76. Interstellar Intrigue, AI Overlords, and Space Operas, with DL Young

76. Interstellar Intrigue, AI Overlords, and Space Operas, with DL Young

DL Young is a Pushcart Prize nominee and Independent Press Award winner known for his fast-paced science fiction novels. In this episode, we delve into his latest trilogy, 'Empire and Ashes,' which weaves together elements of space opera, political intrigue, and espionage. We also explore the vast world-building involved, including alien races, advanced technologies, and star gates. Young shares his journey from business professional to full-time writer and offers insights into his creative process and marketing strategies.

We also, we discuss the potential future impact of AI and what it could mean for humanity.

Books of his we discuss: Jeryn's Dagger (Empire and Ashes trilogy), Cyberpunk city trilogy

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70. LG Jenkins: Merit Hunters and Dystopian Dreams

70. LG Jenkins: Merit Hunters and Dystopian Dreams

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69. Brent Golembiewski - The Boy, The Cube and The Elf: Electronic Warfare, Fantasy in Space, and the Future of Freedom

69. Brent Golembiewski - The Boy, The Cube and The Elf: Electronic Warfare, Fantasy in Space, and the Future of Freedom

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68. Ben Parris - Mars: Armor Forged: Colonizing Mars, Synethesia, The Future of Humanity

68. Ben Parris - Mars: Armor Forged: Colonizing Mars, Synethesia, The Future of Humanity

In this episode, I dive into a fascinating conversation with Ben Paris, an experienced NASA consultant and science museum executive director. We explore his work, including his novel 'Mars Armor Forge...

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67. Frederic S Durbin - The Country Under Heaven: Underground Worlds, The Nature of The Western, and Analog Typewriters

67. Frederic S Durbin - The Country Under Heaven: Underground Worlds, The Nature of The Western, and Analog Typewriters

Ovid Vesper fought in one of the worst battles of the U.S. civil war where he was almost killed in an explosion. As he returned to the land of the living, something came with him and it's been followi...

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66. Alexander Boldizar - The Man Who Saw Seconds: Laplace's Demon, Asimov's Mule, and the Trolly Problem (2/2)

66. Alexander Boldizar - The Man Who Saw Seconds: Laplace's Demon, Asimov's Mule, and the Trolly Problem (2/2)

Imagine being able to see 5 seconds into the future and being able to chose the path you want from the myriad of posibilities. Preble Jeffereson has that ability and he knows how to use it. So, what c...

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65. Alexander Boldizar - The Man Who Saw Seconds: Is There a Price too Great to Save Your Family? (1/2)

65. Alexander Boldizar - The Man Who Saw Seconds: Is There a Price too Great to Save Your Family? (1/2)

Being able to see 5 seconds into the future may not seem like much, but in Alexander Boldizar's latest novel, The Man Who Saw Seconds, it's enough to change the world. This fast-paced story explores t...

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64. Sean Robins - Echoes of Extinction: Existential Threats and Pop Culture References Galore

64. Sean Robins - Echoes of Extinction: Existential Threats and Pop Culture References Galore

Sean Robins' latest, Echoes of Extinction, the opening novel of his Voidwalkers Chronicles series, lives up to its title, serving up hefty doses of near extinction events. But it's not all doom and gl...

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63. Zack Samo - Exodus 2065: Facing Your Demons

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In Zack Samo's Exodus 2065, humanity encounters an extinction level event. They flee the Earth for an unknown future, chased by 'demons' from the bowels of the planet. But some choose to stay and face...

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