Welcome to Episode 180 of Speculate! The Podcast for Writers, Readers, and Fans. In this episode Mike and guest co-host Elsa Sjunneson-Henry continue our triptych of shows on the work of Mishell Baker, looking at her novel Borderline.  We talk with Mishell about inspiration from gaming and other sources, Millie’s distinct character voice, sense of place, and more.

If you like what you hear, don’t forget to check back next week for our final show of the triptych as we look at some of the writing techniques used in the novel–and if you’d like access to that show, please head to our Patreon page and support us at the $5 or higher level.  Thanks for supporting us here and via our Patreon, and thanks as always for listening to and spreading the word about the show!

BONUS: Writers should check out the call for submissions for Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction! Elsa is the guest non-fiction editor for the special issue. The submission window runs from Jan 15th 2018 through Feb 15th, 2018.