Buckkeep. I also love reading Indie fantasy and am looking forward to finding more wonderful fantasy worlds and writers. When not reading I can be found looking after my daughter, my fur baby Sierra and working with my husband on our new rural property. Enjoy my bookish thoughts.
Lisa
ReviewerMy name is Lisa and I am a Booktuber from the UK. I live in a small town in West Yorkshire and work full time for my local council.
When I get home I like to dive into fictional worlds to destress and this is where reading comes in.
I predominantly read Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Contemporary, however, I have found some light horror that interests me and I am excited to explore more of that genre.
I am a huge lover of Indie books and you will find that I do not shut up about my faves (spoiler Ryan Cahill and KJ Sutton)
I got in to reading again in 2020 after a very long, unexpected hiatus and I haven’t looked back.
I love the community that I have found on Twitter and Booktube and I am excited to meet more new people as my journey continues.
Always here for a good old chat so feel free to reach out to me on my socials 😊
K Matar
ReviewerKrystle Matar has been writing for a long time, but things got serious when Tashué Blackwood walked into her life, an amber-eyed whirlwind. Legacy of the Brightwash is her Romantic Grimdark debut, and she expects to exist in this universe for a while.
As a reader, her first true love was fantasy, she is artistically polyamorous and wanders around in historical fiction, thrillers, mysteries, true crime, literary fiction, and non-fiction pertaining to things to eat, things to drink, things to consume, interesting people (obligatory plug for Anthony Bourdain) and brilliant investigative journalism about food and some illicit substances (obligatory plug for Michael Pollan).
When she isn’t arguing with the voices in her head (she calls this “writing”) or reading or obsessively watching Netflix documentaries, she parents full time. She has a lot of children, too many hobbies, and one very excellent husband.
Ed
ReviewerHi, I’m Ed, and I hail from Manchester, UK.
For my day job I’m a freelance book editor, and the rest of the time I read books, write books, review books and… play video games, so you can’t accuse me of being a one-trick pony. I write reviews that are way too long. Sorry.
My favourite genres are SFF, horror & crime, and the last couple of years I’ve been really enjoying getting to know the amazing indie press and self-published SFF and horror books out there.
I’m also currently on submission to publishers with an epic fantasy trilogy about vampires, werewolves and sorcerers, which is why my bio photo looks really pretentious.
Anthony
ReviewerI’m Anthony. I am a lover of all things science fiction and fantasy. Some of my favorite books include: “The Will of the Many”, “Project Hail Mary”, and “Morning Star”. In addition to being a huge fan of books, I am also a movie buff and an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Go birds!
Will
ReviewerWill S. loves books of all varieties, but thrives on Fantasy and Sci Fi. He spends his days in Southern Illinois teaching middle school history and learning all the latest Internet trends from pre-teens. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and watching British detective shows. In previous lives, he’s dabbled in radio, newspaper, writing his own speculative fiction, and making Frosties at Wendy’s.
Josh
ReviewerJosh Hanson (He/Him) is the author of the novel, King’s Hill (forthcoming from Wicked House) as well as the novella, The Woodcutters. He lives in northern Wyoming where he teaches, writes, and makes up little songs. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in various anthologies as well as The Deeps, The HorrorZine, Siren’s Call, The Chamber, BlackPetals, and others.
Francisca
ReviewerI am a writer, reader, and lover of all things fantasy. I have a healthy obsessive adoration for every form of epic nerdiness. More often than not, I’m soul-deep in yet another grimdark read. Having grown up on classic authors such as Charlotte Bronte, Edgar Allan Poe, and Victor Hugo, I’ve has always been drawn to the darker side of storytelling. Fascinated with the art of worldbuilding and emotional character arcs, I hold authors such as Steven Erikson, Brian Staveley and Robin Hobb closest to my heart. I speak exclusively in Lord of the Rings quotes and find it to be a light in dark places. I only hold to one truth and that is to never stop believing in dragons.
