By Alternate Futures
The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.
Whisky, superheroes, and *very* ancient history are a few of the topics I chat about with Mark P Smith as we delve into his debut novel. We also chat about the challenges of book promotion, the younger dryas impact hypothesis, and genetically engineering humans.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Theo Newton: Destiny
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Mechs vs Kaiju, Bioengineering, and eating tarantuala are a few of the topics I chat about with Anthony J Melchiorri as we delve into his military science fiction. We also chat about the book marketing, the promise vs reality of artificial intelligence, and improving healthcare.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Deadman's War, Sunken Spaceship, Black Market DNA, Extinction Cycle, The Tide
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The Space Blues, YA romance nightmares, and the nature of human reality are a few of the topics I discuss with Joe Canzano as we explore his novels. We also chat about the importance of music, the nature of being an indepenent author, and the some of the more effective book marketing avenues.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Suzi Spitfire Kills Everybody, Suzi Spitfire and the Snake Eyes of Venus, Magna Girl, Rune and Flash.
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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YA SF Adventure in space (the Orion's Spur series), AI in the classroom, and panspermia are a few of the topics Alan 'Doc' Hansen and I chat about, in addition to whether a business degree helps with book marketing, whether extra-terrestrials would like us, and where has the optimism gone in science fiction.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Orion's Spur series
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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The superhero genre is alive and well in Becoming Glitch.
Daniel Sayre and I chat about his take on this diverse genre in relation to his debut novel Becoming Glitch. We also discuss running obstacle courses, the challenges of marketing, and moral boundaries as explored by stories about superhumans.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Becoming Glitch
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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Matt and I discuss the relaunch of his Gunn Files series and how he's using Kickstarter to fund the project: The Gunn Files Kickstarter
For authors, we delve into many of the nuances of running a Kickstarter campaign including how to decide on tiers and choosing your target.
If you're a fan of Men In Black-type stories, or the Dresden Files, why not check out his kickstarter?
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: The Gunn Files
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com
Chris and I discuss his latest book, "Shattered Time", which explores the consequences of time travel and trying to do good without understanding the complexity of the system you're working in. We also delve into the potential of artificial intelligence in writing and publishing processes, and its impact on the scientific and historical fields.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Shattered Time
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com
In this episode, I chat with Jessie Kwak about imaginary worlds, cybernetic implants, and heist stories in space. We also discuss the inspiration of Scottish castles, hosting your own authors' summit, and the experience of being shot.
As usual, there's also The Big Questions.
Books of hers we discuss are: The Bulari Saga, The Nanshe Chronicles, Crooked Anthology.
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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In this episode, I chat with Greg Dragon about studying martial arts, being inspired by Piers Anthony, and a spacefaring future for humanity. We also discuss transitional periods in history, the beauty and wonder of the original Star Wars Galaxies MMORG, brain implants, and the increasing need for personal responsibility in an ever more complex world.
As usual, there's also The Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss are: Lady Hellgate series, Wired for Love series, The Synth Crisis series, Neon Eclipse series, The Factory, Crooked Anthology.
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
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Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com
In this episode, I chat with Clayton Rumley about game development, his interest in Star Trek, and considerations when writing about pre-recorded human history. We also chat about being a cemetary groudskeeper, time travel, and generation ships.
As usual, there's also The Lightning Round and The Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss are: Holocene.
Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk
If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast at alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com
Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com
The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.