Jared Shurin

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Deadspin superstar Drew Magary joins Justin to talk about his new novel, The Hike. Jumping into the conversation is Drew Magary superfan, Jared Shurin of Pornokitsch. The trio discuss the intersection of sports and literature, the television show Chopped, Donald Trump, and a smattering of other things.Drew Magary is a correspondent for GQ and a columnist for Deadspin. He is the author of the memoir Someone Could Get Hurt and the novels The Postmortal and The Hike—available now from Viking, you can read a review here. His writing has appeared in Maxim, New York magazine, The Atlantic, Bon Appétit, The Huffington Post, the Awl, Gawker, Penthouse, Playboy, Rolling Stone, and on Comedy Central, NPR, NBC, ESPN, and more. Find him on Twitter @drewmagary.Rocket Talk Episode 81 (42:28)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 81: Drew Magary and Jared Shurin Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Deadspin superstar Drew Magary joins Justin to talk about his new novel, The Hike. Jumping into the conversation is Drew Magary superfan, Jared Shurin of <a href="http://www.pornokitsch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pornokitsch</a>. The trio discuss the intersection of sports and literature, the television show Chopped, Donald Trump, and a smattering of other things.<a href="http://www.drewmagary.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Magary</a> is a correspondent for GQ and a columnist for Deadspin. He is the author of the memoir Someone Could Get Hurt and the novels The Postmortal and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hike-drew-magary/1122958546?ean=9780399563850" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hike</a>—available now from Viking, you can <a href="http://www.tor.com/2016/08/02/a-walk-in-the-woods-drew-magarys-the-hike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read a review here</a>. His writing has appeared in Maxim, New York magazine, The Atlantic, Bon Appétit, The Huffington Post, the Awl, Gawker, Penthouse, Playboy, Rolling Stone, and on Comedy Central, NPR, NBC, ESPN, and more. Find him on Twitter @<a href="https://twitter.com/drewmagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drewmagary</a>.<h3>Rocket Talk Episode 81 (42:28)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/RocketTalkEpisode81.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/RocketTalkEpisode81.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 81: Drew Magary and Jared Shurin</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 81: Drew Magary and Jared Shurin

Alasdair Stuart

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Justin invites podcasting guru Alasdair Stuart, of PseudoPod fame to the show. They talk about fiction podcasting, surviving as an upcoming writer, the importance of networking, and other fun stuff.Alasdair Stuart is co-owner of the Escape Artists fiction content network, which includes PseudoPod, PodCastle, EscapePod, and Mothership Zeta. He’s also a freelance journalist and broadcaster and host of the Parsec award winning podcast, Pseudopod. His work has appeared in the Guardian, How It Works, the Fortean Times, Sci Fi Now, Neo, and here on Tor.com! You can follow him on Twitter @AlasdairStuart.Rocket Talk Episode 80  (44:42)Listen through your browser here:Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 80: Alasdair Stuart Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Justin invites podcasting guru Alasdair Stuart, of <a href="http://pseudopod.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PseudoPod</a> fame to the show. They talk about fiction podcasting, surviving as an upcoming writer, the importance of networking, and other fun stuff.<a href="https://alasdairstuart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alasdair Stuart</a> is co-owner of the Escape Artists fiction content network, which includes PseudoPod, PodCastle, EscapePod, and Mothership Zeta. He’s also a freelance journalist and broadcaster and host of the Parsec award winning podcast, Pseudopod. His work has appeared in the Guardian, How It Works, the Fortean Times, Sci Fi Now, Neo, and <a href="http://www.tor.com/author/alasdair-stuart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here on Tor.com</a>! You can follow him on Twitter @<a href="https://twitter.com/alasdairstuart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AlasdairStuart</a>.<h3>Rocket Talk Episode 80  (44:42)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RocketTalkEpisode80.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RocketTalkEpisode80.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 80: Alasdair Stuart</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 80: Alasdair Stuart

