SFF Addicts
Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly
Ep. 186: Scott Lynch talks the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Heists, Mental Health & More
JAN 20, 202693 MIN
Ep. 186: Scott Lynch talks the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Heists, Mental Health & More
JAN 20, 202693 MIN
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<p>Join co-hosts <strong>Adrian M. Gibson</strong>, <strong>M.J. Kuhn </strong>&<strong> Greta Kelly </strong>as they chat with bestselling author <strong>Scott Lynch </strong>about his acclaimed the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, the origins of Locke Lamora, worldbuilding approaches, planning a heist 101, compelling character relationships, creating impossible situations for your characters, mental health and therapy, (toxic) fandom and being a public figure, childhood ambitions, medieval Icelandic lawsuits and much more.</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This is part one of a two-part chat with Scott. Stayed tuned next week for his writing masterclass on Revealing Character Through Dialogue.</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSOR:</strong></p><p>A weary warrior. A restless baker. A magical side quest neither of them asked for, but both might need. <strong>Flour & Forge</strong> by Herman Steuernagel is The Hobbit meets The Wizard of Oz in a charming, feel-good fantasy adventure.</p><p>Releasing March 5, 2026 in all formats. Pre-order it <a href="https://hermansteuernagel.com/products/flour-forge" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> in eBook or audiobook.</p><p><strong>SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:</strong></p><p>Thank you Ian Patterson, Herman Steuernagel, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.</p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW:</strong></p><p>- <a href="http://patreon.com/sffaddictspod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon</a> (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings and more)</p><p>- Rate and review, and share us with your friends</p><p><strong>EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://[email protected]/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://[email protected]/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR GUEST:</strong></p><p><strong>Scott Lynch </strong>is the bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard Sequence, including The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies and The Republic of Thieves.</p><p>Find Scott on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottlynchwriter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scottlynch78.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bluesky</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001DABSBQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.scottlynch.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">his personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR HOSTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Adrian M. Gibson</strong> is the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3PHpwtw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mushroom Blues</a>.</p><p>Find Adrian on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adrianmgibson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><a href="http://amazon.com/author/adrianmgibson" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a> and <a href="https://adrianmgibson.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">his personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>M.J. Kuhn</strong> is the author of<a href="https://www.amazon.com/M-J-Kuhn/dp/1982142154/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Among Thieves</a> and Thick as Thieves.</p><p>Find M.J. on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mjkuhnbooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mjkuhnbooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.mjkuhn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>Greta Kelly</strong> is the author of <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-queen-of-days-greta-kelly" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Queen of Days</a>, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.</p><p>Find Greta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gretakkelly/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://gretakkelly.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her personal website</a>.</p><p><strong>FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/SFFAddicts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Linktree</a></p><p><strong>MUSIC:</strong></p><p>Intro: "<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Into The Grid</a>" by MellauSFX</p><p>Outro: “<a href="https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Galactic Synthwave</a>” by Divion</p><p><strong>AD ATTRIBUTION:</strong></p><p>- Music: "<a href="https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-epic-fantasy-438106/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Epic Fantasy</a>" by kornevmusic</p><p>- Video provided by client</p>