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AISFP 164 – David Constantine

March 15, 2012 by 1 Comment

David Constantine joins us to discuss his new steampunk, ancient world science fiction (or is it fantasy?) novel, THE PILLARS OF HERCULES, published by Night Shade Books. Topics covered include: technology of the ancient world; why technologies were lost and the role slavery played in preventing the mass production of technologies; the fall of economies; Alexander the Great; alternate history; using dialogue to reveal character; the wreckage of Atlantis; shifting gears from hard science fiction to alternate historical fiction; consistency in world building; the journey to exotic lands; and much more.

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AISFP 163 – Zach Ricks and Scott Roche

March 7, 2012 by 9 Comments

Zach Ricks and Scott Roche of Flying Island Press and Flagship Magazine join us to discuss the creation of Flagship, what type of stories they want to publish, the challenges of creating a full audio magazine companion, their new publication schedule, Zach gracing the cover of Issue 3 and ideas for the future.

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AISFP 162 – Michael Moorcock

February 17, 2012 by 2 Comments

Grand Master Michael Moorcock joins us to discuss several new projects, including his Dr. Who novel COMING OF THE TERRAPHILES. He discusses how the opportunity to write for Who came about, BBC not allowing cigar smoking lizards in the manuscript, putting a toaster on the TARDIS, the role of the Absurd in Dr. Who, his favorite Doctor, his new collection of essays, and Chris Roberson’s fine Elric comic book.

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AISFP 161 – Peter Orullian

February 11, 2012 by 7 Comments

Peter Orullian, author of THE UNREMEMBERED, joins us to discuss writing, music, disagreeing with Stephen King, motivation, Tor Exclusives, web content and much, much more.

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AISFP 160 – Michele Lang

February 3, 2012 by 4 Comments

Michele Lang joins Brent to discuss book two, DARK VICTORY, in the Lady Lazarus trilogy, Winston Churchill’s prescience, fates worse than death, klezmer bands, and golems as bouncers at your book launch party.

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AISFP 159 – Morgan J. Locke

January 30, 2012 by 1 Comment

Morgan J. Locke talks with us about the asteroids, nanotech, artificial Intelligence, and Martian mafia that make up her recent novel, Up Against It, which was released in 2011.

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AISFP 158 – Susan Cartwright and 2011 books . . . sort of

January 17, 2012 by 4 Comments

Susan Cartwright joins us to discuss her science fiction novel WOLF DAWN, a book filled with body swapping, body modification, love, revenge and a quest to solve the human condition. Also, Brent and Shaun discuss books from 2011.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 56:16 — 38.8MB)

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AISFP 157 – EDGE Books: Brian Hades, Nancy Kilpatrick, Barb Galler-Smith, Erika Holt and more.

January 3, 2012 by 5 Comments

EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing encourages, produces and promotes thought-provoking and well written science fiction and fantasy literature. Moses sat down with publisher Brian Hades, editor Nancy Kilpatrick and authors Rebekah K. Roe, Susan Florist, Barb Galler-Smith, Erika Holt and Lawrence C. Conley.

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AISFP 156 – Dan Wells

December 18, 2011 by 3 Comments

Dan Wells sat down with Sandra Wickham at the World Fantasy Convention to discuss family mortuaries, getting inside the head of a psychopath, researching serial killers (and mortuaries) for fun, serial killer rules, his work being optioned and much more.

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AISFP 155 – John Jarrold and Tone Milazzo

December 1, 2011 by 4 Comments

John and Moses discuss John’s long history in publishing, including his prolific career working with the biggest talents of science fiction and fantasy, including Ray Bradbury, Terry Brooks and Robert Jordan. Tone Milazzo also joins us to discuss the writing and publication process of his first novel, PICKING UP THE GHOST.

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