Alexandra Petri

Kylo Ren

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! Emo Kylo Ren pays Justin a visit this week, in the form of the woman behind it all—Alexanda Petri! Together they discuss Star Wars, Jeopardy, internet culture, politics, and Petri’s book, A Field Guide to Awkward Silences.Alexandra Petri is a Washington Post columnist and blogger, an International Pun Champion, a playwright, and a Jeopardy! loser, and she’s been on your TV a couple of times. She is also a congressman’s kid, if that interests you. When she remembers, she does stand-up comedy too. You can follow her on Twitter @petridishes, or keep up with her alter ego @KyloR3n. Rocket Talk Episode 79  (40:57)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 79: Alexandra Petri Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! <a href="https://twitter.com/KyloR3n?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emo Kylo Ren</a> pays Justin a visit this week, in the form of the woman behind it all—Alexanda Petri! Together they discuss Star Wars, Jeopardy, internet culture, politics, and Petri’s book, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-field-guide-to-awkward-silences-alexandra-petri/1120624780?ean=9780451469618" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Field Guide to Awkward Silences</a>.Alexandra Petri is a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/alexandra-petri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Post columnist and blogger</a>, an International Pun Champion, a playwright, and a Jeopardy! loser, and she’s been on your TV a couple of times. She is also a congressman’s kid, if that interests you. When she remembers, she does stand-up comedy too. You can follow her on Twitter @<a href="https://twitter.com/petridishes?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">petridishes</a>, or keep up with her alter ego @<a href="https://twitter.com/KyloR3n?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KyloR3n</a>. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 79  (40:57)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RocketTalkEpisode79.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RocketTalkEpisode79.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 79: Alexandra Petri</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 79: “Emo Kylo Ren” Creator Alexandra Petri

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We’ve got an exciting episode this week as we’re joined by Lauren Montgomery and Joaquim dos Santos—the co-showrunners of the new Netflix show Voltron Legendary Defender! Together we discusses the new show, what attracted them to work on it, and some of the choices they made in remaking an 80s’ icon.Season 1 is available now on Netflix!Lauren Montgomery is a director, storyboard artist, and producer. She directed the Wonder Woman animated film, did storyboards for Book 3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and was a supervising producer and storyboard artist for The Legend of Korra, She is now an executive producer and co-showrunner on Netflix’s Voltron Legendary Defender.Joaquim dos Santos has directed episodes of Justice League Unlimited, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Legend of Korra. He also directed the mini-series G.I. Joe: Resolute and two short films for DC: The Spectre and Jonah Hex. He is now an executive producer and co-showrunner on the animated series Voltron  Legendary Defender. Rocket Talk Episode 78  (24:59)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 78: Lauren Montgomery and Joaquim dos SantosGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We’ve got an exciting episode this week as we’re joined by Lauren Montgomery and Joaquim dos Santos—the co-showrunners of the new Netflix show Voltron Legendary Defender! Together we discusses the new show, what attracted them to work on it, and some of the choices they made in remaking an 80s’ icon.Season 1 is available now on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80075595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a>!<a href="http://laurenmontgomery.deviantart.com/?rnrd=23130" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Montgomery</a> is a director, storyboard artist, and producer. She directed the Wonder Woman animated film, did storyboards for Book 3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and was a supervising producer and storyboard artist for The Legend of Korra, She is now an executive producer and co-showrunner on Netflix’s Voltron Legendary Defender.<a href="http://joaquimdossantos.deviantart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joaquim dos Santos</a> has directed episodes of Justice League Unlimited, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Legend of Korra. He also directed the mini-series G.I. Joe: Resolute and two short films for DC: The Spectre and Jonah Hex. He is now an executive producer and co-showrunner on the animated series Voltron  Legendary Defender. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 78  (24:59)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RocketTalkEpisode78.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RocketTalkEpisode78.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 78: Lauren Montgomery and Joaquim dos Santos</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 78: Netflix’s Voltron Remake

