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12/07/2024

This Sunday at 4pm Eastern we will be doing a live episode over at 's Twitch channel. Our guests will be Daniel Scamell and Brad Sides. Come to hear us discuss the bizarre, the Weird, and the satirical. Audience questions encouraged!

Writer, musician, podcaster, nerd. Hubby & I talk about sci-fi & fantasy writing, RPGs & World Anvil. Sometimes we playcast games set in our universe. Creator of the Game of Tomes www.twitch.tv/game_of_tomes. Fighting PTSD one day at a time. A Few Good Elves www.books2read.com/afewgoodelves

10/07/2024

Hey all, don't forget to check out our newest column in which Diane discusses why she likes Military SF. As of this morning, we also have a new episode with Ada Palmer called Hope and History. You can find them both here: https://itgodp.libsyn.com/ or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.

23/06/2024

If you missed it, check out our latest interview now! We talk to author Claire Rudy Foster about The Rain Artist, turning short fiction into long fiction, the Sackler family, addiction, generational wealth, music, the meaning of success, and much more.https://itgodp.libsyn.com/the-rain-artist-with-claire-rudy-foster

01/06/2024

Check out our new column Hope In Horror with Paul Jessup! Coming soon: interviews with Claire Rudy Foster, Ada Palmer, Peng Sheperd, Tananarive Due, Cynthia Gomez, and Alex Jennings, more book reviews, more Solarpunk, and a new Military SF column!

I am pleased to announce that this is the first episode of a new column called Hope in Horror with Paul Jessup. In this episode Paul tackles the topic of hope in horror head-on by discussing the show Yellow Jackets.

19/05/2024

Just a reminder to check out our latest interview with Jamie Lackey Also, We are GIVING BOOKS AWAY! If you can tell me one author Jamie recommends during her episode, I will send you a book. Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Alan and Cate talk to author Jamie Lackey about Short Fiction, Flash Fiction, being ACE, Sudio Ghibli, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Pride and Prejudice, running Kickstarter campeigns, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at  or you can s...

30/04/2024

Check out our new column by Navarre Bartz:

In the first Solarpunk column of 2024, engineer, Youtuber, and blogger, Navarre Bartz, explores the practicalities of what Solarpunk kids might look like, as well as the current state of childhood. Topics include schooling, parenting, bussing, and more.

01/04/2024

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to Motswana author and architect Tlotlo Tsamaase about her new book Womb City, writing traumatic scenes, feminism, plotting novels, body hopping, and the nature of identity.

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to Motswana author and architect Tlotlo Tsamaase about her new book Womb City, writing traumatic scenes, feminism, plotting novels, body hopping, and the nature of identity. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at  or you can subsc...

21/03/2024

In our latest book review column we cover work by Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold Queen of Swords Press, Daniel Bensen, Allen Stroud Flame Tree Press, Ricardo Victoria-Uribe and Martha Gonzalez-Alcaraz, LUNA Press, and Paul Jessup Underland Press

A Death at the Dionysus Club by Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold published by Queen of Swords Press 2023 originally published 2014 Green New Worlds: A Quick Guide to Sustainability Through Science Fiction and Fantasy by Ricardo Victoria-Uribe and Martha Elba Gonzalez-Alcaraz published 2024 by Luna P...

05/03/2024

Our newest interview with Tade Thompson and Paul Jessup is out! In this episode, Alan talks to authors Tade Thompson and Paul Jessup about nontraditional story structure, innovating, book reviews and the importance of paid critics, self publishing vs trad publishing, "romantasy" and other trends, books, and even more about books, and much more.

In this episode, Alan talks to authors Tade Thompson and Paul Jessup about nontraditional story structure, innovating, book reviews and the importance of paid critics, self publishing vs trad publishing, "romantasy" and other trends, books, and even more about books, and much more. If you'd like to....

