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SFF Addicts

Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly

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.

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00:55:48

Ep. 154: How to Write Unlikable Characters with Joe...

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2025/05/13

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on How to Write Unlikable Characters with bestselling author Joe Abercrombie. During the episode, Joe unpacks the core traits of unlikable characters, including what makes an unlikable character likable, why readers are fascinated by awful people, the process of creating an unlikable character, the importance of character voice, conveying character details through dialogue, morally gray character arcs,

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01:42:05

TBRCon2025: The Role of Humor in Horror (with T....

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2025/05/09

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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 Ed Crocker and authors T. Kingfisher, R.A. Busby, Tanya Pell, Angela Sylvaine and Geoffrey W. Cole for a TBRCon2025 panel on "The Role of Humor in Horror".SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:08:55

Ep. 153: Joe Abercrombie talks The Devils, Grimdark,...

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2025/05/06

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Joe Abercrombie about his new novel The Devils, first attempts at writing, working in film, TV and music video editing, the world of The First Law and gradual success, his opinions on grimdark, writing (absurdist) alternate history Europe, going down historical research rabbit holes, creating an eclectic ensemble cast, writing multiple POVs, giving characters distinct voices and much more.NOTE: This is

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01:43:28

TBRCon2025: Publishing in More Than One Genre (with...

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2025/05/02

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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/reviewer Eleni Argyró and authors Django Wexler, Anna Stephens, Christian Cameron, Quenby Olson and L. R. Lam for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Publishing in More Than One Genre".SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:12:00

Ep. 152: Writing for Different Mediums with Luke...

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2025/04/29

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing for Different Mediums with author/actor Luke Arnold. During the episode, Luke breaks down his approaches to four different mediums (prose, comics, screenwriting and video games), including expressing your creativity through various mediums, learning from other mediums, researching and understanding your medium, as well as comparing story structure, pacing, expectations, character development and

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01:30:15

TBRCon2025: Religion in Fantasy (with Kaden Love,...

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2025/04/25

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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 Kaden Love and authors Sarah K. Balstrup, Yuval Kordov, Michael J. DeLuca, Tori Tecken and David T. List for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Religion in Fantasy".SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:04:48

Ep. 151: Luke Arnold talks Whisper in the Wind,...

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2025/04/22

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with author/actor Luke Arnold about his new novel Whisper in the Wind, the pros and cons of writing a series, character development in The Fetch Phillips Archives, his nostalgia for films and video games, lessons learned from acting, audiobook narration and voice acting, noir inspirations and tropes, urban fantasy and genre mashups, creating compelling mysteries, keeping setting/themes fresh and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a

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01:30:15

TBRCon2025: What Are the Limits of Cozy Fantasy?...

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2025/04/18

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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 Marshall J. Moore and authors Travis Baldree, Sarah Beth Durst, Stephanie Burgis, Marti Dumas and Mariana Costa for a TBRCon2025 panel on "What Are the Limits of Cozy Fantasy?"SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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00:57:04

Ep. 150: Writing Nature & Wildnerness with Hannah...

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2025/04/15

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Writing Nature & Wilderness with bestselling author Hannah Kaner. During the episode, Hannah ventures out into the wilds of storytelling, including incorporating your natural surroundings into fiction, drawing influence from environments you’ve never visited, using landscape/environment to enhance story elements, awe and the unknown, nature as a character, the economy of nature and its resources, agency

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01:25:27

TBRCon2025: Is Science Catching Up to What Was Once...

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2025/04/11

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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/book reviewer Neil Williams and authors Mary Robinette Kowal, Malka Older, Sue Burke and Wick Welker for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Is Science Catching Up to What Was Once Sci-Fi? "SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:03:27

Ep. 149: Hannah Kaner talks Faithbreaker, Gods,...

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2025/04/08

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Hannah Kaner about her new novel Faithbreaker, completing The Fallen Gods Trilogy, perseverance and the marathon of publishing, querying and what to look for in an agent, the challenges of writing a series, community and pushing yourself, creating a pantheon of gods, writing about faith and religion, opening scenes, multiple POVs, character relationships, pilgrimage, trust and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a

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01:39:14

TBRCon2025: Sidekicks & Secondary Characters That...

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2025/04/04

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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/book reviewer Eleni Argyró and authors Fonda Lee, Andrea Stewart, Sebastien de Castell, J.S. Dewes, SourpatchHero and Luis Magalhaes for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Sidekicks & Secondary Characters That Steal the Show".SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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00:55:51

Ep. 148: Finding the Emotional Core with Nicholas...

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2025/04/01

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Finding the Emotional Core with bestselling author Nicholas Binge. During the episode, Nick delves into the emotional heart of storytelling, including what "emotional core" means, why characters and relationships are vital for emotional investment, developing a character’s emotional journey, emotional resonance through plot and structure, the malleability of the emotional core, how worldbuilding can reflect

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01:33:41

TBRCon2025: What Makes Advanced Technology in Sci-Fi...

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2025/03/28

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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/book reviewer Neil Williams and authors Christopher Paolini, Constance Fay, Andrea Hairston and Darran M. Handshaw for a TBRCon2025 panel on "What Makes Advanced Technology in Sci-Fi Successful or Not?"SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:02:35

Ep. 147: Nicholas Binge talks Dissolution, Memory,...

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2025/03/25

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Nicholas Binge about his new novel Dissolution, memory and identity, writing elderly characters, the joys of teaching and podcasting, agents and querying, getting books optioned for TV and film, living up to hype, marketability vs. artistic vision, experimenting with story structure, antagonists, dementia, grandparents and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Nicholas. Stayed tuned next week for

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01:27:55

TBRCon2025: Fantasy Trends Over the Last Decade (with...

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2025/03/21

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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 A.J. Calvin and authors Sebastien de Castell, David Green, Samantha Mills, Brent Lambert and Taran Matharu for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Fantasy Trends Over the Last Decade & Where We're Headed Next".SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:09:51

Ep. 146: Bringing the Funny to Sci-Fi with John...

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2025/03/18

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Bringing the Funny to Sci-Fi with bestselling, award-winning author John Scalzi. During the episode, John sets up the punchline for sci-fi comedy, including what humor means to us, humor as a skill that you develop, Douglas Adams and the progression of humor in sci-fi, the marketability of humorous sci-fi, why sci-fi and comedy combine so well, deciding how to infuse humor into a story, balancing humor with

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01:33:04

TBRCon2025: What is the Future of Dystopian Sci-Fi?...

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2025/03/14

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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 Adrian M. Gibson and authors Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Rebecca Campbell, Syr Beker, Nick Snape and Brenda Peynado for a TBRCon2025 panel on "What is the Future of Dystopian Sci-Fi?"SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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01:07:45

Ep. 145: John Scalzi talks When the Moon Hits Your...

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2025/03/11

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling, award-winning author John Scalzi about his new novel When the Moon Hits Your Eye, luck and career longevity, major changes in the publishing landscape, Old Man's War book 7 and writing without pressure, fandom and avoiding burnout, turning the moon into cheese, using the lunar cycle as a story structure, writing dozens of POV characters, cheese science, research, touring and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a

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01:29:57

TBRCon2025: Writing a Successful Inciting Incident...

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2025/03/07

Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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/booktuber Philip Chase and authors Jenn Lyons, Evan Winter, Sung-il Kim, Rebecca Campbell and J.D.L. Rosell for a TBRCon2025 panel on "Writing a Successful Inciting Incident".SUPPORT THE SHOW:-

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