SFF Addicts

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 narrator and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Travis Baldree. 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:Travis Baldree is the author of Legends & Lattes, as well as a professional audiobook narrator.Find Travis on Twitter, Amazon, Audible 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

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 Adrian M. Gibson and authors Malka Older, Sheree Renée Thomas, Lincoln Michel, Samit Basu and Victor Manibo for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "The Future of Near-Future Sci-Fi". 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: Adrian M. Gibson is a writer, illustrator and creator/co-host of SFF Addicts podcast. Find Adrian on Twitter and his personal website. Malka Older is a sociologist and author of the Centenal Cycle (Infomocracy, Null States and State Tectonics) and more. She also created the fiction serial Ninth Step Station.  Find Malka on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Lincoln Michel is an author, teacher and editor. He edited the anthologies Tiny Nightmares and Tiny Crimes, and penned The Body Scout and Upright Beasts. Find Lincoln on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Sheree Renée Thomas is an award-winning author, editor and poet. Her works include the Dark Matter anthology, Black Panther: Panther's Rage and much more.Find Sheree on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Samit Basu is a film director, screenwriter and author of The City Inside, the GameWorld Trilogy, Turbulence, Resistance and more. Find Samit on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Victor Manibo is a speculative fiction author of The Sleepless, as well as a queer immigrant and civil rights lawyer.  Find Victor on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author/audiobook narrator Travis Baldree about what inspired him to start writing, working in the video game industry, the origins of Legends & Lattes, comparing/contrasting self-publishing and traditional publishing, writing his first sequel and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Travis. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Audiobook Narration. 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: Travis Baldree is the author of Legends & Lattes, as well as a professional audiobook narrator. Find Travis on Twitter, Amazon, Audible 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 Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

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/booktuber Bookborn and authors Ken Liu, Ryan Cahill, R.R. Virdi, L.L. MacRae and Justin T. Call for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "What Is Modern Epic Fantasy, Anyway?". 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: Bookborn is the creator of the Bookborn YouTube channel. Find Bookborn on Instagram and YouTube. Ken Liu is the award-winning author of the epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and more. Find Ken on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. 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 author of The First Binding, The Grave Report series and more. Find Ronnie on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. L.L. MacRae is the author of The Iron Crown, Moroda and more. Find Lauren on Twitter, Amazon and her personal website. Justin T. Call is the author of Master of Sorrows and Master Artificer, Books 1 and 2 of The Silent Gods tetralogy. Find Justin on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass with author H.M. Long, where she explores the process of Discovery Writing. During the episode, Hannah explains the concept of discovery writing, how it became her go-to writing approach, the benefits of discovery writing for workflow, plot and worldbuilding, spontaneity in storytelling, editing while drafting, potential challenges and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with H.M. Long. 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:H.M. Long is the author of Hall of Smoke and its sequels, Temple of No God and Barrow of Winter. Her next novel, Dark Water Daughter, is out on July 11.Find Hannah 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

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author H.M. Long about her origins in SFF and reading, why she started writing, the many books she wrote before getting published, the origins of Hall of Smoke, how she expanded that book into a series, her new books Barrow of Winter and Dark Water Daughter, plus pirates, salamanders and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Hannah. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Discovery 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: H.M. Long is the author of Hall of Smoke and its sequels, Temple of No God and Barrow of Winter. Her next novel, Dark Water Daughter, is out on July 11. Find Hannah 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

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for the very first SFF Addicts writing masterclass, where M.J. lays out the good, bad and ugly of Being a Debut Author. During the episode, she delves into the many books she wrote before getting published, why she chose traditional publishing, querying agents and putting books on submission, working with editors and cover designers, the difficult road to book two, marketing, challenges, bright moments and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with M.J. Kuhn. 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 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

Join Adrian M. Gibson and his new co-host M.J. Kuhn as they chat about M.J.'s writing career: how she got into writing fiction, her debut novel Among Thieves, Brian Jacques' Redwall series, Mass Effect, Assassin's Creed and video game inspirations, character-driven narratives, morally grey characters, writing multiple POVs 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 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

TBRCon is back for its third edition with TBRCon2023, FanFiAddict's all-virtual sci-fi/fantasy/horror convention, streaming live from January 22-29! Check out this quick announcement for more details. 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 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

Some big changes are coming to SFF Addicts podcast! Tune in to hear about our new co-host and format, as well as the launch of our Patreon and merchandise store. 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 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