Host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social was joined on the show by authors @ryancahill.bsky.social @obeytheauthor.bsky.social & @jamesldulin.bsky.social for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on BUILDING YOUR COMMUNITY. Stay tuned this Sunday for more info on this panel. All episodes available in audio/video.

M. J., you wrote a fabulous Lovecraftian land of nightmare in “The Grove!” Your story made my heart race! Shapers of Worlds: Volume V is chock full of outstanding stories! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Our March 2025 Patreon bonus episode of THE PLAYLIST is live! Join @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social as they discuss Nosferatu, Cobra Kai, The Agency, Silo and The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. Support at $5+ to access The Playlist: patreon.com/sffaddictspod

If Michigan could decide whether it wants to be 40 degrees or 5 degrees, my sinuses would greatly appreciate it tyvm

Thanks for everyone who's voted in my poll! It seems the most in-demand thing is more short fiction. SO, today I'm releasing one of my horror shorts! It joins the other two stories currently available under the $5 tier! Check it out here! www.patreon.com/posts/short-...

Hey guys! Trying to make my Patreon more fun and useful for folks, so I'm posting a public poll YOU DONT HAVE TO JOIN TO VOTE :) What kind of content do you want to see on an author's Patreon? www.patreon.com/posts/what-s...

The gangs all here to help me celebrate my birthday! I’m {REDACTED} years old today! Help me celebrate by buying my book babies 😅😂 🎂🎉🥳

Thank You Deborah Chester and M.J. Kuhn Last year, I read a book by Deborah Chester that helped me start my fantasy novel. Now, I'm energized thanks to M.J. Kuhn's workbook!

Ahhhh my author copies are here! My first ever published short story! Snag the latest Shapers of Worlds anthology this March to read my story THE GROVE, about a group of teens that investigate the disappearance of their friend, expecting serial killers and getting way more than they bargained for.

Best Film at #The2024Bossies presented by Among Thieves and Thick as Thieves author & @sffaddictspod.bsky.social host, @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social. You’ve worked so hard and come so far. Thanks for being a part of this! @bossrush.net @bossrushmedia.com #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter youtu.be/-kPlkE_O0EI?...

My favorite thing about LinkedIn is nothing. My second favorite thing about LinkedIn is how many people have those ridiculous AI headshots unironically and think we can't tell they're not real.

Ok but how the fuck is it still January?

10 mins into the new season of #Severance and “..enjoy your balloons” is officially my new corporate speak version of “f$&# you.”

Just finished editing a scene. Okay, this feels like a good stopping point for the day haha

Recently, I mentioned Patreon memberships I subscribe to and recommend. Starting with @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social, I get regular updates including editing tips, book recs, useful writing tools, and access to unreleased work, I find it really useful; a cool place to hang out. patreon.com/mjkuhnbooks

Wow, what a fantastic resource for aspiring authors! 🌟 The Ultimate SFF Story Bible sounds like a must-have! Can’t wait to see what stories will emerge from this! 📚✨ #SFF #WritingCommunity

Writing a book in 2025? I've got you guys COVERED. From now until the end of winter, the Ultimate SFF Story Bible is on saaaale baby! (Check the comments)

THE 2024 BOSSIES PRESENTER REVEAL: Author MJ Kuhn - @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social was one of my 1st interviews & has become a dear friend. She is on of the best storytellers with Among Thieves & Thick as Thieves bringing me Harry Potter levels of joy. #The2024Bossies #BeBetter ▶️ https://buff.ly/3v1Dzkf

If you’re gonna get a vanity plate, plz at least make it obvious what it says. Save the rest of us from going crazy playing a solo game of Boggle stuck behind you in traffic.

UMMMM I WROTE OVER 2500 WORDS TODAY? WHO AM I? 2025 LFG.

Officially read twice as many books in 2024 (80) as I read in 2023 (40)! Was hoping to get to triple digits haha but didn't quiiiiite make it there.

THE 2024 BOSSIES PRESENTER REVEAL: Author MJ Kuhn - @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social was one of my 1st interviews & has become a dear friend. She is on of the best storytellers with Among Thieves & Thick as Thieves bringing me Harry Potter levels of joy. #The2024Bossies #BeBetter ▶️ https://buff.ly/3v1Dzkf

The news is out! I’m presenting an award at this years Bossies! Check it out January 16! 😁

Uh oh. This side character I just created is about to steal the show in this project lol. I can already feel it.

Preview of my newest Patreon post! Join at any tier today to see my full reading wrap-up for 2024 (and get access to tons of other cool bonus content!)

