@AndrewMFriday

Author of #SpeculativeFiction and #SpaceOpera #WritingCommunity

 Louisville, KY
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Joined March 2017
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The war-torn planet Spotov stands at the edge of a utopia. Three friends are pulled into a deadly political trap. Hunted and outmatched they must expose the truth, save their world, or die trying. andrewmfriday.com/ #sciencefictionnovels #spaceopera #booktrailer
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I’m continuing my break from sci-fi and fantasy with this murder mystery, though in a way, Jessica Brody’s novel isn’t a complete departure. It has a few speculative fiction elements of its own. #murdermystery #jessicabrody #bookreview aenigmascenes.com/2026/10/12…

A Fun Take on Murder Mysteries

I’m continuing my break from sci-fi and fantasy with this murder mystery, though in a way, Jessica Brody’s novel isn’t a complete departure. It has a few speculative fiction eleme…

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I love the Colorado mountains, so this murder mystery and thriller sounded like the perfect escape for an autumn read, and it delivered. #murdermystery #bookreview
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The lesson, claims Brown, is to take risks when it comes to selling your manuscript. #piercebrown #redrising #writingcommunity #writingadvice andrewmfriday.com/2026/10/06…

Pierce Brown Offers Encouraging Writing Advice

Watch a clip about Pierce Brown’s querying process for Red Rising—how he submitted the manuscript to literary agents and eventually changed his approach after repeated rejection.

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I read The First Law trilogy a couple years ago and loved my first dive into dark fantasy. aenigmascenes.com/2026/09/08… #joeabercrombie #fantasy #darkfantasy #writingcommunity

Revisiting The First Law

I read The First Law trilogy a couple years ago and loved my first dive into dark fantasy. I’m thinking about reading more Joe Abercrombie novels, but in the meantime, here’s my quick r…

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One thing I intended to do with this blog was to give updates on my writing life. I haven’t been very good at it. So, here is a bullet list of what I’m working on. #writing #thewritinglife #writingcommunity andrewmfriday.com/2026/09/04…

Let’s Catch Up

One thing I intended to do with this blog was to give updates on my writing life. I haven’t been very good at it. So, here is a bullet list of what I’m working on.

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Three reasons why I love John Gwynne's The Faithful and the Fallen #johngwynne #thefaithfulandthefallen #fantasynovels #epicfantasy aenigmascenes.com/2026/08/26…

Three Reasons I Love The Faithful & The Fallen

I read John Gwynne’s The Faithful & the Fallen series, and I had an absolute blast with it. And no spoilers, by the way.

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Wrath

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The fourth in the Faithful and the Fallen series from John Gwynne, an epic fantasy perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and David...

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This is one of those cases of coming across the same book over and over in “best fantasy” booklists. I’m so glad I picked this one up. It’s a fantastic retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. #spinningsilver #naominovik #fantasy #fantasynovels
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Magebreakers: a hidden fantasy treasure aenigmascenes.com/2026/08/06… #Magebreakers #FantasyBooks #BookReview #FantasyMystery

Magebreakers: a hidden fantasy treasure

If you’re a fan of fantasy that blends clever detective work with rich worldbuilding, Ben S. Dobson’s Magebreakers series is one you shouldn’t overlook.

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#writingcommunity #writingtip #writingadvice #larrycorreia
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#writingcommunity #amwriting #keepwriting #writinglife
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Staring at a blank page even when you know exactly what should happen next? You are not alone. andrewmfriday.com/2026/07/06… #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #FictionWriting #WritingProcess #RoughDraft #FirstDraft #CreativeWriting

Five Ways to Write a Rough Draft of a Scene

Have you ever known exactly what needs to happen in a scene but still found yourself staring at a blank page?

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Demon in White is a space opera wearing epic fantasy’s clothes, or maybe it’s the other way around aenigmascenes.com/2026/07/06… #spaceopera #sciencefictionbookreview #christopherruocchio #suneater #demoninwhite

Demon in White: The Sun Eater Series Goes Full Dune

Demon in White is a space opera wearing epic fantasy’s clothes, or maybe it’s the other way around, and it is a hundred percent the book that made me go “okay, I’m in this f…

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#writingcommunity #writingprocess #amwriting #writinglife
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Your brain is lying to you about writing. Here’s how to lie back. #writingcommunity #amwriting #keepwriting #writinglife andrewmfriday.com/2026/07/02…

You Get to Write

Your brain is lying to you about writing. Here’s how to lie back.

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#writingcommunity #amwriting #keepwriting #writinglife #creativewriting
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Who Exactly is Penelope Manuscriptington? #writingscams #writinglife #amwriting #keepwriting #writingcommunity andrewmfriday.com/2026/06/25…

Writing Scams: Flattery and Red Flags

Who Exactly is Penelope Manuscriptington?

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Mary Doria Russell’s The Sparrow is a haunting and unforgettable first-contact novel that masterfully blends science fiction, faith, and human suffering into something far deeper than its premise suggests. #sciencefiction #bookreview #marydoriarussell #thesparrow #spaceopera
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Adrian Tchaikovsky’s The Hungry Gods is a fascinating apocalyptic sci-fi novella that blends environmental themes, hard science fiction, and sharp imagination #postapocalypse #bookreview #sciencefiction #adriantchaikovskybooks
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