Welcome to another episode of the Writing Quest Podcast! In this episode, host Brenden Pugh sits down with Adrian Gibson, the creative mind behind "Mushroom Blues" and co-host of the SFF Addicts podcast. Adrian takes us through his journey from an imaginative child to a published author, offering a deep dive into his writing process, genre-blending techniques, and the insights he has gained from his podcast.

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction: Introduction to the episode and Adrian Gibson.

[00:20] Meet Adrian Gibson: Learn about Adrian’s background and his journey into writing.

[02:36] Artistic Evolution: Adrian’s transition from drawing fan comics to becoming a music journalist and tattoo artist.

[09:26] Pursuing Fulfillment: The importance of balancing personal fulfillment and creative work​​.

[15:32] Creating the Fungal People: Adrian’s world-building process for the fungal people in "Mushroom Blues"​​.

[17:28] Challenges in Writing: The hurdles Adrian faced while creating his novel and how he overcame them.

[29:48] Genre-Blending Techniques: Adrian discusses blending different genres and subverting reader expectations​​.

[47:22] Oral Storytelling Tradition: Adrian’s appreciation for the oral storytelling tradition and its impact on his writing​​.

[59:41] Traditional vs. Self-Publishing: Adrian compares traditional publishing to self-publishing and shares insights on choosing the right path​​.

[01:00:30] Insights from SFF Addicts: Adrian discusses his podcast, SFF Addicts, and its focus on interviews and masterclasses with authors​​.

Connect with Adrian Gibson:

• Website: https://adrianmgibson.com/
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/adrianmgibson
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianmgibson/
• SFF Addicts Podcast: https://linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
• Mushroom Blues on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mushroom-Hofmann-Report-Adrian-Gibson/dp/9942453202
• Mushroom Blues Official Soundtrack: https://sporer.bandcamp.com/album/mushroom-blues

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