291. Megan E. O'Keefe (a.k.a. Lady Soapminster) — Steal the Sky (An Interview)
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287. Kameron Hurley (a.k.a. The Patriarchy Smarsher) — Empire Ascendant (An Interview)

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284. Aliette de Bodard (a.k.a. The Boneduster) — The House of Shattered Wings (An Interview)

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode284AlietteDeBodard/Sandf–Episode284–AlietteDeBodard.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFallen angels, bone dust magic, and Paris, oh my! Aliette de Bodard joins Shaun and Julia to discuss her new novel, The House of Shattered Wings. We explore Aliette’s process for creating an alternate history, discuss the novel’s themes of colonialism and religion, and other exciting topics! We hope you enjoy the episode! Note: If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below):
283. Fran Wilde (a.k.a. Chadwick’s Progeny) — Updraft (An Interview) and Giveaway!

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode283FranWilde/Sandf–Episode283–FranWilde.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWings, bone towers, and mouth monsters, oh my! The glorious Fran Wilde returns to the podcast to discuss her new novel, Updraft. We talk about worldbuilding, hierarchies and bone towers, and much more! We also have an extra copy of Updraft to give away. If you want to win, all you’ve got to do is answer the following question in the comments (or via email): If you had wings, what kind of job would you like to have and why? Answers are due next Tuesday! The winner will be announced (hopefully) the following day! We hope you enjoy the episode! Note: If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below):
Skiffy and Fanty Interview with author Jamie Wyman
Paul: So, for those readers unfamiliar with you, who is Jamie Wyman? Jamie: Jamie is the geeky, chai-swilling writer of urban fantasy, Sherlock spec fic and a variety of flash fiction. Paul: Your urban fantasy revolves around a couple of characters and series. Tell us about Catherine Sharp, your protagonist in the Etudes in C# series.
274. Cat Rambo (a.k.a. Ms. Furry) — Beasts of Tabat (An Interview)
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