Joe Haldeman is a famed American science fiction author best known for his novel The Forever War (1974). That novel, and other of his works, including The Hemingway Hoax (1991) and Forever Peace (1997), have won major science fiction awards, including the Hugo Award and Nebula Award.[2]

Joe was awarded the SFWA Grand Master for career achievements and in 2012 he was inducted as a member of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. He's a member of Author's Guild, Writer's Guild, Science Fiction Writers of America, National Space Society (on Board of Advisors), Space Studies Institute and was President of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America from 1992-1994.

Many of Haldeman's works, including his debut novel War Year and his second novel The Forever War, were inspired by his experiences related to serving in the Vietnam War. Wounded in combat, he struggled to adjust to civilian life after returning home.

During Joe's prolific career, he's authored 30 books, 7 short fiction novels a set of comics and even a poem.

You can grab a copy of The Forever War here or a free audiobook download here.

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In our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including:

• The evolution of science fiction
• How author's like Joe research, describe and often help create technology
• Routines for increasing creativity
• How astronomy and a curiosity for space pushed Joe into his passion
• What goes into creating a compelling story
• Why many authors and creatives resort to alcohol and hard drugs to create masterpieces
• How exercises inspires creativity
• Why Joe is optimistic about extraterrestrial life
• The reason Joe writes and importance of obsession
• How to stay humble in face of success
• The reason Joe's worried about starvation and the incentive structures of society
• When to be a kid and when it is time to be an adult
• How the shift from public to private space companies is transforming industry
• Why sci fi is the lifeblood of technologists and creativity
• How to hone your craft and becoming worldclass
• Which industries Joe's most excited about

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