21/02/2024

In this Publishing in Africa column, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Alan discuss how virtual conferences could improve, a bit about the Hugos, some African authors to look out for, as well as what Oghenechovwe is up to for 2024.

In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe and Alan discuss how virtual conferences could improve, a bit about the Hugos, some African authors to look out for, as well as what Oghenechovwe is up to for 2024.

28/01/2024

Our newest and FINAL column from Rick Claypool He's decided to move on, but we love him anyway. Check out his final and best column below. In this episode, Rick talks about how writing has helped his mental health over the last few years.

 In this episode Rick talks about how writing has helped his mental health over the last 5 or so years.

24/01/2024

Found out yesterday that we were long listed for the Hugo Fancast award. So that's pretty exciting! Here's to hoping we get shortlisted this next year. Thanks to everyone that listens.

Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.

19/01/2024

Here's our latest with ZigZag Solutions and Nadia Afifi! In this episode, Diane and Alan chat with author Nadia Afifi and author/publisher Zig Zag Claybourne. They discuss Game of Thrones, writing endings, killing characters, how crowd funding will change publishing, indie vs trad publishing, and give a shout out to Flame Tree Press.

In this episode, Diane and Alan chat with author Nadia Afifi and author/publisher Zig Zag Claybourne. They discuss Game of Thrones, writing endings, killing characters, how crowd funding will change publishing, indie vs trad pusblishing, and give a shout out to Flame Tree Press. If you'd like to sup...

10/01/2024

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Kate Elliott about her new novel Unconquerable Sun, feminism, writing fight scenes, the importance of intellectual curiosity, writing from experience, and much more. Also Diane has writing epiphanies and AI is not mentioned.  If you'd like to suppo...

30/12/2023

We will be doing a live episode today at 2PM EST on Diane's Twitch stream with authors Nadia Afifi and Zig Zag Claybourne. Join us!!

Writer, gamer, musician, podcaster, nerd. Hubby & I talk about sci-fi & fantasy, writing, RPGs & World Anvil. We also playcast games set in the universes we've created. Creator of the Game of Tomes www.twitch.tv/game_of_tomes. A Few Good Elves is OUT NOW! www.books2read.com/afewgoodelves

28/12/2023

In this episode, Alan and guest host Amy Salley, of Hugo, Girl, talk to author Suzan Palumbo about hope in horror, identity in horror, gothic fun, Frankenstein, and much more.

In this episode, Alan and guest host Amy Salley, of Hugo Girl!, talk to author Suzan Palumbo about hope in horror, identityin horror, gothic fun, Frankestien, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at  or you can subscribe to our .

22/12/2023

In Our Book Navigator column, Navarre Bartz discusses Another Life by Sarena Ulibarri and When We Hold Each Other Up by Phoebe Wagner. Android Press Stelliform Presss

In this episode of the Book Navigator column, Navarre Bartz reviews Another Life by Sarena Ulibarri, published in 2023 by Stelliform Press; and When We Hold Each Other Up by Phoebe Wagner, published in 2023 by Android Press. You can purchase Another Life . Or When We Hold Each Other Up . 

14/12/2023

In our final Solarpunk column for 2023, Alan, Justine Norton-Kertson , Susan Kaye Quinn , and Navarre Bartz discuss Solarpunk vibes, how to improve Solarpunk world building, and bringing Solarpunk to a wider community.

In our final Solarpunk column for 2023, we pull together all our Solarpunk columnists for a panel. Alan, Justine Norton-Kertson, Susan Kaye Quinn, and Navarre Bartz discuss Solapunk vibes, how to improve Solarpunk world building, and bringing Solarpunk to a wider community.  Reccomendations: Mi...

28/11/2023

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author and game creator Paul Jessup about his favorite horror movies, how Paul found his writing voice, the publishing market, creating video games, using personal experience in writing, the history of Weird Fiction, and much more.

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author and game creator Paul Jessup about his favorite horror movies, how Paul found his writing voice, the publishing market, creating video games, using personal experience in writing, the history of Weird Fiction, and much more. If you'd like to support us....

16/10/2023

Hey all, here are some Halloween book reviews for you: This episode discusses works by and Nuzo Onoh, as well as some others. Check it out!

In this episode, Alan reviews: 

29/09/2023

WE have a new episode and I think it's one of the best ones we've ever done! In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Kate Elliott about her new novel Unconquerable Sun, feminism, writing fight scenes, the importance of intellectual curiosity, writing from experience, and much more. Also Diane has writing epiphanies and AI is not mentioned.

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Kate Elliott about her new novel Unconquerable Sun, feminism, writing fight scenes, the importance of intellectual curiosity, writing from experience, and much more. Also Diane has writing epiphanies and AI is not mentioned.  If you'd like to suppo...

13/09/2023

In the third Solarpunk column, Justine Norton-Kertson, editor of Solarpunk Magazine, explores anarchism and prefigurative politics. Then discusses how those have shaped Solpaunk and could shape our future.

31/08/2023

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author, maker, and biomimic Clyde Boyer about his novel Girl Out of Time, AI, biomimicry, world building, developing agency in children, education, agriculture, and much more.

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author, maker, and biomimic Clyde Boyer about his novel Girl Out of Time, AI, biomimicry, world building, developing agency in children, education, agriculture, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at or you can subs...

11/08/2023

In this episode, Alan reviews:

Resilient by Allen Stroud published 2022 by Flame Tree Press

What Rough Beast by Michael R. Johnston published 2022 by Flame Tree Press

Death by Silver by Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold published 2023 by Queen of Swords Press

Laughing in the Reign: Surviving the crazy, hilarious, scary times of Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden by Russell Fedorka Self-published in 2022

In this episode, Alan reviews: 

21/07/2023

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author Ray Nayler about his novel the Mountain Under the Sea, Secular Buddhism, animal behavior, interconnectedness, AI, and much more.

If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author Ray Nayler about his novel the Mountain Under the Sea, Secular Buddhism, animal behavior, interconnectedness, AI, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at or you can subscribe to our .

09/07/2023

In this episode of the Book Navigator column Navarre Bartz reviews Bioluminescent: A Lunarpunk Anthology edited by Justine Norton-Kertson published in 2023 by Android Press.

In this episode of the Book Navigator column Navarre Bartz reviews Bioluminescent: A Lunarpunk Anthology edited by Justine Norton-Kertson published in 2023 by Android Press. You can purchase the book Or here:

27/06/2023

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author and community organizer Maurice Broaddus about his novel Sweep of Stars, using humor, revision process, how to get involved with your community, and much more.

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk with author and community organizer Maurice Broaddus about his novel Sweep of Stars, using humor, revision process, how to get involved with your community, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at or you can subscribe...

18/06/2023

Sorry folks, took me a while to get this one out because I was at StokerCon. In the second installment of our Solarpunk column, Susan Kaye Quinn, author, environmental engineer, and rocket scientist tells you why she wants to Solapunk Everything! Get under the umbrella, ignore the hyperobjects, and learn how to improve our future.

In the second Solarpunk column, Susan Kaye Quinn, author, environmental engineer, and rocket scientist tells you why she want to Solapunk Everything! Get under the umbrella, ignore the hyperobjects, and learn how to improve our future.

01/06/2023

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author Eugen Bacon about her beginnings as a writer, co-authoring, dystopia, and much more.

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk with author Eugne Bacon about her beginnings as a writer, co-authoring, dystopia, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at or you can subscribe to our .

21/05/2023

In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Alan discuss the meaning behind Afropantheology, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki's plans for Afropantheology (including a new line of books), and the International Conference for Fantasy in the Arts.

In this Episode of Publishing in Africa, Oghenechovwe and Alan discuss the meaning behind Afropantheology, Oghenechovwe's plans for Afropantheology (including a new line of books), and the International Conference for Fantasy in the Arts.