AISFP 213 – Glen Cook, Part 1, THE BLACK COMPANY

Enjoy Part 1 of 2 with Glen Cook from DemiCon 24. (Listen to Part 2). Thanks to our resident reader and fan of Glen Cook, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, for coming on to do the intro for today’s episode. In Part 1’s interview, Glen discusses the beginning of his writing career and the success that he […]

AISFP 212 – DemiCon 24 Panel “Money Systems in Science Fiction”

In our first panel from DemiCon 24, Jupiter Garden Press founder, Mary Wilson leads a discussion on many interesting facets of creating a solid currency system in your story world, namely within science fiction. What types of currency is valuable in space? What have our favorite science fiction books and T.V. series used for their […]

AISFP 211 – Chicon 7 “Creating Vivid Characters” with Carol Berg, Teresa Frohock, Randy Henderson, Kay Kenyon, and Bryan Thomas Schmidt

Vivid Character Building How do you create vivid characters who pop off the page? How do you avoid archetypes/stereotypes and predictability? Join a panel of writers discussing their techniques and tricks and ask questions of your own. Carol Berg, Teresa Frohock, Randy Henderson, Kay Kenyon, Bryan Thomas Schmidt AISFP will host random BOOK GIVEAWAYS based […]

AISFP 210 – Jo Walton on WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SO GREAT

Enjoy Brent Bowen‘s interview with Hugo and Nebula Award winning author of Among Others, Jo Walton. What if fairies were real and they were in the industrial ruins? Brent’s interview with Jo Walton explores this “what if” in her book, Among Others. She built a magic system where things came alive because you used them. […]

AISFP 209 – Zachary Jernigan and Nick Sharps, Part 2, NO RETURN

Timothy C. Ward’s debut show as executive producer brings back reviewer, Nick Sharps, and author, Zachary Jernigan, to discuss Zach’s debut novel, NO RETURN, and how the MFA program at Stonecoast helped him write it. As we transition into Tim’s taking over the show, we are once again looking for sponsors. Send an email to […]

AISFP 208 – Make it So

After more than six years at the helm of AISFP, Shaun is stepping down from the Captain’s chair. But the show goes on. Warp speed ahead!

AISFP 207 – Zachary Jernigan and Nick Sharps, Part 1

Tim Ward returns with a fantastic 3-part discussion with author Zachary Jernigan and reviewer Nick Sharps on the topic “Education Paths for Science Fiction Fans and Writers”.

AISFP 206 – Stina Leicht

Brent Bowen returns and he is triumphant! Loading us all into his Way-Back machine, we present an interview with Stina Leicht from last year’s WorldCon. Hey, some things are worth waiting for!

AISFP 205 – Michael R. Underwood, Part 2

Michael R. Underwood joins us again to discuss writing great fight scenes and “hot pants” fantasy.

AISFP 204 – Michael Underwood, Part 1

Michael Underwood, Marketing Director for Angry Robot Books, discusses the science of selling a book, among other topics.