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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 fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where al... more

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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with author Anna Smith Spark about her TWO new novels A Sword of Gold and Ruin and Anderson Versus Death, the 2000 AD/Judge Dredd universe and dystopian prescience, the pursuit and joys of s... more

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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly for this special episode of SFF Addicts podcast recorded LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025, where they discuss "The Shifting Landscape of Epic Fantasy" with guest authors George R.R. Martin, Robin... more

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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Surviving the Midlist (or Not?) with author David Wragg. During the episode, David dishes on the (often harsh) realities of the midlist, including w... more

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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they chat with author David Wragg about his new novel The Iron Road, the Tales of the Plains series, parent/child relationships, blending Wild West themes/aesthetics with a fantasy world, b... more

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Recent Guests

David Wragg
Author of the Articles of Faith series and the Tales of the Plains series
Episode: Ep. 170: David Wragg talks The Iron Road, Parenting, Humor, the Wild West & More
Ursula Vernon
Author of Metal and Bone, Hemlock and Silver, and numerous fairy tale reimaginings
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Episode: Ep. 169: Fairy Tale Reimaginings with T. Kingfisher (Writing Masterclass)
Annalee Newitz
Journalist, podcaster, extraordinaire, and author
Author of 'Autonomous' and 'The Terraformers'
Episode: Ep. 167: Interfaces in Science Fiction with Annalee Newitz (Writing Masterclass)
Michael R. Fletcher
Author and veteran writer of fantasy and dark fiction.
Episode: Ep. 162: Discovering Your Genre & Niche with Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar & Nick Snape (Indie Appreciation Month)
Krystle Matar
Author and podcaster known for her fantasy works including 'Legacy of the Brightwash'.
Episode: Ep. 162: Discovering Your Genre & Niche with Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar & Nick Snape (Indie Appreciation Month)
Nick Snape
Multi-genre author who writes primarily in military sci-fi and fantasy.
Episode: Ep. 162: Discovering Your Genre & Niche with Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar & Nick Snape (Indie Appreciation Month)
Brandon Sanderson
Well-known author of the Stormlight Archive and Mistborn series.
Episode: ANNOUNCING: SFF Addicts Podcast LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025!!!
George R.R. Martin
Famous author, most recognized for A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Episode: ANNOUNCING: SFF Addicts Podcast LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025!!!
Ryan Cahill
Author and friend of the show, representing self-publishing on the epic fantasy front.
Episode: ANNOUNCING: SFF Addicts Podcast LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025!!!

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Adrian M. Gibson
Co-host and a central figure of the discussion on sci-fi and fantasy, often turning the conversation towards industry insights and writing techniques.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Just excellent

    Fantastic podcast for Scifi and Fantasy fans. Great panels, lots of inspiration for new reads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Admaletz
    United States4 years ago
  • Must-listen for SFF readers and writers

    This should surprise no one who is familiar with FanFiAddict, one of the premier SFF blogs on the web, but the podcast is excellent. Highly recommended for SFF readers and writers alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan from DC
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of insight provided by author interviews and masterclasses, frequently noting the engaging panel discussions.
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Ep. 170: David Wragg talks The Iron Road, Parenting, Humor, the Wild West & More
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Sometimes it's okay not to write, and thinking is also writing; the hard part is often mulling things over before writing them down.
Ep. 170: David Wragg talks The Iron Road, Parenting, Humor, the Wild West & More
Q: Can you tell us more about the origins of your writing and the inspirations that have gone into those early series?
Wragg describes a career crisis leading him to start writing, initially planning to write a light fantasy aimed at younger audiences but ultimately producing something larger and darker.
Ep. 171: Surviving the Midlist (or Not?) with David Wragg (Writing Masterclass)
Q: How do you view your role in the publishing world?
Midlist authors are crucial because they fill an essential gap in the market, providing stories that readers love, even if they don't get the same recognition as lead titles.
Ep. 171: Surviving the Midlist (or Not?) with David Wragg (Writing Masterclass)
Q: So from your perspective, Dave, what does the midlist actually mean? And what does it mean to kind of be a midlist author?
Midlist is everything that is not a lead title, and that can encompass an enormous range from books that you have heard of and seen in every bookshop you've been into, but don't necessarily receive quite the same amount of promotion, to books that you see absolutely nothing of and do not know exist.
Ep. 168: T. Kingfisher talks Hemlock & Silver, What Stalks the Deep, Snow White & More
Q: How did anthropology influence your writing?
It exposed me to different cultures and taught me about how people actually talk, enhancing my dialogue writing.

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2. Ursula Vernon
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5. Krystle Matar
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7. Brandon Sanderson
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