SFF Addicts
Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly
Ep. 188: How to Talk About Writing with Worldbuilding for Masochists (Crossover Panel)
FEB 3, 202699 MIN
Ep. 188: How to Talk About Writing with Worldbuilding for Masochists (Crossover Panel)
FEB 3, 202699 MIN
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<p>Join co-hosts <strong>Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn</strong> and <strong>Greta Kelly</strong> for a crossover panel on <strong>How to Talk About Writing</strong> with <strong>Marshall Ryan Maresca, Cass Morris </strong>and <strong>Natania Barron </strong>from <strong>Worldbuilding for Masochists </strong>podcast! During the panel, they talk about talking about writing, including the importance of communication for modern authors, building your “author brand”, algorithms and authenticity, community and conventions, expectations and career longevity, public speaking, training your voice and body language, how to sell your book (and yourself) and more.</p><p>And don't forget to check out the incredible Worldbuilding for Masochists <a href="https://worldbuildingformasochists.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">RIGHT HERE</a>.</p><p>🍄 <a href="https://the-book-of-spores-a-fungal-sff-anthology.pledgebox.com/preorder" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PRE-ORDER </strong><em><strong>THE BOOK OF SPORES</strong></em><strong> ANTHOLOGY</strong></a> 🍄</p><p><strong>OUR SPONSOR:</strong></p><p><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, Emily Marie Wagner, 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 GUESTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Marshall Ryan Maresca </strong>is the author of the Maradaine Saga and The Velocity of Revolution.</p><p>Find Marshall on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrmaresca" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mrmaresca.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00OWACWIW" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://mrmaresca.com/wp/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">his website</a>.</p><p><strong>Cass Morris</strong> is the author of The Aven Cycle, a story editor for <a href="https://www.mythikcamps.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mythik Camps</a> and more.</p><p>Find Cass on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassrmorris" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cass-Morris/author/B01MT5O8TA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://cassmorriswrites.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her website</a>.</p><p><strong>Natania Barron </strong>is a fantasy author and fashion historian. Her books include The Queens of Fate series, the Love in Netherford series and more.</p><p>Find Natania on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nataniabarron" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B006JQ2D3Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://nataniabarron.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">her 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>