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Jarrett P. @notcrucial.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Part 2 of the conversation I had with @michaelvadney.bsky.social on Author Adjacent is live, and this one is all about narrative in games :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=r79K...

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social was joined on the podcast by artist Chris McGrath and authors Gregory Kontaxis & @michaelvadney.bsky.social for our third Indie Appreciation Month panel on SELF-PUBLISHING IN THE AGE OF AI. Stay tuned this Sunday for more info. All episodes available in audio/video.

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

NEW INDIE PANEL INCOMING! Ep. 212 airs on Tuesday, with host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guests Chris McGrath, @gregkontaxis.bsky.social & @michaelvadney.bsky.social discussing SELF-PUBLISHING IN THE AGE OF AI. Available July 21 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@fanfiaddict

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

DANGERS of AI in CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 🤖 Ep. 212 airs tomorrow, with guests Chris McGrath @michaelvadney.bsky.social & @gregkontaxis.bsky.social discussing the potential dangers of AI in creative (and other) industries. Available July 21 in audio/video: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtube.com/@fanfiaddict

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Ep. 212 is LIVE and continues Indie Appreciation Month! Join host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guests Chris McGrath @gregkontaxis.bsky.social @michaelvadney.bsky.social for their panel on SELF-PUBLISHING IN THE AGE OF AI. Stream/download/watch Ep. 212: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/BV3Rs7wz6sg?...

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Ep. 212 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join my co-host @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social and guests Chris McGrath @gregkontaxis.bsky.social & @michaelvadney.bsky.social for their panel on SELF-PUBLISHING IN THE AGE OF AI. Stream/download/watch Ep. 212: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/BV3Rs7wz6sg?...

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P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

AUGUST SIX ELEMENTALS IS PACKED WITH AWESOMENESS!!! Including: @michaelrfletcher.bsky.social @michaelvadney.bsky.social @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social AUGUST 02 & AUGUST 08 2026! JOIN US! LIVE!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-yo... www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6kG... www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz_C...

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Rosaire Bushey @rosaireb.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Only 40 Days to go to the @kickstarter.com launch of Rings of Adventure - 34 stories by 34 Indie authors in multiple genres including @michaelvadney.bsky.social . Click the link to be sure you're notified on launch: t.co/fibV1yuXKx #BookBoost #BookAuthors #ReadersFavorite #readers

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Pledge $5+ to our Patreon to access bonus author readings from our talented guests. Our second reading for July is with @michaelvadney.bsky.social, who shares an exclusive excerpt from his debut standalone novel Crownfall (available now). Check it out on our Patreon👇 patreon.com/sffaddictspod

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P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

One of the most polished Indie SFF debuts I've ever read the multi-POV nobledark fantasy book CROWNFALL by @michaelvadney.bsky.social ! Very impressed so far! Current electronic read!

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

10 Drafts 5 Phases Here's How I Actually Wrote My Novel | Episode 93 is now live! I broke down all 10 drafts of Crownfall into 5 phases. From the messy first draft where I used three separate outlines (don't do that) to the final polish novel. 11 minutes, no fluff. Link in bio.

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

INDIE APPRECIATION MONTH is back on SFF Addicts! Our schedule for July is ALL ABOUT INDIE, with 4 panels featuring authors + artists like @andypeloquinauthor.bsky.social @bengalley.bsky.social @hellofutureme.bsky.social @jeffbrowngraphics.bsky.social and more! All episodes available in audio/video.

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Brandon Nadeau @bnadeauwriter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

MoonLit Getaway’s 2026 Poetry Contest is open for submissions until August 1. We receive far less contest submissions than regular submissions, so this is a great opportunity for emerging poets to get paid and published! #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #LitMag #Poem #5amWritersClub #AmWriting

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Mercy’s Gate is set for release on 11th August. Available on special preorder for 0.99 right now, join Jacks and his extraction team on a planet that fights back. books2read.com/mercysgate #sciencefictionbooks #scifibooks #sciencefiction #scifi

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What happens when a chronically ill water nymph is forced to masquerade as human in order to heal? And how much is she willing to give up for love? Set in early 1900s England, Reflections of Lilje Damselfly by Natalie Kelda was a wonderful historical fantasy. Full review ⬇️ #booksky #bookreview

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George Dunn @georgesreads.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A haunted house novel, full of familiar furniture: gnarled beams and scares in the attic, but also an astronomical amount of heart, “Worry Box,” by @scribeofhades.bsky.social delivers in spectacular fashion. [ @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social September 22nd]

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Review: Worry Box by Chris Panatier | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: The Martins need a new home for their growing family. For Alison, Nathan, daughter Dru, and foster child Lailah, it’s love at first sight when the ...

