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Adventures in SciFi Publishing
by Brent Bowen
Since 2006, the Parsec Award winning Adventures in Scifi Publishing has interviewed authors, editors, and publishers of science fiction and fantasy. We talk about the hottest titles, industry trends, the push to ebooks, and genre tropes while also offering writing advice and insider perspectives. Visit our website for book reviews, coverage of live events, news and much more. Created by Shaun Farrell, and now run by Brent Bowen.
Episodes
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AISFP 323 — Faith Hunter
Kristi chats with USA Today & New York Times Bestseller author Faith Hunter. For those of you who don’t follow contemporary fantasy, Faith is the author of The NYT Bestselling Jane Yellowrock series, about a skin walker of Cherokee decent who can turn into any creature she desires and hunts...
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AISFP 322 — Jim C. Hines
Guest interviewer, friend of the program and a “narrator” at the Unreliable Narrators podcast Cath Schaff-Stump roped “famous” Hugo Award-winning blogger and fantasy author Jim C. Hines into a chat for the show. They discuss Hines’ new book Revisionary and his experiences leading up to…
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AISFP 320 — Erin Lindsey: When Mary Sue Failed the Bechdel
Kristi chats with author Erin Lindsey (interview begins about 41:15) about her recent article on TOR.com titled WHEN MARY SUE FAILED THE BECHDEL TEST and novel from her BLOOD BOUND series. In our Erin Lindsey episode: Before the interview, Brent and Kristi talk about their favorite genre-type...
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AISFP 319 — Paradise ICON Reading Part 2
Editor’s note: This episode contains adult language. Brent decides to bring his own brand of anthology work by featuring the talents of the Paradise ICON group of 2015 during their reading. Part 2 of the reading (begins at 9:17) features authors Doug Engstrom, Shannon Ryan, yours truly and Cath...
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AISFP 318 — Paradise ICON Reading Part 1
Brent decides to bring his own brand of anthology work by featuring the talents of the Paradise ICON group of 2015 during their reading. Part 1 of the reading (begins at 41:30) features authors Ransom Noble, Christopher Cornell, Stephanie Vance and Jim Meeks-Johnson. We’ll share Part 2 in episode...
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AISFP 317 — Matthew De Abaitua, IF THEN
John Dodds chats with Matthew De Abaitua about his slipstream novel IF THEN from Angry Robot Books. John also reviews the novel saying, “If there is any justice, it deserves a nomination for the next Hugos.” This episode is brought to you by Cracking the Sky from Brenda Cooper, and published by...
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AISFP 316 – Sam Sykes, The City Stained Red
Kristi Charish and Rob Matheny chat with Sam Sykes, author of the critically acclaimed novel The City Stained Red, the first book in his new fantasy trilogy, Bring Down Heaven. This episode is brought to you by The Forgotten Prince from Josh Hayes. In book two of the Second Star series, Fighter...
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AISFP 315 — Rod Duncan
Kristi Charish chats with Rod Duncan, author of the critically acclaimed novel The Bullet Catcher’s Daughter, the first book in the alternate history series The Fall of the Gas-lit Empire. This episode is brought to you by The Forgotten Prince from Josh Hayes. In book two of the Second Star…
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AISFP 314 — Ninni Aalto
Gregory Pellechi sits down and chats with Hugo nominated artist Ninni Aalto while at Archipelacon in Mariehamn, Finland. Ninni is a Finnish artist who was nominated under the category “best fan artist” in 2015. This episode is brought to you by Cracking the Sky from Brenda Cooper, and published…
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AISFP 313 — Karin Tidbeck
Gregory Pellechi chats with Swedish author Karin Tidbeck at Archipelacon in Mariehamn, Finland. They discuss writing in Swedish vs. English, the ending to Mass Effect and the differences between live action roleplaying games in North America and the Nordic countries. Karin Tidbeck is the author…
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AISFP 312 — The Grim Tidings Takeover with Victor Milan
Warning: The Grim Tidings Podcast takes over AISFP in this special episode where Brent chats with Rob Matheny and Philip Overby about the world of Grimdark, their new…ish show and they play a game of “How Grimdark is it?” Rob and Philip then interview Victor Milan, author of The Dinosaur Lords…
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AISFP 311 — Carrie Vaughn, Kitty Saves the World
Kristi Charish chats with New York Times Bestselling and urban fantasy author Carrie Vaughn. Carrie’s Kitty Norville series, about a werewolf who hosts a talk radio advice show for supernatural beings, comes to a close with Kitty Saves the World. This episode is brought to you by The Forgotten...
