Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author, historian and composer Ada Palmer. Ms. Palmer talks about her first novel, Too Like the Lightning.
Fast Forward - Contemporary Science Fiction
Fast Forward is a monthly half-hour series about the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It features interviews with professionals in the speculative fiction genres; past guests have included authors, artists, editors, and filmmakers. Most episodes also include a book review and anime or other genre media review.
Fast Forward – Contemporary Science Fiction
Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with Bill Lawhorn, a science fiction fan who helps organize and run various science fiction conventions. Mr. Lawhorn talks about different types of conventions, what kind of activities you can find...
Fast Forward – Charles Stross
Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with award winning author Charles Stross. Mr. Stross talks about two of his popular book series - The Laundry Files and The Merchant Princes. This interview was recorded on May 27th, 2016, on location at...
Fast Forward -Christine Taylor-Butler
Fast Forward is a monthly half-hour series about the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It features interviews with professionals in the speculative fiction genres; past guests have included authors, artists, editors, and filmmakers. Most episodes also...
Fast Forward – Neal Stephenson
Episode 250 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Neal Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson talks about his latest novel, Reamde. He also talks about how he organizes and keeps track of his large, complex novels, as well as his research...
Fast Forward – Jon Skovron
In episode #295 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction, we feature an interview recorded at Capclave in 2016. Our guest is author Jon Skovron.
Fast Forward – Edward M Lerner
Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Edward M. Lerner. Mr. Lerner talks about his latest novel, InterstellarNet: Enigma, as well as other books in the InterstellarNet series. He discusses his process of writing, and how it has...
Fast Forward – Museum of SF
Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with two executives from the Museum of Science Fiction. Mandy Sweeney and Jonathan Spencer talk about recent progress in the efforts towards opening a preview museum in or near Washington, DC, and the...
Fast Forward – Alan Smale
Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Alan Smale. Mr. Smale talks about the publication of his first novel, Clash of Eagles, which is book #1 of a three book series. He discusses his fascination with writing alternate history,...
Fast Forward – Genevieve Valentine
In this episode of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction, author Genevieve Valentine talks about her early love of fantasy literature and storytelling. She also discusses her first two novels, Mechanique and The Girls at the Kingfisher Club, as well as her recent...
Fast Forward – Will McIntosh
Interview with Hugo Award winning author Will McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh talks about both his short fiction and his novels, including Love Minus Eighty, the book that he expanded from his acclaimed short story, "Bridesicle." Mr. McIntosh also discusses the many social...
Fast Forward -Holly Black
Episode #275 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with best selling fantasy writer Holly Black in which she discusses her recent novel, Doll Bones. She also talks about the genesis of the incredibly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series,...
Fast Forward – Paolo Bacigalupi
Episode #274 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Paolo Bacigalupi, who talks about his award winning adult and young adult novels. He discusses his penchant for using science fiction to examine issues of corporate,...
Fast Forward – S Rosenbaum
In episode #273 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction, we feature an interview with writer and filmmaker Shoshana Rosenbaum. Ms. Rosenbaum is the writer, producer and director of the short film "The Goblin Baby," a supernatural thriller, which she describes as...
Fast Forward – Tom Doyle
This episode of Fast Forward originally ran in September of 2009. It features an interview with author Tom Doyle, who talks about his award winning short fiction, as well as his experience at the acclaimed Clarion Writers' Workshop. Also in this episode: Marianne...
Fast Forward – Mindy Klasky
Award winning author Mindy Klasky is interviewed in this month's show. She talks about finishing up her recent three book "Jane Madison" series, and writing the first book in her new "As You Wish" series. She also talks about the process of dealing with Hollywood (her...
Fast Forward – Bill Campbell
Author and publisher Bill Campbell is featured in episode 270 of Fast Forward. Mr. Campbell is the founder of Rosarium Publishing, which concentrates on speculative fiction and comics. He talks about Rosarium's flagship release, Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and...
Fast Forward – Alethea Kontis
Episode 269 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with writer (and princess!) Alethea Kontis. Ms. Kontis talks about Enchanted, and Hero, books in her current Woodcutter series, based on classic fairy tales. She also discusses some of her...
Fast Forward – Greg Viggiano
Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with Greg Viggiano, the executive director of the proposed Museum of Science Fiction. Mr. Viggiano and his associates are raising funds to build a museum dedicated to all types of science fiction, to be...
Fast Forward – Charles Gannon
He talks in depth about his new book, Raising Caine, the third volume in his Tales of the Terran Republic/Caine Riordan series. Dr. Gannon discusses the political complexities of his future history, as well as the biology of his multiple alien races.
Fast Forward -Tom Doyle
This episode of Fast Forward originally ran in September of 2009. It features an interview with author Tom Doyle, who talks about his award winning short fiction, as well as his experience at the acclaimed Clarion Writers' Workshop.
Fast Forward – Michael Dirda
Mr. Dirda talks about his transition from working as the editor of the Washington Post's Book World section to his current wide-ranging freelance writing career. He also talks about some of his recent and ongoing projects, and his affection for books as physical...
Fast Forward – Neil Clarke
Neil Clarke talks about the creation and workings of the award winning online magazine, Clarkesworld. He discusses the submission process, how the magazine is put together, and how the magazine generates income. He also talks about how the genre has changed since...
Fast Forward – Nick Mamatas (1)
In episode #263 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction,, writer and editor Nick Mamatas talks about his job as editor of the Haikasoru book line of Viz Media. He discusses how Japanese SF differs from American genre fiction, and gives some insight on the...