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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon talks with Tor.com Associate Publisher Irene Gallo and Editorial Assistant Carl Engle-Laird on the newly announced Tor.com Imprint!

Rocket Talk, Episode 11 (32:00):

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Episode 11: Irene Gallo and Carl Engle-Laird on Tor.com the Imprint

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon interviews Delilah S. Dawson and Brian T. McClellan about a host of things including the type of short Brian is wearing. Other topics include what makes a writing career a success, the impetus behind self publishing short fiction, and attempting to get a handle on some weird genre terms.

Rocket Talk, Episode 10 (45:48):

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Episode 10: Delilah S. Dawson and Brian T. McClellan

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, we take a break to present an original audio story by Aaron Corwin! “Brimstone and Marmalade” is a funny, sweet, and slightly skewed short story about getting a demon instead of the pony that you wanted, as read by Emmet Asher-Perrin.

The short story, acquired and edited by Liz Gorinsky, can be read online for free here.

Rocket Talk, Episode 9: “Brimstone and Marmalade” by Aaron Corwin (31:19)

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Episode #9: Brimstone and Marmelade

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon is joined by Aeons’ Gate trilogy author Sam Sykes for some funny business. Serious funny business.

Rocket Talk, Episode 8 (52:26):

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Episode #8 – Sam Sykes

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon is joined by South African author Sarah Lotz. Her first solo novel published outside South Africa, The Three has already sold in 22 countries nation wide, including television rights. The discussion ranges from the general horror of airplane travel, to the dangers of belief, to America’s Next Top Model, as we do.

Rocket Talk, Episode 7: (37:51)

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Episode #7 – Sarah Lotz, author of The Three

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon is joined by Joe Monti, Executive Editor for Simon & Schuster’s new SFF imprint, Saga Press. Justin and Joe talk about what direction the press will go, adjusting to life as an editor vs. an agent, why grimdark isn’t a movement, and the impact of blogs on book selling.

Rocket Talk, Episode 6: (37:15)

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Episode #6 – A discussion with Saga Press Executive Editor Joe Monti

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Tune in for this Very Special Episode of Rocket Talk, in which Tor.com’s Associate Publisher Irene Gallo, Editorial Assistant Carl Engle-Laird, and Hugo-nominated Tor.com columnist Liz Bourke talk with Justin Landon about this weekend’s announcement of the Hugo Awards finalists. Newsiness and reactions abound!

Rocket Talk, Episode 5: The Hugo Awards (1:26:03)

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Episode 5: The Hugo Awards Special Edition

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Special note: Rocket Talk will be back in its usual time slot tomorrow with Joe Monti! What a week!

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, we take a break to present an original audio story by Mari Ness! “In the Greenwood” is a beautifully told tale of complicated and conflicted love, a look at the folklore of Robin Hood from Marian’s point of view, as read by Emmet Asher-Perrin.

The short story, acquired and edited by Liz Gorinsky, can be read online for free here.

Rocket Talk, Episode 4: “In the Greenwood” by Mari Ness (34:58)

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Episode #4 – “In the Greenwood” by Mari Ness, Narrated by Emmet Asher-Perrin

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon is joined by Tor.com’s own Stormlight Archive maven Carl Engle-Laird to talk about Brandon Sanderon’s latest release in that series and the larger plan Sanderson has for linking all of his separate worlds.

Carl Engle-Laird is an editorial assistant at Tor.com, where he luxuriates in beautiful short fiction in between dives into the slush pile. After over a year in the slush trenches, it’s fair to say he’s seen some things, things you wouldn’t believe. Carl is also Tor.com’s resident chair of Stormlight Studies and former bucket-in-chief.

Rocket Talk, Episode 3: Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive (45:08)

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Episode #3 – Carl Engle-Laird on Brandon Sanderon’s Stormlight Archive

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In this episode of Rocket Talk, Justin Landon is joined by Anne Perry and Jared Shurin to talk about the science fiction and fantasy literary award scene. The discussion ranges from why awards exist in the first place, to how effective they are at driving readership, to how they impact the discussions that make up so much of what we call fandom.

Anne is an editor with UK publisher Hodder & Stoughton and Jared is the editor of Jurassic London, a not-for-profit small press. Together they are the founders of the Kitschies and popular blog destination, Pornokitsch.com.

Rocket Talk, Episode 2: SFF Awards (41:02)

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Episode #2 – SFF Awards with Anne Perry and Jared Shurin

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