127. Christopher Barzak (a.k.a. Don Surrealismo) — Birds and Birthdays (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonFourEpisode127–AnInterviewW/Sandf–Episode127–InterviewWChristopherBarzak.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSSurrealism, mythology, and fantasy, oh my! Christopher Barzak, acclaimed author of One For Sorrow, The Love That We Share Without Knowing, and the new collection, Birds and Birthdays, joins me to discuss how surrealism has influenced his work, mythic and fairytale narratives, human identity, and much more. It’s definitely worth a listen. We hope you enjoy the episode! (FYI: Some of the audio isn’t as strong as I would like. Hopefully it doesn’t hurt the episode too much.) 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 127 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:12:58) Christopher’s Website Shaun’s Review of Birds and Birthdays Buy Christopher’s book! It’s good stuff. You can also support this podcast by signing up for a one month free trial at Audible. Doing so helps us, gives you a change to try out Audible’s service, and brings joy to everyone. 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.
#SkiffyandFanty Episode 108 — Roundtable Discussion w/ Julia Rios and Stina Leicht
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/skiffyandfantyEpisode108–RoundtableDiscussionWJuliaRiosAndStina/Sandf–Episode108–RoundtableDiscussionWJuliaRiosAndStinaLeicht.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSJulia and Stina join us out the blue for a multi-topic discussion. In this episode, we discuss the recent announcement that The Hobbit will be three movies, female protagonists and the rise of YA genre fiction, whether American audiences are in the mood for Golden Age narratives, what happens to genre fiction when it becomes the dominant story form, and many other related topics. Plus, there’s a little silly left in the mix for your enjoyment. 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! Note #2: Shaun needs a new laptop and could really use your help. See here for details and perks for donations. Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 108 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview (0:00 – 1:06:38) “Peter Jackson reveals that two will become three when he shoots the further adventures of Bilbo Baggins” by Chris Tilly (IGN) Julia Rios’ Website Outer Alliance Outer Alliance Podcast Stina Leicht’s Website Check out Stina’s books. They are delicious! You can also support this podcast by signing up for a one month free trial at Audible. Doing so helps us, gives you a change to try out Audible’s service, and brings joy to everyone. 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.
#SkiffyandFanty Episode 105 — An Interview w/ Jane Rogers (a.k.a. the Teen Whisperer)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow–Episode105–AnInterviewWJaneRogersa.k.a/Sandf–Episode105–InterviewWJaneRogers.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSJane Rogers, winner of the Clarke Award and long-listed for the Man Booker, joins us to discuss all things related to her brilliant novel, The Testament of Jessie Lamb. 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 105 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview w/ Jane Rogers (0:00 – 51:36) Jane’s Website Check out The Testament of Jessie Lamb. It’s bloody brilliant! You can also support this podcast by signing up for a one month free trial at Audible. Doing so helps us, gives you a change to try out Audible’s service, and brings joy to everyone. 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.
Episode 96 — An Interview w/ Sherwood Smith (a.k.a. Scribbles and Cream)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow–Episode96–AnInterviewWSherwoodSmith/Sandf–Episode96–InterviewWSherwoodSmith.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAuthor Sherwood Smiths joins us for an in-depth discussion about her writing life, her new book, Banner of the Damned, and much more. We cover everything from language to history to sexuality to the finer points of the fantasy genre. 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 96 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:07:36) Sherwood Smith’s Website (Psst: Buy her book!) 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.
Episode 91 — Torture Cinema Meets Eclipse (Twilight)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow91seasonThree–TortureCinemaMeetsEclipse/Sandf–Episode91–TortureCinemaMeetsEclipse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWe’re back with the second half of our drunken review of the second and third installments of the Twilight series. This week, we review Eclipse, which is marginally better than the others. Of course, that’s not saying much, now is it? 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 91 — Download (MP3) Intro and Torture Cinema Meets New Moon (0:00 – 1:00:58) Eclipse (IMDB) 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.
Lit Bits: A. E. Rought Gets Two-Book Deal w/ Strange Chemistry
From Strange Chemistry: Strange Chemistry, the YA imprint of Angry Robot Books, is delighted to announce the signing of another wonderful author. A. E. Rought has been signed to Strange Chemistry in a two book deal with worldwide English rights negotiated between Amanda Rutter and Gina Panettieri, of the Talcott Notch Literary Agency. The first of these two books will be called Broken and will be published by Strange Chemistry in early 2013. About Broken Imagine a modern spin on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein where a young couple’s undying love and the grief of a father pushed beyond sanity could spell the destruction of them all. A string of suspicious deaths near a small Michigan town ends with a fall that claims the life of Emma Gentry’s boyfriend, Daniel. Emma is broken, a hollow shell mechanically moving through her days. She and Daniel had been made for each other, complete only when they were together. Now she restlessly wanders the town in the late Fall gloom, haunting the cemetery and its white-marbled tombs, feeling Daniel everywhere, his spectre in the moonlight and the fog. When she encounters newcomer Alex Franks, only son of a renowned widowed surgeon, she’s intrigued despite herself. He’s an enigma, melting into shadows, preferring to keep to himself. But he is as drawn to her as she is to him. He is strangely… familiar. From the way he knows how to open her locker when it sticks, to the nickname she shared only with Daniel, even his hazel eyes with brown flecks are just like Daniel’s. The closer they become, though, the more something inside her screams there’s something very wrong with Alex Franks. And when Emma stumbles across a grotesque and terrifying menagerie of mangled but living animals within the walls of the Franks’ estate, creatures she surely knows must have died from their injuries, she knows. About A. E. Rought Self-proclaimed nerd A.E. Rought spent most of her early life in libraries and bookstores. It’s no surprise that she turned to writing shortly after creative arts college. She has novels of varying genres, and different pennames, published since 2006. You can visit her at http://www.aerought.com and http://aerought.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AERought [@AERought]. Rought says: “When my agent told me Strange Chemistry was interested, I think I squealed out loud. Angry Robot has an amazing reputation, and to be welcomed into their YA imprint? Bliss. Nerdvana. I’m absolutely thrilled to be with Strange Chemistry and working with Amanda.” Amanda Rutter says: “As soon as I received the email from Gina detailing the premise of Broken, I knew that I had to read this book. I was thrilled to discover that the writing was just as good as promised and I have no doubt Broken will prove to be a massive hit!” That’s pretty awesome news, no? Congrats to A. E. Rought!
