Episode 14: M.D. Cooper on writing far future sci-fi, considerations on the pathway to interstellar colonization, and how raising children is like uplifting a civilization.
In this episode, I chat with military SF author M.D. Cooper on how she developed her Aeon-14 far future science fiction universe, what it takes to turn out 100+ books in six years, social and technolo...
21 Jan 20221h 23min
Episode 13: The nature of writing sci-fi, the challenging speed of technological development, and the goal of 'plausible' not 'perfect' predictions with Gerald M. Kilby
In the first Alternate Futures episode of 2022, I chat with Gerald M Kilby on the nature of writing science fiction, the challenging speed of modern technological development for our institutions, and...
7 Jan 20221h 18min
Episode 12: 2021 Wrap-up episode + Giveaway
This episode is a short year end wrap-up. I also answer the two questions I've been asking my guests all season, and I give you a story intro teaser for the Fractured Eternity series I'm starting. Fin...
31 Dec 202116min
Episode 11: Christmas in the Claus-verse with Tony Bertauski
In this first Alternate Futures Christmas episode, I chat with Tony Bertauski, creator of The Claus-verse, on the business of writing, the fun of developing modern takes on fictional arctic species, a...
22 Dec 20211h 16min
Episode 10: Terraforming, alien life, and the ghost in the machine with A.R.K. Watson
In this episode, I chat with A.R.K. Watson from South Korea on multiculturalism, terraforming, the nature of alien life, and the ghost in the machine. Story Introduction: Death of a Colony Further inf...
5 Nov 20211h 14min
Episode 9: Being an Indie Author, a Strange Satellite, and the Wonders and Dangers of AI with Dietmar Wehr
In this episode, I chat with Dietmar Wehr about starting an indie author career later in life, drawing inspiration from the Black Knight satellite, writing galaxy-spanning science fiction, and the fun...
23 Okt 20211h 27min
Episode 8: Cybersecurity, Cyborgs, and Alternate Reality with D.B. Goodin
In this episode, I chat with D.B. Goodin about LitRPG, cybersecurity, and the marvels and terrors of modern technology. Story Introduction: Mind Jacker Further info on this and other episodes, as well...
7 Okt 20211h 20min
Episode 7: The Hidden World and The Symbolism of The Matrix with Kerry Boytzun
In this episode, I speak with Kerry Boytzun about hidden power structures, neural linguistic programming, and the symbolism of The Matrix. Story Introduction: The Invisible Guardian Further info on th...
24 Sep 20211h 16min
