233. Alma Alexander (a.k.a. The Tree Shifter) — Random (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode233AnInterviewWAlmaAlexander/SandF%20–%20Episode%20233%20–%20An%20Interview%20w%20Alma%20Alexander.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWerecritter mistakes, immigration, and magic trees, oh my! The glorious Alma Alexander joins Shaun and Julia to discuss her newest novel, Random (Dark Quest Books). We talk about her werecritter culture, the immigrant experience, language, and much more! 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 233 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: Alma’s Website Alma’s Books Alma’s Twitter Alma’s Facebook Random (Dark Quest Books) Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.
My Superpower: Justin Robinson (Get Blank)
My Superpower is a regular guest column on the Skiffy and Fanty blog where authors and creators tell us about one weird skill, neat trick, highly specialized cybernetic upgrade, or other superpower they have, and how it helped (or hindered!) their creative process as they built their project. Today we welcome Justin Robinson to talk about how the power of art relates to Get Blank. —————————————— If I’m ever interrogated by a foreign power — something I was convinced would happen from the moment I saw my first James Bond film until lunchtime last Tuesday — there’s one thing that can never possibly break me. Bad movies.
231. City Building in Urban Fantasy (CONvergence Panel w/ Emma Bull, Tania Richter, Kathryn Sullivan, and Christoforo Pasquarette)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode231CityBuildingAtCONvergence/SandF%20–%20Episode%20231%20–%20City%20Building%20at%20CONvergence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSCliff cities, twisted towers, and fantastic streets, oh my! Earlier this year, I moderated / participated in a panel on city building with some amazing folks. And I finally get to release it! From new cities to ancient palimpsestial streets, Emma Bull, Tania Richter, Kathryn Sullivan, and Christoforo Pasquarette tackle the process of city building in urban fantasy (and fantasy at large). Here is the CONvergence description: From cloud citadels to urban wastelands, any city has infrastructure needs: water, sewage, transportation. How will those be met? A discussion of good and bad city design in urban fantasy. 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 231 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: Emma’s Website Emma’s Twitter Emma’s Books Shadow Unit! Tania’s Website Tania’s Twitter Tania’s Books Kathryn’s Website Kathryn’s Books Kathryn’s Facebook Christoforo’s Bio Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). Additional music from “Black Vortex” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.
My Superpower: Anne E. Johnson (Green Light Delivery)
My Superpower is a regular guest column on the Skiffy and Fanty blog where authors and creators tell us about one weird skill, neat trick, highly specialized cybernetic upgrade, or other superpower they have, and how it helped (or hindered!) their creative process as they built their project. Today we welcome Anne E. Johnson to talk about how the power of writing around chaos relates to Green Light Delivery. —————————————— I can write while surrounded by chaos. When I was an undergrad at a large university famous for its party life, I would often go to the Student Union on Saturday night. Hundreds of students and faculty would be there, hoisting beers (the legal drinking age was 18 back then) and carrying on. I’ve never been a drinker or a partier, but man, I loved the Student Union on Saturday night. Just me with a cup of coffee, doing my Ancient Greek or Latin Comp homework amid a crowd of half-soused revelers. They ignored me, and I them.
My Superpower: Che Gilson
My Superpower is a regular guest column on the Skiffy and Fanty blog where authors and creators tell us about one weird skill, neat trick, highly specialized cybernetic upgrade, or other superpower they have, and how it helped (or hindered!) their creative process as they built their project. Today we welcome Che Gilson to talk about how the power of art relates to Carmine Rojas: Dog Fight. —————————————— I like to think of art as my super power. It’s not something that tons of authors can claim as their own (though there are plenty). But I was able to turn my super power into a book cover for my novella Carmine Rojas: Dog Fight.
My Superpower: Matthew David Goodwin (Latino/a Rising)
My Superpower is a regular guest column on the Skiffy and Fanty blog where authors and creators tell us about one weird skill, neat trick, highly specialized cybernetic upgrade, or other superpower they have, and how it helped (or hindered!) their creative process as they built their project. Today we welcome Matthew David Goodwin to talk about how the power of passionate social justice relates to Latino/a Rising. —————————————————– If I had to be a superhero, it would be the Batman kind of superhero. When thrown against a wall, I would break. When cut, I would bleed. Hopelessly human. But I’m much more sympathetic to the 1960’s campy version of Batman than the Batman of late. I wouldn’t erase the dark undertones, just splash them with color. Sometimes it’s hard to know what Batman’s superpowers actually are. One is hidden (his passion) and the other is disguised as an accessory (the weirdly enormous bright yellow utility belt). But together, his passion and utility belt make up for his lack of superhuman strength. Like Batman, I’m drawn into my work with a passion for social justice. I worked many years in the Latino/a community in various non-profit organizations dealing with migration, domestic violence, and worker rights. When I went to study for my doctorate in literature, I wanted to find a way to discuss the complex experiences of Latinos/as in the United States. And I found that science fiction and fantasy is a potent way to express issues of race, gender, and migration. And it is the best way for my daughter to imagine herself as part of the future.
