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 – 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 there, and how to get involved.
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 Balticon in Baltimore, MD. Also in this episode: Colleen Cahill gives us an unusual review of In Humor Most Odd, a story and essay collection by Alan Loewen. Marianne Petrino gives a rating of four chans to the anime series...
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 include a book review and anime or other genre media review.
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 trip to China.
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 led to several shorter stories, including his Hugo Award nominated "Championship B'tok". Mr. Lerner also talks about the several books he wrote in collaboration with Larry Niven in the Fleet of Worlds series.
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 many events that the Museum is working on.
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, and the extensive research he did to create the world in the book. He also talks about his day job as an astronomer for NASA.
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 gig writing for the comicbook Catwoman. This interview was recorded at Capclave 2014, before a live audience.
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 issues that face the characters in his fiction.
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, her vampire novel The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, and her collaboration with Cassandra Clare on the Magisterium 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, governmental and individual morality. The interview was recorded on October 10, 2014, before a live audience at Capclave 2014, a regional science fiction convention.
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 "creepy" rather than "horror". She discusses the multi-year process she went through - from the original story idea to the completion of filming. Ms. Rosenbaum also talks about her experience with crowdfunding for the film. Two...
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 Petrino reviews the Anime series The Galaxy Railways. Reporting from this year's World Science Fiction Convention, John Pomeranz interviews editor and publisher David Hartwell - revealing Mr. Hartwell's "brighter" side
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 series has been optioned and is in development).
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 Beyond, as well as the digital comic DayBlack and Pitch Black Rainbow, a collection of art by John Jennings. Mr. Campbell also discusses the definition of Afrofuturism. Also in this episode: Marianne Petrino gives a rating of 3...
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 literary influences, her background in science, her collection of short fiction, and some things readers can expect in her upcoming book, Dearest.
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 located in Washington, DC. In the interview, he discusses the fundraising effort, the timetable, and the types of exhibits planned.
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 objects as well as conveyors of the written word.
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 online fiction has become commonplace.
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 difficulties of translation. He also talks about his own writing career, and his penchant for satire, combining horror elements (particularly Cthulhu) with other genres. This interview was conducted in front of a live audience at the...