Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Animal Companions with fantasy author Andrea Stewart. During the episode, Andrea explores the furry foundations of animal companions, including why they’re so well suited for SFF, using real animals vs. creating new creatures, what animal companions can bring to a story and its characters, writing from the POV of animals, anthropomorphism, empathy and more.
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Review: Of War and Ruin (The Bound and the Broken #3) by Ryan Cahill
Synopsis Solian ata’yar. Dauv ata’yar. Nur temen vie’ryn valana.Live as one. Die as one. For those we’ve lost.The city of Kingspass burns, and Calen Bryer’s world has been shaken to its core. With Valerys at his side, Calen must battle his demons and push forward. There are people who need him, people who need what […]
Review: The Sword Defiant (Lands of the Firstborn #1)
‘A gloriously gritty adventure through Hanrahan’s astonishing imagination’ Peter McLean, author of Priest of BonesTHE SWORD CARES NOT WHO IT CUTS Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord’s cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part. Now, when Aelfric – keeper of […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 49: Andrea Stewart talks The Bone Shard War, Querying, Parenthood & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with fantasy author Andrea Stewart about her new book The Bone Shard War, wrapping up The Drowning Empire series, finding a balance between writing and family, struggling in the querying trenches, her new series The Gods Below, why she loves trilogies, the validation of getting an agent, giant ground sloths and much more.
Book Review: Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee
Synopsis Ester’s family was torn apart when a manticore killed her mother and baby brother, leaving her with nothing but her father’s painful silence and a single, overwhelming need to kill the monsters that took her family. Ester’s path leads her to the King’s Royal Mews, where the giant rocs of legend are flown to […]
COVER REVEAL: Mrs. Covington’s by K.R.R. Lockhaven
I am SO excited to take part in the cover reveal for K.R.R. Lockhaven’s new cozy fantasy novel, Mrs. Covington’s. A big thank you to both the author as well as Escapist Book Company/Tours for inviting me. P.S. This is my first cover reveal! Alright, enough about me, on to the real star of the […]
Review: Assassin’s Creed: The Golden City (#1) by Jaleigh Johnson
A young emperor’s life hangs in the balance in ancient Constantinople, and only the Brotherhood of Assassins can save him, in this action-packed historical adventure from the award-winning Assassin’s Creed universe Constantinople, 867 – A murderous plot is afoot. Assisted by the Order of the Ancients, the emperor schemes to assassinate his son and throw the city […]
Book Tour and Review: Blessed Odds (Riftborn, Book 2) by Steve McHugh
Synopsis In the sequel to The Last Raven, Lucas Rurik confronts a cult determined to remake the world—no matter the cost—in this urban fantasy noir from the author of the Hellequin Chronicles. Lucas Rurik is no stranger to navigating the tricky territory between humans and those touched by the rift. After all, as the last […]
TBRCon2023 Highlight: Gaslamp Fantasy & the Modern Gothic (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 Krystle Matar and authors Ava Reid, Nicole Glover, HL Tinsley, Chris Patrick Carolan and Trudie Skies for a TBRCon2023 author panel on “Gaslamp Fantasy & the Modern Gothic”.
Cover Reveal: Writers of the Future, Volume 39
I have the honor of helping reveal the cover for Writers of the Future, volume 39! This is a collection of short stories by new and unpublished authors who have been vetted and judged by authors of the highest degree and experience such as Orson Scott Card and Brandon Sanderson. Check out the some more […]
World Book Day 2023: Books That Are Special To Us
We celebrate World Book Day 2023 by talking about books that are special to us!
Author Roundtable: Indie Marketing (with Kian N. Ardalan, Ryan Cahill, Aparna Verma & Gourav Mohanty)
Join authors Kian N. Ardalan, Ryan Cahill, Aparna Verma and Gourav Mohanty for FanFiAddict’s very first author roundtable! During the discussion, these four talented authors share their takes on Indie Marketing, exploring how they have marketed their books, methods for successful marketing, social media platforms and more.
This is the first edition of our monthly AUTHOR ROUNDTABLE series, where we bring a handful of authors together to discuss a topic related to SF/F/H, writing craft, publishing and more.