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Simon Stephenson talks about his science Fiction novel “Set My Heart To Five” (Hanover Square Press, 2020)
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 ...
Adrian Tchaikovsky interview about his science fiction novel “Cage of Souls” (Head of Zeus, 2019)
Adrian Tchaikovsky interview about his science fiction novel “Cage of Souls” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/35WNqLM Interview Timeline Adrian Tchaikovksy has written a series of fantasy novels but recently turned his hand to science…Read More
David Wellington interview about his science fiction novel “The Last Astronaut” (Orbit, 2019)
David Wellington interview about his science fiction novel “The Last Astronaut” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/35vVtyQ Interview Timeline David Wellington has been writing fantasy for years [and] before turning his hand to science fiction.
Alice James interview about her vampire mystery novel “Grave Secrets” (Solaris, 2020)
Alice James interview about her vampire mystery novel “Grave Secrets” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2R2nXI6 Interview Timeline Alice James has followed a fascinating path to writing and publishing her first novel. She’s worked in…Read More
Ellen Datlow interview about her Horror, fantasy, and sci-fi book “Edited By” (Subterranean, 2020)
Ellen Datlow interview about her Horror, fantasy, and sci-fi book “Edited By” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/32D4McZ Interview Summary Ellen Datlow has been editing horror, fantasy, and science fiction short stories and novellas for over forty...
Brian Herskowitz talks about How to Write Screenplays and his book “Process to Product” (2014)
Brian Herskowitz talks about How to Write Screenplays Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3iZJv3Z DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY? Interview Summary Brian Herskowitz is a screenwriter and producer and has many credits to his name inc...
Space fantasy fiction – “Court of Lions” (Flatiron Books, 2020) – Somaiya Daud interview
Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2DE3tlW Somaiya Daud loves high fantasy and science fiction. She has taught the subject and she’s released her second high space fantasy novel Court of Lions. We spoke about the book, Moroccan culture, Tolkien,
Melanie R. Anderson and Lisa Kroger interview about Horror and Speculative Fiction – “Monster She Wrote” (Quirk Books, 2019)
Melanie R. Anderson and Lisa Kroger discuss Horror and Speculative Fiction Interview Summary Check the book out here https://amzn.to/31nsZDK Melanie R. Anderson and Lisa Kroger have both extensively studied speculative and horror fiction.
Science Fiction – “The House of Styx” (Solaris, 2020) – Derek Kunsken interview
Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2BEn6Jn Derek Kunsken has worked as a scientist and a diplomat and has been frequently published in sci-fi short story magazines. He’s about to release a hard science fiction novel set on Venus.
Speculative Fiction anthology – “New Suns” (Solaris, 2019) – Nisi Shawl interview
Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2CKiHVT Nisi Shawl has written and edited speculative fiction for years and recently won the 2020 Locus Award for best anthology for her edited work New Suns. We spoke about the book, winning the award,