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Neither Hack or Sellout (ft @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social ) | Episode 92 is live! In this episode we dig into the business of hybrid publishing. What happens when you go trad AND indie? youtu.be/xc6fDoH45Ug

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I’m filled with so much gratitude for everyone who took part in the A Murder Most Fungal virtual book tour. After 6 weeks the tour is over, but my mind is brimming with good memories. So, THANK YOU ALL (you know who you are) for supporting me and this book, and helping to spread the spores ❤️🍄

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy Monday - and I have a new book review! A cozy blend of magic, modern-day tech, and portal fantasy, The Bartender Between Worlds by Herman Steuernagel was a fun little adventure (with recipes! 🥂) I enjoyed my time with it. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-b... #booksky #bookreview

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A Feral Scream into the Void (ft @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social ) | Episode 91 is Live! MJ is back to talk about Killswitch Protocol, her upcoming cyberpunk thriller releasing July 7th—a story set in 2300 inside a bubble city where every citizen is implanted with a chip at birth. youtu.be/yUWGXMcgmD0

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

My second episode on Author Adjacent as part of the A Murder Most Fungal virtual book tour is live!!! In this episode, @michaelvadney.bsky.social and I dive into book design, discussing everything from covers and typography to interior design and formatting. Watch here: youtu.be/Vu8WKKmkIv8?...

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Please find my FanFiAddict book review for The Skyship of Truskal by @dmbarnham.bsky.social below, a cosy fantasy lit by a young girl’s determination to fly to the icewall and beyond. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s... #cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview Review snippet: Such wonders she meets

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Michael Patrick Hicks | Horror Author and Book Reviewer @michaelpatrickhicks.com · 15/06/2026

Time for a Monday morning MURDER MOST FUNGAL review! Here's my thoughts on @adrianmgibson.bsky.social's MUSHROOM BLUES follow-up. Murder, mayhem, and a whole lot of foodie goodness. This one's a real treat, folks! fanfiaddict.com/review-a-mur...

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Review: A Murder Most Fungal: A Fungalverse Novel (The Hofmann Report 1.5) by Adrian M. Gibson | FanFiAddict

Synopsis Return to the mushroom metropolis of Neo Kinoko, immerse yourself in a sinister world of gangsters, blackmail, and fungal cuisine, and prepare for ...

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Book Design (ft. Adrian M Gibson) | Episode 89 is Live! In Part 2 with @adrianmgibson.bsky.social , we dive headfirst into book design—the craft that turns a manuscript and a piece of art into an actual, sellable product. Find the full episode in the 🔗 👇 youtu.be/Vu8WKKmkIv8

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Halfway through 2026 and I’m so damn proud of the book covers I’ve worked on so far. Thank you to Grimdark Magazine/C.L. Clark, Noahs BriskReviews, M.J. Kuhn, Michael Vadney, Jarrett Poole, Ilia Epifanov, Frasier Armitage and Beth Ann Bautiste for trusting me with your books. This job is amazing.

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George Dunn @georgesreads.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Headlights by @ceejthemoment.bsky.social will crawl under your skin and wear it. Tense, intelligent, gruesome, heart-breaking and ferocious in its pacing, it lays bare on the asphalt themes of fear, trauma, memory, relationships and grief under high beams. OUT TODAY @tornightfire.bsky.social

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Review: Headlights by CJ Leede | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: Special Agent Daniel Stansfield is ready for a change. Burnt out and defeated by the job, it’s his last day with the FBI. But before he can turn i ...

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Will Swardstrom @wswardstrom.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

HE WHO ATE THE WILD by G.J. Terral is a bold and fearless exploration of family, identity, and survival. The Miyazaki-inspired allegory (out June 26) is a rousing success. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-he-wh... @fanfiaddict.bsky.social @gjterralwrites.bsky.social #BookSky #BookReview

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Harry Chilcott @chilcottharry.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

THE OTHER by @annieneugebauer.bsky.social releases tomorrow! You absolutely need to be checking out The Outsiders Sequence, these novellas are so tense I love them! Thanks to @shortwavebooks.bsky.social for the ARC! Here is my full review! 👇 fanfiaddict.com/the-other-th...

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The Other (The Outsiders Sequence #2) by Annie Neugebauer | FanFiAddict

The Other, the next novella in The Outsiders Sequence from Annie Neugebauer, is even more electrifying than the first!

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Will Swardstrom @wswardstrom.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The deeper into MOONFALL, by @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social, the better it got. For me, relationships between the characters are where Crocker shines, particularly between Jacob & Raven, who take over the second half of the book. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-moonf... @fanfiaddict.bsky.social

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Review: Moonfall (The Everlands Trilogy #2) by Ed Crocker | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: The thrilling sequel to Lightfall, a fantasy epic of revolution set in a world of vampires, werewolves, and sorcerers, for fans of Jay Kristoff’s ...

