SFF Addicts
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.
Latest episodes
Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 46min
Ep. 89: Starting Out in Self-Publishing with Andy Peloquin & Daniel Coolbaugh (LIVE TBRCon2024 Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for a TBRCon2024 LIVE crossover episode with The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fanatic's Podcast. During the episode, they delve into a mini-masterclass on Getting Started in Self-Publishing with author Andy Peloquin and podcaster Daniel Coolbaugh, exploring the essentials of self-publishing, being an entrepreneur, approaching cover art and design, finding editors, the importance of readers and community, paying it forward, marketing and advertising, book launches and more.
OUR SPONSOR:
Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers.
Visit www.novelo.com today to sign up for FREE.
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 and more)
- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Andy Peloquin is the bestselling fantasy and sci-fi author of the Darkblade series, the Hero of Darkness series, the Queen of Thieves series and more.
Find Andy on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.
Daniel Coolbaugh is an author and the creator/host of The Fantasy & Sci-Fi Fanatic's Podcast.
Find Daniel on Twitter and Facebook.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing on March 19, 2024.
Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.
Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Novelo Ad: "Crescendo" by Astronoz
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep. 88: Writing Romance with Chloe Gong (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Romance with bestselling author Chloe Gong. During the episode, Chloe unravels the enticing yarn of romance, including the appeal of romance in stories, the exploding popularity of the 'romantasy' genre, good (and bad) romantic chemistry, healthy vs. toxic relationships, expectations and tropes, Chloe’s favorite romance books and authors, romance as main plot vs. subplot, spice in romance and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Chloe. Click here to check out part one.OUR SPONSOR:Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers.Visit www.novelo.com today to sign up for FREE.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 and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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:Chloe Gong is the bestselling author of These Violent Delights, Our Violent Ends, Immortal Longings, Foul Lady Fortune and more. Her latest novel is Foul Heart Huntsman, book two in the Foul Lady Fortune Duet.Find Chloe on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing in spring 2024.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXNovelo Ad: "Crescendo" by AstronozOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Jan 16, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 87: Chloe Gong talks Foul Heart Huntsman, Immortal Longings, Shakespeare & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Chloe Gong about her Secret Shanghai historical fantasy series, her adult debut Immortal Longings, what “success” means, Shakespeare and remixing classic stories, writing YA vs. adult SFF, aesthetics and atmosphere in film and fiction, Chinese history, magic systems, genre blending and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Chloe. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Writing Romance.OUR SPONSOR:Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers.Visit www.novelo.com today to sign up for FREE.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 and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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:Chloe Gong is the bestselling author of These Violent Delights, Our Violent Ends, Immortal Longings, Foul Lady Fortune and more. Her latest novel is Foul Heart Huntsman, book two in the Foul Lady Fortune Duet.Find Chloe on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing in spring 2024.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXNovelo Ad: "Crescendo" by AstronozOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 86: Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with Ken Liu (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Tech-Fi & Technology As Story with award-winning author Ken Liu. Ken decodes the intricacies of technology fiction, including what tech-fi means, the uses of technology in fantasy, personifying technology, imagining positive impacts of future tech, A.I. and fear mongering, and more.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 85: Ken Liu talks The Dandelion Dynasty, Modernity, Symbolism & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning, bestselling author Ken Liu about his epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty, the works of Philip K. Dick and Ursula K. Le Guin, writing and persistence, how technology plays into our lives, writing short stories vs. novels, the relationship between history, modernity and language, how symbolism plays into the creative process, Frankenstein, photography and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Ken. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Tech-Fi & Technology As Story.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 and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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:Ken Liu is the award-winning, bestselling author of The Dandelion Dynasty epic fantasy quartet, along with the short story collections The Paper Menagerie & Other Stories and The Hidden Girl & Other Stories. His latest novel is Speaking Bones, the final book in The Dandelion Dynasty.Find Ken on Twitter, Amazon, Substack and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing in spring 2024.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Dec 19, 2023 • 2h 2min
Ep. 84: End of Year Special (with Ryan Cahill & R.R. Virdi)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they close out 2023 in style with fellow authors and friends of the show Ryan Cahill and R.R. Virdi. During the final episode of the year, they chat about how life has been, how writing compares to other forms of art and creativity, writing as a grind (that we love), experiences in publishing, self-pub vs. trad pub vs. hybrid, shifting writing processes, motivation and dedication, community and friendship, imposter syndrome and hurdles, our hopes for 2024, small wins and more.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 and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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 GUESTS:Ryan Cahill is the author of the epic fantasy series The Bound and the Broken series, including Of Blood and Fire, Of Darkness and Light, Of War and Ruin, The Fall and The Exile. Find Ryan on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.R.R. Virdi is the bestselling, award-nominated author of The First Binding, The Grave Report series, The Books of Winter series and more.Find Ronnie on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing in spring 2024.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Dec 15, 2023 • 4min
Announcing MUSHROOM BLUES, Adrian M. Gibson’s debut novel 🍄
Announcement and synopsis for Mushroom Blues: The Hofmann Report Book One.
