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Conversations with Authors of Science Fiction and Fantasy
This week we have the one and only Robert Jordan on the show. Talking about his long awaited book Knife Of Dreams. It is the 11th in the “Wheel Of Time” series, and we hear that the next book will be the last. (In this series anyway.) If your a fan, this is a ‘don’t-miss’ episode.
Next up Sheri L. McGathy is telling us about The Ancient One. This E/Audio book is about gods and how they came to be.
We love getting guests in the studio, and we especially love it when they are authors of Greg Keyes’ caliber. Greg stops in to talk to us about his upcoming book The Blood Knight. It is not out in stores yet, but we get an inside scoop on what to expect. And we get to talk about some of the authors more interesting hobbies.
Next up, Laura Anne Gilman tells us about Curse The Dark. This book is Book 2 of “The Retrievers” series.
This is a book that will appeal mostly to geeks, both because it’s SF and because it dwells so enthusiastically on the topic of wireless connectivity and networks and all that. But above and beyond those trappings, Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town is about family and society: fitting in, feeling left out, struggling for acceptance, struggling for independence.
Bending to the requests of our listeners, we finally bring you an interview with David Eddings telling us about his new book Crystal Gorge. David Writes with his wife Lee and we get to talk about the dynamic of authors living and working in the same house.
Next up is C. E. Murphy, telling us about Urban Shaman, a book that Summer read and enjoyed.
We love our local Authors. First this week Diana Gabaldon drops by the studio to tell us about her book A Breath of Snow and Ashes.
Next up is Anna Tambour, telling us about Spotted Lily, and Monterra’s Deliciosa & Other Tales, a collection of short fiction that our own Summer enjoyed.
Juliet McKenna is the thinking fantasy reader’s author, the kind who dreams up fantasy elements and then works out the implications of those elements with the precision and thoughtfulness of a scientist, or, well, an SF writer. It’s clear throughout Southern Fire that McKenna is spinning her tale out of a deep, rich, internally consistent tapestry of details and textures.
First up this week we talk with Deborah LeBlanc about her book Grave Intent. Deborah is a great guest with a slightly twisted view on life.
We then talk to Holly Lisle about Talyn. Holly’s book is about two civilizations battling for dominance Technology vs. Religion. It makes for an interesting ride.
This is another installment in the “Justice League of America” novelizations, this one by Roger Stern. Stern is a long-time DC writer who also did the novelization of the controversial death of Superman arc back in the early 90s, The Death and Life of Superman, a book I actually read on my own out of sheer curiosity.
Newbies to the “Pip & Flinx” universe will need a few chapters to catch up because Running from the Deity begins mid-crisis: Flinx, a former thief and singularly talented telepath, is on his way (via his trusty sentient starship) to locate an ancient, planet-sized weapons platform that is wandering Flying Dutchman-style through the universe.
First up is Sara Douglass telling us about Darkwitch Rising and the “Troy Game” series from her home in Australia. Listen to a top-selling fantasy writer delve into the realms she’s created.
We then talk to Maureen F. McHugh about her short story collection Mothers and Other Monsters, and her desire to jumpstart a new subclass of family-themed and mother-focused science fiction.
On the phone this week is Kate Wilhelm telling us about her book Storyteller: 30 years of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop. Great stories of what it is like to be part of this prestigious writing college. Not to mention the squirt guns. (You have to listen now.)
We then talk to Gregory B. Banks about his book Phoenix Tales: Stories of Death & Life. The book was reviewed by our own Joe Murphy and because of the glowing report, we had to get him on.
First up is Jane Yolen and her latest book, Pay the Piper: A Rock-n-Roll Fairy Tale. She wrote it with her son Adam Stemple and we discus the wonders of teen writing.
Next up is A. M. Veillon and her book for younger readers, Shelby and the Shifting Rings. We get to delve into the writers mind for a few minutes.
Rebels, Rogues and Spies killed Alderaan, NOT the Empire.
Joining us on the phone this week, Karl Schroeder tells us about his latest book Lady of Mazes. Exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is what this book delves into.
More from WesterCon 58. This time we bring you Bruce Taylor and his new book Kafka’s Uncle & Other strange Tales. The book is due out soon, and Bruce tells us what to expect.
The Empire isn’t oppressing anybody.
