Mike Chen is the author of four books (more on the way) and several short stories and articles. He’s also covered the NHL for ESPN. He joined me to talk about his newest novel, Light Years from Home, which is the story of a family’s struggle after two members of the family are abducted by aliens.…
Did you catch our short exchange on communication and how Andy weaves the necessity of learning communication techniques into his stories? While he didn’t do it on purpose, I think it’s so well done. And since communication, or lack thereof, has been on my mind a lot lately, it’s been particularly impactful. Like Mark Watney…
One of the things that impresses me so much about C. Robert Cargill’s writing is that he explores what it means to be a human. Is it original thought? Is it a soul? Is it the ability to use tools? Even inside the human species, what makes someone my equal? Is it someone at the…
Julie Carrick Dalton, author of several magazine articles, organic farmer, and climate fiction novelist joined me for this episode on the day her debut novel’s paperback released. Waiting for the Night Song is now available in hard back, e-book, and paperback. What exactly is climate fiction? According to Dalton, climate fiction is, “Fiction that engages climate…
I’m currently researching the apocalypse and apocalyptic fiction. Along with the apocalypse I am also studying post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction as well. This podcast episode delve deeply into my reason for doing it, what I hope to get out of it, and what I hope to show through the process. This research project will hopefully…
It’s not really the Derek Kunsken Show, of course, it’s called Coffee in Space. But Derek has recorded five episodes with me in the course of four interviews, so he’s definitely the most interviewed guest. That’s not on purpose, per se, he’s just so willing to talk about writing and and his books that it’s…
This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience hosted by Rebellion Publishing. Derek and I go way back (well, to 2019 or so…which seems like an eternity ago). Derek was willing to come on my show when I didn’t really have a show yet. In addition to being a great guest, he introduced…
Dr. Charles Adler (PhD – Brown), joined the show this week to talk about conservation of mass and fantasy/science fiction characters, space elevators, blatantly breaking the laws of physics, and LASERS IN SPACE! Chuck is the author of Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction. You can learn more about Dr.…
As an avid reader and podcaster, I feel like it’s my duty of sorts to tell you about the books I think you would enjoy reading. Since it’s the holiday gift giving season, I feel like it’s even more important. I value the gift of books and hope you’ll use my recommendations to fill the…
This interview is about dedication to the work. Cathy worked for YEARS on Recorder, working over and over on successive drafts until it was what she needed it to be. You can see that level of passion come through the interview. I think you’ll like it as much as I enjoyed recording the discussion. We…