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Hungry and Disgusted (ft. Adrian M Gibson) | Episode 88 is now Live! Come chat with @adrianmgibson.bsky.social about his latest novel A Murder Most Fungal. Full episode 🔗 👇 youtu.be/gxp-vIHXOHs

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I had a great time with these questions. Thank you for having me @jamreads.com!

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The interviews keep on comin’ for the A Murder Most Fungal virtual book tour!!! Today, the first of two chats with my good friend @michaelvadney.bsky.social went live on his podcast Author Adjacent 🍄 Watch the full interview below or listen on your favorite podcast app: youtu.be/gxp-vIHXOHs?...

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Michael Patrick Hicks | Horror Author and Book Reviewer @michaelpatrickhicks.com · 30/05/2026

If you're thinking about taking a hike into this woods on this beautiful Saturday morning, @douglas-wynne.bsky.social's forthcoming WELLSPRING might give you second thoughts. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-wells... The WELLSPRING Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/pro... Rock on! 🤘

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Review: Wellspring by Douglas Wynne | FanFiAddict

Synopsis When they were young they dreamed of finding the source of their favorite band's inspiration. Now they can only pray it doesn't find them ...

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Will Swardstrom @wswardstrom.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In SUBLIMATION, @isabel.kim has a lot to say about identity, bodily autonomy, government and corporate overreach, immigration and so much more. There's a lot going on here...my full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-subli... @fanfiaddict.bsky.social @macmillanaudio.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social

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Michael Patrick Hicks | Horror Author and Book Reviewer @michaelpatrickhicks.com · 03/06/2026

A group of influencer-wannabes are looking for love in all the wrong places when they find out they're trapped on an island filled with monsters! Unfortunately, the dead beach bodies aren't the only bloated mess in Travis Riddle's LOVE SHOTS. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-love-...

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Review: Love Shots by Travis M. Riddle | FanFiAddict

Synopsis They're dying for a chance at love.America’s #1 dating show, Love Shots, gathers young, sexy singles in a tropical villa to compete in cheeky ...

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Will Swardstrom @wswardstrom.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In THE TRAVELER by @josepheckert.bsky.social, even as time rockets forward, the father-son dynamic pushed it over the edge, earning an early spot on my Best of 2026 list. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t... @fanfiaddict.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social @macmillanaudio.bsky.social

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Today, I'm helping with the cover reveal for The Turbulent Appearance of Brise Collier by Natalie Kelda @nataliekelda.bsky.social Check out the post (linked in comments) to see this incredible cover, learn more about the upcoming book, and how to sign up for the ARC team. #booksky

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

After 30 books, five semifinalists, and weeks of deliberation, Team FanFiAddict is ready to reveal our SPFBO 11 finalist. Find the full episode linked in the Bio

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The spores continue to spread in week four of the A Murder Most Fungal VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR! This week is interview interviews interviews, including chats with Nerdy Nebula Podcast @michaelvadney.bsky.social @kadenloveauthor.bsky.social and @frasierarmitage.bsky.social on @fanfiaddict.bsky.social 🍣🔪

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Ben Schenkman - Author & Narrator @benschenkman.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

If you've ever wondered about producing audiobooks, check out my deep dive with @michaelvadney.bsky.social !

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 29/05/2026

I am obsessed with the world @salgo.bsky.social created for their novel THE LAST PHI HUNTER. I finally got around to reading it in full, and it didn't disappoint. If you're looking for a new take on fantasy, give it a look. Full review: 🔗 fanfiaddict.com/review-the-l...

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Michael Vadney @michaelvadney.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Audiobook Narration (ft. @benschenkman.bsky.social) | Episode 86 is live! In Part 2 with Ben, we go full deep-dive on audiobook narration and production for indie authors. Check out the full episode 🔗👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB1X...

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MoonLit Getaway @mgliterary.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

“Don’t resist the urge to burn down the stronghold, kill off the main love interest or otherwise foul up the lives of your characters.” — Patricia Hamill 149 MORE WRITING QUOTES: moonlitgetaway.com/post/150-enlightening-quotes-about-writing #WritingCommunity #LitMag

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Dave Dobson @davedobson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Really excited to be part of this upcoming anthology. My story's already written, critiqued, revised, and ready to go, and I've commissioned some art to introduce it, coming next week. It's a great group of writers. If you're interested, the Kickstarter is here. www.kickstarter.com/projects/rvb...

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Ben Schenkman - Author & Narrator @benschenkman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It's officially out of the bag, so I can tell everyone that I'm a part of the Rings of Adventure anthology! Almost three dozen authors across genres (Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror)! Go check out the list of luminaries and click the button to be notified when our Kickstarter goes live!

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Kane Williams, fantasy author @authorkanew.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

So excited to be part of the “Rings of Adventure” anthology organized by Mike & Ro (@rosaireb.bsky.social) Over 30 short stories delivered in December. And a limited special edition hardcover - single print run! Hit that follow button now on KickStarter🔗👇 Campaign goes live 1 Sep

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