One of my favorite things to do is to talk about science. In particular, talking about how science relates to science fiction is something I really enjoy. Periodically, I’ll bring on a guest to talk exclusively about topics relating to the science and research behind the fiction we read and watch. You can see some…
I have had the privilege of interviewing several science fiction and fantasy authors of Asian descent. Before I say anything else, let me admit that this is a hugely broad stroke. To say that an author of Vietnamese descent is the same as one of Filipino heritage because they write the same broad genre is…
Marko Kloos is best known for his Frontline Series, starting with Terms of Enlistment. You may know him from Love Death + Robots as one of his Frontline short stories is the backdrop for the episode titled: Lucky 13. I read Terms of Enlistment while on deployment and fell in love. I think you will…
I’ve wanted to get Gareth Powell, author of 16 books and several shorter works, on my show for over a year and a half. We first met at Anne Corlett’s Wifi-Scifi event online and I took the opportunity to get my hands on his newest work, Stars and Bones, as soon as it became available from…
I often have the privilege of hosting young, debut authors and it never gets old. I love the excitement, the drive, and the imagination a new author brings to the show. And this episode is no different. Ciel Pierlot joins the show today to talk about changing her name, working with her agent about changing…
SI Clarke is the indie author of several books, including her current series, Starship Teapot, with novels The Left hand of Dog and Judgment Dave. SI and I have known each other for about two years and are a part of the same writer’s group. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing another member of our group, B. J. Mears.…
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…
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…
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…