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We’ve got some tremendous shows coming in the weeks ahead. So stay tuned!This week’s show features Rocket Talk regular, Amal El-Mohtar. She joins Justin Landon to talk about Hamilton, the musical cultural sensation. The pair discuss what makes the musical so great, how it’s impacting the discussion, and whether or not it qualifies as “genre”.Amal El-Mohtar is a Canadian author and blogger. She’s won several awards for her poetry and was nominated for the Nebula Award in 2011 for her short story “The Green Book”, won the 2015 Locus Award for “The Truth About Owls”, and was nominated again for the Nebula in 2016 for “Madeleine.” Her non-fiction work can be found at Tor.com, NPR, and Lightspeed Magazine. Rocket Talk Episode 77  (1:02:52)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 77: Hamilton with Amal El-MohtarGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We’ve got some tremendous shows coming in the weeks ahead. So stay tuned!This week’s show features Rocket Talk regular, Amal El-Mohtar. She joins Justin Landon to talk about Hamilton, the musical cultural sensation. The pair discuss what makes the musical so great, how it’s impacting the discussion, and whether or not it qualifies as “genre”.<a href="http://amalelmohtar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amal El-Mohtar</a> is a Canadian author and blogger. She’s won several awards for her poetry and was nominated for the Nebula Award in 2011 for her short story “The Green Book”, won the 2015 Locus Award for “The Truth About Owls”, and was nominated again for the Nebula in 2016 for “Madeleine.” Her non-fiction work can be found at <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>, NPR, and Lightspeed Magazine. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 77  (1:02:52)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/RocketTalkEpisode77.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/RocketTalkEpisode77.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 77: Hamilton with Amal El-Mohtar</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 77: Does Hamilton Count as Genre?

Myke Cole

Isaac Fitzgerald

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We apologize for a few weeks delay, but two recordings had to be discarded due to bad audio. Nevertheless, we return in fine fashion!This episode brings fantasy writing standout Myke Cole back to the show and welcomes BuzzFeed Books Editor, Isaac Fitzgerald for the first time. Isaac gives us the straight dope on BuzzFeed’s mission and breaks down their approach to content. Myke and Isaac then start a conversation about the intersection of genre fiction and general fiction in the modern cultural environment. Finally, Myke convinces you to buy his book.As a security contractor, government civilian, and military officer, Myke Cole’s career has run the gamut from counterterrorism to cyber warfare to federal law enforcement. He’s done three tours in Iraq and was recalled to serve during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. His first series, the Shadow Ops Trilogy, is complete. Gemini Cell and Javelin Rain are the start of a new series set in the same universe—you can read an excerpt from Javelin Rain here on Tor.com.Isaac Fitzgerald is the editor at BuzzFeed Books and co-founder of Pen &amp; Ink. He uses Twitter. Rocket Talk Episode 76  (47:30)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 76: Myke Cole and Isaac FitzgeraldGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We apologize for a few weeks delay, but two recordings had to be discarded due to bad audio. Nevertheless, we return in fine fashion!This episode brings fantasy writing standout Myke Cole back to the show and welcomes BuzzFeed Books Editor, Isaac Fitzgerald for the first time. Isaac gives us the straight dope on BuzzFeed’s mission and breaks down their approach to content. Myke and Isaac then start a conversation about the intersection of genre fiction and general fiction in the modern cultural environment. Finally, Myke convinces you to buy his book.As a security contractor, government civilian, and military officer, <a href="http://mykecole.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myke Cole</a>’s career has run the gamut from counterterrorism to cyber warfare to federal law enforcement. He’s done three tours in Iraq and was recalled to serve during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. His first series, the Shadow Ops Trilogy, is complete. <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gemini-cell-myke-cole/1119927141?ean=9780425269640" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gemini Cell</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/javelin-rain-myke-cole/1122255089?ean=9780425269657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Javelin Rain</a> are the start of a new series set in the same universe—you can <a href="http://www.tor.com/2016/03/01/excerpts-javelin-rain-myke-cole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read an excerpt from Javelin Rain</a> here on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>.Isaac Fitzgerald is the editor at <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuzzFeed Books</a> and co-founder of <a href="http://penandink.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pen &amp; Ink</a>. He uses <a href="https://twitter.com/IsaacFitzgerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 76  (47:30)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RocketTalkEpisode76.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RocketTalkEpisode76.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 76: Myke Cole and Isaac Fitzgerald</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 76: Myke Cole and Isaac Fitzgerald

