Why do readers RESONATE with LITRPG? 🎮 Ep. 190 airs tomorrow, with guest author @mattdinniman.bsky.social telling co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly why he believes LitRPG has found a huge audience. Available Feb. 17 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

🚀 HUGO AWARDS NOMS ARE OPEN 🚀 SFF Addicts is eligible for the 2026 HUGO AWARD FOR BEST FANCAST, and the nomination page is now open! If you’re a Seattle and/or LA Worldcon member, YOU CAN NOMINATE!!! Consider showing the podcast some love. Scan the QR code below or visit www.lacon.org to nominate.

NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 190 airs on Tuesday, with guest author @mattdinniman.bsky.social and co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly delving into a deep dive writing masterclass on LitRPG 101 👾🎮 Available Feb. 17 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

ENTER THE FUNGALVERSE 🍄

JEFF HAYS and the DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL AUDIOBOOKS 🎧 In Ep. 189, @mattdinniman.bsky.social tells co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly about Jeff Hays’ stellar narration and the success of the DCC audiobooks. Stream/download/watch Ep. 189: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/75QiN3ICs-M?si

Ep. 189 is LIVE! Join co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly for their interview with bestselling author @mattdinniman.bsky.social, where they chat about his new novel Operation Bounce House and much more. Stream/download/watch Ep. 189: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/75QiN3ICs-M?...

Hi #BookSky! Long time away! Just watch amazing talk „The Shifting Landscape of Epic Fantasy“ by @sffaddictspod.bsky.social and all the honorable guests and that was a blast! Thank you @adrianmgibson.bsky.social, @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social , and Greta Kelly for organising it! youtu.be/OxhX_Ct9f-4?...

The REALITIES of PUBLISHING 📚 Ep. 189 airs tomorrow, with @mattdinniman.bsky.social telling co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly about his unique experience going from self-pub to traditional publishing. Available Feb. 10 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@fanfiaddict

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NEW INTERVIEW INCOMING! Ep. 189 airs on Tuesday, with co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly interviewing @mattdinniman.bsky.social about his new novel Operation Bounce House, Dungeon Crawler Carl and more. Available Feb. 10 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

It’s girls’ night on our Feb. 2026 Patreon bonus episode of THE PLAYLIST! Join co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly as they discuss Joe Hill’s King Sorrow, Shannon Chakraborty’s The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi and more. Support us at $5+ per month to access👇 patreon.com/sffaddictspod

HOW to effectively SELL YOUR BOOK 📖 In Ep. 188, @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and the hosts of @worldbuildcast.bsky.social discuss public speaking and how to pitch people on your books. Stream/download/watch Ep. 188: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/RywutjE_18o?si

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February continues with a fantastic two-parter! Co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly were joined by @mattdinniman.bsky.social, where they chatted about Operation Bounce House, DCC and more. Stay tuned this Sunday for info on our first episode with Matt. Episodes available in audio/video.

Ep. 188 is LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and the hosts of @worldbuildcast.bsky.social for their epic crossover panel on HOW TO TALK ABOUT WRITING. Stream/download/watch Ep. 188: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/RywutjE_18o?...

I’m on the SFF Addicts patreon so I get early access to this and, yeah invaluable listen if you’re authorily inclined. (As is every ep of the pod - Adrian, Greta and MJ are badass and the guests are generally delightful and questions hella useful)

How to TALK about WRITING ✍️🗣️ Ep. 188 airs tomorrow, with co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and the hosts of @worldbuildcast.bsky.social delving into interviewing, public speaking, cons and more. Available on Feb. 3 linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

It’s been a while since I’ve properly celebrated the achievements of my novel Mushroom Blues, but damn, I’m proud of my debut and the legs it’s had. 4500 copies sold. 650+ ratings on Goodreads. 180+ on Amazon. Seriously, THANK YOU to every person who’s bought, read, rated, reviewed and shared it 🍄💙

NEW CROSSOVER PANEL INCOMING! Ep. 188 airs on Tuesday, with co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly teaming up with @worldbuildcast.bsky.social for a panel on HOW TO TALK ABOUT WRITING 💬✍️ Available Feb. 3 in audio/video linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

February kicks off with a crossover! Co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly teamed up with @worldbuildcast.bsky.social for a panel on how to talk about writing. Stay tuned on Sunday for info on our chat with Worldbuilding for Masochists. Available in audio/video.

The SFF Addicts podcast schedule for February includes a crossover panel with @worldbuildcast.bsky.social, as well as interviews and writing masterclasses with @mattdinniman.bsky.social and @jeremyszal.bsky.social. Stay tuned for a fantastic run of episodes! All episodes available in audio/video.

🔥 COVER REVEAL 🔥 We are beyond excited to help unveil the NEW COVER for The Fall, a Bound and the Broken novella by friend of the show @ryancahill.bsky.social!!! Releasing on June 23, 2026 via @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social. Go get it! PREORDER HERE: the-fall-novella.carrd.co

Using DIALOGUE to DROP CLUES 🗯️ In Ep. 187, @scottlynch78.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discuss how dialogue can deliver info quickly when word count is limited. Stream/download/watch Ep. 187: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/8Kf-FvzVnd8?si

CROSSOOOOOOVER!!! We talk about talking about writing with the legends at @worldbuildcast.bsky.social!

🍄 THE FUNGALVERSE REVIEW January edition is out TOMORROW 🍄 This month I chat about work/life balance, writing routines, new project teases, book recommendations (@slrowland.com + @nicole-glover.com) & more. Don’t miss tomorrow’s newsletter! SIGN UP TODAY: adrianmgibson.com/newsletter

Ep. 187 is LIVE! Join guest author @scottlynch78.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly for their writing masterclass on REVEALING CHARACTER THROUGH DIALOGUE. Stream/download/watch Ep. 187: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/8Kf-FvzVnd8?...