Charlie
ReviewerI have an MA in English Literature at the University of Sheffield. When I am not reading all things horror I am working as a library assistant, watching football, or petting my dog Lucas, I will, sometimes, write book reviews on my Instagram page at @Barebonesreviews
Alan
ReviewerRight a bit about myself, I am married man to a wonderful wife Catherine of 18 years, we have three beautiful girls together, 20, 18 and 14 years of age. They are my world as well as my books… I work full time as industrial plumber, I’m 45 years old and my hobbies is spending time with my family and of course reading fantasy every chance I can get. I love supporting indie authors and getting the word out about their new books. My all-time favorite authors are Steven Erikson, Mark Lawrence and Robert Jordan and that’s just to name a few.
Kaden
ReviewerKaden Love is the twenty-five-year-old author of the self-published Paladins of the Harvest epic fantasy series, including Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard and Beastcall. Aside from writing, Kaden is a competitive marathon runner that manages a book Instagram (@svetlingpress)and a book-based YouTube channel with his wife and illustrator, titled Love & Lore.
Bill
ReviewerWhen not writing, Bill is a product manager for a company that tests food using analytical chemistry and microbiology.
During his collegiate days at the turn of the century, he began to develop his passion for writing, especially within the epic fantasy genre about unlikely heroes. It was there, Bill began to formulate the story that would eventually become Ashe’s unwanted journey and The Divine Godsqueen Coda.
Aside from writing, Bill loves movies and reading, especially SFF B-movies. He likes to know all the useless trivia, like who played who, and what the stories were behind the curtain. He is a master at Scene It. Bill’s few other hobbies include soccer, a good whiskey, a slice of pizza, and growing a beard. It is the little things he enjoys most.
Bill currently lives in the greater Chicago, IL area with his wife, goblin (aka toddler) son, & daughter.
Aaron
ReviewerHi, I’m BiblioTheory (Aaron)!
I am a huge fan of all things fantasy and science fiction. Especially books!
That’s why I started my YouTube channel, BiblioTheory, in August 2023 to talk books, make theories, give reviews, and everything else that jumps into my mind.
Charlie C
ReviewerHey I’m Charlie!
I’m old enough to have seen the original Star Wars trilogy at the cinema which may account for the grey hairs on my head. I currently live in Sydney (Australia) with my wife, three teenage children, and two pugs. I have spent about half my life in the UK and the balance in Australia so tend to have a strong English sense of humour.
I’ve always loved books and reading but stumbled into the world of indie authors/self-publishing after making the “brave” leap onto Twitter in 2022. This proved to be a revelation and I have been getting involved in the community ever since, with my main area of interest being on indie SFF books. That said I’m always keen to read as widely as possible.
I’m keen to help promote indie authors and so thought I’d try my hand at writing a few reviews, it’s early days so please bear with me.
Outside of reading and the book community, I love running, my pugs, and my family (not in that order).
Matt
ReviewerMatt lives in Mississippi with his wife and three kids. He enjoys reading multiple genres including fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, and Christian nonfiction. Matt is a pastor and also makes time to read and review the books that he reads on his BookTube channel Geaux Read Books.
Ganesh
ReviewerGanesh SA (a.k.a Pippin Took in most social media platforms) is a 5G Engineer in Seattle. If you’re in the PNW and your mobile data doesn’t work properly, there’s a fair to certain chance it’s his fault. Either he was thinking about a second breakfast or sneak reading fantasy books in the office. Outside of work you can find him at a Seattle public library or at Lumen Field if OL Reign are playing. Gateway to fantasy was Cornelia Funke and Christopher Paolini and because of that, he hasn’t mastered the art of entering and leaving a bookstore without buying a book with a dragon on the cover. Full time FIFA/Tea addict.
