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)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode274InterviewWCatRambo/SandF%20–%20Episode%20274%20–%20Interview%20w%20Cat%20Rambo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSGladiator groundhogs, pulp heroes, and shapeshifters, oh my! Cat Rambo returns to the show to discuss her newest novel, Beasts of Tabat, her fiction writing courses, and short fiction. We discuss Cat’s treatment of slavery and sexuality, and we explore the magic and creatures of Tabat! 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): Episode 274 — Download (MP3) Show Notes:
271. On Science Fiction and Romance w/ Andrea Phillips
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Interview w/ Jennifer Ellis (Author of A Quill Ladder)
For this feature interview, I contacted Jennifer Ellis by email with some questions pertaining both to A Quill Ladder and the Derivatives of Displacement series in general, on writing YA, and on her perspectives as a successful indie author. Here, then, are those questions and her wonderful responses, including information on what she has in store for the future: DPH: The YA category has changed a lot since either of us was younger, and the SciFi/Fantasy offerings have exploded. In what ways did you try to make these middle grade novels balance between the classic and modern worlds? How do you balance between revealing things to the readers (and characters) and holding things back for maintaining the drive of the series?
