SFF Addicts
Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly
SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors.
The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.
The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep. 166: Annalee Newitz talks Automatic Noodle, Robots, Journalism & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author/journalist Annalee Newitz about their new novella Automatic Noodle, robots as allegory, near-future San Francisco, writing cozy science fiction, food as a form of community, journalism and founding io9.com, the blogger diaspora, podcasts and punk media, information and storytelling in relation to propaganda, AI, LLMs, ancient Minoan cat ladies and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Annalee. Stayed tuned next week for their writing masterclass on Interfaces in Science Fiction.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Purchase it here in eBook and paperback.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Nicholas W. Fuller, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Annalee Newitz is an author, journalist and editor, best known for their novels Autonomous, The Future of Another Timeline and The Terraformers, as well as non-fiction books like Stories Are Weapons. They also co-host the podcast Our Opinions Are Correct. Their latest release is Automatic Noodle, which you can purchase here.Find Annalee on Instagram, Bluesky, Amazon and their personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 38min
Ep. 165: Self-Publishing as a Career with Tao Wong, Shami Stovall & Michael Michel (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors Tao Wong, Shami Stovall and Michael Michel for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Self-Publishing as a Career. During the panel, Tao, Shami and Michael discuss the long game of self-publishing, including self-publishing as a JOB, being a full-time vs. part-time writer/creative, budgeting and investment for your books, long-term finances and project management, experimenting with release strategies, having purpose and patience, lucrative book formats and publishing platforms, career longevity, income streams, burnout and more.RESOURCES MENTIONED:- The E-Myth Revisited - K-lyticsOUR SPONSOR:Shattered by Nicholas W. Fuller is an action-packed science fantasy novella that introduces readers to the Sanguine Stars universe.Get your copy at www.nicholaswfuller.com.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Nicholas W. Fuller, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch, GavinGuile and Ruthstift for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for bonus episodes, author readings and more)EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUESTS:Tao Wong is the author of the System Apocalypse post-apocalyptic LitRPG series, A Thousand Li xianxia fantasy series and more. Find Tao on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.Shami Stovall is the award-winning author of the Frith Chronicles, the Astra Academy series, The Chronos Chronicles and more. Find Shami on Instagram, Amazon and her personal website.Michael Michel is the author of the Dreams of Dust and Steel fantasy series and Way of the Wizard. Find Michael on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Infinity Heroes" by JoelFazhari- Video: Nattgw / utopia 36 / Ingrid North / Kmeel.com / Vadym_Shapran / DC_Studio / DC_Studio / FrameStock / FrameStock / Orkidee / Pressmaster
Jul 22, 2025 • 2h 7min
Ep. 164: Indie Marketing 101 with Michael R. Miller, Z.S. Diamanti & Blake & Raven Penn (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors Michael R. Miller, Z.S. Diamanti and Blake & Raven Penn for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Indie Marketing 101. During the panel, Michael, Zac, Blake and Raven offer up some marketing fundamentals, including why marketing is important for indie authors, approaches to marketing over time, building your author platform, mailing lists and reader magnets, pre-launch vs. post-launch marketing, social media platforms and content, paid advertising methods, discounts and giveaways, reviews and ARCs, comp titles, Kickstarter, networking, word-of-mouth, book tours, awards, competitions and more.OUR SPONSOR:Shattered by Nicholas W. Fuller is an action-packed science fantasy novella that introduces readers to the Sanguine Stars universe.Get your copy at www.nicholaswfuller.com.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Nicholas W. Fuller, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch, GavinGuile and Ruthstift for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for bonus episodes, author readings and more)EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUESTS:Michael R. Miller is the author of the Songs of Chaos series, The Dragon's Blade Trilogy and more. Find Michael on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.Z.S. Diamanti is the author of Guard in the Garden, the Stone & Sky series and more. Find Zac on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.Blake & Raven Penn are the co-authors of The Skystone Chronicles series. Find Blake & Raven on Instagram, Amazon and their personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Infinity Heroes" by JoelFazhari- Video: Nattgw / utopia 36 / Ingrid North / Kmeel.com / Vadym_Shapran / DC_Studio / DC_Studio / FrameStock / FrameStock / Orkidee / Pressmaster
Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 25min
TBRCon2025: Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies, Oh My (with Laura Purcell, Nat Cassidy, Ed Crocker & More)
NOTE: This is the final TBRCon2025 highlight. See you all at TBRCon2026!Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.For this final week, join moderator/booktuber Mike's Book Reviews and authors Laura Purcell, Nat Cassidy, Johnny Compton, Liz Kerin, Ed Crocker and Ciel Pierlot for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies, Oh My".SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comFOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 39min
