Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author R.R. Virdi about his acclaimed novel The First Binding, how Jim Butcher and The Dresden Files inspired him, starting out in self-publishing and how that compares to traditional publishing, the power of stories across time, writing as work (even though we love it), genre bullshit, mythology, Star Wars and much more.
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Review: The Warden by Daniel M. Ford
Summary: There was a plan. She had the money, the connections, even the brains. It was become one of the only female necromancers, earn as many degrees as possible, get a post in one of the grand cities, then prove she’s capable of greatness. The funny thing about plans is that they are seldom under […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 56: Worldbuilding 101 with Martha Wells (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Worldbuilding 101 with bestselling author Martha Wells. During the episode, Martha unravels the intricacies of worldbuilding, including what it means, why well-crafted worlds are important for stories, first steps for worldbuilding, research vs. creativity, keeping track of details, how to convey information through description, avoiding infodumping, drawing maps, naming shit and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 55: Martha Wells talks Witch King, The Murderbot Diaries, Hard Lessons & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning/bestselling author Martha Wells about her new novel Witch King, her acclaimed The Murderbot Diaries series, hard lessons from her decades-long publishing career, re-releasing old works (and confronting her younger self’s writing), writing both science fiction and fantasy, demons, The Untamed, Mr. Snuffleupagus and much more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 54: Aliens & First Contact with Christopher Paolini (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Aliens & First Contact with bestselling author Christopher Paolini. During the episode, Christopher explores the mysteries of aliens, including why humans are fascinated by them, why first contact makes for fantastic story fuel, creating species and environments, science and our understanding of reality, alien tropes, reader emotions, empathetic aliens and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 53: Christopher Paolini talks Fractal Noise, Eragon, the Power of Story & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his new novels Fractal Noise and Murtagh, publishing Eragon/The Inheritance Cycle books and growing up at the same time, imposter syndrome and burnout, advice for young writers, the power of story, comparing science fiction and fantasy, creating the Fractalverse, solving time travel, the impact of dreams and much more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 52: Revision & Rewriting with Sue Burke (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Revision & Rewriting with author and translator Sue Burke. During the episode, Sue breaks down the nitty gritty of revision, including why it’s an important part of the writing process, approaches to first drafts, tools for revision and rewriting, how to keep track of characters and scenes, killing your darlings and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 51: Sue Burke talks Dual Memory, Semiosis, Plant Consciousness & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with sci-fi author, journalist and translator Sue Burke about her new novel Dual Memory, her books Semiosis and Immunity Index, plant consciousness, pandemics, translation, doubt and anxiety as an author, artists vs. artificial intelligence, tulip mania and much more.
Review: RUBICON by J.S. Dewes
Summary: Sergeant Adriene Valero wants to die. She can’t. After enduring a traumatic resurrection for the ninety-sixth time, Valero is reassigned to a special forces unit and outfitted with a cutting-edge virtual intelligence aid. They could turn the tide in the war against intelligent machines dedicated to the assimilation, or destruction, of humanity. When her […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 46: Video Game Writing with J.S. Dewes (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Video Game Writing with author/game writer J.S. Dewes. During the episode, Jenny explores the ins and outs of game writing: video games as a storytelling medium, writing novels vs. games, what can make video game stories memorable, working on a development team, the importance of characters, choice and gameplay for player immersion and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 45: J.S. Dewes talks Rubicon, Military Sci-Fi, Fan Fiction & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with sci-fi author J.S. Dewes about her new book Rubicon, its inspirations and how it (almost) broke her, The Divide series, military science fiction, films and screenwriting, fan fiction, video games, her evolving writing process and much more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 40: Audiobook Narration with Travis Baldree (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Audiobook Narration with author/narrator Travis Baldree. During the episode, Travis lays out everything there is to know (and hear) about narration: the appeal of narrating and listening to books, the exploding popularity of audiobooks, narrating Will Wight’s Cradle series, his recording equipment and preparation process, what it’s like working with authors, costs and methods for hiring a narrator and more.