EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 47 MIN
S4-EP37: Ink, Identity, and the Unknown: MD Neu on Writing the Queer Beyond
from Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups · host Doyle - STS
What happens when science fiction dares to tell stories that feel like home? In the exciting Season 4 finale of Spirit Talk Show, we welcome internationally acclaimed author MD Neu, whose work blends the otherworldly with the deeply personal — from haunted suburbs to underwater civilizations, always with LGBTQ+ characters at the heart of the tale. Neu joins us for a powerful, funny, and deeply honest conversation about why representation matters, how AI is reshaping creative landscapes, and what keeps storytelling sacred in an age of automation. We cold-read AI interpretations of his work (with surprising results), and Neu reflects on the difference between prompt-driven plot and soul-driven narrative. You’ll also hear about his newest book, Golden Hills Haunting, a gripping paranormal novel about a gay couple, their daughter, and the sinister truths buried beneath their picture-perfect neighborhood. 📚 Learn more and connect with MD Neu: Website: www.mdneu.com Amazon Author Page: MD Neu on Amazon BlueSky: @authormdneu.bsky.social Instagram: @authormdneu Facebook: mdneuauthor Because sometimes the most fantastical stories are the ones that tell the truth. Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups Hosted by Doyle Follow Spirit Talk Show on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirittalkshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doylespirittalkshow/ X: https://x.com/doylespirittalk Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/spirittalkshow www.spirittalkshow.info If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who might need it. Sponsored by Incogni — they remove your personal data from broker sites automatically so strangers cannot buy your information. Get protected: https://deal.incogni.io/spirittalkshow
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<p>What happens when science fiction dares to tell stories that feel like home? In the exciting <strong>Season 4 finale</strong> of <em>Spirit Talk Show</em>, we welcome internationally acclaimed author <strong>MD Neu</strong>, whose work blends the otherworldly with the deeply personal — from haunted suburbs to underwater civilizations, always with LGBTQ+ characters at the heart of the tale.</p><p>Neu joins us for a powerful, funny, and deeply honest conversation about why representation matters, how AI is reshaping creative landscapes, and what keeps storytelling sacred in an age of automation. We cold-read AI interpretations of his work (with surprising results), and Neu reflects on the difference between prompt-driven plot and soul-driven narrative.</p><p>You’ll also hear about his newest book, <em>Golden Hills Haunting</em>, a gripping paranormal novel about a gay couple, their daughter, and the sinister truths buried beneath their picture-perfect neighborhood.</p><p>📚 Learn more and connect with MD Neu:</p><ul><li><p>Website: <a href="http://www.mdneu.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.mdneu.com</a></p></li><li><p>Amazon Author Page: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/M.D.-Neu/author/B076FK1S14" target="_new" rel="noopener">MD Neu on Amazon</a></p></li><li><p>BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/authormdneu.bsky.social" target="_new" rel="noopener">@authormdneu.bsky.social</a></p></li><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authormdneu/" target="_new" rel="noopener">@authormdneu</a></p></li><li><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mdneuauthor" target="_new" rel="noopener">mdneuauthor</a></p></li></ul><p>Because sometimes the most fantastical stories are the ones that tell the truth.</p><p></p>
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