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AISFP 310 — Gaie Sebold and David Gullen
Gregory Pellechi interviews British authors Gaie Sebold and David Gullen at Archipelacon in Mariehamn, Finland. They chat about a number of topics including writing strong female characters, working as writing partners, and the importance of travel. This episode is brought to you by Cracking the...
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AISFP 309 — Peter Orullian, Trial of Intentions
Brent and Kristi talk with modern-Renaissance man Peter Orullian about his most recent novel Trial of Intentions from Tor books and, being that he works on Microsoft's Xbox -- most recently leading the music and entertainment marketing strategy for Xbox LIVE, of course ... video games.
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AISFP 308 — Emil H. Petersen
Gregory Pellechi chats with Icelandic author and poet Emil H. Petersen at Archipelacon, the Nordic Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention held in Mariehamn, Finland. They discuss the difficulty of finding appropriate science fiction and fantasy terms in Icelandic, or the need to create them, the...
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AISFP 307– Lou Anders, Nightborn
Brent and Kristi chat with Lou Anders, author of the two Throne and Bones middle grade books, Frostborn and Nightborn, which Kirkus Reviews described as a series that "future fans of Tolkien and George R.R. Martin can happily cut their serial- fantasy teeth on." We also chat about the career…
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AISFP 306 — Robert Brockway, The Unnoticeables
Brent chats with Robert Brockway, a senior editor and columnist at Cracked.com. Beyond his penchant for making the internet chortle into its cornflakes, he’s also taken to fiction writing. The Unnoticeables hit shelves July 7 and Kirkus Reviews calls it “A nasty, freaky, and haphazardly funny...
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AISFP 305 – Karin and Patrick Weekes, Video Games (part 2)
Brent and Kristi chat with Bioware writer and editor, respectively, Patrick and Karin Weekes. They discuss the differences in working in that medium versus working on prose, including pioneering the romance wheel heart option in RPGs and including diverse characters in games. For those of you who...
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AISFP 304 – Karin and Patrick Weekes, Video Games
Brent and Kristi chat with Bioware writer and editor, respectively, Patrick and Karin Weekes. They discuss how one finds himself or herself in the land of video games and the differences in working in that medium versus working on prose. For those of you who haven't heard Kristi fangirling on the...
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AISFP 303 – Laura Anne Gilman
Kristi chats with Nebula and Locus-nominated author Laura Anne Gilman about the different genres she writes in, her varying experiences in publishing and “her knack for taking tropes and hurting them.” Laura Anne also shares some tips for newly minted authors on giving their first panel and what...
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AISFP 302 – Mary Robinette Kowal (part 2)
In part two of our two-part interview, Brent and Kristi talk with Hugo Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal about her efforts to facilitate conversation about fandom with a Hugo supporting membership drive, her new gig on Sesame Street, and her final book, OF NOBLE FAMILY, in the Glamourist...
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AISFP 301 – Mary Robinette Kowal (part 1)
In part one of a two-part interview, Brent and Kristi talk with Hugo Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal about her efforts to facilitate conversation about fandom with a Hugo supporting membership drive and her interests in the Caribbean, specifically a recent Steampunk Cruise where she…
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AISFP 300 – Tina Connolly, YA Bookclub – Seriously Wicked
Brent and special 13-year-old guest host Riley kick off the inaugural YA Book Club by chatting with Nebula-nominated Tina Connolly about her hilarious new young adult novel, Seriously Wicked (interview begins at about 41:32).
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AISFP 299 – JA Pitts, Black Blade Blues
This week’s episode features an interview with John A Pitts (JA Pitts), author of BLACK BLADE BLUES, an urban fantasy series featuring master blacksmith and budding dragon slayer Sarah Beauhall. John and Kristi discuss what’s going on with the series and delve into writing career topics authors...