DIALOGUE and the HUMAN EXPERIENCE 💬 Ep. 187 airs tomorrow, with @scottlynch78.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discussing how dialogue is a conduit for the human experience. Available Jan. 27: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 187 airs on Tuesday, with @scottlynch78.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly delving into a masterclass on REVEALING CHARACTER THROUGH DIALOGUE 💬 Available on Jan. 27: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

@scottlynch78.bsky.social's two episodes are some of the best I've listened to. Genuinely interesting craft stuff, some life advise, and enough frivolity to keep things fun. I need to finally get his books out of the, 'yeah I definitely should have already read those...' pile.

How to PLAN a HEIST 💰 In Ep. 186, guest author @scottlynch78.bsky.social tells co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly how he defines heists vs. capers, and how to plot the perfect heist. Stream/download/watch Ep. 186: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/wWULLAKCwU0?si

Part two of “What’s on my TBR for 2026?”I can’t wait to read these books by @sunyidean.com @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @jcmberne.bsky.social @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social and more. What are you all planning to read this year?

Ep. 186 is LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly for their interview with author @scottlynch78.bsky.social, where they chat about Locke Lamora, heists, mental health and more. Stream/download/watch Ep. 186: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/wWULLAKCwU0?...

Different APPROACHES to WORLDBUILDING 🌏 Ep. 186 airs tomorrow, with guest @scottlynch78.bsky.social and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly discussing how authors can tackle worldbuilding. Available on Jan. 20: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

📚 BOOK DESIGN TESTIMONIAL 📚 Super grateful to @slrowland.com for bringing me on to design/format the interiors of his gorgeous Tales of Aedrea deluxe editions. Thank you for the trust and the kind words, brother. HIRE ME for your next book project: adrianmgibson.com/book-design

Part one of “What’s on my TBR for 2026?”I can’t wait to read these books by @jajminton.bsky.social (Discovery is my current read) @fondalee.bsky.social @tashasuri.bsky.social @robjhayes.bsky.social @sigils.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social and more. What are you all planning to read this year?

NEW INTERVIEW INCOMING! Ep. 186 airs on Tuesday, with co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly interviewing @scottlynch78.bsky.social about the Gentleman Bastard Sequence and more. Available on Jan. 20 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

January continues with a huge guest! Co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly were joined by @scottlynch78.bsky.social, where they chatted about his career, the Gentleman Bastard series and more. Stay tuned this Sunday for info on our first episode with Scott.

Supporting cast ARCHETYPES 💪 In Ep. 185, guest author @nicole-glover.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social discuss the tropes and archetypes that secondary characters often fall into. Stream/download/watch Ep. 185: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/h4XY0xEeDRs?si

🍄 MY 2026 ROAD MAP 🍄 What do I have planned for 2026? The Book of Spores production/fulfillment, A Murder Most Fungal novella, Dragonsteel Nexus and more, including some secret projects! This is very much a vibe check, so not everything is set in stone, but take a look below to see all my plans.

🏆 AWARDS SEASON IS COMING and SFF Addicts is eligible for 2 awards: HUGO AWARD FOR BEST FANCAST + AURORA AWARD FOR BEST FAN RELATED WORK. Consider nominating @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly this year! AURORA: www.csffa.ca HUGO: www.thehugoawards.org/i-want-to-vo...

Ep. 185 is LIVE! Join guest author @nicole-glover.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social for their writing masterclass on BUILDING A SUPPORTING CAST. Stream/download/watch Ep. 185: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/h4XY0xEeDRs?... @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social

WHAT is a SUPPORTING CAST? 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Ep. 185 airs tomorrow, with guest author @nicole-glover.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social laying out the basics of what a supporting cast is. Available Jan. 13 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 185 airs on Tuesday, with guest author @nicole-glover.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social delving into a writing masterclass on BUILDING A SUPPORTING CAST. Available Jan. 13 in audio/video linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict

📚 BOOK DESIGN DEEP DIVE 📚 It was such an honor to work on the deluxe edition interiors for @slrowland.com’s three Tales of Aedrea books, doing title pages, author notes, typesetting, bonus content and more. Thanks again for the trust, Steven! HIRE ME TODAY: adrianmgibson.com/book-design

Our Jan. 2026 bonus episode of THE PLAYLIST is live! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social as they discuss @rfkuang.bsky.social’s Babel, Steven L. Peck’s A Short Stay in Hell and more, PLUS a Stranger Things S05 SPOILERCAST. Join our Patreon: patreon.com/sffaddictspod

BLACK HISTORY and the SPACE RACE 🚀 In Ep. 184, @nicole-glover.com tells co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social about her inspirations for The Starseekers, including Hidden Figures and the ‘60s Space Race. Stream/download/watch Ep. 184: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/dp9YeH5ibpU

Pledge $5+ to our Patreon to access bonus author readings from our amazing guests. Our reading for January is with @nicole-glover.com, who shares an exclusive excerpt from her new novel The Starseekers (available today via @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social). Check it out here: patreon.com/sffaddictspod

A shopping list! A shopping list! A most ingenious shopping list!

Ep. 184 is LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social for their interview with author @nicole-glover.com, where they chat about her novel The Starseekers, the Space Race, murder mysteries and more. Stream/download/watch here: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/dp9YeH5ibpU?si

Why do we love MURDER MYSTERIES? 🔍 Ep. 184 airs tomorrow, with guest author @nicole-glover.com and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social discussing what draws us to murder mystery stories. Available Jan. 6 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@FanFiAddict