Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans

SLF Co-Writing details: https://speculativeliterature.org/saturday-co-writing-sessions/

Fred Berman reads a five minute sample from Ben's book, The Unraveling.

If you're interested in purchasing Ben's audiobook, read by Fred Berman: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Unraveling-Audiobook/B09NZLMRYM

Mary Anne and Ben invite actor, producer, and podcast host Fred Berman to discuss another part of his career in particular: audiobook narration. Starting with Fred's experience of reading Ben's new book, The Unraveling, the trio discuss the intricacies of audiobook narration, the voicing of characters outside our own experience and background, and the financial aspects of being an audiobook narrator.

If you're interested in purchasing Ben's audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Unraveling-Audiobook/B09NZLMRYM

Check out Fred's podcast: https://www.fredberman.net/opening-weekend-podcast

For episode show notes: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-35-show-notes/

In the first part of a long discussion about the revision and workshop process, Mary Anne and Ben invite Jed Hartman on the show again to explore questions of inspiration, maturity, resilience, and voice when it comes to writing.

For episode show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-34-show-notes/

If you're interested in applying for any upcoming SLF grants check out: https://speculativeliterature.org/grants/

Mary Anne interviews George R. R. Martin about the writing of epic fantasy. How does one balance realism with fantastical elements? How did Martin approach the creation of the world of Westeros in Game of Thrones? What's the difference between the two kinds of writers Martin refers to as "architects" and "gardeners?"

For episode show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-33-show-notes/

How does a writer choose a theme to write about? Is it a conscious project, or more of a thing that comes to a writer through time and experience? This is the central question Mary Anne and Ben try to answer in this episode, using their own experiences, as well as the writing exercises, practices, and advice that have been helpful to them.

SLF Convention Support Grant: https://speculativeliterature.org/grants/convention-support-grant/

SLF Art Contest: https://speculativeliterature.org/call-for-artists-2022/

Show notes: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-32-show-notes/

Mary Anne interviews Filipino writer Vida Cruz about her experience going to cons, winning the Tiptree (now known as Otherwise) award, and what the sci-fi and fantasy community is like in the Philippines.

For show notes, visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-31-show-notes/

Portolan charts were maps used by sailors long ago to navigate the seas of the world, and to find harbor. Similarly, the Speculative Literature Foundation wants to chart the way for writers with Mary Anne's newest endeavor and baby, the Portolan Project. Mary Anne talks with Ben and show producer Darius about the ins and outs of the project, as well as its future goals and concerns.

We are running a Kickstarter right now to help fund the project, which you can find here at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mohanraj/the-slfs-portolan-writing-project-phase-1

For episode show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-30-show-notes/

Jed Hartman joins Mary Anne and Ben again to talk editing. From acquisitions to development, they discuss the many complex levels of editing as well as the editorial cultures that can arise in a workplace. Also important to the conversation is how they engage with dialectic decisions, especially when it comes to swearing, and whether or not you should hire an editor.

For show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-29-show-notes/

In a bustling café, Mary Anne sits down with writer, poet, and community organizer Scott Woods to talk about the importance of creative space and culture in a community. They also touch on Woods' Streetlight Guild space in Columbus, Ohio, as well as the importance of persistence in aiming for success.

For show notes and a transcription of the interview, visit https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-28-show-notes/