In this episode, I chat with Jessie Kwak about imaginary worlds, cybernetic implants, and heist stories in space. We also discuss the inspiration of Scottish castles, hosting your own authors' summit, and the experience of being shot.

As usual, there's also The Big Questions.

Books of hers we discuss are: The Bulari Saga, The Nanshe Chronicles, Crooked Anthology.

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In this episode, I chat with Greg Dragon about studying martial arts, being inspired by Piers Anthony, and a spacefaring future for humanity. We also discuss transitional periods in history, the beauty and wonder of the original Star Wars Galaxies MMORG, brain implants, and the increasing need for personal responsibility in an ever more complex world.

As usual, there's also The Big Questions.

Books of his we discuss are: Lady Hellgate series, Wired for Love series, The Synth Crisis series, Neon Eclipse series, The Factory, Crooked Anthology.

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In this episode, I chat with Clayton Rumley about game development, his interest in Star Trek, and considerations when writing about pre-recorded human history. We also chat about being a cemetary groudskeeper, time travel, and generation ships.

As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions.

Books of his we discuss are: Holocene.

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In the conclusion to the 2-part interview with Sophie McKeand we chat about CopyLeft publishing, the use of generative AI in the creative fields, and the importance of the poetic mind. We also discuss generational acceptance of AI, generative AI as a window into the human mind, and what should be considered in a test for self-awareness.

There are also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions.

Books of hers we discuss are: The MthR trilogy.

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In this episode (Part 1 of 2), I chat with Sophie McKeand about moving into a van, her thoughts on the UK schizm of 2016 (i.e. Brexit), and writing with sensitivity. We also discuss the dangers of catastrophizing, the necessity of social and personal honesty, and the importance of storytelling.

The Lightning Round and The Big Questions are in Part 2 (episode 47).

Books of hers we discuss are: The MthR trilogy.

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In this episode, I chat with K. Gorman about her love of Asian History, the quality of and options for dictating stories, and the novel as an outlet for the darkness within. We also discuss her language disclaimers, the role of Canada in the future of humanity, and just how real might the characters we create be?

In addition, we go to a few dark places from the 59 minutes mark to 1:04, so tread carefully.

As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions.

Books of hers we discuss are: The Elemental Wars and The Eurynome Code.

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In this episode, I chat with Kate Sheeran Swed about plastic dinosaurs in the workplace, her recent experiences using Kickstarter, and a love of space westerns. We also discuss transitioning from musician to author, the challenges of novelizing superhero stories, and what happens when artificial intelligences get emotions.

As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions.

Books of hers we discuss are: The Parse Galaxy series, The League of Independent Operatives series, and The Toccata Systems trilogy.

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In this episode, I chat with M.G. Herron about using Kickstarter to fund and promote books, how he approaches his story creation, and the aliens among us. We also discuss his enjoyment of hiking and rock climbing, why he loves Scrivener, and ancient civilization portal stories.

As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions.

Books of his we discuss are: The Gunn Files, Relics of the Ancients, The Translocator Trilogy.

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