Coffee in Space: Recent Episodes
S. Daniel Smith
Coffee in Space is Conversations with authors about the sci-fi characters we love, and the journeys they take. Learn more at: www.coffeeinspacepodcast.com
Get J. S. Dewes' newest book, Rubicon, at the Nook Bookstore in Baldwin City, Kansas. Worldwide shipping available.
You can learn more about Jenny's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Instagram.
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*All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.
Kristy Gardner was a wonderful guest, and I enjoyed talking to her about so many thing. For one, she's a former food blogger. You're going to love our chat on Canadian food and my love for poutine. Also, cheese curds. Kristy is also a cookbook author. You can get that book HERE.
We had a great talk about sexual identity, and in the process, discovered the difficulties of restarting the human population after an apocalypse. I think we got to an uncomfortable agreement about the entire thing, but see for yourself. Fair warning though, it's uncomfortable.
In fact, one of the most poignant questions was whether humanity is even worth restarting?
Get Kristy's book, The Stars in Their Eyes, at the Nook Bookstore in Baldwin City, Kansas. Worldwide shipping available.
You can learn more about Kristy's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page, Instagram, and at Twitter.
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*All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.
I'm so glad to introduce you to Lavanya Lakshminarayan, a writer from India. Lavanya was so kind to me as I learned how to pronounce her name and how to interact with her and her culture. I think you'll learn a lot.
Culturally, we discussed a few main points. First, tea and coffee, which I think you'll enjoy for the fun of it. Turning serious, we discussed the caste system, relating to an article from the BBC. Finally, we discussed the issue of Seattle banning caste discrimination, in an article from CNN.
We then turned to her book, The Ten Percent Thief, which you can find at The Nook Bookstore, my favorite indie store to support. Get the ebook format directly from the publisher HERE. You can learn more about Lavanya at her Instagram page and at Twitter.
As usual, I don't make any money from the book's purchase link. However, Coffee in Space is crowd funded, and if you'd like to join those supporting the show, please do so by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/coffeeinspace! Thank you so much!
Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan have written a new book for writers of science fiction, horror, and fantasy...and you need it in your tool box like...right now. Spec Fic for Newbies: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Get your copy today from The Nook Bookstore.
Get to know more about Tiffani Angus at her Instagram or website. Learn more about Val's work at his Twitter feed.
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*All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.
Jane Hennigan is an indie author success story. To learn about her journey, and the story that propelled it, was such a privilege. We had a great chat that I think you'll enjoy! When you're done with the episode, get a hold of Moths and get your post apocalyptic fix!
You can learn more about Jane's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page and at Twitter.
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Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!
*All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.
Get a hold of Secrets in the Mist and get your steampunk fix!
You can learn more about Morgan's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page, Instagram, and at Twitter.
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*All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.
Melinda B Hipple (Raven, Imperium Publishing) joins me today to talk about writing multiple genres, editing for Imperium Publishing, and of course her book, Raven. Today's episode is a companion piece to Episode 107, with Niki Manbeck and her independent bookstore.
You can learn more about Melinda's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Instagram Page. Get a copy of her science fiction novel Raven today!
Melinda recommends Carl Sagan's Contact, and included his name in the dedication page of Raven.
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- All links in today's episode point directly to an independent bookstore. Support a local store by using these links. Thank you!
Cathy McCrumb joins me today for her second time on the show. I'm so grateful to get her on to talk about binge writing, space operas, and her newest novel, Aberration. By the way, catch my first interview with Cathy on Episode 67.
You can learn more about Cathy's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page and at her Goodreads page.
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Season 3 of Picard starts this week and I wanted an expert to talk with me about it, so I went to the rolodex (yes, I still have one of those-kinda) and asked Una McCormack to join me on the show. Una has been on two other episodes of Coffee in Space. In Episode 80 we talked about Una's work in the Dr. Who and Firefly enterprises, and in Episode 81 we talked directly about her novel, The Last Best Hope.
Una is also the author of Second Self, which focuses on the backstory for Raffi Musiker, Jean Luc Picard's right hand person in the Picard series.
You can learn more about Una's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter also.
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Today's guest is Niki Manbeck, owner and chief operator of The Nook in Baldwin City, Kansas. I love good, independent bookstores, and so it is with great joy that I bring this episode to you. All links below are from The Nook, so any purchase you make goes directly to support Niki's operations, not Amazon.
Niki's story is one of mental fortitude, humility, and ambition (yes, they can both be present at the same time!). I think you'll really enjoy learning about indie bookstores and what they do for readers like us.
I think what you'll find most impressive, and most heart-warming, is the response Niki's community had when The Nook went through a rough patch (putting it nicely). You'll love this story. I guarantee it!
Niki recommends the following books for your sci-fi fix:
Raven: Melinda Hipple
The Southern book club's guide to slaying Vampires: Grady Hendrix
The Book Eaters: Sunyi Dean
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Dr. Garrett Ashley is a well-published short fiction writer who has stories in Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Strange Horizons (online).
You can learn more about him and his work at his WEBSITE or on TWITTER.
We also talked about thriller stories, with Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggart taking center stage, as well as Laura Lippman's Baltimore Blues. I also recommend the great Maltese Falcon and other books of the noir genre.
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To learn more about Denise Crittendon’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on TWITTER.
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Nanci Schwartz, author of the Robber Barron Trilogy, joins me for this episode to talk the trilogy, and more specifically, Robber Barrons, the lead title.
To learn more about Nanci Schwartz’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on TWITTER.
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Thank you so much for faithfully listening to my show. You have a lot of choices when it comes to podcasts that talk about books and interview authors, and I want to be the go-to in your app of choice. So...how can I get better? I want to hear from you! What am I doing well and what should I be doing to be everyone's choice in podcasts? Let me know! That email address is comments[at]coffeeinspacepodcast.com. Thank you!
Now, let’s get to this week’s episode. Brandon Crilly comes to the show by way of Ottawa, Ontario up in Canada. Brandon has been published by Daily Science Fiction, Apex Magazine, Fusion Fragment, PULP Literature, Flame Tree Publishing and other markets. He’s also an Aurora Award-nominated podcaster, reviewer, conference organizer, and Dungeon Master for a bunch of other writers. His debut novel Catalyst is out now from Atthis Arts.
You can follow Brandon's work by going to Twitter, Instagram, or his website. Catch up on his podcast by going to Broadcasts from the Wasteland.
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Madeleine Mozley joins me again today for her third visit to the studio. She's becoming quite the regular around here! Always glad to chat with her about her dystopian fiction and writing in general. Today we'll talk about her new book Blood for Blood, dystopian fiction, and hope. That hope part is really important. You won't want to miss it!
Maddie has a book trailer for Blood for Blood that you can watch on Youtube HERE.
You can listen to Madeleine's other episodes here:
Episode 43: Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
Episode 21: First Carrier
Madeleine also recommends Station 11, by Emily St. John Mandel.
You can get a trio of short stories by signing up for Madeleine's mailing list HERE.
To learn more about Madeleine’s writing, check out her website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow her on Instagram. Learn more about her editing work at Embers Igniting.
