Who is F.J. Blooding?

F.J. Blooding is an award-winning author of urban fantasy, paranormal suspense, and sci-fi fantasy. She’s best known for the Whiskey Witches series, the Para Wars saga, and the Devices of War Trilogy, as well as co-writing sci-fi with her husband who writes under the pen name S.S. Wolfram. For those who are wondering, that stands for Super Shane Wolfram, though Shane refuses to admit it.

What is Story Explorers?

Story Explorers is F.J. Blooding’s exclusive reader membership. It gives you access to serialized fiction, character extras, magical resources like the Whiskey Grimoire, paranormal lore in The Para Files, and behind-the-scenes content you won’t find anywhere else.

Do I need to read the Whiskey Witches books first?

No — you can jump into Story Explorers or any of F.J. Blooding’s blog content without prior reading. But if you want the full Whiskey-Verse experience, starting with Whiskey Witches is a great entry point.

Is Story Explorers free?

No. Storyland is free (blog posts like Legends & Lore, Author Talk, Book Club, and Book News). The exclusive content — like serialized fiction, the Whiskey Grimoire, and The Para Files — is part of the paid Story Explorers membership.

How often is new content added?

Fresh content is added weekly, rotating between Books in Progress (serialized chapters), Grimoire entries, Para Files, and Character Collections. You’ll always have something new to explore. Unless Frankie gets sick! She tries to push herself through that and it only makes things worse, so we’re all trying to get her to take time off while she’s sick. Just understand that when she gets a cold, it lasts for 2 weeks and she needs another week to come back. Her immune system isn’t amazing.

What is the Whiskey Grimoire?

The Whiskey Grimoire is a growing magical collection available only inside Story Explorers. It includes tarot spreads, plant lore, rituals, and witchcraft-inspired resources tied to the Whiskey Witches universe.

Can I cancel my membership anytime?

Yes — you can cancel Story Explorers at any time. You’ll keep access for the remainder of your paid period, and you can rejoin whenever you’re ready.

How is Story Explorers different from a newsletter?

The newsletter is free and gives you updates. Story Explorers is immersive — it’s where you’ll find in-depth, premium content, exclusive fiction, magical resources, and community perks you can’t get in the newsletter.

Where should new readers start with F.J. Blooding’s books?

If you love urban fantasy with witches and demons, start with Whiskey Witches.
If you’re into paranormal civil war and epic stakes, start with Para Wars.
If you prefer sci-fi fantasy with airships and alien secrets, start with Devices of War Trilogy.