We speak with speculative fiction writers, new and established, to tease out what inspired them, how they work, what kind of beverage keeps them going, how they think about their work and their relationship to it, and much more.
Latest Episodes
J. Dianne Dotson: Tackling Structure, Psychological Horror, & Appalachian Wonder
Episode Description: Diving between the worlds of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, J. Dianne Dotson reflects on what inspires her writing, how she maintains confidence in ...
Greta Hayer: The Auger’s Real World, Retellings, & Finding Community
Greta Hayer takes us inside her process of weaving short stories from history, her studies and her travels to South Korea. Taking from history can get tricky; she expl...
P.A. Cornell: Transforming Inspiration into Stories, Pantsing vs. Plotting, & the Value of Writing in a Community
Like many writers, P.A. Cornell discovered her passion for writing at a young age, but without a strong network of writers around her to teach her the ropes, it wouldn...
Kelly Robson: Speculative Fiction, Character Building, and Advice for Consistent Writing
Update: High Time in the Low Parliament by Kelly Robson is due to come out August 9th, her latest book which we talk about in the episode. Kelly Robson has written ...
Shingai Njeri Kagunda: Questioning Boundaries, Colonization, and the Healing Benefits of Exploring Grief
Born in Kenya and recently immigrated to the U.S., author and Brown MFA graduate Shingai Njeri Kagunda believes fiction was never meant to be boxed into neat and tame ...