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I have a special place in my heart (and my TBR pile) for apocalypse fiction. What I had never understood was the difference between eastern and western ideas about apocalypse. In my typical western mindset, I just assumed everyone viewed it more or less the same.
Boy, was I wrong! Like, epically wrong. And I'm so grateful that I have a friend like Xueting to help me figure it out. I'm still ignorant, but at least I know just how ignorant I am. Thank you, Xueting.
Xueting also appeared in episode 62 on the show, to talk about her big translation project called Sinopticon, which you can get HERE.
In our episode, Xueting referenced Tang Fei's The Path to Freedom in addition to other fiction from Chinese authors. The Starship Library, found in Sinopticon, can be found HERE, and we discussed that book in episode 62. We also discuss The Wandering Earth, which can be watched on Netflix and the book can be found HERE.
You can learn more about Xueting's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Twitter feed HERE.
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Today I'm celebrating 100 episodes! Thank you all for listening throughout the two plus years of Coffee in Space. I can't think of a better way to celebrate 100 episodes than having the gang from Hugo, Girl! The Podcast.
First learned about the Hugo Girl Podcast by way of Seth Heasley's podcast, Hugo's There. I spoke with Seth at length in Episode 83. I'll be forever grateful for him for that recommendation. I've enjoyed a lot of what Lori, Haley, and Amy say on their show. I think you will too.
The Hugo, Girl! Podcast gang recommends Octothorpe Podcast for getting your sci-fi fix.
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Michael Mammay is a repeat offender on Coffee in Space, with this being the third time I've had him on. I've had him on the show to talk this week about his recently released novel Weight of Command, out now exclusively on Audible.com.
We talk a lot about what it would be like to be a young officer suddenly in charge of saving not only your command, but also stopping a war. And on top of that, trying to figure out who killed all the other officers! As my career progressed through the Navy enlisted ranks, we also talk a lot about Master Sergeant Herns, who's my favorite character of the book.
Michael has also joined me to talk about his Planetside books. You can listen to Episode 35 HERE.
We also briefly mentioned Ursula K. LeGuinn's Left hand of Darkness. It's well worth your time.
You can follow Michael's work by going to Twitter, Facebook, or his website.
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You can learn more about Victor Manibo's work at his website HERE. He is also active on Facebook and Twitter, where you can connect with him or ask questions about his story and characters. Pick up a copy of The Sleepless and get reading today!
In particular, we talk a little about survivor's guilt and hope in recovering from suicide, writing queer characters as a queer author, and modern noir in SFF.
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Interview with Sunyi Dean, author of several short stories and the novel, The Book Eaters. In this episode, we discuss the book, of course, but also the main character and why she has no choice but to do the things she does. Get an idea of her writing style with her flash fiction piece in Flash Fiction Online.
When you've finished with this episode, take a listen to the first time Sunyi was on the show HERE.
To learn more about Sunyi’s writing, check out her website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow her on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).
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"A person who comes from privilege privilege doesn't know how to write about a patched backpack, so how did we get to the patched backpack?"
I am so grateful to this week's guest, Sandra Fernandez, who answered my question with respect, knowledge, and power. We delve deeply into writing about economically-poor characters, YA fantasy concepts, and of course, her novel Mortal Sight. You're going to want book two as well, so here's the link for Realms of Light as well.
You can learn more about Sandra's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Facebook and Instagram also.
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*All links today support Mysterious Galaxy bookstore in San Diego. Enjoy your shopping experience! I know I did!
Long time listeners may remember Episode 79, where I talked a little about Dianne as part of a larger interview with Gareth Powell. Fans of either writer will want to grab that episode as well because this couple is one of the greatest things going on in sci-fi right now. Both appeared on panels at the Cymera Festival in the UK.
I enjoyed this conversation so much, as we delved into a lot about Galla-Deia, the humanoid protector of our species born from a gemstone and raised by a sentient robot. Dianne's series is part Star Wars, part GoT, and we discovered, as we talked, that it's also part Foundation series and My Fair Lady as well. It's just really good, and Galla-Deia's character is a big part of that.
The series is four books long, but the one that we focus most of our discussion on is book two, Ephemeris, which actually serves as both a prequel and sequel to Heliopause, book one. Get a hold of both of them at Mysterious Galaxy, my indie store of choice, and the place where I first met Dianne. Once you've finished Ephemeris, you can go over to Dianne's blog and see some artwork about Galla-Deia.
You can learn more about Dianne's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter also. In fact, you can get a hold of her on just about every social media site. Just look for the links on her website. Finally, Dianne also interviews authors. Go to her YouTube page to learn more!
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I had a great time recording this episode with Ren Hutchings. We discussed her debut novel, Under Fortunate Stars. As always, we talked extensively about the characters and their journey. I think you'll appreciate what Ren brings to the table, and I think you'll enjoy her novel.
You can learn more about Ren's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter also.
Like the podcast episode? You can support the show by buying me a coffee or becoming a patron! Once you click the link, you can learn more about how the show got started, where I keep the episodes, and more. I would appreciate any support you can give. Thank you!
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Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox.
I take a few minutes this week to talk about characters we love and the journeys they take, which is the new focus of Coffee in Space. I hope the time we spend together today is fruitful for you and that it helps you understand the new direction the podcast has taken since the two year anniversary.
Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox.
Disclaimer: This episode includes an interview with a Christian author, who writes science fiction and military/paramilitary thrillers. If you are concerned about discussions of faith, please consider skipping this episode and checking in again next week. Thank you!
You can learn more about Kathy's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Facebook also.
Like the podcast episode? You can support the show by buying me a coffee or becoming a patron! Once you click the link, you can learn more about how the show got started, where I keep the episodes, and more. I would appreciate any support you can give. Thank you!
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Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox.
Check out Modest Coffee's podcast, No Bad Reviews to learn the real story of coffee in space, as well as a whole lot more about coffee.
I love most of the interviews I have on my show, but not many go to the level of my talk with RWW Greene, who's latest work, Mercury Rising, is out now from Angry Robot. It's a great alt-history book with threat of alien invasion, space battles, and social upheaval. I think you'll enjoy our talk about the characters and the journey in this story.
You can learn more about RWW Greene's work at his website HERE. He is also active on Twitter, where you can connect with him or ask questions about his stories. I cannot stress enough just how much I think you'll enjoy Mercury Rising. Get a copy. You'll thank me later.
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Anne and I have been friends for a few years now and I'm so grateful to have met her. Through her Wifi-Scifi events, the Wifi-Scifi writers group she hosts, and one on one mentorship, my writing went from a mess of conflicting POVs, flat characters and uninteresting dialog, to a request for a writing sample from a literary agent. Anne's mentorship took me from ground zero and built my confidence to where I'm certain that I'll be a traditionally published author soon.
Which is why I'm so high on her Author's Toolbox (Link HERE). You're not going to find a better introductory price on such a great course. I could say more, but the simple fact is, Anne's mentorship works. I'm living, breathing proof of it. And so are many of my friends who have leant me their testimonials in this episode.
So check out The Author's Toolbox and then contact Anne through her website or on Twitter. And when you've finished listening to this episode, I hope you'll subscribe so you can listen to other great authors talk about their books and writing process.
