
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

Apr 11, 2023 • 41min
Ep. 48: Morally Gray Characters with Fonda Lee (Writing Masterclass)
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 into worldbuilding and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Fonda. Click here to check out part one.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:Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as Untethered Sky, Zeroboxer and the Exo series.Find Fonda on Twitter, Amazon, Patreon and her 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.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

Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 55min
TBRCon2023 Panel: Crowdfunding Your Project (with Mihir Wanchoo, Robin Sullivan, Dyrk Ashton, Virginia McClain, Intisar Khanani & J.D.L. Rosell)
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 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 friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
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ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Mihir Wanchoo is the founder of the Fantasy Book Critic book blog. Find Mihir on Twitter and Fantasy Book Critic.
Robin Sullivan is the business manager of her husband, fantasy author Michael J. Sullivan. Find Robin/Michael on Twitter, Amazon or their personal website.
Dyrk Ashton is the author of The Paternus Trilogy. Find Dyrk on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
Intisar Khanani is the author of The Sunbolt Chronicles and Thorn. Find Intisar on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Virginia McClain is the author of the Gensokai series, the Victoria Marmot series and more. Find Virginia on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
J.D.L Rosell is the author of Legend of Tal, Ranger of the Titan Wilds, The Runewar Saga, The Famine Cycle, and Godslayer Rising. Find J.D.L on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Apr 4, 2023 • 40min
Ep. 47: Fonda Lee talks Untethered Sky, Green Bones, Falcons & More
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 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 friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as
Untethered Sky, Zeroboxer and the Exo series.
Find Fonda on Twitter, Amazon, Patreon and her 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.
Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Mar 31, 2023 • 1h 25min
TBRCon2023 Panel: Military Science Fiction (with Michael Mammay, J.S. Dewes, Jack Campbell, K.B. Wagers, Craig Alanson & Zac Topping)
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 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 friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Michael Mammay is the author of the Planetside series, The Misfit Soldier and more. Find Michael on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
J.S. Dewes is the author of The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet, and her new book Rubicon is out in March 2023. She is also a writer at the video game studio Humanoid Games. Find Jenny on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Jack Campbell (aka John G. Hemry) is the author of The Lost Fleet series of military science fiction novels, as well as the Beyond the Frontier continuation of The Lost Fleet, The Lost Stars series and more. Find Jack on Amazon or his personal website.
K.B. Wagers is the author of The Indranan War series, The Farian War series and more. Find K.B. on Twitter, Amazon or their personal website.
Craig Alanson is the author of the Expeditionary Force series, Aces, the Ascendant series and more. Find Craig on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
Zac Topping is the author of Wake of War, his debut novel. Find Zac on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Mar 28, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 46: Video Game Writing with J.S. Dewes (Writing Masterclass)
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 to check out part one.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:J.S. Dewes is the author of The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet, and her new book Rubicon is out on March 28. She is also a writer at the video game studio Humanoid Games.Find Jenny on Twitter, Amazon or her 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.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

Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 32min
Author Roundtable: Interactive Storytelling (with Kate Heartfield, Jules Pelarski, Katy Naylor & Tenacity Plys)
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 handful of authors together to discuss a topic related to SF/F/H, writing craft, publishing 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, 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 THE PANELISTS:
Jules Pelarski is the author of Tempus Fugit, an interactive time travel adventure. Find Jules on Twitter or their personal website.
Kate Heartfield is the author of The Embroidered Book, The Valkyrie, Assassin's Creed: The Magus Conspiracy and more, along with the interactive fiction games The Road to Canterbury and The Magician's Workshop. Find Kate on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Katy Naylor is the editor-in-chief of Voidspace Zine, and an author of poetry, fiction and games. Find Katy on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Tenacity Plys is the author of the novella Family Curse, along with numerous short stories, short films and more. Find Tenacity on Twitter, Amazon or their personal website.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Mar 21, 2023 • 49min
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.
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 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 friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
J.S. Dewes is the author of The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet, and her new book Rubicon is out on March 28. She is also a writer at the video game studio Humanoid Games.
Find Jenny on Twitter, Amazon or her 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.
Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website.
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
FanFiAddict Book Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 31min
TBRCon2023 Panel: What Makes a Good Villain? (with Anna Stephens, Michael R. Fletcher, K.S. Villoso, Stephen Aryan, Mike Shackle & Patricia A. Jackson)
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, 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 friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Anna Stephens is Anna Stephens is the author of the Godblind trilogy, The Stone Knife, The Serpent and the Dead (a Marvel Comics tie-in novel) and more. Find Anna on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Michael R. Fletcher is the author of The Obsidian Path series, the Manifest Delusions series, the City of Sacrifice series and more. Find Michael on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
K.S. Villoso is the author of the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen, Blackwood Marauders, Legacy of the Lost Mage series and more. Find Kay on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Stephen Aryan is the author of the Quest for Heroes duology, the Age of Darkness and Age of Dread trilogies, as well as the forthcoming The Judas Blossom. Find Stephen on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
Mike Shackle is the author of the Last War trilogy, including We Are the Dead, A Fool's Hope and Until the Last. Find Mike on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
Patricia A. Jackson is the author of Forging A Nightmare, her debut novel. Find Patricia on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Mar 14, 2023 • 46min
Ep. 44: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction with Chuck Wendig (Writing Masterclass)
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 two-part chat with Chuck. Click here to check out part one.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:Chuck Wendig is the bestselling author of The Book of Accidents, Wanderers, Wayward, Star Wars: Aftermath and more.Find Chuck on Twitter, Amazon or 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.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

Mar 10, 2023 • 1h 31min
TBRCon2023 Panel: Plotting, Pantsing & Approaches to Writing (with Dan Fitzgerald, Chelsea Abdullah, Richard Swan, J.S. Dewes, Christian "Miles" Cameron & Brian Naslund)
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 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 friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
ABOUT THE PANELISTS:
Dan Fitzgerald is the author of the Maer Cycle trilogy and the Weirdwater Confluence duology. Find Dan on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
Chelsea Abdullah is the author of The Stardust Thief, her debut novel. Find Chelsea on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Richard Swan is the author of The Justice of Kings and The Tyranny of Faith. Find Richard on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
Christian "Miles" Cameron is the author of Artifact Space, the Long War series, The Traitor Son Cycle and more. Find Miles on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
J. S. Dewes is the author of The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet, and her new book Rubicon is out in March 2023. She is also a writer at the video game studio Humanoid Games. Find Jenny on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Brian Naslund is the author The Dragons of Terra fantasy series, including Blood of an Exile, Sorcery of a Queen and Fury of a Demon. Find Brian on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion