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Will Swardstrom
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Husband. Father. Teaching History to Junior Highers. Fantasy/Sci-Fi Book Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com
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AFTER THE FALL by @edashtonwriting.bsky.social is a delightfully humorous post-apocalyptic alien story that made me say, "I, for one, welcome our new Gray overlords."
I enjoyed the latest from the MICKEY 7 author. Here's my review:
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AFTER THE FALL by Edward Ashton
January 21, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Check it out! I'm thrilled to be on the #SPFBOXI judging panel for FanFiAddict. I've got my TBR all set up and I'm ready to dig into some awesome indie fantasy reads! Can't wait to share reviews for this year's contest!
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Will Swardstrom's first round reads in the SPFBO XI contest.
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Throughout THE CYPRIAN, Mercedes Lackey paints a picture of a fairy tale throwback combined with the stylings of a modern-day cozy fantasy.
My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-c...
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The Cyprian by Mercedes Lackey
December 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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2025 was an AMAZING year for reading and, of course, I came up with my own Favorite Reads of 2025! Check it out -- fanfiaddict.com/wills-favori...
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Will's Favorites of 2025 | FanFiAddict
So…the end of the year is (checks the calendar) just a few sleeps away. Apparently it is the job of a book reviewer like myself to provide a BEST OF THE YEA ...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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A little blog post about some of the great books I've read this year. Did you read any of these too?

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Tom Bookbeard's Top Reads of 2025 - (Plus a Beard and a Kindle)
In my top reads of 2025 I showcase some of the books that really stood out for me. Sci Fi, Fantasy and shameless anthology plugs await!
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December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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I, MEDUSA by @ayanagray.bsky.social is a compelling, tragic take on the ancient Greek myth. Gray's re-imagining paints Medusa as a "victim of power, abuse, and those that enable that abuse." My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-i-med...
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I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
December 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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FFA’s Most Anticipated of 2026 @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social @orbitbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @harpervoyagerus.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social @flatironbooks.bsky.social @acebookspub.bsky.social & more!
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FFA's Most Anticipated Titles of 2026 (so far) | FanFiAddict
2025's in the books, and we're already looking forward to what we'll be reading in the new year. Here's a selection of some science fict ...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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The concept behind Crystal King’s The Happiness Collector is intriguing and kept me reading this Greek God-inspired modern fantasy. There's a lot to like, even though I had some nit-picks. My review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-h...
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The Happiness Collector by Crystal King
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Can we unlock these 3 stretch goals in the last two days of the campaign? www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Change one letter, ruin a candy

Milfy Way
kithrup.bsky.social Sean Eric Fagan @kithrup.bsky.social · Oct 30
Change one letter, ruin a candy

A&M
mbaileywriter.bsky.social Michael C. Bailey - Indie Author, Stage Combat Guy @mbaileywriter.bsky.social · Oct 30
Change one letter, ruin a candy

Malky Way

(For you Simpons fans.)
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Ep. 178 of @sffaddictspod.bsky.social is LIVE! Join guest author @alixeharrow.bsky.social, my co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and I for our deep dive writing masterclass on PROSE & RHYTHM.

Stream/download/watch Ep. 178:
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October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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THE EVERLASTING "took me on an emotional journey that I didn’t expect," and I loved every minute of it.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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We are delighted to be taking part in the cover reveal for The Book of Spores! 🍄🍄‍🟫
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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"There is a whiff of a cozy fantasy book here, but it feels as if we are reading the more action-packed sequel..."
SLAYERS OF OLD by @jimchines.com is out today from
@dawbooks.bsky.social and I had a blast with it.
My review - fanfiaddict.com/review-slaye...
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Review: Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Golden Girls in this humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of ret ...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Ok, so I wasn't told I couldn't yet talk about [REDACTED] or even mention [REDACTED] at all. But I really wanted you to know that in just 2 [REDACTED] you will get to [REDACTED] as you go to [REDACTED] for the [REDACTED] [REDACTED]!!
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A very ominous looking number 2. What could it be for?
October 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Coming soon. Three days until [REDACTED].
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The number 3 with a cracked white background, covering a colorful interior. Clearly masking something mysterious...
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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"Munden’s words brought me some much-needed comfort and closure on a day when I desperately needed it."
RECIPES FOR AN UNEXPECTED AFTERLIFE was an unexpected moment of catharsis on the day my father passed away. My review - fanfiaddict.com/review-recip...
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Review: Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife by Deston J. Munden | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: An undead orc knight leaves battle behind for a new kind of afterlife—one with good food, good friends, and maybe even fatherhood. Rottgor is worn ...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Lovely review on FanFiAddict from @wswardstrom.bsky.social!

"As I read Caskey Russell’s THE DOOR ON THE SEA, I realized for the first time just how much of the epic fantasy genre is European-coded...Once I got past the “non-Euro-ness” of the story, I settled in and had a great time."
Review: The Door on the Sea by Caskey Russell | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: An epic quest fantasy debut that is the Tlingit indigenous response to The Lord of the Rings. When Elān trapped a salmon-stealing raven in his cup ...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Unveiling the cover for THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS!

Garrodigh is a curmudgeonly three-headed dragon who pretends to be tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon-riding academy. Unfortunately, the rider he's assigned to is... a lot.

Coming Summer 2026 from DAW (US) and Arcadia (UK)!
A cover illustrated by James Fenner. A woman with long red hair and padded clothing sits on the ground, petting the head of a smiling serpentine dragon. But the dragon has more than one head! On the left, a second giant dragon head emerges, frowning, looking at her while wearing a monocle. On the right, a third giant dragon head emerges, jaws wide, screaming in anger. The text is teal, contrasting sharply against the red and maroon of the creatures. The text on the cover reads "THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS. JOHN WISWELL, author of the Nebula and Locus Award-winning SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN."
September 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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SUNWARD from @willalex.bsky.social is a delight that brought me back to the Golden Age sci-fi stories that I loved growing up.
Check out my review of this sci-fi cozy, out today --> fanfiaddict.com/review-sunwa...
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SUNWARD by William Alexander
September 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Part Fantasy, part Political Satire, KJ Parker's MAKING HISTORY is a timely novella in today's geopolitical climate.
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Review: Making History by K.J. Parker | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: KJ Parker's new novella is a darkly witty historical fantasy. A group of scholars are asked to do the impossible by a ruthless king. The cost ...
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September 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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THE NGA'PHANDILEH WHISPERER by @genni.bsky.social is a bold & fascinating sci-fi cosmic horror tale, setting up the Sauútiverse, rooted in African mythology, language, & culture. A review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-n...
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The Nga'phandileh Whisperer by Eugen Bacon
September 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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"Thanks to dual timelines that tell parallel-but-connected stories, Hayley Gelfuso weaves an enchanting tale with love at the core."
Out now, check out my review of THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS -
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The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso
August 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Ruin a book by adding "Tom Clancy's" to the title

Tom Clancy's The Fault in Our Stars
crobertcargill.bsky.social C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · Aug 28
Ruin a book by adding “Tom Clancy’s” to the title

Tom Clancy's Everybody Poops
christianfinnegan.bsky.social Christian Finnegan @christianfinnegan.bsky.social · Aug 28
Ruin a book by adding “Tom Clancy’s” to the title

Tom Clancy’s Unbearable Lightness of Being
August 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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In THE ART OF LEGEND, @wesleychu.bsky.social makes some bold choices for his characters, leading to an unforgettable finish to his epic series.
Out today - here's my review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-a...
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The Art of Legend by Wesley Chu
August 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM