Check the book out here https://amzn.to/337W0FG Simon Stephenson has worked as a doctor and then as Hollywood screenwriter for Pixar. He’s written a science fiction novel about an android trying to write a Hollywood screenplay to convince humans to be sympathetic so androids. We spoke about the book, screenwriting, and writing in general. 0:34 – Simon explains why he wrote Set my Heart to Five. 3:14 – Simon talks about the setting, protagonist and conflict in the book. 11:34 – Simon talks about the writing style of the book. 12:50 – Simon talks about how the protagonist is similar to data from Star Trek. 13:43 – Simon talks about research he did for the book and how important geography and place is in the book. 18:17 – Simon talks about his inspirations and how much he loves movies. 22:06 – Simon talks about the musical feel of the book. 24:28 – Simon talks about his approach to writing as a screenwriter and novelist. 27:35 – Simon talks about how his approach to writing has changed over time. 30:51 – Simon talks about other work he’s done that has impacted his writing. 32:43 – Simon talks about writing for Pixar. 35:07 – Simon talks about writing for animation versus writing for live-action. 39:38 – Simon talks about his writing experiences. 41:04 – Simon talks about the voices he uses in mind when writing for animation. 43:09 – Simon talks about editing the book. 45:06 – Simon talks about the android’s speech patters and expressions. 48:07 – Simon talks about having wanted the Back to the Future hoverboard. He then discusses having grown up in Scotland. 52:40 – Simon talks about the publishing industry and marketing one’s book. 58:30 – Simon talks about turning his book into a screenplay. 1:00:51 – Simon is on twitter @thesimonbot and at simonstephenson.com and at setmyhearttofive.com   Links of interest https://amzn.to/337W0FG https://www.harlequintradepublishing.com/shop/books/9781335551207_set-my-heart-to-five.html https://twitter.com/thesimonbot https://www.simonstephenson.com/   For more “Full Contact Nerd” please follow me at crisalvarez.com, on Facebook at CrisAlvarezFCN, on youtube at Cris Alvarez on twitter @CrisAlvarezFCN, on Instagram @crisalvarezscifi, and on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / Spotify for the podcast. Please see historyrabbithole.com for a list of my dozen or so blogs and podcasts. You’re sure to find something you like. Guests: Simon Stephenson Host: Cris Alvarez Check the book out here https://amzn.to/337W0FG As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Simon Stephenson interview,