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.
Bonus Episode: Anand Gandhi & Zain Memon talk MAYA: Seed Takes Root, Consciousness, Collaboration & More
Join host Adrian M. Gibson for his chat with Anand Gandhi & Zain Memon, co-authors and co-creators of the MAYA Narrative Universe, in this bonus episode of the podcast. During the interview, they delve into Anand and Zain's collaborative history, their new novel MAYA: Seed Takes Root, the creation of the MAYA universe, fleshing out a world across mediums, cognition and consciousness, nature-based networks and systems, parallels between cyberpunk and biopunk, free will and agency, acts of revolution and much more.
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Ep. 225: Stephen Graham Jones talks Off the Reservation, Modern Horror, Dysfunctional Found Families & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling, award-winning author Stephen Graham Jones about his new novel Off the Reservation, blending indigenous history with modern horror, creating a dysfunctional found family, reclaiming appropriated language, the horror renaissance, the myth of the “overnight success”, the visceral responses of horror and comedy, torturing your characters, growing up in rural Texas, going from blue collar work to writing/academia, online horror communities, author personas, book events and more.
NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Stephen. Stay tuned next week for his writing maste...
TBRCon2026: Tropes & Marketing in the Age of TikTok (with Marshall J. Moore, Rebecca Thorne, J. Penner & More )
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Marshall J. Moore and authors Rebecca Thorne, J. Penner, S.L. Rowland, Z.S. Diamanti & Nicole McKeon for a panel on "Tropes & Marketing in the Age of TikTok."
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Ep. 224: Do Superpowers Make You a Superhero? with V.E. Schwab (Writing Masterclass)
Join host Greta Kelly as she delves into a writing masterclass on Do Superpowers Make You a Superhero? with bestselling author V.E. Schwab. During the episode, Victoria unmasks superpower myths, discussing why humans are captivated by superpowers, differences between superpowers and magic, cost and consequence, believable superpower origins, showing the before and after of acquiring superpowers, the psychological weight of newfound power, what superpowers can reveal about a world, how your character is perceived, avoiding plot armor and OP superpowers, what truly makes someone a superhero, powerless superheroes, empathy, ambiguity and more.
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TBRCon2026: Breaking Genre Conventions in Self-Pub (with J.A.J. Minton, Philip Chase, Tatiana Obey & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderators/authors J.A.J. Minton & Adrian M. Gibson and authors Philip Chase, Tatiana Obey & Tori Tecken for a panel on "Breaking Genre Conventions in Self-Pub."
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Ep. 223: V.E. Schwab talks Victorious, Prophecies, Flawed Characters, The Power of Words & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author V.E. Schwab about her new novel Victorious, the Villains trilogy, writing flawed characters, friends-turned-enemies, interweaving multiple POVs and timelines, personal prophecies, the power of words, building trust in readers, the repeating cycles of publishing, failed careers and publishing traumas, writing for yourself, time paucity and author discoverability, experimenting with genres/age categories, letting ideas percolate and more.
NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Victoria. Stay tuned next week for her writing masterclass on Do Superpowers Make You a Superhero?
TBRCon2026: What's the Difference Between Magic & Superpowers? (with Christopher Paolini, Gareth Hanrahan & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Andrew D. Meredith and authors Christopher Paolini, Gareth Hanrahan, João F. Silva, Emma L. Adams & Joel C. Scoberg for a panel on "What's the Difference Between Magic & Superpowers?"
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Ep. 222: Working with Book Editors with Diana M. Pho, James Logan & Ed Crocker (Masterclass Panel)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a masterclass panel on Working with Book Editors, featuring editors Diana M. Pho, James Logan and Ed Crocker. During the panel, they offer up the unedited fundamentals of book editing, discussing what a book editor really does, how freelance editors compare to traditional publishing editors, advice for becoming a book editor, the 101 on developmental editing/line editing/copy editing/proofreading, how publisher acquisitions work, in-house pitches and comp titles, what it means when a book “dies at acquisitions," budgeting for editing in self-publishing, finding/contacting freelance editors, communication between authors and editors, author min...
TBRCon2026: Mistakes Authors Make When Querying (with Andrea Stewart, Julia Vee & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Julia Vee, authors Andrea Stewart & Greta Kelly and literary agents Laura Crockett & Maeve MacLysaght for a panel on "Mistakes Authors Make When Querying."
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Ep. 221: The Horrors of Technology with Paul Tremblay (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on The Horrors of Technology with bestselling, award-winning author Paul Tremblay. During the episode, Paul deconstructs technological terror, discussing the techno-horror subgenre, technology as a source of dread, tackling technological concerns through horror, the blurring lines between reality and fiction, the uncanny valley and new ways of scaring readers, technological “boogeymen” across generations, the dehumanization of humanity and creativity, stripping characters of agency/control, isolation in a hyper-connected world, techno-horror as a catalyst for positive change and more.
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TBRCon2026: Writing Fear on the Page (with Sarah Langan, Johnny Compton & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/book reviewer Anna Dupre and authors Sarah Langan, Johnny Compton, Joshua Hull, Annie Neugebauer & Michael T. Kuester for a panel on "Writing Fear on the Page."
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Ep. 220: Paul Tremblay talks Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep, Consciousness, Endings & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling, award-winning author Paul Tremblay about his new novel Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep, consciousness and reality, AI and researching technology, Philip K. Dick influences (and the importance of titles), the digital native generation and information overload, writing in second-person POV, studying mathematics, the value of community and conventions, writing ambiguous endings, M. Night Shyamalan and movie adaptations, writing and building an audience across various genres and more.
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TBRCon2026: Cities as Distinct Characters (with Nghi Vo, Tim Hickson, Ai Jiang & More )
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/book blogger Beth Tabler and authors Nghi Vo, Tim Hickson (AKA HelloFutureMe), Ai Jiang, Abel Montero & Robert F. Lowell for a panel on "Cities as Distinct Characters."
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Ep. 219: Writing Assassins & Contract Killers with James Islington (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Assassins & Contract Killers with bestselling author James Islington. During the episode, James pinpoints the target, discussing why assassin media is so popular, real vs. fictional depictions of assassins/contract killers, why assassin characters work so well in SFF, differences between assassins and contract killers, the fundamentals of motives/targets/clients/methods, centering a plot around an assassination, tonal consistency, the psychology (and backstory) of an assassin, morality and reader empathy, assassin training montages, researching assassins (i.e. ruining your search history) and more.
TBRCon2026: Tradition vs. Innovation in Haunted Houses (with Chris Panatier, Tamika Thompson & More )
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/book reviewer George Dunn and authors Chris Panatier, Tamika Thompson, Stephen Howard, Dan Coxon & Grace Daly for a panel on "Tradition vs. Innovation in Haunted Houses."
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Ep. 218: James Islington talks Scion, Cyberpunk Influences, The Hierarchy & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author James Islington about his new novel Scion, Blade Runner and cyberpunk influences, the Deus Ex video game series, morally gray protagonists, dystopian technologies, the reality vs. fiction of immortality, The Justice of One and The Hierarchy series, palate cleansers and writing for yourself, transitioning from a full-time career to writing, going from self-publishing to traditional publishing, finding success in your career, the importance of a good agent, dark humor, odd couples and more.
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TBRCon 2026: How to Level Up Your LitRPG & Progression Novel (with Rachel Aaron, Plum Parrot & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Paul Todkill and authors Rachel Aaron, Plum Parrot, C. Mantis, Palmer Pickering & Selkie Myth for a panel on "How to Level Up Your LitRPG & Progression Novel."
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Ep. 217: How to Pace Your Story with Suyi Davies Okungbowa (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on How to Pace Your Story with award-winning author Suyi Davies Okungbowa. During the episode, Suyi finds the right speed for your story, discussing what story pacing is, the Four P’s of Pacing: Pause, Propulsion, Progression and Passage, examples of excellent pacing, the term "fast-paced” and marketing psychology, common pacing mistakes, pacing expectations across genres, whether or not word count affects pacing, tools for signalling progression to readers, identifying pacing issues during revision and more.
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TBRCon2026: Best & Worst Sci-Fi Doomsday Scenarios (with Daniel H. Wilson, Megan E. O'Keefe & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author M.J. Kuhn and authors Daniel H. Wilson, Megan E. O'Keefe, Ren Hutchings & Abby Goldsmith for a panel on "Best & Worst Sci-Fi Doomsday Scenarios."
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Ep. 216: Suyi Davies Okungbowa talks Season of the Serpent, Writing for IP, Teaching & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with award-winning author Suyi Davis Okungbowa about his new novel Season of the Serpent, completing The Nameless Republic trilogy, the challenges of writing a series, the African middle ages, expanding a cast of characters across a trilogy, collective amnesia and the effects of conflict, forgotten magic and forces of nature, teaching creative writing, writing for IPs like Black Panther, Stranger Things and Minecraft, moving to the west, culture shock and more.
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Bonus Episode: C.L. Clark talks Fortune's Wake, TTRPGs & More
Join host Adrian M. Gibson for his chat with award-winning author C.L. Clark, in this bonus episode of the podcast celebrating the release of Fortune's Wake. During the interview, they delve into C.L.'s career, their new novella Fortune's Wake, using TTRPG tools for narrative writing, writing short-form vs. long-form fiction, wannabe monster hunters, character relationships, memory, home and much more.
