Robert J. Sawyer is perhaps Canada’s most decorated science fiction writer. He has 25 novels

published, is a prolific contributor to magazines and anthologies, and has received the Hugo

Award, the Nebula Award, the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, and multiple Aurora

Awards, among other accolades. He’s also the keynote speaker and workshop leader at WFNB’s

2026 WordSpring. In advance of his visit, we asked him to share some thoughts for this podcast.

Credits:

Host: Jenna Morton

Guest: Robert J. Sawyer

Technical Production: Tosh Taylor

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