Sisters of Sci-Fi

It was a huge honor to interview Cat Rambo, Science Fiction and Fantasy writer, editor, and current President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. We discussed her experience as a woman working within this genre.

TW- mention of rape being present in science fiction stories from minute 18:25 to 20:49.

You can follow Cat Rambo on social media at:

Her upcoming books are:

Her fantastic classes can be found here: http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/academy/

Our next book for Episode 7 (to be posted on Tuesday, December 4th) will be Shore of Women by Pamela Sargent.

The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here:

https://www.amazon.com/Shore-Women-Classic-Feminist-Science/dp/1497640644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542101088&sr=8-1&keywords=shore+of+women

The ebook version is available on iBooks and also on kindle. Bonus... there is an audio book recording on Audible as well.

Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion.

I am so sorry this episode is a week late- I was dealing with the aftermath of being so heavily involved in the midterms here in California.

Nadia Vazquez and I cover Ink by Sabrina Vourvoulias. If you haven't read it, yet, it can more than likely be found at your local library, or can be purchased here:

https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Sabrina-Vourvoulias/dp/0615657818

Ebook version:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-sabrina-vourvoulias/1111915976?type=eBook

(Also available through the iBooks app)

The link to Sabrina Vourvoulias' about page which is a fantastic resource:

https://sabrinavourvoulias.com/about/

While I moderately enjoyed this book, Nadia really disliked it, and explains how its problematic elements affected her. Trigger warning for a brief mention of rape (I also give a trigger warning in the episode when we are about to mention it- we do not give details) towards the middle of the episode.

Our next book for Episode 7 (to be posted on Tuesday, December 4th) will be Shore of Women by Pamela Sargent.

The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here:

https://www.amazon.com/Shore-Women-Classic-Feminist-Science/dp/1497640644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542101088&sr=8-1&keywords=shore+of+women

The ebook version is available on iBooks and also on kindle. Bonus... there is an audio book recording on Audible as well.

Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

TW: Discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Dr. Diem approached me about having a discussion about some of the things she has encountered as a woman working in STEM a long time ago. We decided to record a "what would you have done" format for this topic. This episode inspired me to open it up into and ongoing part of this podcast, since it is first and foremost a podcast about women's voices.

If you have encountered similar situations, we would love to hear from you. Also, if any women in STEM would like to share their insights using examples of what has worked for them, please comment below. Our goal is to have this be a wide discussion among female professionals, and to create a safe space where women can support each other. Remember to be kind: any disrespectful comments or trolling will be removed and reported at my discretion.

Our next book for Episode 5 (to be posted on Tuesday, November 6th) will be Ink, by Sabrina Vourvoulias.

The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here:

https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Sabrina-Vourvoulias/dp/0615657818

Ebook version:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-sabrina-vourvoulias/1111915976?type=eBook

(Also available through the iBooks app)

TW for INK: violence, racism, systemic racism, rape, domestic abuse.

If your triggers are from sexual abuse/assault, avoid the pages 37 to the top of 39, and pages 157 to the middle of 160.

Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion.

Dr. Steffi Diem and I cover The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, which can more than likely be found at your local library, or can be purchased here:

https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/

https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131

An audio version is also available in various places.

We both thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can highly recommend the follow up book A Closed and Common Orbit. Book three of the Wayfarers Series (of which Long Way is book one), Record of a Spacebound Few, is now out! I can only imagine it is as fantastic and compelling as the first two.

Our next book for Episode 5 (to be posted on Tuesday, November 6th) will be Ink, by Sabrina Vourvoulias.

The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here:

https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Sabrina-Vourvoulias/dp/0615657818

Ebook version:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-sabrina-vourvoulias/1111915976?type=eBook

(Also available through the iBooks app)

The second episode of each month will feature a woman somehow involved in science fiction (writing, directing, makeup design, etc.) or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math). It is a fun way to get to know the women who are active within the genre.

This month my guest is Kitty Swink, known by sci-fi fans for her work on various science fiction tv productions (Star Trek DS9) and films, as well as producing the web series, Riley Parra. She speaks to her personal experience of the frequent cross-over between the worlds of classical theatre and science fiction.

Antaeus Theatre Company (of which she is the co-Artistic Director): http://antaeus.org

Riley Parra: https://www.tellofilms.com/series/riley-parra

Diani and Devine meet the Apocalypse (the short film she mentioned):

http://www.dianianddevine.com/ddmta/

NOTE: we recorded this episode back in July. The current production at Antaeus is Little Foxes, as well as their Classic Sundays series of staged readings.

Our next book for Episode 3 (to be posted on Tuesday, October 2nd) will be The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.

You can purchase the ebook on itunes and kindle.

The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here:

https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/

https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion.

For our first episode, I chose to discuss Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie with Kate Motzenbacker.

You can purchase the ebook on itunes and kindle, and the physical copy through here:

https://www.amazon.com/Ancillary-Justice-Ann-Leckie/dp/031624662X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316246620

Kate and I both adored this book, and have now both read the entire trilogy.

CORRECTION: on the episode I said our next book was "A Long Way": the correct title is "The Long Way" (see below).

Our next book for Episode 3 (to be posted on Tuesday, October 2nd) will be The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers.

You can purchase the ebook on itunes and kindle.

The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here:

https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/

https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131

Launching September 4, join L. Stephanie Tait and her guest hosts on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.