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Ep. 215: Parenting in Speculative Fiction with Laura E. Weymouth (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Parenting in Speculative Fiction with author Laura E. Weymouth. During the episode, Laura lays down the law of the (fictional) house, discussing being a parent AND a professional writer, the stereotypes of SFF parents, good and bad parental role models, writing believable parent characters, how parenthood can be intertwined with plot, teaching children empathy/morality through SFF stories, portraying community and partnership on the page, toxic vs. healthy relationships, the challenges of portraying motherhood in fiction, using spec fic to envision new ways of p...
TBRCon2026: Gory & Grotesque: How to Balance Body Horror (with Eric LaRocca, Hailey Piper & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2026 all-virtual sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Nicole M. Wolverton and authors Eric LaRocca, Jess Hagemann, Hailey Piper, Neil Sharpson & Nick Cutter for a panel on "Gory & Grotesque: How to Balance Body Horror."
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Ep. 214: Laura E. Weymouth talks The Castle & the Cloister, Religion, War, Lyrical Prose & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with author Laura E. Weymouth about her new novel The Castle & the Cloister, cultural identity and rootedness, the intersection of politics/religion/war, incorporating themes of religion and competing faiths into fantasy, kinghood and tyranny, shifting trends and surviving in publishing, writing YA vs. adult fantasy, lyrical prose that isn’t overindulgent, unreliable narrators and more.
NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Laura. Stayed tuned next week for her writing masterclass on Parenting in Speculative Fiction.
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Bonus Episode: Interview with Sarah Beth Durst (LIVE at TBRCon2026)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn & Greta Kelly for their chat with award-winning, bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst, recorded LIVE at TBRCon2026. During the interview, they delve into Sarah's career, her new novel Sea of Charms, The Spellshop series and its world, cozy fantasy, career longevity, persistence, avoiding burnout, childhood influences, cheese, chocolate and much more.
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Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors Bryce O'Connor (CEO of Wraithmarked Creative), Ben Galley and J.D.L. Rosell for our final Indie Appreciation Month panel on Crowdfunding & Special Editions. During the panel, Bryce, Ben and Josiah discuss what crowdfunding and special editions are, crowdfunding platforms, increased demand for special editions, the collector’s mindset, types of crowdfunding projects, the FOMO effect for authors and readers, whether or not authors should run a campaign, crowdfunding risks, product options, rewards and backer tiers, funding goals and budgeting your project, marketing your campaign, production and fulfillment, mentally preparing yourself fo...
Ep. 212: Self-Publishing in the Age of AI with Chris McGrath, Gregory Kontaxis & Michael Vadney (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host M.J. Kuhn, guest artist Chris McGrath and guest authors Gregory Kontaxis and Michael Vadney for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Self-Publishing in the Age of AI. During the panel, Chris, Gregory and Michael discuss the ethics of AI use, whether or not we can avoid it, the deluge of AI slop, risking your reputation, prejudices against self-publishing, filtering AI vs. human-made content, cover art and working with human artists, originality and the value of human-created art, audience (dis)trust and fan backlash to AI, the performative pressures of social media, losing the struggles (and romance...
Ep. 211: Making the Most of Conventions with Andy Peloquin, Tim Hickson & T. D. Orel (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host Greta Kelly and guest authors/content creators Andy Peloquin, Tim Hickson (AKA Hello Future Me) and T. D. Orel for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Making the Most of Conventions. During the panel, Andy, Tim and Tanner discuss first conventions, attending cons as a fan vs. as a professional, when to start attending conventions, selling books at cons and events, merch and swag, sales tactics and connecting with readers, pitching your books, imposter syndrome and social anxiety, making meaningful connections, balancing the professional and the personal, stepping outside of your comfort zone, trusting your instincts and...
Ep. 210: Cover Art & Book Design with Jeff Brown, Philip C. Quaintrell, Rachel St Clair & Scott Palmer (Indie Appreciation Month)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and guest authors/artists Jeff Brown, Philip C. Quaintrell, Rachel St Clair and Scott Palmer for an Indie Appreciation Month panel on Cover Art & Book Design. During the panel, Jeff, Philip, Rachel and Scott discuss what cover and book design are, creating a visual brand, the importance of typography and fonts, interior formatting and design, what makes a good vs. bad piece of art, due diligence and art/design no-nos, cover legibility and visual impact, evolving cover trends, setting reader expectations, commissioning artists, book titles, costs/budgeting, communication, timelines and more.
