Join indie booksellers Nicole Brinkley , J.T. Greathouse , Lily Rugo , Jean-Paul Garnier and Meg Wasmer for another FanFiAddict roundtable! During the discussion, these five passionate booksellers delve into the ins and outs of Indie Bookstores, exploring the essentials of brick and mortar bookstores/bookselling, being part of a local book community, recommending the right books to customers, developing relationships with publishers/individual authors and more. This is the fourth edition of our ...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing 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. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat...
May 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 54
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 Jonathan Nevair and authors Cat Rambo , Ruthanna Emrys , Matt Kressel and Sarena Ulibarri for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Hopepunk & Optimistic Futures." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Christop...
May 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 53
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/editor Xueting C. Ni and authors Nghi Vo , Wesley Chu , Amélie Wen Zhao , Tao Wong and Alice Poon for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Wuxia, Xianxia & Asian-Inspired Fantasy." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tot...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing 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. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Sue. Click here to check out part...
May 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 52
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 Adrian M. Gibson and authors Veronica Roth , Tade Thompson , Claire North , M. R. Carey and Kritika H. Rao for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Intersection of Nature & Technology." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote ...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 32 min
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. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Sue. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Revision & Rewriting. RESOURCES MENTIONED: - The Writer's Book of ...
May 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 51
Join authors Shauna Lawless , Rob J. Hayes , Xueting C. Ni and Moses Ose Utomi for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on How SFF Is Changing , exploring how the genres have shifted over the past five years, rising and declining subgenres, the role of movie and TV adaptations in popularizing SFF, social media, self-publishing, eBooks and more. This is the third edition of our monthly AUTHOR ROUNDTABLE series, where we bring ...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing 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. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with And...
Apr 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 50
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/blogger Beth Tabler and bloggers/booktubers Bookborn , David Walters , Allen "Library of Allenxandria" Walker and Mihir Wanchoo for a TBRCon2023 industry panel on "Book Blogging & Booktube 101." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tee...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 52 min
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. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Andrea. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Animal Compa...
Apr 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 49
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 Evan Winter and authors Andrea Stewart , RJ Barker , Christian "Miles" Cameron , Anna Smith Spark and Nick Martell for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "How to Write a Kick-Ass Battle." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote ba...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Morally Gray Characters with award-winning author Fonda Lee . During the episode, Fonda shares her "problematic faves" and untangles the moral complexity that we often find in fictional stories, including what draws us to morally gray characters, what compels authors to write them, stories that lend themselves well to moral grayness, the fine line between morally gray and evil, incorporating moral frameworks...
Apr 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 48
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/book blogger Mihir Wanchoo (Fantasy Book Critic) and panelists Robin Sullivan , Dyrk Ashton , Virginia McClain , Intisar Khanani and J.D.L. Rosell for a TBRCon2023 author panel on “Crowdfunding Your Project.” SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a select...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 55 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning SFF author Fonda Lee about her new novella Untethered Sky, her series The Green Bone Saga, writing both sci-fi and fantasy, TV adaptations, the corporate vs. publishing worlds, falconry, manticores, worldbuilding and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Fonda. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Morally Gray Characters. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author...
Apr 04, 2023•40 min•Ep. 47
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 Michael Mammay and authors J.S. Dewes , Jack Campbell , K.B. Wagers , Craig Alanson and Zac Topping for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Military Science Fiction." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks a...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing 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. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Jenny. Click here t...
Mar 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 46
Join authors Jules Pelarski , Kate Heartfield , Katy Naylor (Voidspace Zine) and Tenacity Plys for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these four talented creatives share their takes on Interactive Storytelling , exploring various interactive mediums, how to create innovative ways for readers/fans to engage with stories, approaches to storytelling through games, art, etc. and much more. This is the second edition of our monthly AUTHOR ROUNDTABLE series, where we bring a...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min
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. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Jenny. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Video Game Writing. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readi...
Mar 21, 2023•49 min•Ep. 45
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 Anna Stephens and authors Michael R. Fletcher , K.S. Villoso , Stephen Aryan , Mike Shackle and Patricia A. Jackson for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "What Makes a Good Villain?". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags,...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Post-Apocalyptic Fiction with author Chuck Wendig. During the episode, Chuck digs into some fundamentals of the genre: what attracts people to apocalyptic narratives, how writers can tap into larger societal fears (like AI and nuclear war), fungi and fungal pandemics, the importance of hope in dire circumstances, creating believable characters in apocalyptic scenarios and more. NOTE: This is part two of a tw...
Mar 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 44
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 Dan Fitzgerald and authors Chelsea Abdullah , Richard Swan , Christian "Miles" Cameron , J.S. Dewes and Brian Naslund for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Plotting, Pantsing & Approaches to Writing." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selecti...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Chuck Wending about his book Wanderers and its new sequel Wayward, his evolving writing process, his love of horror and writing in different genres, forging meaningful friendships in the writing community, being kind to yourself, hallucinations, fungi, parenting and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Chuck. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Post-Apocalyptic Fiction. SUPPORT T...
Mar 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 43
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". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bag...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Beginnings with author Chelsea Abdullah. During the episode, Chelsea shares her takes on the intricacies of openings: why beginnings are so important (for both readers and agents/editors), balancing character and worldbuilding in an opening chapter, the pros and cons of prologues, kick-ass first lines, writing beginnings for multiple POV characters and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat ...
Feb 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 42
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, publish...
Feb 24, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Chelsea Abdullah about how she got into writing, her debut novel The Stardust Thief, folklore inspirations and 1001 Nights, discovery writing and (not) planning things, writing The Ashfire King on contract, reverse outlining and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Chelsea. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Writing Beginnings. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, auth...
Feb 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 41
Every week, we will be highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023 , looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/editor Sadie Hartmann and authors Chuck Wendig , Delilah S. Dawson , P. Djèlí Clark , Jonathan Sims and CJ Leede for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "What Attracts Us to Horror?". SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Audiobook Narration with bestselling 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 narrato...
Feb 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 40