Keith Law

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! This episode brings ESPN baseball writer Keith Law to the show. Keith is a dedicated fiction reader, who is slowly working his way through all of the Hugo Award-winning novels. The pair discuss his work in baseball, his general love of fiction, what science fiction is all about, and other things here and there.  Keith Law is a senior baseball writer with ESPN and ESPN, Scouts Inc. He was previously a writer at Baseball Prospectus and a front office executive with the Toronto Blue Jays. He reviews board games for Paste Magazine and maintains a personal blog where he discusses food, books, and games. Rocket Talk Episode 75 (54:45) Listen through your browser here: Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later? Listen to Episode 75: ESPN’s Keith Law Get Rocket Talk on iTunes Get the Rocket Talk feed Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! This episode brings ESPN baseball writer Keith Law to the show. Keith is a dedicated fiction reader, who is slowly working his way through all of the Hugo Award-winning novels. The pair discuss his work in baseball, his general love of fiction, what science fiction is all about, and other things here and there. Keith Law is a senior baseball writer with <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/keith-law" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ESPN and ESPN, Scouts Inc</a>. He was previously a writer at Baseball Prospectus and a front office executive with the Toronto Blue Jays. He reviews board games for <a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/writers?name=keith+law" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paste Magazine</a> and maintains a <a href="http://meadowparty.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">personal blog</a> where he discusses food, books, and games. Rocket Talk Episode 75 (54:45) Listen through your browser here: <a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RocketTalkEpisode75.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later? <a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RocketTalkEpisode75.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 75: ESPN’s Keith Law</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a> Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 75: ESPN’s Keith Law

Charlie Jane Anders

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Charlie Jane Anders visits the show this week, talking about her new novel All the Birds in the Sky. The conversation covers her ideas about the intersection of literary and genre fiction, her fascination with time, and whether or not she’ll listen to Hamilton before seeing it live. The two also discuss Anders’ long running Writers With Drinks series in San Francisco, among other things.Charlie Jane Anders is an author and blogger, with hundreds of bylines. Her non-fiction has appeared in Salon, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Mother Jones, the San Francisco Chronicle, and io9, where she works as Editor in Chief. Her newest novel, All the Birds in the Sky, is available from Tor Books—you can read the first four chapters, starting here with chapter one. Her 2011 novelette “Six Months, Three Days” won the 2012 Hugo and was nominated for the Nebula and Theodore Sturgeon Awards. Rocket Talk Episode 74 (37:36)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 74: Charlie Jane AndersGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Charlie Jane Anders visits the show this week, talking about her new novel All the Birds in the Sky. The conversation covers her ideas about the intersection of literary and genre fiction, her fascination with time, and whether or not she’ll listen to Hamilton before seeing it live. The two also discuss Anders’ long running Writers With Drinks series in San Francisco, among other things.Charlie Jane Anders is an author and blogger, with hundreds of bylines. Her non-fiction has appeared in Salon, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Mother Jones, the San Francisco Chronicle, and io9, where she works as Editor in Chief. Her newest novel, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-the-birds-in-the-sky-charlie-jane-anders/1121725342?ean=9780765386175" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Birds in the Sky</a>, is available from Tor Books—you can read the first four chapters, <a href="http://www.tor.com/2015/07/21/excerpt-all-the-birds-in-the-sky-charlie-jane-anders-chapter-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">starting here with chapter one</a>. Her 2011 novelette “<a href="http://www.tor.com/2011/06/08/six-months-three-days/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Six Months, Three Days</a>” won the 2012 Hugo and was nominated for the Nebula and Theodore Sturgeon Awards. Rocket Talk Episode 74 (37:36)Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RocketTalkEpisode74.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RocketTalkEpisode74.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 74: Charlie Jane Anders</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon<a href="http://www.tor.com/members/gmail.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gmail.com</a>. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 74: Charlie Jane Anders