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AISFP 298 – David Wellington, Positive
This week’s episode features an interview with David Wellington, author of the new zombie epic from HarperVoyager, POSITIVE. He and Timothy C. Ward discuss why this dystopian adventure appeals to readers who may or may not like zombies. This episode is brought to you by Scavenger: Evolution by...
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AISFP 297 – Fonda Lee, Zeroboxer
Sports and speculative fiction: Why don’t we see more of it? Sports play such an integral role in our society so its perceived absence is particularly noted when a novel the likes of Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee hits the shelves: A rising star in the weightless combat sport of zeroboxing, Carr “the...
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AISFP 296 – Jodi McIsaac and Jen Foehner Wells (Part 2)
Advice about whether to go the self publishing or traditional publishing route is often provided from those who started their careers five to ten years ago. We wanted to chat with a few individuals who were recently in the midst of the quagmire. Jennifer Foehner Wells, the science fiction author…
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AISFP 295 – Jennifer Foehner Wells and Jodi McIsaac (Part 1)
The discussion of whether to go the self publishing or traditional publishing route is delegated to writers who have been wildly successful — and often from those who started their careers five to ten years ago. Jennifer Foehner Wells, the science fiction author of FLUENCY, and Jodi McIsaac,...
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AISFP 294 — Cary Elwes, Hugo Hangover
Cary Elwes of The Princess Bride gives a behind-the-scenes look at the movie as well as other movies in his career during this Planet Comicon special. We also chat about the week that was certainly Hugo Awards nomination bar fight and hangover. This episode is brought to you by the Stone Soldiers...
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AISFP 293 – Hugo Awards finalist, remembering Terry Pratchett
Brent Bowen and Kristi Charish discuss being named a Hugo Awards finalist as well as the political clash of clans before the finalists were announced. They also remember Terry Pratchett and share their thoughts on his work and life. This episode is brought to you by Edge of Dark from Brenda…
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AISFP 292 — Sean Gunn, Michael Rooker at Planet Comicon
Sean Gunn and Michael Rooker of Guardians of the Galaxy give a behind-the-scenes look of the movie as well as their careers in this Planet Comicon special. This episode is brought to you by Edge of Dark from Brenda Cooper, and published by Pyr. What if a society banished its worst nightmare to…
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AISFP 291 — Anti-Sad Puppies with Paul Weimer
Paul Weimer of The Skiffy and Fanty Show and SF Signal joins us on the day of the Hugo nomination deadline to provide the Anti-Sad Puppies point of view about the Sad Puppies effort and the Hugo Awards. This episode is brought to you by Edge of Dark from Brenda Cooper, and published by Pyr. What…
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AISFP 290 — Ferrett Steinmetz, Flex
Ferrett Steinmetz joins us to discuss his debut novel Flex from Angry Robot Books. It’s pitched as a novel where Breaking Bad meets Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files. Ken Liu offers the following advance praise: “Featuring one of the most original magic systems ever devised and a pair of likable,...
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AISFP 289 — Sad Puppies with Larry Correia, Brad R. Torgersen
Larry Correia and Brad R. Torgersen join us to discuss the Sad Puppies effort. The campaign questions the notion of inclusion in genre, particularly with the Hugo Awards. In the interview, we discuss the perceived exclusion of popular fiction. We also chat about the controversial decision to...
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AISFP 288 – Kristi Charish and Timothy C. Ward
Kristi Charish and Timothy C. Ward join us to discuss their new books! Also, this is Shaun’s last show. Brent and Kristi will be continuing the podcast in a bold, new direction with exciting new segments and more great author interviews. Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast and my...
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AISFP 287 – Janet Morris and Chris Morris
Janet and Chris Morris join us to discuss how to write in the ancient world, among many other topics. This episode is brought to you by Islands, an audio drama based on a novella from Eric Flint, adapted by Tony Daniels, and published by Baen books. A four-part, full cast audio play adaptation of...
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AISFP 286 – S.E. Grove
S.E. Grove joins us to discuss the story, magic, science and inspiration behind her stellar novel, The Glass Sentence.
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AISFP 285 – Mike Resnick
Mike Resnick joins Shaun to discuss his latest novel, The Fortress in Orion, the beginning of the Birthright Universe, and much more. Also, we play first five five minutes of Islands, by Eric Flint. This episode is brought to you by Islands, an audio drama based on a novella from Eric Flint,...