After years of hard work and patience, Adrian M. Gibson is excited to announce his debut novel: MUSHROOM BLUES! This is the first book in THE HOFMANN REPORT series, as well as the introduction to THE FUNGALVERSE shared fictional universe. Adrian has poured his heart, soul and spores into this novel and this world, and he can't wait to share it with all of you. So, without further ado, it's time to ENTER THE FUNGALVERSE and BEAT THE WINTER BLUES!
Watch the official TEASER TRAILER here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAqXD1I-HOY
RELEASE WINDOW:
Mushroom Blues releases in Spring 2024 in paperback, hardcover, eBook and audiobook.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer, illustrator and designer. He is the creator and co-host of SFF Addicts podcast. Mushroom Blues is his debut novel.
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianmgibson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianmgibson/
SFF Addicts Podcast: https://linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
Online Store: https://adrianmgibson.com/shop
https://adrianmgibson.com/
MUSIC:
Original music composed and mastered by SPORER. (Song will be included on the official Mushroom Blues soundtrack.)
Dec 12, 2023 • 2h 18min
Ep. 83: Our Favorite Reads of 2023 (with The Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they reminisce on the year that was with podcasters Dylan Marsh and Charles M.C. (co-hosts of The Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast). During the panel they share their top picks for favorite SFF reads of the year (3 each for a total of 12), reflect on the ups and downs 2023, offer some honorable mentions, talk about hikes, make surprise book announcements, split "assets" in a hypothetical "divorce" and more.BOOKS MENTIONED:- To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini: https://amzn.to/3uQtOHz- The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence: https://amzn.to/3uXmc5U- Wayward by Chuck Wendig: https://amzn.to/3NlhiGe- The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman: https://amzn.to/4aaifeq- The Jade Setter of Janloon by Fonda Lee: https://amzn.to/41dvabo- This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone: https://amzn.to/3TfLLcy- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: https://amzn.to/3GUct3n- The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez: https://amzn.to/3RdKujM- The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart: https://amzn.to/4a9Gl99- The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi: https://amzn.to/3RzJB6q- The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/41hpxZC- The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter: https://amzn.to/41m8ZQnSUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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 GUESTS:Dylan Marsh is a podcaster and one half of The Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast.Find Dylan on Twitter, Instagram or The FTF Podcast website.Charles M.C. is a podcaster and one half of The Friends Talking Fantasy Podcast.Find Charles on Twitter or The FTF Podcast website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is releasing his debut novel in 2024.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Dec 5, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 82: Working Through Grief with Kevin Hearne (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Working Through Grief with bestselling author Kevin Hearne. During the episode, Kevin unpacks the weighty burdens of grief, including how it fits into the human experience, reading and writing as therapy, incorporating the theme of grief into fantasy worlds (like The Seven Kennings trilogy), putting yourself in the mindset of grieving characters, music as a writing aid, grief and writer’s block, readers, healing and community, things that make us happy and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Kevin. Click here to check out part one.RESOURCES MENTIONED:- Polyphia (band): https://polyphia.com/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 and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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:Kevin Hearne is the bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, The Seven Kennings trilogy, the 2015 Star Wars novel Heir to the Empire and more. As well, he co-wrote The Tales of Pell series alongside Delilah S. Dawson. His latest novel, A Curse of Krakens, is available now.Find Kevin on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep. 81: Kevin Hearne talks A Curse of Krakens, Folklore, Passion Projects & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Kevin Hearne about his new novel A Curse of Krakens, The Iron Druid Chronicles, The Seven Kennings trilogy and passion projects, writing and teaching, urban fantasy, vampires and genre blending, folklore and mythology, friendship, community, tacos and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Kevin. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Working Through Grief.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 and more)- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or check us out on Spotify, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video- 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:Kevin Hearne is the bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, The Seven Kennings trilogy, the 2015 Star Wars novel Heir to the Empire and more. As well, he co-wrote The Tales of Pell series alongside Delilah S. Dawson. His latest novel, A Curse of Krakens, is available now.Find Kevin on Instagram, Amazon and his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:FanFiAddict Book BlogTwitterInstagramMUSIC:Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFXOutro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