Premee is another friend of the podcast, having joined me for two episodes already before this one. You can listen to us chat about her first novel, Beneath the Rising HERE or her thoughts on utopia and dystopia HERE.
In this episode, we talk about male friendships, her main characters Nick Prasad and Yenu, and of course, her latest book, The Void Ascendant.
To learn more about Premee’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter (@premeesaurus).
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Welcome to Coffee in Space, the show that brings you conversations about the science fiction characters you love, and the journeys they take. Visit the Coffee in Space website for more information.
You can learn more about Chris Panatier's work at his website HERE. He is also active on Facebook and Twitter, where you can connect with him or ask questions about his stories. Pick up a copy of Stringers and get reading today!
We kept our discussion at the PG level, but if you want a more adult version of Chris' work on Stringers, HERE is a good article and podcast to get some more background.
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Ahhh!!!! 2 years!!!
I'm so grateful to Ricky Pope, host of Christian Nerds Unite, who took over my show for the week to let me convey what it's meant to be host of Coffee in Space for two years. Make sure you head over to Christian Nerds Unite because it's totally worth your time.
When talking about pandemics and the apocalypse, I discuss John Scalzi’s Lock In and Head On, both amazing books.
If you’re looking for a great voice actor, look no further (for British accents) than Kelvin Witherspoon-Sudron. I interviewed him on episode 11 and THIS is his website. You can listen to him narrate my novella HERE.
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In December, 2021, I appeared on LA Talk Radio's Writer's Block, cohosted by science fiction author Richard Paolinelli. As a way of saying thanks, I've invited Richard to come on my show to talk about his books and writing systems.
You can learn more about Richard Paolinelli's work at his website HERE. And of course, you can get a copy of Galen's Way or get book two, Galen's Blade.
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I had the most wonderful talk with Daniel Schwabauer about his latest book, Maxine Justice, Galactic Attorney. The book is a not-so-serious take on first contact with an alien race that wants to take over the world, in a way that you might not expect. Daniel and I talk about his other works too, including Operation Grendel, in addition to his latest novel. As a fellow Kansas native, I had a lot of fun talking with Daniel about writing science fiction with a Christian world view.
You can learn more about Daniel Schwabauer's work at his website HERE. His Facebook page is HERE.
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We take a short break this week to focus on reading science fiction in a more general way. Seth Heasley, host of the show, "Hugos There," joins me to talk about reading over 60 Hugo award winners (and counting). We discuss a lot of issues in this episode, but I think you'll appreciate Seth's thoughts on reading books from an era different than our own, with ethics that go along with that.
“I like to think of the modern books as in conversation with the more classic ones.”
Seth also talks with me about other podcasts that fans of the science fiction genre will enjoy, notably:
Hugo Girl
Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast
Scifi Sidebar (vintage woke statement)
You can learn more about Seth Heasley's work at his show's website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE. Finally, you can also connect via Facebook HERE.
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Debut author Khan Wong (Angry Robot Books) joins me for this episode to talk about his own circus career, the importance of a pension in writing, and of course, his debut novel, The Circus Infinite. I think you'll really enjoy this very heartfelt interview. Khan really opened up and bared part of his soul with this discussion, and I'm very grateful.
Khan Wong is a published poet, has played cello in an earnest folk-rock duo, been an internationally known hula hoop teacher and performer, toured with a circus, and founded a flow arts performance showcase. He is the author of many books and his work has appeared in Born magazine, nocturnes (re)view of the literary arts, Mason’s Stoup, Del Sol Review, and the “Poetry on Display” section of the BBC’s Arts website.
You can learn more about Khan Wong's work at his website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE. Finally, get your copy of The Circus Infinite HERE.
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Part 2 of my interview with Una McCormack, author of 13 Star Trek novels, as well as books in the Dr. Who, Firefly, and other franchises. In this episode, we talk a lot about Star Trek Picard: The Last Best Hope.
You can learn more about Una's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter also.
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In this episode, we talk about all of Una's various works, including what it's like to write for multiple Star Trek generations. We also talk about writing Carnival, the latest Firefly novel. Follow or Subscribe to the show to catch the second part of my interview with Una when it becomes available. You won't want to miss us talking about Star Trek Picard: The Last Best Hope!
You can learn more about Una's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter also.
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I've wanted to get Gareth Powell, author of 16 books and several shorter works, on my show for over a year and a half. We first met at Anne Corlett's Wifi-Scifi event online and I took the opportunity to get my hands on his newest work, Stars and Bones, as soon as it became available from the publisher. Today we talk worldbuilding, researching for a novel, and his relationship to American science fiction author J. Dianne Dotson. We also get to talk about winning the British Science Fiction Award (twice!).
You can learn more about Gareth Powell's work at his website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE. Finally, get your copy of Stars and Bones HERE.
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I often have the privilege of hosting young, debut authors and it never gets old. I love the excitement, the drive, and the imagination a new author brings to the show. And this episode is no different. Ciel Pierlot joins the show today to talk about changing her name, working with her agent about changing the direction of a story, and of course, her debut novel Bluebird.
You can learn more about Ciel's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter also.
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SI Clarke is the indie author of several books, including her current series, Starship Teapot, with novels The Left hand of Dog and Judgment Dave. SI and I have known each other for about two years and are a part of the same writer's group. I've had the pleasure of interviewing another member of our group, B. J. Mears. On this episode, we talk about being a neurodiverse and gender-bendy author. I think you'll appreciate what SI has to say.
You can learn more about SI's work at her website HERE. Sign up for her newsletter and get a free copy of a prequel story. She can also be found on Twitter and Goodreads.
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Mike Chen is the author of four books (more on the way) and several short stories and articles. He's also covered the NHL for ESPN. He joined me to talk about his newest novel, Light Years from Home, which is the story of a family's struggle after two members of the family are abducted by aliens.
I found the story to be very compelling. The dynamics were well laid out and convincing. I felt the angst, the worry, the pain felt by those left behind. And of course the sci-fi element was good as well.
You can learn more about Mike Chen's work at his website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE. Don't forget to write him about your favorite starship captain!
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Julie Carrick Dalton, author of several magazine articles, organic farmer, and climate fiction novelist joined me for this episode on the day her debut novel's paperback released. Waiting for the Night Song is now available in hard back, e-book, and paperback.
What exactly is climate fiction? According to Dalton, climate fiction is, "Fiction that engages climate science in a meaningful way...that makes you think deeply about what you're reading." She has a great starter post on her website that points to other examples of climate fiction.
You can learn more about Julie's work at her website HERE. She can also be found on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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I'm currently researching the apocalypse and apocalyptic fiction. Along with the apocalypse I am also studying post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction as well. This podcast episode delve deeply into my reason for doing it, what I hope to get out of it, and what I hope to show through the process.
This research project will hopefully become part of a nonfiction book proposal that I will send the agents and editors at various presses to hopefully, someday, become an engaging, conversational discussion about our love for the apocalypse.
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This is easily one of my favorite interviews ever. Marie Bilodeau was such a fun and wonderful guest. A perfect author for this show. You're going to love her engaging style, her laughter, and of course, talk about her books. We also discuss getting rights back from publishers, figuring out what your most recent draft is when you do get rights back, and how to co-chair a convention. All in one episode!
You can learn more about Marie's work at her website HERE, where you can also sign up for her periodic newsletter. Connect with her at Twitter or Facebook, or catch her running D&D on Twitch.
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This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience hosted by Rebellion Publishing. I am releasing it at this point as a sort of primer for your own writing goals for 2022. Good luck!
Derek and I go way back (well, to 2019 or so...which seems like an eternity ago). Derek was willing to come on my show when I didn't really have a show yet. In addition to being a great guest, he introduced me to several great authors who've also been great guests on my show. We talk this episode about the larger Quantum Universe, short stories he's written that didn't get into the universe (but are still cool), and what's to come for his characters. Of course, we also talk about his latest novel, Quantum War, as well!
To see all of Derek's Quantum Evolution timeline, click HERE for a map. You can get a hold of a lot of his fiction by going to his link HERE.
You can learn more about Derek's work at his website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE.
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This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience hosted by Rebellion Publishing.
Derek and I go way back (well, to 2019 or so...which seems like an eternity ago). Derek was willing to come on my show when I didn't really have a show yet. In addition to being a great guest, he introduced me to several great authors who've also been great guests on my show. We talk this episode about the larger Quantum Universe, short stories he's written that didn't get into the universe (but are still cool), and what's to come for his characters. Of course, we also talk about his latest novel, Quantum War, as well!
To see all of Derek's Quantum Evolution timeline, click HERE for a map. You can get a hold of a lot of his fiction by going to his link HERE.
You can learn more about Derek's work at his website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE.
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Ten more minutes with Dr. Charles Adler (PhD - Brown), who joined the show this week to talk about conservation of mass and fantasy/science fiction characters, space elevators, blatantly breaking the laws of physics, and LASERS IN SPACE! In this episode, we focus on the reality behind the fantasy we read. Chuck is the author of Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction.
You can learn more about Dr. Charles Adler at the Wondrium website, with his courses at THIS LINK. He is happy to interact via email, which you can get from the university website.
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Dr. Charles Adler (PhD - Brown), joined the show this week to talk about conservation of mass and fantasy/science fiction characters, space elevators, blatantly breaking the laws of physics, and LASERS IN SPACE! Chuck is the author of Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction.
You can learn more about Dr. Charles Adler at the Wondrium website, with his courses at THIS LINK. He is happy to interact via email, which you can get from the university website.
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I value the gift of books and hope you’ll use my recommendations to fill the stockings of your science fiction and fantasy loving friends and family members.
Before I give you my short list of recommendations, I want to tell you that the links below help support my podcast through Amazon.com’s affiliate program. As I’ve mentioned on my podcast several times, I’d always rather you get your books at independent or local bookstores. However, if you’re using Amazon, I’d appreciate it if you’d use my link.
My number one pick for the holiday season is Zen Cho’s Black Water Sister, an urban fantasy set in Malaysia. I thought Zen’s book was a great mix family drama, fantasy, lore, and eastern myth. Not only is her writing good, but she interviews very well also. Listen to episode 52 to see what I mean. Get a copy of Black Water Sister and enjoy the read.
Number 2 on my list goes to C. Robert Cargill’s Day Zero, which I read in about three days this year and cried at the end. I believe it’s his best work. It is the prequel to his previous novel, Sea of Rust, which I also read this year and enjoyed. We discussed both of those books on Episode 51.
Rounding out my top three is Xueting Christine Ni’s anthology called Sinopticon 2021. Xueting joined me on a very informative podcast episode to talk about putting together this translated anthology. Enjoy that episode and then pick up a copy of the book to read different perspectives on future tech and culture.
All Systems Red, by Martha Wells, is number 4 on my list. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to have Martha on the show, but I’m hoping to have her on in the future. All Systems Red comes with a really good price and I think you’ll enjoy the story about a cyborg who wants to be more than she is.
Honorable mention goes to Andy Weir, celebrated author of The Martian and most recently, Project Hail Mary. Andy joined my show for episode 50, and Andy was just a real treat. I really enjoyed Project Hail Mary, and I think you will too.
Recommendations for those wanting to start a series:
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Derek Kunsken’s Quantum Evolution series, starting with Quantum Magician. I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it: Derek Kunsken is a great writer and an even better person. I’ve always been a fan of his writing. Quantum Magician will get you on his fan list too. You get an Oceans’ 11 feel in space with galactic-level stakes. Listen to episode 20 to learn more about his series. Get a copy of Quantum Magician and enjoy the heist!
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Michael Mammay wrote a trio of great books about an old warrior who is too tired to care what people think about him and too stubborn to let something go when he thinks he’s onto something. I enjoyed all three books immensely. I think you will too. Get book one, Planetside, and see for yourself! Oh, and once you’ve got the book, listen to the most recent podcast episode where we talk about the whole series!
That’s it for this year. For sure these aren’t the only books I enjoyed, nor are they the only books you should consider. But for me personally, these are my top picks. Enjoy!
This interview is about dedication to the work. Cathy worked for YEARS on Recorder, working over and over on successive drafts until it was what she needed it to be. You can see that level of passion come through the interview. I think you'll like it as much as I enjoyed recording the discussion. We talked about pantsing our way through a book, the difficulties of a second book, and of course, Recorder.
Also, by accident, we may have helped create and/or publicize a new sub-genre of science fiction: #sciencefictionwithheart.
You can learn more about Cathy's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page and at her Goodreads page.
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Very intriguing conversation with author Gavin G Smith, author of several books, including most recently, Spec Ops Z, about zombies, Russian special forces, and an attack in New York. In addition to talking about his worldbuilding and writing process for Spec Ops Z, we also discussed properly respecting the military and owning that as a writer. Finally, the issue of Mutually Assured Destruction is discussed, in that it leads to everyone losing.
Gavin's handling of my military service, as well as the service of his characters, meant a lot to me and I highly recommend his book.
You can learn more about Gavin's work at his website HERE. His Twitter feed is HERE. You can also catch him on Facebook HERE.
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I thoroughly enjoyed talking with the two wonderful individuals who make up the writing name Calder Szewczak. Natasha Calder and Emma Szewczak were wonderful guests and it became clear very early on that they truly love and respect each other. Their combined efforts to create their setting, worldbuilding, and character shined through quickly as well. I think you'll enjoy the episode.
Like in previous episodes where I talked about faith, I'll add a quick disclaimer here that we delve fairly deep into climate change, climate fiction, and other related themes. It may not be your cup of tea depending, but I think you'll see that the conversation flows smoothly and is authentic and honest. Really, as a show host, that's what I always want the most.
Learn more about the UN Climate Change Conference HERE. In addition, Strange Horizons has a great review of the book.
You can learn more about Natasha's work at her website HERE. Emma's Twitter feed is HERE. You can also catch up with their joint Twitter feed HERE.
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Jeffrey Cranor needs no introduction, at least if you're a fan of the Night Vale podcast. As co-creator, he played a pivotal role in creating the show, focusing its energy, and building the listening community. If you haven't heard the interview for his new novel, You Feel it just below the Ribs, cowritten with Janina Matthewson, click HERE.
You can learn more about Jeffrey's work at the above links or at his publisher's website HERE. You can also catch up with his latest news at his Twitter feed HERE. Another article about Jeffrey appeared in Texas Monthly.
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Jeffrey Cranor needs no introduction, at least if you're a fan of the Night Vale podcast. As co-creator, he played a pivotal role in creating the show, focusing its energy, and building the listening community. His latest podcast is called Within the Wires. You can hear more about his podcasting work in the next episode, "Ten More Minutes with Jeffrey Cranor."
He is also an established author, having written a three book series about the Night Vale community, starting with the book, Welcome to Night Vale with his co-creator Joseph Fink. His new book is cowritten with his cowriter from Within the Wires, Janina Matthewson.
In this episode, we talk about dual narrators, cowriting, worldbuilding, and alt history. I think it's a fascinating talk and I hope you enjoy it!
We also discussed The Lifespan of a Fact, when discussing unreliable narrators.
You can learn more about Jeffrey's work at the above links or at his publisher's website HERE. You can also catch up with his latest news at his Twitter feed HERE. Another article about Jeffrey appeared in Texas Monthly.
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Xueting Christine Ni has been one of my favorite interviews of the year. Talking with her about her translation work, Chinese science fiction, and second languages was the highlight of my day. Her latest work, Sinopticon 2021 is a celebration of all of those things, and is the topic of our discussion today.
Personally, I enjoyed several of the stories. I particularly liked "Qiankun and Alex," "Starship: Library," and "The Last Save," but I think you'll like those and several others as well. Give it a read and you'll see what I mean!
You can learn more about Xueting's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Twitter feed HERE.
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I'm so grateful to have Adeena Mignogna on the podcast for this episode. As a trained and educated scientist as well as an author, Adeena gave my listeners great insight into paradoxes, robotics, space travel, and artificial intelligence. I think you'll really learn a lot from her!
When you're done listening to the episode, grab her book, Crazy Foolish Robots, by clicking the book title.
Adeena is the third guest in the "Science behind the Science Fiction" series on Coffee in Space. To see the full list of episodes, click THIS LINK.
You can learn more about Adeena's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Twitter feed HERE.
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I learned so much from John Appel, both about writing and publishing and his debut novel, Assassin's Orbit. I think you'll have a great time, just like I did.
The thing that makes John such a great guest is that he's a former Army scout, so he fits in very well with the Military Fans of Science Fiction group, from which sprang this very podcast. So after you get to know John, give his book a looksee.
You can learn more about John's work at his website HERE. You can also catch up with his latest news at his Twitter feed HERE.
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This is Jeremy Szal's second interview on Coffee in Space. You can listen to the first episode HERE, where we talk about his first book, Stormblood. Since Jeremy first joined me on the show, he's finished his second novel, slated for release in November. On this episode, we rehash Stormblood before turning to Blindspace, his latest novel.
You can learn more about Jeremy's work at his website HERE. You can also catch up with his latest news at his Twitter feed HERE.
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Every now and again, Coffee in Space takes a pause from author interviews to discuss the science behind our science fiction. For this episode, the show visits Norfolk State University in Virginia (USA) to talk cyber psychology with Dr. Scott Debb, associate professor for psychology.
On the show, we discussed what the program is and who it's for, some examples of how psychology is playing out around us today, and what it means for science fiction.
To learn more about the MS in cyber psychology, visit the Norfolk State University Website and write Dr. Debb directly with any questions.
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This is a companion episode to 56, the main interview with Taylor Anderson. For fans of his Destroyermen series, in particular, this is an opportunity to learn more about how he developed the characters and world, and get some answers to a few burning questions. Enjoy!
And then head over HERE for the main episode, where Taylor Anderson talks about his new series, The Artillerymen, starting with Purgatory's Shore.
You can learn more about Taylor at his website HERE. A great resource for learning more, once you're a bonified fan of Taylor's writing, is to visit this FB fan group.
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Taylor Anderson is, to put it bluntly, a friend of the Coffee in Space podcast. Not only have I enjoyed every single interaction I've had with him, but he's also lent me his audience and his pull. He's taught me so very much about alternate history and speculative fiction. More than that, he's taught me how to fall in love with a character.
And so many people have fallen in love with Taylor's Characters. If you get nothing else from this interview, I hope you've understand a touch of what makes Taylor such a gifted writer. His worldbuilding, of course, is on point. It has to be because of the alternate world and history in which he writes. But it's more than just worldbuilding. It's characters we want to love. Taylor nails it.
Enjoy this episode and then the next one, which is ten more minutes with Taylor. I think you'll be happy you did. Get it HERE.
And when you're done listening, grab a copy of Purgatory's Shore!
You can learn more about Taylor at his website HERE. A great resource for learning more, once you're a bonified fan of Taylor's writing, is to visit this FB fan group.
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Claire Light, writing as Jadie Jang, has written about one of my favorite characters in Chinese folklore, the Monkey King. I think you'll enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed it. In our interview, Jadie and I discussed themes, the Monkey King in folklore, and recreating San Francisco as a character.
Her book is called Monkey Around, and it starts with a really cool fight scene. Enjoy!
We also discussed the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, which you can learn more about HERE.
You can learn more about Jadie Jang at her website HERE and Twitter HERE.
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Disclaimer: This episode includes an interview with a Christian author, who writes science fiction and military/paramilitary thrillers. If you are concerned about discussions of faith, please consider skipping this episode and checking in again next week. Thank you!
I had the honor of interviewing popular author Ronie Kendig, author of over 25 novels and novellas. Her Tox Files series is well known and two books (Conspiracy of Silence, Crown of Souls) of the series won RT Reviewer's Choice Awards . Her new series, the Droseran Saga, takes her writing into new places, but Ronie's style and substance, as well as her character-driven process, remains ever present.
You can get her latest book here, Dawn of Vengeance.
To learn more about Ronie's writing, go to her website HERE. You can also check her out on TWITTER, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.
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Interview with Ada Hoffman, author of 3 books and one short story collection. In this episode, we discuss being an autistic writer, the value of planning and pantsing, worldbuilding, and of course, her latest book, The Fallen. During the interview, we also talked about character development for a disaster setting, and Ada mentioned the book A Paradise Built in Hell.
To learn more about Ada’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow them on TWITTER.
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I first learned about Zen Cho when Amazon (always the faithful recommender of things to read! - lol) suggested I might like Black Water Sister. Well, Amazon isn't the king because they get things wrong. Indeed, I found the cover art for her novel to be extremely attractive and, once I'd read it, loved Black Water Sister. So much so, in fact, that I immediately asked Zen Cho, via her literary agent, to come on the show.
I'm so grateful we got to chat. I think you'll enjoy it a lot as well. Zen and I talked about writing about different ethnic backgrounds without being cliche, how worldbuilding works when writing in a contemporary setting, and how she mixed different religious backgrounds into her story, among other things.
To learn more about Zen, click HERE to go to her website, HERE to go to her Twitter feed, and HERE for Facebook. Finally, pick up a copy of Black Water Sister HERE.
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C. Robert Cargill wears many hats. He’s a movie critic, a screenwriter, a podcaster, and a novelist. Most people know him for his work on Marvel’s Dr. Strange, but he’s also a very gifted novelist with several novels to his credit. The two we talk about on this episode of Coffee in Space Podcast are Day Zero and Sea of Rust.
Cargill is also a military brat, which works so well for the show since it came out of the Military Fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy group on Facebook. If you’re in the military, or associated in any way with the military, please join the group.
In the interview, Cargill talks about the difference between writing his latest work, Day Zero, as a novel versus what it would look like as a movie script. He also discusses in great detail what it means to be a human. In fact, Cargill has a lot to say about the issue, which is what makes this episode such a gem.
His next release is the movie The Black Phone, which he adapted from a short story by Joe Hill.
To learn more about Cargill’s work, check out the WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE. You can also follow him on TWITTER .
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I am so blessed to get to have a podcast that is still running strong at 50 episodes. You all have made that possible. So my thanks is to you. And the perfect guest to help celebrate this milestone is Andy Weir!
Andy is the celebrated author of The Martian, which was turned into a movie starring Matt Damon. His newest novel, Project Hail Mary, is a thrill ride of interstellar proportions and I'm convinced you'll love it.
To learn more about Andy's writing, check out his WEBSITE. You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
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I am very proud of this interview. For those who are involved in the Wounded Warrior project, or other organizations that reach out to military communities and help veterans deal with the aftereffects of war, this episode will delve more deeply into what it actually means to write about the aftermath. And while it's set in a fictional universe thousands of years from now, it's so fresh it might as well be about vets returning home from Fallujah. Marko Kloos is not only a gifted writer, but he's a realistic one and he cares deeply about the subject matter. I think you'll see that pretty quickly.
This is a continuation of the interview started in episode 48. Check it out here.
To connect with a group of military-related folks who love science fiction, join our Facebook Group!
Anyway, enjoy the episode. Once you're done, pick up a copy of Aftershocks, the first book of his new series, and then buy the newest installment, Citadel. Enjoy!
To follow Marko on Twitter, click HERE. To view his website, click HERE.
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It's been a long time since I have recorded an episode, and I'm so glad to be back from deployment. It's going to be so awesome talking to great authors about their books, and I have a very special way to start. Marko Kloos is joining me in the studio for a two episode series about his books and how he writes a military character. I think you'll get so much from these episodes. I know I did!
I continue this episode into episode 49. Check it out here.
To connect with a group of military-related folks who love science fiction, join our Facebook Group!
You can pick up a copy of the book that started Marko's rise to fame by getting Terms of Enlistment today. Or just cut to the chase and get all 8 of the books HERE.
To follow Marko on Twitter, click HERE. To view his website, click HERE.
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Interview with Stephen Aryan, author of 7 books, including the Age of Darkness trilogy and the new novel, The Coward.
To learn more about Stephen’s writing, check out his WEBSITE. You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
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Interview with Julie Kagawa and J. T. Nicholas. Julie is the author of the Iron Fey series of YA Fantasy books, starting with The Iron King. J. T. is the author of the New Lyons Sequence series and most recently, Stolen Earth. In this episode, we discuss similarities between fantasy and science fiction, as well as differences, and what it's like to be a writing couple.
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Interview with B. J. Mears, author of three books of the Banyard and Mingle Series and six books of the Tyler May series. In this episode, we discuss character naming, how his plots developed, and the melding the past and fantasy together to develop what is called, Dickensian Fantasy.
To learn more about Ben Mear’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow him on Facebook (@authorbjmears). His Banyard and Mingle series has a specific website, which you can check out at THIS Link.
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This episode is the first of a series of episodes that seeks to bring the Coffee in Space audience the science behind the fiction. In our first of this series, I asked climatologist Alan Robock to join me to talk about the climate impacts of a massive nuclear war. Fans of the books On the Beach, The Postman, and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep will appreciate the interview.
Dr. Robock is a professor at Rutgers University and holds a doctorate from MIT. He's published over 400 articles on the subject, including 260 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Read his full bio HERE.
Get a full list of his published works HERE.
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Madeleine Mozley joins the podcast again, this time to discuss the post-apocalyptic science fiction sub-genre. Madeleine first joined the show on Episode 21. Listen to that episode for more about her and her writing.
Madeleine's biggest advice: Know your apocalypse! Know how the world ended so you know how you got to the post-apocalyptic world.
To learn more about Madeleine's writing, sign up for her newsletter. New subscribers will receive free stories for signing up! You can order her novel, First Carrier, HERE.
Other post-apocalyptic books we discussed in the episode:
A Boy and his Dog at the end of the World
On the Beach
The Postman
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I sat down this week with poet and novelist Caroline Hardaker, who has done a masterful job of interweaving concepts and imagery from poetry into her prose. You'll see it clear as day when you listen to her read a few minutes' worth from her newest book, Composite Creatures. Her book of poetry is called Little Quakes Every Day.
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I had a great sit down with author/illustrator Emily B. Martin to talk about her Outlaw Road duology, including both books of that duology, Sunshield and Floodpath. The Outlaw Road duology is set in the same universe as her Woodwalker trilogy. In this episode, we talk about what it means to have her books called fantasy westerns, how her job as a park ranger tied into her writing, and of course, her books.
To learn more about Emily's work, visit her website HERE and her Instagram HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter, though she is more active on Instagram.
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Interview with Gabriela Houston, author of the new novel, The Second Bell. In this episode, we discuss the differences between folklore in English and Slovakian cultures, what a stryge is, and of course, her debut Novel, The Second Bell.
To learn more about Gabriela’s writing, check out her website at: https://www.gabrielahouston.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter.
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Interview with Premee Mohamed author of two books named Beneath the Rising and A Broken Darkness. In this episode, we discuss utopia and dystopia as a form of fiction. In particular, we discuss what it would actually take to see either a worldwide utopia or a worldwide dystopia. You're in for a treat on this one!
To learn more about Premee’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on TWITTER.
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Interview with S. B. Divya, author of the new book, Machinehood, now out from Gallery/Saga Press. Divya is also the editor of the short fiction podcast zine Escape Pod.
In this episode, we discussed both her work as the editor at the Escape Pod as well as the worldbuilding and character development for Machinehood. Divya recommends THIS episode of Escape Pod to get started. I've listened to it and it's a really good episode. To learn more about being a new listener to the Escape Pod, click HERE.
To learn more about Divya’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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William (Bill) Keith, author of over 100 books, joins the podcast for a second time. Most listeners will remember him from S1 E13. For fans of Ian Douglas, Robert Cain, H. Jay Riker, and of course, William H. Keith will want to listen to this episode to get to know a little more about the man behind so many well-loved books.
To learn more about Bill and his work, visit his website HERE and the Harper Voyager link for him HERE.
I sat down with Lee Bacon, Middle Grade and Young Adult author of over half a dozen books, including Audible's #1 book for kids, Interview with the Robot. We were joined today by my eight year old daughter, Hannah, who loves to read. Hannah and I started reading Legendtopia together, a middle grade fantasy story that is basically the reverse of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, where the magic enters earth through a walk in freezer at a restaurant called...you guessed it...Legendtopia! It's a really fun book.
In this episode, we talk about writing to kids, what it's like to win a major award, and of course Hannah has a few questions as well.
You can learn more about Lee Bacon's books by visiting his WEBSITE, or liking his Facebook Page.
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This is my second interview with author Michael Mammay. In this episode, Michael sums up the work he did to complete his first trilogy, which includes the books Spaceside, Planetside, and now, Colonyside. We discuss the characters, the tech, and the military side of his writing, as well as what's next.
To get his latest book, Colonyside, click HERE. To get the entire trilogy (do it...you'll thank me later), click HERE.
You can follow Michael's work by going to Twitter, Facebook, or his website.
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Hey all! What a great season this year! I'm so excited at what started as a ten episode COVID shut down project and has become a 33 episode labor of love. I'm particularly excited about the following stats:
- The podcast has over 1250 downloads.
- The podcast has had 24 authors.
- Nine (9) of those authors were female writers.
- The podcast has had two repeat guests, with more to come in 2021.
My top five episodes for the year:
1. Taylor Anderson (Destroyermen Series) - Over 200 downloads
2. David Brin (The Postman, Earth, etc) - 70 downloads
3. Sunyi Dean (The Book Eaters) - Over 50 downloads
4. Jordan Ifueko (Raybearer) - 47 downloads
5. My first episode (Covid and Post-Apocolyptic fiction) - 47 Downloads
Ok, folks, that's all for season 1. Please enjoy your holiday season, and subscribe so you don't miss a thing when we come back for season 2 in a few weeks!
Dan
Interview with Mark de Jager, a huge D&D gamer and author of two books. In this episode, we discuss the similarities between worldbuilding in a game and in a novel, holding onto a character for decades before finding a story for them, and of course, his novels.
In particular, we talked about how is hobby of gaming turned into a fantasy world for his novel Infernal. I think you'll enjoy how that all turned out. We discuss how that world continues on in his second novel, Firesky, which is on preorder now (as of this recording).
To learn more about Mark’s writing, follow him on Twitter (@gergaroth) or Instagram.
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Interview with celebrated author Walter Jon Williams, author of several books, including the Dread Empire and Praxis series. His most recent novel in that series is Fleet Elements.
Walter recommends new readers start with book one of the series, called The Praxis: Dread Empire's Fall. Once you're done with that book, get the rest of them and finish up with Fleet Elements.
To get a look at out of print books that Walter has brought back to life, you can look at his list of books at THIS LINK.
To learn more about Walter’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also find him on Facebook. You can also visit the Taos Toolbox, a workshop co-hosted by Walter and science fiction author Nancy Kress, at THIS LINK.
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Interview with Sunyi Dean, author of several short stories and the future novel, The Book Eaters. In this episode, we discuss her path to publication and being an autistic writer. To read more about Sunyi's book announcement from her publisher, Tor, click HERE. Get an idea of her writing style with her flash fiction piece in Flash Fiction Online.
To learn more about Sunyi’s writing, check out her website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow her on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).
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I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and talk with Madeline Ashby, author of several books and the Machine Dynasty trilogy. In our interview, we discussed her Jesuit roots, how she went from being a student of classics to writing the departmental thesis on sci-fi, and of course, her books.
To get started with the Machine Dynasty series, order Vn HERE, or the Omnibus (the entire trilogy in one download) HERE. Her most recent book in the trilogy is ReV.
We also discussed her nonfiction project: How to Future, written with Scott Smith. In How to Future, the authors discuss leading into the future without losing sight of the big picture.
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Interview with Aliette de Bodard, author of several books, such as her most recent story named Seven of Infinities and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss winning awards, how she got started, and of course, her latest work.
To learn more about Aliette’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter (@aliettedb).
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Derek Kunsken joins the podcast again to talk comics with editor and fellow comics author Jack Briglio and artist Hugh Rookwood. In this episode we talk about the connection between writer and artist, how creators develop ideas for comics, and how a comic book anthology is planned and executed. Whether you're a long time fan of comics or just getting into it, you're going to learn a lot from these guests!
We discussed so many links and projects in this episode, but the following links represent some of the key items.
First, and probably most importantly for this episode, Flip VOL 2, which is available from the publisher HERE. You can also buy VOL 1 HERE.
Read about Derek Kunsken's writing HERE, and his recent review of comics at Black Gate HERE. You can follow him on Twitter as well.
Learn more about Jack Briglio's work at his site HERE or his page at Comixology HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter.
Hugh Rookwood can be found on his Instagram page or at Chozen Studios. You can also follow him on Twitter.
Once again, buy Flip VOL 2 at THIS LINK. Thank you for supporting these artists!
In this episode, I talk about preparing to buy books for Christmas, the ARCs (Advanced Review Copies) that I've read (both were AWESOME!), and how to support the show.
Speaking of which, for long-time listeners, there are two ways for you to support the show, and I would ask that you consider choosing one of the below methods to do so. Thank you!
Buy me a Coffee
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I can't wait to have you all back next week to listen to our next author on Coffee in Space!
Interview with prolific short fiction writer Erin Roberts. In this episode, we discuss writing the other and being an ally, worldbuilding, and the value of short fiction.
To learn more about Erin’s writing, check out their website at: (WRITING WONDER). You can also follow her on Twitter.
Erin has appeared on the Writing Excuses podcast. You can listen to her most recent episode HERE. I highly recommend this podcast!
To read one of her short stories, click HERE (Sour Milk Girls).
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Interview with Karen Osborne, debut author of Architects of Memory, as well as a number of short stories.
You can get a taste for Karen's writing style by clicking THIS LINK and reading her Nebula nominated short story, THe Dead and their POwer.
To learn more about (NAME OF AUTHOR)’s writing, check out their website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow them on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).
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In this episode, I discuss the benefits of short fiction. While the wider market tends to favor novels and movies, but the fact is that short fiction is extremely beneficial. It's a quick snippet of an author's work, introduces readers to new authors, and gets you in and out of a story faster than a novel length work will.
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Some of the stories and authors mentioned in this episode:
Neal Asher
Derek Kunsken
Nancy Kress
J. T. Sharrah
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Interview with J. T. Nicholas, author of four books, including the New Lions Sequence Series and Recoil.
Thanks to Tory Element and William Cooper for their questions this week!
To learn more about J. T. Nicholas’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (@JamesTNicholas).
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Second interview with science fiction author Derek Kunsken, author of 3 books and numerous short stories. In this episode, we discuss writing family dynamics, creating an entire IP universe, and of course, his most recent book, The House of Styx.
To learn more about Derek’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (@derekkunsken).
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Interview with Madeleine Mozley, author of First Carrier. In this episode, we discuss character first fiction, the concept of a strong female character, and how her Christian faith impacts her writing.
You can get a trio of short stories by signing up for Madeleine's mailing list HERE.
To learn more about Madeleine’s writing, check out her website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow her on Instagram. Learn more about her editing work at Embers Igniting.
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Interview with Premee Mohamed, author of Beneath the Rising and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss writing more than one subgenre at a time, Premee's publishing history, and so much more.
To learn more about Premee’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter (@premeesaurus).
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Interview with Wayne Santos, author of Chimera Code. In this episode, we discuss melding sci-fi and fantasy into one book, the role living in several different countries has had on his writing, and so much more!
