Join co-hosts M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Planning a Trilogy with bestselling author Jay Kristoff. During the episode, Jay lays out the foundations for writing trilogies, including what works about the “trilogy” format, examples of iconic trilogies, starting with the midpoint climax, satisfying arcs across each book AND the trilogy, foreshadowing and laying seeds, rewriting and second book syndrome, mapping character arcs across three books, strategies for long-term worldbuilding, structuring/pacing a trilogy, maintaining creativity/motivation across multiple books and more.
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SFF Addicts Ep. 179: Jay Kristoff talks Empire of the Dawn, Vampires, Creative Reinvention & More
Join co-hosts M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Jay Kristoff about his new novel Empire of the Dawn, writing vampires and monstrous characters, (un)reliable narrators, handling heavy themes, the costs of victory, creative reinvention, shifting genres, writing for younger audiences, approaches to beautiful yet brutal prose, Tolkien and the magic of fantasy books and much more.
Review: The October Film Haunt
Synopsis Horror Movie meets the scope and emotion of Stephen King in this heart-pounding, magnetic tour de force novel, destined to become an instant classic, about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel, by critically acclaimed author Michael Wehunt. Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star […]
Review: The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling
Synopsis: Margaret’s rare autoimmune condition has destroyed her life, leaving her isolated and in pain. It has no cure, but she’s making do as best she can—until she’s offered a fully paid-for spot in an experimental medical trial at Graceview Memorial. The conditions are simple, if grueling: she will live at the hospital as a […]
Review: The Night Birds by Christopher Golden
Synopsis: Charlie Book and Ruby Cahill have history. After their love ended in heartbreak years ago, they never expected to see each other again. Now, as part of his work for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Book lives aboard the Christabel, a 19th century freighter half-sunken off the shore of Galveston. Over many years, […]
Review: The Cut by C.J. Dotson
Synopsis: A historic hotel long past its prime and huddled along The Cut, a questionable Lake Erie beach, isn’t Sadie Miles’ ideal place to raise a toddler while also navigating her second pregnancy. After finally fleeing her abusive ex-fiancé, though, Sadie’s new housekeeping position and free room at L’Arpin Hotel are the best she can […]
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.
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.
REVIEW: Lightfall (Book One of the Everlands) by Ed Crocker
SYNOPSIS For centuries, vampires freely roamed the land until the Grays came out of nowhere, wiping out half the population in a night. The survivors fled to the last vampire city of First Light, where the rules are simple. If you’re poor, you drink weak blood. If you’re nobility, you get the good stuff. And […]
Review: Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler
This is a stunning exploration into the journey to finding oneself through love, sex, friendship, and mental health.
Review: Your Table is Ready • Tales of a New York Maître D’ by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina
This is a book for anyone who has worked in the service industry.
Review: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
The Bodyguard is a lively rom-com/contemporary fiction that is brimming with personality and humor.