V.E. SCHWAB

Miriam Weinberg

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week, Justin is joined by V.E. Schwab and Miriam Weinberg, the author and editor team behind  A Darker Shade of Magic and its forthcoming sequel A Gathering of Shadows. They talk about their editorial relationship, Schwab’s path to publication, and the thoughts that went into creating the sensation that the series has become.V.E. Schwab is the author of YA novels The Near Witch, The Archived, and The Unbound. Schwab’s first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. Her latest series, beginning with A Darker Shade of Magic, takes us on a journey through parallel Londons—its sequel, A Gathering of Shadows, publishes February 23rd in the US from Tor Books and in the UK from Titan. You can read an excerpt here on Tor.com.Miriam Weinberg is an editor at Tor Books. She has worked with several editors, including Hugo-award winning editors Liz Gorinsky and Patrick Nielsen Hayden, and is now busily working to build her own list. Rocket Talk Episode 73 (53:30)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 73: V.E. Schwab and Miriam WeinbergGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week, Justin is joined by V.E. Schwab and Miriam Weinberg, the author and editor team behind  <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-darker-shade-of-magic-v-e-schwab/1119439463?ean=9780765376466" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Darker Shade of Magic</a> and its forthcoming sequel <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-gathering-of-shadows-v-e-schwab/1121725370?ean=9780765376473" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Gathering of Shadows</a>. They talk about their editorial relationship, Schwab’s path to publication, and the thoughts that went into creating the sensation that the series has become.<a href="https://veschwab.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">V.E. Schwab</a> is the author of YA novels The Near Witch, The Archived, and The Unbound. Schwab’s first adult novel, Vicious, debuted to critical praise and reader accolades. Her latest series, beginning with A Darker Shade of Magic, takes us on a journey through parallel Londons—its sequel, A Gathering of Shadows, publishes February 23rd in the US from Tor Books and in the UK from Titan. You can <a href="http://www.tor.com/2015/09/28/excerpts-a-gathering-of-shadows-ve-schwab/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read an excerpt</a> here on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>.Miriam Weinberg is an editor at Tor Books. She has worked with several editors, including Hugo-award winning editors Liz Gorinsky and Patrick Nielsen Hayden, and is now busily working to build her own list. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 73 (53:30)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RocketTalkEpisode73.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RocketTalkEpisode73.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 73: V.E. Schwab and Miriam Weinberg</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 73: V.E. Schwab and Miriam Weinberg

Robert Jackson Bennett

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week, Robert Jackson Bennett invites Justin to his favorite restaurant. They share a sumptuous meal together, with wine and fine conversation. Their waiter, Giuseppe, comes by the table from time to time. The conversation itself covers Robert’s intentions with his new novel, City of Blades, his use of third person present, and Donald Trump.Note: This episode is totally weird. The music is from Bensound, available here.Robert Jackson Bennett is the author of American Elsewhere, The Troupe, The Company Man, and Mr. Shivers. His books have been awarded the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson, and the Philip K. Dick Citation of Excellence. His latest series, starting with City of Stairs and continuing with City of Blades, is an atmospheric and intrigue-filled with dead gods, buried histories, and a one-armed lady generals. Rocket Talk Episode 72 (33:10)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 72: Robert Jackson BennettGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week, Robert Jackson Bennett invites Justin to his favorite restaurant. They share a sumptuous meal together, with wine and fine conversation. Their waiter, Giuseppe, comes by the table from time to time. The conversation itself covers Robert’s intentions with his new novel, City of Blades, his use of third person present, and Donald Trump.Note: This episode is totally weird. The music is from Bensound, <a href="http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>.<a href="http://www.robertjacksonbennett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Jackson Bennett</a> is the author of American Elsewhere, The Troupe, The Company Man, and Mr. Shivers. His books have been awarded the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson, and the Philip K. Dick Citation of Excellence. His latest series, starting with <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/city-of-stairs-robert-jackson-bennett/1120420791?ean=9780804137171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Stairs</a> and continuing with <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/city-of-blades-robert-jackson-bennett/1123336328?ean=9780553419719" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Blades</a>, is an atmospheric and intrigue-filled with dead gods, buried histories, and a one-armed lady generals. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 72 (33:10)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RocketTalkEpisode72.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/RocketTalkEpisode72.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 72: Robert Jackson Bennett</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 72: Robert Jackson Bennett

Science fiction. Fantasy. The universe. And related subjects.