Graham
ReviewerMy name is Graham, reading as The Wulvers Library. I’m from Scotland and have been reading from a young age but this fell off through my teenage years. In my adult life, I fell back in love with reading when I picked up Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time and Ursula K Le Guin’s Earthsea and was fascinated by these worlds, characters, and stories. From there I’ve read mostly fantasy, some sci-fi and horror and try to dabble in other genres. My favourite authors include Robert Jordan, JRR Tolkien, Ryan Cahill, Ursula K Le Guin and Brandon Sanderson. I’m a massive fan of indie books, and some of my favourite series are from indie authors so I’m always on the lookout for some hidden gems.
When I’m not reading, I love being a film addict with my girlfriend or visiting small towns and scouting some rare finds in their charity shops.
I’m happy to be part of the book community and blame them all for the lack of shelf space and inability to pass by a bookstore without stepping inside.
Andy
ReviewerI am, first and foremost, a storyteller and an artist–words are my palette. Fantasy and science fiction are my genres of choice, and I love to explore the darker side of human nature through the filter of heroes, villains, and everything in between. I’m also a freelance writer, a book lover, and a guy who just loves to meet new people and spend hours talking about my fascination for the worlds I encounter in the pages of fantasy and sci-fi novels.
Speculative fiction provides us with an escape, a way to forget about our mundane problems and step into worlds where anything is possible. It transcends age, gender, religion,race, or lifestyle–it is our way of believing what cannot be, delving into the unknowable, and discovering hidden truths about ourselves and our world in a brand new way. Fiction at its very best!
A.J.
ReviewerI’m a fantasy author and an avid reader of all things sci-fi/fantasy/horror. When I’m not immersed in something literary, I like to hike, scuba dive, and play video games. You can learn more about my writing at ajcalvin.net.
DB
ReviewerSFF author, father, gamer, metalhead drummer, TTRPG nerd and tentacle fan. Daryl lurks in the North of the UK, dreaming of the ultimate beard. Reads mostly fantasy with that special ingredient or Sci-Fi with Star Wars leanings.
George
ReviewerGeorge is a horror fanatic (who may occasionally dabble in the Bridgerton series). A typical British dude, you can find him in the library drinking tea, reading a book and ignoring everything else. Whilst he especially loves indie horror, after spending time working in a supermarket and stocking magazines- he’s learnt he’ll read just about anything.
Terry (aka Tez_HobbKnobBooks)
ReviewerJust a man who loves fantasy books, a bit of romantasy and the odd thriller. My favourite author is Robin Hobb and I am currently on my 4th read of the RotE series!
I am and always will be SPFBO 7 Stan.
Finally, I prefer character driven books with deep lore and many pages! Bigger is better
Isabelle
ReviewerIsabelle, better known as Shaggy from The Shaggy Shepherd on social media, is a reviewer, proofreader, beta reader, and SFINCS founder. She enjoys fantasy, scifi, romance, and nonfiction the most but is up for trying just about anything. She also tries her hand at writing sometimes. Some of her favorite authors are Ryan Cahill, Stephanie Archer, and Megan E. O’Keefe. Originally from Germany, she’s spent half her life in the US but is preparing for a move back home. Outside of books, she loves animals, sewing, tea, and nature.
Laura
ReviewerLaura lives in rural Illinois with her husband where they raise goats, chickens, and cattle on their small farm. She enjoys reading a variety of book genres and is a champion of audiobooks. As co-host of On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR) podcast, Laura enjoys doing deep dives into books/series, interviewing authors, and chatting with her best friend, Hannah. When she’s not reading, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, bird watching, playing board games, ASMR, and everything Star Wars.
Darby
ReviewerDarby Harn is the author of Stargun Messenger, a Self Published Science Fiction Contest Quarterfinalist, and Ever The Hero, which Publisher’s Weekly called an “entertaining debut that uses superpowers as a metaphor to delve into class politics in an alternate America.” His fiction appears in Strange Horizons, Interzone, Shimmer, and other venues.