🎙️ANNOUNCEMENT🎙️ We’re so excited to announce that Greta Kelly, author of The Queen of Days, is joining @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social as our THIRD CO-HOST!!! Welcome to the family, Greta. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2025. WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT: youtu.be/lFJEWXqKJSY?...

Ep. 135 is now available in AUDIO and VIDEO REPLAY! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guests Greta Kelly @owwrpod.bsky.social The FTF Podcast as they discuss their FAVORITE READS OF 2024. Stream/download/watch: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts www.youtube.com/live/eybsRW-...

Stoked to announce I've launched an author Patreon! Join for bonus content, behind-the-scenes info, signed bookplates, short stories, and more! Check it out! patreon.com/mjkuhnbooks

"This is it. This is the fancy pen and notebook combination that will help me fix my life," she said for the eighteenth time this year.

Me, fully aware BG3 vases are always empty: Vase: *Open?*

I make myself laugh so hard lol.

I just made the best financial decision I’ve made in months. … I deleted my Door Dash app. lol.

The Playlist Dec. 2024 TEASER, where co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social @adrianmgibson.bsky.social discuss @tkingfisher.com’s novel The Hollow Places, its moody horror atmosphere and (relatable) divorcee protagonist. Pledge $5+ a month to access The Playlist bonus episodes: patreon.com/sffaddictspod

Our Dec. Patreon bonus episode of THE PLAYLIST is live! Join @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social as they discuss @tkingfisher.com’s The Hollow Places, For All Mankind, @gwillow.me’s The Hunger and the Dusk, and @jrjisprobable.bsky.social’s Skullcrack City. patreon.com/sffaddictspod

Why write NON-HUMAN CHARACTERS? 🪲👽 In Ep. 133, author @aptshadow.bsky.social tells co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social about how he uses non-human characters in his stories to build empathy for the other. Stream/download/watch: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/uivznXQr9zM?...

Ahh good, my Spotify Wrapped is here. Time for my listening habits over the past 12 months to come STRAIGHT for my jugular lol.

TTRPGs as way to hone CREATIVE SKILLS ✍️ Ep. 133 airs tomorrow, with @aptshadow.bsky.social telling co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social how TTPRGs helped hone the skills he applied to storytelling. Available Dec. 3 in audio/video linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

“With all the outlining and prep work you do, your first drafts are probably pretty smooth, eh?” Me, who just arbitrarily changed from third person past to first person present like 5000 words in: “Ahh yes, super smooth.”

For their last interview of 2024, co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social were joined by @aptshadow.bsky.social (Adrian Tchaikovsky) for a chat about Days of Shattered Faith, Alien Clay and more. Stay tuned this Sunday for more info. All episodes available in audio/video.

Has anyone else had Kendrick's voice screaming MUSTAAAAAAARDDDDDD stuck in their head for the past 48 hours?

Ep. 132 is LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guest authors Peter F. Hamilton @mikechenwriter.bsky.social & James L. Sutter for their masterclass panel on WRITING FOR IP. Stream/download/watch Ep. 132 here: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/UKJqJYPopPI?...

This was super interesting! I'm gonna buy the journal tool by @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social ! www.youtube.com/live/bh9NzmS...

The REALITIES of WRITING FOR IP 📺 Ep. 132 airs tomorrow, with Peter F. Hamilton @mikechenwriter.bsky.social & James L. Sutter laying out the realities of being an IP author. Available on Nov. 26: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social @adrianmgibson.bsky.social

NEW MASTERCLASS PANEL INCOMING! Ep. 132 airs Tuesday, with Peter F. Hamilton @mikechenwriter.bsky.social James L. Sutter joining co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social for a panel on WRITING FOR IP. Available Nov. 26 in audio/video linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

Had such a fun time chatting with @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social on YouTube today. We ended up using her Ultimate SFF Story Bible to create a brand new novel outline in real time. If enough people like the idea we came up with, I’ll add it to the WIP pile 😜 www.youtube.com/live/bh9NzmS...

It’s a full house this week as co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social are joined by Peter F. Hamilton @mikechenwriter.bsky.social James L. Sutter for a masterclass panel on writing for IP. Stay tuned on Sunday for more info on this panel. All episodes available in audio/video.

🚨LIVE CHAT🚨 Join me and the fabulous @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social tomorrow as we chat about her Ultimate SFF Story Bible, learn about her outlining process, and discover why her guidebook is an essential piece of kit for an SFF author’s toolbox Only 29 hours to go👇🏻 www.youtube.com/live/bh9NzmS...

Me @ my cat when I close the closet door before he can sneak in:

Early podcast recording today means I actually am not just working in my pajamas at this hour: BEHOLD!