Episode 787: Sawyer on Science Fiction by Robert J. Sawyer

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWant to know the secrets of writing award-winning science fiction? Today, we are interviewing grandmaster Robert J. Sawyer about his essential book, Sawyer on Science Fiction. Far from a standard manual, this collection of essays and commentaries is a brilliant, witty, and deeply insightful look at the genre's history, craft, and future. Stream the full episode to hear Rob talk about his legendary career, his writing process, and his advice for the next generation of speculative fiction authors! This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorSawyer on Science Fiction by Robert J. Sawyer: https://sfwriter.com/buylinks.htm Follow Robert J Sawyer on social mediaRobert’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-J.-Sawyer/author/B0H8K6S3DL Robert’s Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/authors/robert-j-sawyer Robert’s Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Robert-J-Sawyer/266550639 Robert’s Website: https://www.sfwriter.com/ Robert’s Twitter: https://x.com/RobertJSawyer Robert’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robertjsawyer.com Robert’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertjsawyer/ Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjsinto/ Robert’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/robertjsawyer Robert’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertj.sawyer Robert’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/robertjsawyer Robert’s Substack: https://robertjsawyer.substack.com/ Dr. Chris Raynor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisRaynorMD/videos #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #SawyerOnScienceFiction #RobertJSawyer #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Stegasaurus #Triceratops #Thagomizers #Thagomizer #herbivore #brontosaurus #UtahRaptor #Raptor #Velociraptor #Primeval #Ontario #Mesozoic #Paleolithic #X-1 #XMinusOne #X-One