Iseult
ReviewerIseult Murphy is a chronically ill writer from Ireland. She loves all things horror, science fiction and fantasy. When she’s not reading speculative fiction books, watching genre movies and tv shows, or playing with her cats and dog, she is busy writing. Apart from reviews, she has published several fiction books, and over 50 short stories in various publications. You can find her website at https://iseultmurphy.com/
Chris
ReviewerChris Fisher. Father to two boys works out in nature in London biggest park. Enjoys MMA. Lover of all things fantasy but if it’s got dragons then I’m all the way in. Big indie fan and if I like what I read I’ll go to bat for you in any small way I can.
Ryan
ReviewerRyan Kirk is the internationally bestselling author of over forty fantasy novels spanning nearly a dozen worlds. He lives in Minnesota with his family, where he enjoys long, meandering walks outside even when the snow is high enough to cover his legs. When he isn’t glued to his keyboard, he’s usually in the woods, either on foot or on a bike.
Emma
ReviewerEmma spent her childhood creating imaginary worlds to compensate for a disappointingly average reality, so it was probably inevitable that she ended up writing fantasy novels. When she’s not immersed in her own fictional universes, Emma can be found with her head in a book or wandering around the world in search of adventure.
Molly Macabre
ReviewerMolly exists somewhere between the terrifying pages of a horror novel, the epic chaos of a D&D campaign, and the depths of her own dark imagination. She claims to read mostly horror, but somehow, fantasy and sci-fi keep sneaking into her ever-growing TBR pile. When she isn’t clawing her way out from the rubble of toppled books, she’s blasting metal at an unreasonable volume, ranting online about some niche band no one’s heard of, or reorganizing her bookshelf for the third time this week.
Michael H.
ReviewerMichael Patrick Hicks is the author of several horror books, including The Resurrectionists, Broken Shells: A Subterranean Horror Novella, and Mass Hysteria. His debut novel, Convergence, was an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Finalist in science fiction.
In addition to his own works of original fiction, he has written for the online publications Audiobook Reviewer and Graphic Novel Reporter, and has previously worked as a freelance journalist and news photographer in Metro Detroit.
Michael lives in Michigan with his wife and children. In between compulsively buying books and adding titles that he does not have time for to his Netflix queue, he is hard at work on his next story.
For more books and updates on Michael’s work, visit his website at http://www.michaelpatrickhicks.com.
Nick
ReviewerNick Snape has been steeped in Science Fiction and Fantasy since his friends first dragged him from his schoolwork and stuck a book under his nose. Lost to the world of imagination, he became a teacher by accident, though he thoroughly enjoyed developing the joy of reading and writing in his pupils. Having retired after thirty years, he thought it was high time to practise what he preached.
Nick’s books feature everything from all out, heart-pounding, fast-paced action to thoughtful, character driven twists on the fantasy and sci-fi genres. Genetics to Artificial Intelligence, Artifice Dragons to Soul-Eating enemies, nothing is off the menu.
You can find Nick at www.nicksnape.com
Dave
ReviewerDave Lawson is an Oklahoma-based fantasy novelist. He received an MFA in Fiction Writing from The New School in 2009 and published some contemporary literary fiction, before spending several years doing absolutely nothing with his degree. His first fantasy novel, The Envoys of War, was published in October of 2024. He enjoys writing about conniving rakes and creative liars who do whatever they must to get what they desire. However, Dave’s not like his characters. Pinky swear. When he’s not writing, he teaches high school English and Drama. He lives with his wife, Caitlin, and their dog, Rowena, who is a ball of energy. In a past life, Dave was surely a pirate.
John
ReviewerYou’ve stumbled upon somebody who takes nothing seriously, not even author bios. It’d be a good guess to say John Palladino was born in 1988, lives in Avoca, New York, has a bachelor’s degree in business management, and enjoys hibernating at home while writing. He might also lie and say he enjoys pets, long walks on the beach, and his hobbies include happiness and scuba diving. You’d see right through those lies, however, and notice he prefers the simpler things in life—reading, video games, and making ill-timed jokes. John also dislikes taking care of anything that excretes substances.
