If This Goes On (Don't Panic): Science Fiction, Fantasy & Progressive Politics

Episode 12. In this episode, Alan and Diane interview author Nadia Afifi. They discuss how clones are done wrong, religion, and writing tips on integrating philosophy with action.

They also review:

Shades Within Us: Tales of Migrations and Fractured Borders edited by Susan Forest & Lucas K. Law 2018

Episode 11. This episode is a special live stream we did on January 2nd to celebrate the end of 2020. We invited some of our previous guests back to discuss the good things that happened in 2020. Guests included Lem Fillyaw who discusses Video Games, Chris Snyder with Music, RicK Claypool with politics, and Graeme Barber with TTRPGs.

Some of the cohosts discuss their favorites of the year too. Alan talks about his favorite books, Rachel her favorite TV shows and Diane her favorite Worlds from World Anvil.

We get a little loose and sweary on this one. Don't listen with the kids.

Episode 10. In this episode, Alan and Cat interview author James Morrow. They discuss their new book And The Last Trump Shall Sound, the goal of satire, the future of politics, and wish you a lovely holiday season.

They also review:

Stoker's Wilde by Steven Hopstaken & Melissa Prusi published by Flame Tree Press 2019

Episode 9. In this episode, Diane interviews World Anvil founder and writer Janet Forbes. They discuss building online communities, organizing worlds, and owning a business.

We also review:

Leech Girl Lives by Rick Claypool published by Spaceboy books 2017

Episode 8. In this episode, Alan and Diane interview historian and author P. Djeli Clark. They discuss anarchist necromancers, the subtleties of dick jokes, and the reclamation of cosmic horror.

We also review:

Ninth Step Station: Season 2 by Malka Older. Written by Malka Older, Curtis C. Chen, Jacqueline Koyanagi, and Fran Wilde published by Serial Box 2020

The Forest God by Jamie Lackey published by Air & Nothingness Press 2020

On the final Quarantine Club episode we are joined by author Sarah Buhrman and activst/author Rick Claypool. We discuss the politics in world-building, testifying before Congress, and moralizing in fiction.

Please keep in mind the audio is not up to its usual quality because it was live streamed.

Episode 7. In this episode, Alan and Cat interview writer, aid worker, and sociologist Dr. Malka Older. They discuss children's cartoons, the upcoming elections, and the collaborative writing process.

We also review:

The Wise Friend by Ramsey Campbell published by Flame Tree Press 2019

Tales from the Pirates Cove published by Inklings Press 2020

Episode 6. In this episode, Alan and Diane interview editor, writer, and interviewer Arley Sorg, and writer and editor Christie Yant. They discuss the revived Fantasy Magazine, dungeons and dragons, and how they resist the norm using narrative.

Find Fantasy Magazine here: Fantasy Magazine

We also review:

Nevermoreearth by Air & Nothingness Press

Triangulation: Dark Skies by Parsec Ink

On this episode of Quarantine Club we are joined by writers/designer Ricardo Victoria and writer/editor Leo McBride. We discuss the Inklings writing group/press, writing tips, and Ricardo's connections to the first Mexican president and how it ties into one of his most recent stories.

Please keep in mind the audio is not up to its usual quality because it was live streamed.

On this episode of Quarantine Club we are joined by gamer designer and publisher Sean Fallon, owner of Smunchy Games. We also talk with writer, editor, publisher, Zelda Knight of Aurelia Leo. We discuss diversity in publishing, game development, and the development of Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora.

Please keep in mind the audio is not up to its usual quality because it was live streamed.