Ep. 163: Building Your Community with Ryan Cahill, Tatiana Obey & James Lloyd Dulin (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host M.J. Kuhn and guest authors Ryan Cahill, Tatiana Obey and James Lloyd Dulin for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Building Your Community. During the panel, Ryan, Tatiana and James delve into various facets of community, including what community means to authors, types of communities, your author brand, first steps and platforms for building communities, authenticity and targeting audiences, maintaining communities without burning out, community-related challenges, mental health, negativity/positivity and more.OUR SPONSOR:Shattered by Nicholas W. Fuller is an action-packed science fantasy novella that introduces readers to the Sanguine Stars universe.Get your copy at www.nicholaswfuller.com.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Nicholas W. Fuller, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch, GavinGuile and Ruthstift for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for bonus episodes, author readings and more)EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUESTS:Ryan Cahill is the author of the epic fantasy series The Bound and the Broken. Find Ryan on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.Tatiana Obey is the author of Sistah Samurai, Return of the Sistah Samurai and the A Forging of Age series. Find Tatiana on Instagram, Amazon and her personal website.James Lloyd Dulin is the author of the Malitu fantasy series. Find James on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Infinity Heroes" by JoelFazhari- Video: Nattgw / utopia 36 / Ingrid North / Kmeel.com / Vadym_Shapran / DC_Studio / DC_Studio / FrameStock / FrameStock / Orkidee / Pressmaster
Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 25min
TBRCon2025: How to Kill Off a Popular Character Well (with Andy Peloquin, Philip C. Quaintrell, Jen Williams & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.This week, join moderator/author Andy Peloquin and authors Philip C. Quaintrell, Jen Williams, Tim McKay and Lucia Ashta for a TBRCon2025 panel on "How to Kill Off a Popular Character Well".SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comFOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep. 162: Discovering Your Genre & Niche with Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar & Nick Snape (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host Greta Kelly and guest authors Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar and Nick Snape for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Discovering Your Genre & Niche. During the panel, Michael, Krystle and Nick explores the ins and outs of genre, including whether or not genre matters, finding inspiration in the genres you grew up reading, experimenting with subgenres and niches, deciphering age categories, writing to market vs. creating markets, categories/keywords on publishing platforms, grabbing readers’ attention, writing an effective synopsis and more.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Purchase it here in eBook and paperback.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Nicholas W. Fuller, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for bonus episodes, author readings and more)EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUESTS:Michael R. Fletcher is the author of the Obsidian Path trilogy and more, and the co-host of The Dripping Bucket Podcast. Find Michael on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.Krystle Matar is the author of Legacy of the Brightwash and Legacy of Brick & Bone, and the co-host of The Dripping Bucket Podcast. Find Krystle on Instagram and Amazon.Nick Snape is the author of the Weapons of Choice series and more. Find Nick on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
Jul 4, 2025 • 6min
ANNOUNCING: SFF Addicts Podcast LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025!!!
We are so excited to announce that SFF Addicts Podcast, in collaboration with Dragonsteel Books, will be hosting a LIVE panel episode of the show at Seattle Worldcon 2025! Not only that, SFF Addicts co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly will be joined on stage by five incredible fantasy authors to discuss the topic of "The Shifting Landscape of Epic Fantasy".And those guest authors? Watch or listen to find out who they are! For Seattle Worldcon 2025 attendees, the panel will take place on Aug. 15 at 3pm Pacific time in Ballroom 2. It will also be available to watch live online with a virtual convention membership.As well, for anyone who is unable to attend in-person or virtually, the entire panel will be recorded in audio/video! It will then be published and available for FREE in early September here on the SFF Addicts podcast feed, as well as in full video on the FanFiAddict YouTube channel and Brandon Sanderson's YouTube channel.We hope to see you all in Seattle!A NOTE ABOUT OUR PATREON:If you become a $10+ patron on the SFF Addicts Patreon, we will be releasing a post later this month where you can submit questions to our incredible panelists (with the chance that we'll ask them during the Q&A portion of our live panel).EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:Linktree
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 27min
TBRCon2025: Space Horror: Monsters in Zero Gravity (with S.A. Barnes, Ness Brown Emily Hughes & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.This week, join moderator/author/editor Emily Hughes and authors S.A. Barnes, Ness Brown, Halo Scot, Chris Hooley and CJ Aggett for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Space Horror: Monsters in Zero Gravity".SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comFOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Jul 1, 2025 • 58min
Ep. 161: Future Power Structures & Systems with Malka Older (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Future Power Structures & Systems with author Malka Older. During the episode, Malka envisions the structures that shape us, including how to define power structures and systems, the role of sci-fi in imagining possible futures, how humans experience systems, incorporating power structures into stories, predicting the future of large- and small-scale systems, characters vs. power structures, stakes, metaphors, community, resistance and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Malka. Click here to check out part one.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it here.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Nicholas W. Fuller, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Malka Older an aid worker, sociologist and the author of The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti and more. Her latest release is The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses, which you can purchase here.Find Malka on Bluesky, Amazon, Global Voices and her personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:LinktreeMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "Corporate Advertising Music" by SigmaMusicArt / "Synthetic Deception" by GioeleFazzeri- Video: Svavar Halldorsson / Gorodenkoff /artlab /Jacob Wackerhausen / FHP Animation Studio / SweetBunFactory / shivkantsharma07 / iLexx / circotasu / Astragal / Alasabyss
