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Cover to Cover #142: John Scalzi / Alma Alexander

November 29, 2004 by Michael R. Mennenga

Old Man's War by John ScalziInterview: Science fiction author and fellow blogger John Scalzi joins us to talk about his newest novel, Old Man’s War. Paying homage to Starship Troopers, John’s novel sends new recruits out to defend the Earth from attack: but these “kids” are all senior citizens! Does the prospect of a new youth hold less value if you might get killed quickly afterwards?

The Secrets of Jin-SheiInterview: Alma Alexander joins us to talk about The Secrets of Jin-Shei, an historical fantasy tale which has been called many other things. It takes place in Imperial China and deals with a immortality, alchemy and a secret language passed down from woman to woman. Just as amazing as the book itself is the story of how it came to be!

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