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AISFP 284 – Chris Pourteau, Jennifer Ellis and Editor David Gatewood
Chris Pourteau, Jennifer Ellis and Editor David Gatewood join us to discuss their new anthology, Tales from Pennsylvania, which also features a story by our very own Timothy C. Ward! This episode is brought to you by Islands, an audio drama based on a novella from Eric Flint, adapted by Tony...
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AISFP 283 – Jennifer Marie Brissett
Jennifer Marie Brissett joins Brent Bowen to discuss her first novel, Elysium. Also, Shaun talks about some new books that just came out, including titles by George R. R. Martin and Frank Herbert.
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AISFP 282 – Brad R. Torgersen and Jonathan Carroll Review
Brad Torgersen, author of The Chaplain's War, joins us this episode to discuss a variety of topics, including: the cost of winning a war; confronting our concept of the "Other"; his favorite military SF novels; the evolution of language; much more.
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AISFP 281 – Jeanne Cavelos of the Odyssey Writing Workshop
Jean Cavelos, founder of the Odyssey Writers Workshop, joins us to to talk writing, workshops, making it as an author, what writers don't know, what makes Odyssey different from Clarion, where publishing is going, concerns about piracy and an authors's ability to make an income, HarperCollins...
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AISFP 280 – Military Fantasy with Jennifer Brozek and Bryan Thomas Schmidt
This episode is brought to you by The Grand Hotel, by Scott Kenemore. Welcome to the hotel where nobody checks out. When a desk clerk welcomes a group of tourists into his mysterious and crumbling hotel, the last thing he expects is that a lone girl on his tour may hold the power to unravel […]
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AISFP 279 – Publishing Round Table with Kevin J. Anderson, David Farland, and Doug Dandridge
This episode is brought to you by Mission: Flight to Mars, by V.A. Jeffrey. Bob Astor is a Quality Assurance agent working at Vartan Inc. Lately his days have been stressful, to say the least. Butting heads with upper management has put his career on life support. A surprising change in...
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AISFP 278 – Book Reviewer Sarah Chorn
Sarah Chorn of Bookworm Blues joins us to discuss book reviewing and some of her favorite books from 2014.
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AISFP 277 – James Frey and a Book Giveaway
James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard, joins us to discuss his first science fiction novel that he co-wrote with Nils Johnson-Shelton, author of the Otherworld Chronicles. This episode is brought to you by the new middle grade novel THRONES AND BONES: FROSTBORN, by…
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AISFP 276 – Kameron Hurley
Two-time award winning author Kameron Hurley joins Moses to discuss her work, her journey, the support of the writing community, finding the market for her work, making her own rules, and much, much more! This episode is brought to you by the new middle grade novel THRONES AND BONES: FROSTBORN…
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AISFP 275 – Patrick Swenson
Patrick Swenson joins us to discuss his first novel, The Ultra Thin Man, published by Tor Books. Patrick is the publisher of Fairwood Press and previously edited Talebones Magazine for 14 years. This episode is brought to you by the new middle grade novel THRONES AND BONES: FROSTBORN, by Lou...
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AISFP 274 – S. Ron Mars, EAT FISH AND DIE
Today’s interview is a combination of sorts. First, S. Ron Mars (a.k.a. Saul Garnell) talks about his comedic scifi short story, “Eat Fish and Die,” which we have a five minute sample of (12 minute to 17 minute mark). After that, we have a thirty minute conversation with Timothy C. Ward...
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AISFP 273 – Lou Anders and a Book Giveaway
Lou Anders joins us to discuss his new middle grade fantasy novel, THRONES AND BONES: FROSTBORN. More than a book, we discuss the many games being released along with the novel, including the Thrones and Bones board game, a developing RPG, and online games at the novels official website.
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Since 2006, the Parsec Award winning Adventures in Scifi Publishing has interviewed authors, editors, and publishers of science fiction and fantasy. We talk about the hottest titles, industry trends, the push to ebooks, and genre tropes while also offering writing advice and insider perspectives. Visit our website for book reviews, coverage of live events, news and much more. Created by Shaun Farrell, and now run by Brent Bowen.
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