Mur Lafferty

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Mur Lafferty pays Rocket Talk a visit this week to talk about her new magazine, Mothership Zeta. The pair discuss the editorial direction of the magazine, Lafferty’s forthcoming new novel Six Wakes, and what it’s like to be an editor in the field today.Note: This episode was recorded before episode 70 and thus lacks our new “review” segment.Mur Lafferty is the author of several novels including The Shambling Guide to New York City and Ghost Train to New Orleans. She was the editor of Escape Pod until 2012. Her own podcast, I Should Be Writing, has won awards and led to her induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame, and she won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2013. Rocket Talk Episode 71 (40:41)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 71: Mur LaffertyGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Mur Lafferty pays Rocket Talk a visit this week to talk about her new magazine, <a href="http://mothershipzeta.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mothership Zeta</a>. The pair discuss the editorial direction of the magazine, Lafferty’s forthcoming new novel Six Wakes, and what it’s like to be an editor in the field today.Note: This episode was recorded before episode 70 and thus lacks our new “review” segment.<a href="http://murverse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mur Lafferty</a> is the author of several novels including The Shambling Guide to New York City and Ghost Train to New Orleans. She was the editor of Escape Pod until 2012. Her own podcast, <a href="http://murverse.com/tag/isbw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Should Be Writing</a>, has won awards and led to her induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame, and she won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2013. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 71 (40:41)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RocketTalkEpisode71.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RocketTalkEpisode71.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 71: Mur Lafferty</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 71: Mur Lafferty

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!The podcast took some time off off to recharge the batteries, but we’re back and ready to go. This week, Justin is joined by Angry Robot author Megan O’Keefe, whose debut novel Steal the Sky was published earlier this month. The conversation covers her path to publication, Reddit, and soap making, among other things.Additionally, we’re starting a new segment on Rocket Talk in which Justin reviews a book or short story at the end of every episode. This week’s title is Stina Leicht’s Cold Iron.Note: This week’s episode has some audio issues during the interview portion.Megan O’Keefe is the author of Steal the Sky. In 2014, she won Writers of the Future for her short story, “Another Range of Mountains.” She lives in the California Bay Area and makes soap for a living—you can find her soap and other fragrant products at Blushie.Today’s review covers Stina Leicht’s debut novel Cold Iron—a flintlock epic fantasy available from Saga Press. Rocket Talk Episode 70 (39:17)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 70: Megan O’Keefe Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!The podcast took some time off off to recharge the batteries, but we’re back and ready to go. This week, Justin is joined by Angry Robot author Megan O’Keefe, whose debut novel Steal the Sky was published earlier this month. The conversation covers her path to publication, Reddit, and soap making, among other things.Additionally, we’re starting a new segment on Rocket Talk in which Justin reviews a book or short story at the end of every episode. This week’s title is Stina Leicht’s Cold Iron.Note: This week’s episode has some audio issues during the interview portion.<a href="http://www.meganokeefe.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Megan O’Keefe</a> is the author of <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/steal-the-sky-megan-e-okeefe/1121727155?ean=9780857664907" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Steal the Sky</a>. In 2014, she won Writers of the Future for her short story, “Another Range of Mountains.” She lives in the California Bay Area and makes soap for a living—you can find her soap and other fragrant products at <a href="http://www.blushie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blushie</a>.Today’s review covers Stina Leicht’s debut novel <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cold-iron-stina-leicht/1120488498?ean=9781481427777" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Cold Iron</a>—a flintlock epic fantasy available from Saga Press. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 70 (39:17)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RocketTalkEpisode70.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/RocketTalkEpisode70.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 70: Megan O’Keefe</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 70: Megan O’Keefe

