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The Fungalverse

EXCERPT: Ch. 2 of A Murder Most Fungal (The Hofmann Report #1.5) by Adrian M. Gibson

May 27, 2026 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

Adrian M. Gibson’s new Fungalverse standalone novel A Murder Most Fungal releases in just a few weeks, so what better time to get another taste of the story itself! Last month, the fine folks at Grimdark Magazine revealed the first chapter, and now we are very excited to show off chapter two.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Excerpts, Book Tour, Excerpt, Self Published Tagged With: A Murder Most Fungal, Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Chapter Excerpt, Excerpt, Fungalpunk, Guest Post, List, Mushroom Blues, Podcast, Self Published, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report, Virtual Book Tour

Five Films & TV Shows that Inspired ‘A Murder Most Fungal’

May 20, 2026 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

My new Fungalverse standalone novel A Murder Most Fungal is out in just a few weeks, and I can’t wait for everyone to dive into this fast-paced story full of food, fungi, gangsters, blackmail, and (of course) murder. This book traces its roots back to so many different mediums, from Hong Kong action cinema and Pixar films, to food shows and documentaries. So, to give all of you a better sense of how A Murder Most Fungal came to be, I’ve compiled a list of the five biggest media inspirations for its story, world, and characters.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Blog Tour, Guest Post, List, Self Published Tagged With: A Murder Most Fungal, Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Fungalpunk, Guest Post, List, Mushroom Blues, Podcast, Self Published, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report, Virtual Book Tour

ANNOUNCING: Book Tour for ‘A Murder Most Fungal’ by Adrian M. Gibson

May 4, 2026 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

Back in March, the official cover and release date for A Murder Most Fungal were revealed, ushering readers back into the moldy depths of Neo Kinoko and The Fungalverse. And now, leading up to the June 16th launch of this standalone novel, I’m excited to announce my virtual book tour!

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Blog Tour, Book Tour, Interview, Podcast, Self Published Tagged With: A Murder Most Fungal, Adrian M. Gibson, Announcement, Book Tour, Mushroom Blues, SFF Addicts, SFF Addicts Podcast, The Fungalverse, Virtual Book Tour

Review: Mushroom Blues (The Hoffman Report #1) by Adrian Gibson [audiobook]

July 23, 2025 by Michael Hicks Leave a Comment

Synopsis ENTER THE FUNGALVERSE SPFBO X 2nd place. Shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. Winner of the FanFiAddict Award for Best Indie Debut, the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, and the Next Generation Indie Book Award. BLADE RUNNER, TRUE DETECTIVE, and DISTRICT 9 meld with the weird worlds of JEFF VANDERMEER and […]

Filed Under: Aliens, Audiobooks, Murder Mystery, Reviews, Science Fiction Tagged With: Book Review, Fungalpunk, Science Fiction, Self Published, The Fungalverse

TITLE REVEAL: Adrian M. Gibson’s new Fungalverse Novella 🍄

July 15, 2025 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

Revealing the title of Adrian M. Gibson’s new Fungalverse novella, set in the aftermath of his award-winning debut novel, Mushroom Blues.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Cover Reveal, Self Published Tagged With: A Murder Most Fungal, Adrian M. Gibson, Announcement, Mushroom Blues, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report, Title Reveal

Announcing the Mushroom Blues ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!

March 14, 2025 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

I’m so excited to officially announce the Mushroom Blues anniversary update! With the one-year anniversary of the book coming up next week (holy crap, how has it already been a year?!), I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate my debut novel and show it some birthday love.

So, what is this “anniversary update”? Well, let me tell you.

Filed Under: Art Reveal, Blog Posts, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Mushroom Blues, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report

AUDIOBOOK SAMPLE: Imogen Church narrates Mushroom Blues Ch. 1 & 2 🍄

December 13, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

My debut novel Mushroom Blues is out on March 19th in paperback and eBook, but I will also be releasing it in audiobook on April 16th. I’m so excited to offer all of you a sample of that audiobook, narrated by yours truly. This sample includes the entirety of chapters one and two, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your teaser of The Fungalverse!

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Tube, Debut, Guest Post, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Audiobook, Book Tour, Fungalpunk, Imogen Church, Mushroom Blues, Podcast, Self Published, The Fungalverse

REVIEW: Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report #1) by Adrian M. Gibson

June 21, 2024 by Seanchalant Leave a Comment

SYNOPSIS ENTER THE FUNGALVERSE. BEAT THE WINTER BLUES. Blade Runner, True Detective and District 9 meld with the weird worlds of Jeff VanderMeer, Philip K. Dick and China Miéville in Adrian M. Gibson’s hallucinatory, fungalpunk noir debut. Two years after a devastating defeat in the decade-long Spore War, the island nation of Hōppon and its capital city of Neo Kinoko […]

Filed Under: Asian Inspired, Dark Fantasy, Detective Noir Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Book Review, detective noir, Fantasy, Mushroom Blues, Self Published, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report

LISTENING PARTY for the Mushroom Blues Soundtrack

March 15, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

Mushroom Blues is almost upon us, but wait, it’s not just a book! Releasing on March 19th is the official COMPANION SOUNDTRACK, which was composed/produced by the Swedish production duo Sporer. To give you a taste of this ambient soundscape, Sporer and I have come together for an official LISTENING PARTY.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Blog Tour, Book Tour, Book Tube, Debut, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Album, Book Tour, Fungalpunk, Listening Party, Mushroom Blues, Music, Podcast, Self Published, Soundtrack, The Fungalverse

The Nine Biggest Inspirations for Mushroom Blues

March 12, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

My debut novel Mushroom Blues is out in just one week, and I am so excited to share the world of Neo Kinoko and The Fungalverse with readers. Humans are very good at accumulating information, and when it comes to creativity, everything an individual spews out is an amalgamation of the things they consume that inspire them. From movies to TV shows, video games, and books, there are just so many incredible stories and properties out there. So, to give all of you a deeper sense of Mushroom Blues, I’ve compiled a list of my nine biggest inspirations for this story, its world, and its characters.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Blog Tour, Debut, Guest Post, List, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Fungalpunk, Guest Post, List, Mushroom Blues, Podcast, Self Published, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report

EXCERPT: Ch. 2 of Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report #1) by Adrian M. Gibson

March 1, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson Leave a Comment

My debut novel Mushroom Blues arrives in just a few weeks! Last month, the fine folks at Before We Go Blog revealed the first chapter, and now I’m very excited to show off chapter two. Check this out to get another taste of Henrietta, Koji and Neo Kinoko before the book launches on March 19th!

This exclusive excerpt is part of the Mushroom Blues virtual book tour.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Blog Tour, Book Tour, Debut, Excerpt, Guest Post, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Fungalpunk, Interview, Mushroom Blues, Podcast, Self Published, TBRCon2024, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report

ESSAY: Welcome to the Fungalverse: Crafting a Strange & Captivating Fictional World

January 24, 2024 by Adrian M. Gibson 1 Comment

Welcome to The Fungalverse, an essay exploring SFF worldbuilding through the lens of fungi.

This essay is part of the Mushroom Blues virtual book tour.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Book Tour, Guest Post, Self Published Tagged With: Adrian M. Gibson, Book Tour, Essay, Fungalpunk, Mushroom Blues, Self Published, TBRCon2024, The Fungalverse, The Hofmann Report, Worldbuilding

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