To learn more about Wayne’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK). You can also follow him on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).
Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!
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Interview with Ryan Van Loan, author of The Sin in the Steel, a debut novel in The Fall of the Gods series. In this episode, we discuss writing eight books before landing his agent, worldbuilding for a trilogy, and being candid on Twitter.
In the interview, Ryan mentioned his agent, DongWon Song, has a newsletter that talks about the difficulties of being a writer. You can get that newsletter HERE. The agent's full site is HERE. DongWon Song also has a YouTube channel HERE.
We also talked about David Walters' podcast, called Authors on a Podcast Talking Books, which you can listen to AT THIS LINK.
To learn more about Ryan’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK), where you can also sign up for his newsletter. You can also follow him on Twitter (TWITTER HANDLE).
Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!
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Interview with Julie Kagawa, author of 18 YA Fantasy books, such as the Iron Fey series, the Talon Saga, and the Shadow of the Fox series, as well as many short stories. In this episode, we discuss her distinguished writing career, how she plans out her books, and what she thinks about course language in YA literature.
Thanks to Mel and Steph for their questions this week!
Read her first published book, The Iron King.
Read the Shadow of the Fox, which Julie read from on the podcast.
Read Terry Brooks, The High Druid of Shannara, one of Julie's inspirations.
To learn more about Julie’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on TWITTER and FACEBOOK.
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In this episode, I take the opportunity to discuss third party politics, feudalism, Hollywood, and oligarchs with award winning science fiction author, scientist, and public speaker David Brin. If you like what you hear, consider the following links for more information:
David's blog: Contrarian Brin
David's book: Polemical Judo (full book)
Free Sample: Polemical Judo (website)
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Interview with Ochse, author of the duology Burning Sky and Dead Sky (and many other stories). In this episode, we discuss writing from a military perspective and what it's like to meld fantasy, horror, and military fiction into one novel.
To learn more about Weston’s writing, check out his website at: (WEBSITE LINK).
For his free stories, click HERE.
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Interview with Bill Keith, the man behind the pen name Ian Douglas, among others. Bill is the author of over 100 books. In this episode, we discuss world building for multiple different books, what it looks like to have so many pen names, and of course, his newest novel, Alien Secrets.
To learn more about Bill’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also learn more at the wikipedia page for him and Harper Voyager's page for Ian Douglas.
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Interview with Edward Savio, author of the Battle for Forever books (Alexander X and Ancient Among Us) and many other books. In this episode, we discuss writing across genres, cussing in YA literature, and his best selling series, The Battle For Forever.
To learn more about Edward’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/edwardsavio).
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Interview with Kelvin Witherspoon-Sudron, voice actor and audio producer. In this episode, we discuss getting into character, the difference between voice acting and stage acting, and the process for turning a physical book into audio format.
Kelvin and I first met because he was the voice actor and audio producer for my Christmas novella last fall. You'll notice why I chose him when you hear his smooth, clear voice. Enjoy!
To learn more about Kelvin's work, check out the following links:
Website
Facebook Page
Youtube Channel
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Interview with Doug Engstrom, four year USAF vet and author of the new dystopian novel, Corporate Gunslinger. In this episode, we discuss his upcoming novel, transposing an old western dueling system onto a futuristic society, and how his time in the Air Force prepared him for being a novelist.
To learn more about Doug’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow him on Twitter (@engstrom_doug) and on Instagram with the same handle.
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In this episode, I interviewed Jordan Ifueko, author of Raybearer*** and the short story "Oshun Inc." In this episode, we discuss what Afrofantasy is when compared to the standard definition of fantasy, how she got into writing for YA audiences, and the 12 years it took her to write her debut book.
To learn more about Jordan’s writing, check out her website HERE. You can also follow her on Twitter (@jifueko).
Jordan recommends Once Upon a Time bookstore for ordering her book and any other books you're after.
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Interview with the celebrated David Brin, author of over a dozen books such as The Postman, the Uplift Series, and Earth and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss independent publishing, author contracts, military science fiction, and the impact of science fiction on culture.
We talk a lot about "The Giving Plague," a short story with particular interest for those following COVID-19. Get it for free HERE.
Some of David's free writing is available on his website HERE.
Get The Postman HERE.
Start the Uplift Saga with Sundiver HERE.
Thanks to John Hawley and Tory Element for their questions this week!
To learn more about David’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can also follow them on Twitter (@davidbrin). His Facebook is HERE.
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Welcome to my second solo podcast. With the pandemic, and associated restrictions, still in place, I want to give you a few ideas for starting a new reading series. Here are some links to get you started. I'm including both affiliate links and links to Mysterious Galaxy, a story I absolutely love that's located in San Diego.
Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse): MYSTERIOUS GALAXY or AMAZON
Ancillary Justice (The Imperial Radch): MYSTERIOUS GALAXY or AMAZON
Into the Storm (The Destroyermen): MYSTERIOUS GALAXY or AMAZON
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Interview with Taylor Anderson, author of 15 books in the Destroyermen series. Winds of Wrath releases this summer. In this episode, we discuss writing a long series, the death of his long-time voice actor, and a very special exclusive reveal about the future of the series. You won't want to miss this!
A good place to start reading Taylor's work is with Into the Storm, book 1 of the Destroyermen series.
To learn more about Taylor’s writing, check out his website HERE. You can check out his fan-run fan club on Facebook HERE.
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Interview with Jeremy Szal, author of the new sci-fi novel Stormblood and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to debut a novel in the COVID-19 pandemic, how to get started in novel writing, and what the business looks like. Of course, we also discuss Stormblood in quite a bit of detail.
To learn more about Jeremy’s writing, check out his website at: https://jeremyszal.com/. You can also follow him on Twitter (@JeremySzal).
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Interview with Michael Mammay, author of the books Planetside and Spaceside. In this episode, we discuss how his military background affects his writing, what it's like to be an English teacher and published author, and his upcoming book, Colonyside.
Thanks to Ryan Reppe and Donald Patterson for their questions this week!
To learn more about Michael’s writing, check out his website at: (http://www.michaelmammay.com/). You can also follow him on Twitter (@MichaelMammay).
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Interview with Derek Kunsken, author of two books (Quantum Magician and Quantum Garden) and many short stories. In this episode, we discuss writing for a different culture, translations, writing styles, and so much more.
Thanks to Robin Taylor and Melissa Johns for their questions this week!
To learn more about Derek's writing, check out his website at: https://derekkunsken.com/index.html. You can also follow him on Twitter @derekkunsken.
To read the books Derek recommends in this podcast episode, click the links below:
In Search of Schrodinger's Cat
The Elegant Universe
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Interview with RD Meyer, author of three books, including Salvation Day, Wrongful Death, and the upcoming novel Schism. We'll talk about whether he's a pantser or plotter, how he got started in writing, what genres he writes in, and so much more.
Thanks to Leah Davis, Don Patterson, and Ryan Reppe for submitting questions to this interview.
To learn more about Russ's writing, check out his blog at: https://rdmeyerwrites.blogspot.com/
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In this episode, I discuss David Brin's The Postman, COVID-19's effect on post-apocalyptic writing, and read a short story called, "The Receptionist Queen."
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