Interview: This week the boys talk to Hal Duncan about his book Vellum.
Cover to Cover #220: John Meaney
Interview: This week the boys talk to John Meaney about his latest book Context. This is a sequel to Paradox, the second book in the Nulapeiron Sequence. Context is a thrilling, daring and complex novel covering time and space. We also get a sneak preview of another book from John that is due out in the UK very soon.
Cover to Cover #219: Naomi Novik
This week Naomi Novik joins us to talk about His Majesty’s Dragon and the next two books in her trilogy of alternate history. This series is a tale of dragons doing air battles during the time of Napoleon. This is one to put on you must read list.
Cover to Cover #218: James Patrick Kelly
On the show this week James Patrick Kelly talks about his book Burn. This is a far-future story about an Amish-like civilization living on a planet in the midst of being terraformed. Check it out.
Cover to Cover #217: J. C. Hutchins
On the show this week, the guys interview J. C. Hutchins, author of 7th Son. This podcast novel tells the story of clones – unaware of being clones – all coming together to aide in the capture of the original genetic code donor. Talk about a twisted story that will make your head swim. Don’t miss it.
Cover to Cover #216: Dave Duncan
Interview: This week, Dave Duncan joins us to talk about Children of Chaos (The Dodec Books, Book One). This SciFi Essentials book tells the story of a strange dodecahedral world. Complex magic systems, and deep world building is the norm for this amazing author.
Cover to Cover #215: Greg Van Eekhout
This week we talk with Greg Van Eekhout. A writer that has had a lot of his work spotlighted on Escape Pod. Greg was in the Draco Vista Studios to tell us about what it’s like being a short story writer struggling to break into the world of novels. Good information here for new writers.
Cover to Cover #214: George Zebrowski
Interview: George Zebrowski talks about Macrolife. If you remember, this was the book that Evo thinks would “change your life.” We now get the man on to tell us more about this amazing look at life, the universe and the future. (Like, end of the world, future.)
Cover to Cover #213: David Keck
Interview: David Keck joins us to talk about his new book In The Eye Of Heaven. If you like your fantasy gritty and dark, this is a book you need to take a look at.
Cover to Cover #212: Mur Lafferty / Tracy Hickman
First, Mur Lafferty joins us to talk about what it was like being the editor of Voices. This is a podcast story compilation, featuring stories by authors who are turing there printed works into audio form.
Next, Tracy Hickman joins us to help announce some exciting things happening at this years Dragon Con.
Cover to Cover #211: Yvonne Navarro
Interview: Yvonne Navarro recently penned the novelization of Ultra Violet. We also talk with her about many things that she is working on, including a short-story area on amazon that you may want to check out.
Cover to Cover #210: Jeff VanderMeer
Interview: We talk with Jeff VanderMeer about his book Shriek: An Afterword. A twisted, dark and gritty story about a city-state called Ambergris. We also talk about many of Jeff’s other works and Mike’s favorite bathroom book.
Cover to Cover #209: Peter F. Hamilton
Interview: We talk with Peter Hamilton about his new book Judas Unchained. A high science fiction book about a future universe where you take a train to other worlds. Amtrak was never this cool.
Cover to Cover #208: Octavia Butler
A few weeks back we had the pleasure of interviewing Octavia and talking about her latest book Fledgling. Soon after that we learned that Octavia passed away.
Because of her untimely death we were left unsure of what to do with the conversation where she talks about her work, her life, and her failing health. After speaking with several of her fans (including ourselves), we have decided to present the interview as it happened in this special tribute.
Cover to Cover #207: Larry Niven
Interview: We talk with Larry Niven about his new book The Draco Tavern. A compilation of stories that span Larry’s long writing career.