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Ep. 209: Portal Fantasies with Seanan McGuire & Micaiah Johnson (Masterclass Panel)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly for a masterclass panel on Portal Fantasies, featuring guest authors Seanan McGuire and Micaiah Johnson. During the panel, they open the door to portal fantasies, discussing what a portal fantasy is, the appeal of this subgenre, age markets and genre fatigue, portal sci-fi and secondary worlds, establishing the rules of your portal, reflecting our own world through alternate worlds and more.
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Ep. 208: Incorporating Music into SFF with Peter Orullian (Writing Masterclass)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he delves into a writing masterclass on Incorporating Music into SFF with author/musician Peter Orullian. During the episode, Peter strikes a narrative chord, discussing the intersection of music and storytelling, novelizing concept albums, the musicality of prose, writing characters who ARE musicians, music in our world vs. secondary worlds, musical magic systems, copyrights and more.
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Ep. 207: Peter Orullian talks Songs of the Dead, Collabing with Brandon Sanderson, Xbox & More
Join host Adrian M. Gibson as he chats with author Peter Orullian about his new novel Songs of the Dead, collaborating on the book with Brandon Sanderson, rock/metal culture, multi-layered worldbuilding, musical magic, the living vs. the dead, creative fluidity, video games and working at Microsoft/Xbox, Unbroken and Kickstarter success, the triumphs of community, Christmas movies, antagonists and more.
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Ep. 206: The Art of the Short Story with Isabel J. Kim (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on The Art of the Short Story with award-winning author Isabel J. Kim. During the episode, Isabel gets to the short of it, discussing what a short story is, short fiction as a testing ground, comparing short-form vs. long-form fiction, approaching theme, plot and structure in short stories, conciseness and pacing, trimming stories down, selling your short stories and more.
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Ep. 205: Isabel J. Kim talks Sublimation, Immigrant Experiences, Technothrillers & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with award-winning author Isabel J. Kim about her debut novel Sublimation, fleshing out a short story into a novel, the immigrant experience, writing multiple versions of the same characters, tech corporations and technothrillers, writing 2nd-person perspective, book deals and bidding wars, TV adaptations, weird internet culture, studying copyright law and more.
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Ep. 204: Drawing from Global History with Shannon Chakraborty (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Drawing from Global History with bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty. During the episode, Shannon traverses the world, discussing global interconnectedness across time, using SFF to shine a light on history, deciding on a historical time/place for your story, knowing when to deviate from history, author responsibility and intentions, accessible approaches for research, historical authenticity, academics/historians and more.
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Ep. 203: Shannon Chakraborty talks The Tapestry of Fate, Older Protagonists, Found Family & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty about her new novel The Tapestry of Fate, writing a more mature, middle-aged protagonist in The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi series, portraying motherhood on the page, blood family vs. found family, Middle Eastern poisoners and demons, balancing science with the occult, writing complex antagonists, the value of day jobs, breaking into publishing and more.
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Ep. 202: Writing for the Reader Experience with Sunyi Dean (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing for the Reader Experience with bestselling author Sunyi Dean. During the episode, Sunyi caters to the reader, discussing why authors should consider the reader experience, putting yourself in the “beginner’s mindset," offering value to the reader, promises and hooking them from the outset, delivering information at the right time, simple vs. complex prose, writing for yourself vs. the reader, author voice, revision and more.
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Ep. 201: Sunyi Dean talks The Girl with a Thousand Faces, Chinese Ghosts, Publishing Rodeo & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn & Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Sunyi Dean about her new novel The Ghost with a Thousand Faces, Chinese ghosts and folklore, Cantonese humor, Kowloon Walled City and the horrors of war, juggling multiple timelines, the Publishing Rodeo Podcast and transparency about publishing, living around the world, persistence and community, representations of neurodivergence in SFF, balancing work with family, messy first books and more.
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200th Episode *LIVE* Q&A SPECIAL with H. M. Long, Evan Leikam & Krystle Matar
SFF Addicts podcast has reached a huge milestone: 200 episodes!!! To celebrate, co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn & Greta Kelly recorded a LIVE FAN Q&A, answering questions from our beloved audience alongside special guests/friends of the show H. M. Long, Evan Leikam & Krystle Matar. During the episode, they delve into all kinds of topics, including their podcasting journey, the ups and downs of writing, fictional worlds they'd want to live in, book recommendations for non-readers, their favorite sandwiches and so much more.
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Ep. 199: Publishing in Different Genres with Ai Jiang (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Publishing in Different Genres with award-winning author Ai Jiang. During the episode, Ai breaks down the fundamentals of genre, including genre trends in publishing, building a career across multiple genres, genre expectations and targeting audiences, chasing genre trends, self-publishing and short stories as genre testing grounds, the viability of specific genres with agents and editors, the benefits and challenges of genre-blending and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Ai. Click here to check out part one.
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