
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

May 14, 2024 • 55min
Ep. 104: Outlining Your Story with Veronica Roth (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Outlining Your Story with bestselling author Veronica Roth. During the episode, Veronica lays out some foundations for flexible outlines, including how she became an outliner, starting a new outline, characters/world/plot as a “soup," outlining (and re-outlining) complex plots, how to pace using an outline, planning plot twists and foreshadowing, getting feedback during outlining, themes, flexibility and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Veronica. Click here to check out part one.OUR SPONSOR:Chloe's Kingdom is a thrilling YA/sci-fi/heist novel set in the unforgiving void of outer space, perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo and Artemis by Andy Weir.Purchase Chloe's Kingdom by Gregory Michael HERE in paperback, hardcover and eBook. For more information, follow Gregory on Twitter.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.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:Veronica Roth is the international bestselling author of the Divergent series, Carve The Mark, Arch-Conspirator, Poster Girl and more. Her newest release is When Among Crows, which you can purchase here.Find Veronica on Instagram, Amazon or her personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on Amazon in paperback, eBook and hardcover.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon 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 DivionAd: Cloud Nine by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

May 10, 2024 • 1h 43min
TBRCon2024 Highlight: The Debut Author Experience (with Adrian M. Gibson, Sunyi Dean, Chelsea Abdullah & More)
Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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/podcaster Adrian M. Gibson and authors Sunyi Dean, Chelsea Abdullah, Scott Drakeford, Emma Mieko Candon and Kaden Love for a TBRCon2024 panel on "The Debut Author Experience."
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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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

May 7, 2024 • 58min
Ep. 103: Veronica Roth talks When Among Crows, Slavic Folkore, Dystopias & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Veronica Roth about her new novella When Among Crows, Divergent and managing success, dystopias and surveillance, writing adult SFF vs. YA, The Witcher and Polish folklore, writing novellas and multiple POVs, shifts in the publishing industry, worldbuilding approaches and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Veronica. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Outlining Your Story.OUR SPONSOR:Chloe's Kingdom is a thrilling YA/sci-fi/heist novel set in the unforgiving void of outer space, perfect for fans of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo and Artemis by Andy Weir.Purchase Chloe's Kingdom by Gregory Michael HERE in paperback, hardcover and eBook. For more information, follow Gregory on Twitter.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker and Christopher R. DuBois for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.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:Veronica Roth is the international bestselling author of the Divergent series, Carve The Mark, Arch-Conspirator, Poster Girl and more. Her newest release is When Among Crows, which you can preorder here.Find Veronica on Instagram, Amazon or her personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on Amazon in paperback, eBook and hardcover.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon 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 DivionAd: Cloud Nine by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker. Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com. Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

May 3, 2024 • 3min
Announcing THE ULTIMATE SFF STORY BIBLE, M. J. Kuhn’s interactive writing journal ✍️
With over ten years of experience in the publishing industry, our very own M. J. Kuhn has compiled her knowledge into a a new interactive writing journal: THE ULTIMATE SFF STORY BIBLE. This novel planning resource offers writers different methods for plotting and story planning, with tools, prompts and more. Check it out and get writing!
WHERE TO BUY:
The Ultimate SFF Story Bible is AVAILABLE NOW in paperback on Amazon. Buy it HERE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 58min
Ep. 102: Thieves & Rogues in SFF with James Logan (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Thieves & Rogues in SFF with author James Logan. During the episode, James dons his hood to discuss thieves, rogues and ne'er do wells, including why they're fascinating to read and write, thieves and rogues in relation to setting, the relationship between world, characters and power dynamics, the act of negotiation, moral grayness, city settings, mood, humor and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with James. 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 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:James Logan is the author of The Silverblood Promise, as well as an editor at Orbit Books UK. Preorder The Silverblood Promise here in the US or buy it today in the UK.Find James on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on Amazon in paperback, eBook and hardcover.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon 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

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 34min
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Horror Across Different Cultures (with Xueting C. Ni, Ai Jiang, Erika T. Wurth & More)
Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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 Xueting C. Ni and authors Ai Jiang, Erika T. Wurth, Candace Nola and Rae Knowles for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Horror Across Different Cultures."
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
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
FanFiAddict Book Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 101: James Logan talks The Silverblood Promise, Editing, Debuts & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author/editor James Logan about his debut novel The Silverblood Promise, editing and working in publishing, Indiana Jones, Locke Lamora and inspirations, creating compelling main characters, the path to publication, launching a debut novel and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with James. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Thieves & Rogues in SFF.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:James Logan is the author of The Silverblood Promise, as well as an editor at Orbit Books UK. Preorder The Silverblood Promise here.Find James on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on Amazon in paperback, eBook and hardcover.Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon 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

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 38min
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Is Science Fantasy Still Sci-Fi? (with Adrian M. Gibson, Seanan McGuire, Aparna Verma & More)
Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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/podcaster Adrian M. Gibson and authors Seanan McGuire, Aparna Verma, Alexander Darwin, T. A. Bruno and Khan Wong for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Is Science Fantasy Still 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
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
FanFiAddict Book Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 43min
Ep. 100 LIVE Celebration (with J. S. Dewes, Genevieve Gornichec, Greta Kelly & Krystle Matar)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for a LIVE CELEBRATION of the podcast's 100th episode, featuring special guests J. S. Dewes, Genevieve Gornichec, Greta Kelly and Krystle Matar! During the episode, they answer questions from viewers and fans, chat about their experiences with the show, discuss highlights from the past one hundred episodes, talk about their writing and much more. Thank you all for supporting SFF Addicts—it wouldn't be what it is without you.
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:
J.S. Dewes is the author of The Last Watch, The Exiled Fleet and Rubicon. She is also a writer at the video game studio Humanoid Games. Find Jenny on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
Genevive Gornichec is the author of The Witch's Heart and The Weaver and the Witch Queen. Find Genevieve on Twitter, Amazon and her personal website.
Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days and the Warrior Witch Duology (The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen). Find Greta on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her personal website.
Krystle Matar is the author of the Tainted Dominion series, including her debut novel Legacy of the Brightwash and its sequel Legacy of Brick & Bone. Find Krystle on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on Amazon in paperback, eBook and hardcover.
Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon 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 Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 32min
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Small & Midsize Book Publishers with Peter Chiykowski, Bryce O'Connor, Caroline Lambe & More
Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 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/publisher/editor Peter Chiykowski and panelists Bryce O'Connor, Caroline Lambe, Mae Murray, Selena Middleton, Fabienne Schwizer, Brook Aspden and Alan Lastufka for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Small & Midsize Book Publishers."
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
FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:
FanFiAddict Book Blog
Twitter
Instagram
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion