J. M. J. Brewer, author of the unsettling "Anemone" (Season 1, Episode 7) joins us for a fascinating conversation about trauma, pain, and its expression in fiction.

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Make sure to also check out our most recent written interview with Toshiya Kamei:

https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/

Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!

How does Biome pick the stories we publish? What's the value of prizes and recognition?

Your host and Biome editor Alex Zoubine discusses the value of curation and prizes in Sci-Fi and literature more broadly

Check out the Biome submissions portal here if you're curious: https://biomespec.wordpress.com/submissions/

Learn more about the Hugo Awards in Science Fiction: https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2026-hugo-awards/

Learn More about the Nebula Awards here: https://nebulas.sfwa.org/award-year/2025/

And of course, check out the official Nobel Prize website here: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/

Check out our recent interviews with some of our Season 1 authors:

Jordan Hirsch: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161200342/

M.D. Smith IV: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-m-d-162930361/

Grigory Lukin: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-165750671/

Toshiya Kamei: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161022506/

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Season 2 launches September 29th

Follow now to enjoy stories that will captivate and amaze you

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If you loved "After You Catch Them All" (Season 1, Episode 4), you won't want to miss our interview with the author of the story, Grigory Lukin! Hear what inspires Grigory and learn a bit about what it takes to balance humor in science fiction.

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Please make sure to check out last week's written interview with Nissa Harlow at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161020047/

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The world is ending!

Your host and Biome editor Alex Zoubine reviews the storied history of Apocalypse in fantasy and scifi.

Check out our recent written interviews with some of our Season 1 authors:

Steve Zisson: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/

River S: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-s-161019051/

Nissa Harlow: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161020047/

Nicholas Packwood: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-161021396/

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Christopher Thomas joins Biome to discuss the haunting story The Winnowers (Season 1, Episode 3).

During our interview, Christopher mentioned Milkman by Anna Burns. Check out this wonderful title as well!

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Why the biological theme? Why now?

Your host and editor Alex Zoubine shares some thoughts on the state of literature and short stories -- and why I think now is the perfect time to start listening to more short stories.

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Be sure to check out last week's written interview with River S at:

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Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!

M.D. Smith IV joins Biome to share the story behind Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path (Season 1, Episode 8) - winner of listener's top Season 1 Story!

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Please make sure to check out last week's written interview with Steve Zisson at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/

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Jordan Hirsch sits down with Biome to tell us the story behind Writing on the Wall (Season 1, Episode 1).

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10 amazing stories. 10 talented authors. Season 1 wraps up with a reveal of the #1 fan favorite story of Season 1 followed by an overview of themes and ideas that tie the season together. Join your host, Alex Zoubine, as we send off Season 1 in style and kick off a summer of author interviews.

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