Conversations with the creators of the best in science fiction and fantasy. If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast.
Middle-school teachers talking about ideas and challenges in real-world classroom environments. Discussions on education, ideas for both parents and teachers, interviews with top young adult literature authors.
Show Notes: Books in Many Formats
Exactly how many words no longer mean the same thing they do when they were in use, before technology changes made them outdated? Who wants to start a podcast about the ever-evolving complexities of language?
Voicemail: Howie Bell recommends The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, and wants to know if there are any other fantasy novels that fall into the dark, gritty noir style, and we try to oblige.
Audible: Try out Audible Frontiers’ SciFi and Fantasy offerings, including a free audiobook!
Listener Review: Web Genii gives us a review of Farthing by Jo Walton.
Listener Review: Chris Lester from Metamor City gives us a review of Poison Sleep by T. A. Pratt.
The Library: New this week: Orcs by Stan Nichols; Jhegaala by Steven Brust; Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione; Mr. Fooster Traveling on a Whim by Tom Corwin.
Submitting Listener comments: If you have any suggestions or comments, please let us know! “Cover to Cover” has it’s own call-in line, 206-350-READ! That’s 206-350-7323, or just email Michael with a comment you’ve recorded yourself!
Second Life Info: FarPoint Media’s Second Life space is now the penthouse suite of Third Life Books, the place for SL versions of Michael A. Stackpole’s writings, and many other goodies, including a Wednesday night writing workshop. You can find the castle at http://slurl.com/secondlife/beraudes/203/151/49. Come see the castle roof pool!
FarPoint Forums: Head on over to the FarPoint Forums and join in the discussions on Dragon Page topics, and for most of your favorite FPM shows!
Promo: Brave Men Run by Matthew Wayne Selznick
