Ian sits down with author Naomi Kritzer to chat about her brand-new book, Catfishing on CatNet! They talk about the book, its themes of online friendship, privacy, and tracking, as well as digging into some delightful local references. Plus, a few details about the sequel came up as well!
Episode summary
00:00:00 | Intro
00:00:45 | What is Catfishing on CatNet about?
Exclusive Excerpt & Cover Reveal: Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer | Den of GeekRead an Excerpt of Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer! | Tor Teen Blog00:04:01 | Does anybody get catfished in this book?
00:05:17 | The book’s setting
00:06:58 | Automated teaching
00:09:45 | What is the nature of CatNet?
00:14:26 | Small group chats
00:17:29 | Being a teen on the internet in 1990
The Extra Dimension #21: Distributed Social Networks › The Nexus00:28:06 | Social implications of technology: privacy and tracking
A Gay Girl In Damascus – Wikipedia00:36:04 | Delightful local references in the book
Crapola!00:40:55 | Short story: Cat Pictures, Please
Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer : Clarkesworld Magazine – Science Fiction & Fantasy00:44:20 | The sequel
St. Paul Can Can Wonderland head plans Hamm’s brewery developmentJames J. Hill House – Wikipedia00:49:36 | Questions from listeners
00:55:58 | Upcoming book events
Upcoming Book-Related Events | Will Tell Stories For Food00:57:45 | Outro
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