Kate Elliott

Emma Newman

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week’s episode features fantasy and science fiction authors Kate Elliott and Emma Newman. Having read both of their most recent novels, Justin asks them about what it’s like to write aged characters and what kinds of resistance exists in society to hearing those stories. They also discuss the rarity of anxiety disorders in fiction. Kate Elliott is the author of twenty five novels including the recently released Court of Fives, Black Wolves, and The Very Best of Kate Elliott. Visit her website or find her on Twitter. She lives in Hawaii.Emma Newman is the author of four novels, including the Split Worlds series from Angry Robot Books. Her newest novel, Planetfall, came out November 3 from Ace Roc. She is also a professional audio book narrator and co-writes and hosts the Hugo-nominated podcast Tea &amp; Jeopardy, which involves tea, cake, mild peril and singing chickens. Rocket Talk Episode 69 (49:13)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 69: Kate Elliott and Emma Newman Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week’s episode features fantasy and science fiction authors Kate Elliott and Emma Newman. Having read both of their most recent novels, Justin asks them about what it’s like to write aged characters and what kinds of resistance exists in society to hearing those stories. They also discuss the rarity of anxiety disorders in fiction. Kate Elliott is the author of twenty five novels including the recently released <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/court-of-fives-kate-elliott/1120873462?ean=9780316364195" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Court of Fives</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-black-wolves-kate-elliott/1006088362?ean=9780316368698" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Wolves</a>, and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-very-best-of-kate-elliott-kate-elliott/1119439581?ean=9781616961794" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Very Best of Kate Elliott</a>. Visit her <a href="http://www.kateelliott.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or find her on <a href="https://twitter.com/KateElliottSFF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. She lives in Hawaii.Emma Newman is the author of four novels, including <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/between-two-thorns-emma-newman/1111503474?ean=9780857663207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Split Worlds series</a> from Angry Robot Books. Her newest novel, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/planetfall-emma-newman/1121098555?ean=9780425282397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Planetfall</a>, came out November 3 from Ace Roc. She is also a professional audio book narrator and co-writes and hosts the Hugo-nominated podcast <a href="http://teaandjeopardy.geekplanetonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tea &amp; Jeopardy</a>, which involves tea, cake, mild peril and singing chickens. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 69 (49:13)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RocketTalkEpisode69.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RocketTalkEpisode69.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 69: Kate Elliott and Emma Newman</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 69: Kate Elliott and Emma Newman

Patrick S. Tomlinson

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week’s episode features Patrick S. Tomlinson, the author of The Ark from Angry Robot Books. The pair discuss the current status of Milwaukee as a cultural hot bed, the dearth of humor in science fiction and fantasy, and what Tomlinson was trying to accomplish in his new novel. Warning: mild sports talk. Patrick S. Tomlinson is a stand-up comedian and author. His debut novel, The Ark, is a locked room murder mystery where the locked room is a generation starship. He’s published by Angry Robot Books and represented by Russ Galen. He lives in Milwaukee with his muscle car. Rocket Talk Episode 68 (34:24)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 68: Patrick S. Tomlinson Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week’s episode features Patrick S. Tomlinson, the author of <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ark-patrick-s-tomlinson/1122455818?ean=9780857664846" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ark</a> from Angry Robot Books. The pair discuss the current status of Milwaukee as a cultural hot bed, the dearth of humor in science fiction and fantasy, and what Tomlinson was trying to accomplish in his new novel. Warning: mild sports talk. Patrick S. Tomlinson is a stand-up comedian and author. His debut novel, The Ark, is a locked room murder mystery where the locked room is a generation starship. He’s published by Angry Robot Books and represented by Russ Galen. He lives in Milwaukee with his muscle car. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 68 (34:24)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RocketTalkEpisode68.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/RocketTalkEpisode68.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 68: Patrick S. Tomlinson</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 68: Patrick S. Tomlinson

Matt Wallace

Kameron Hurley

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Justin is visited by authors Matt Wallace and Kameron Hurley. The trio discuss the current status of Southern California, professional wrestling, reality television, and Playboy‘s decision to nix nudity. They even manage to make it all relevant to genre publishing and their recent releases, Envy of Angels and Empire Ascendant, respectively. Matt Wallace is a novelist and screenwriter. He used to be a professional wrestler and combat instructor. His debut novel, The Next Fix, came out in 2008. Since then he’s written other novels and novellas, his most recent of which is Envy of Angels from Tor.com Publishing. He co-hosts the Ditch Diggers Podcast.Kameron Hurley is the author of The Mirror Empire and Empire Ascendant, the first two novels in the Worldbreaker Saga from Angry Robot Books. He previous novels God’s War, Infidel, and Rapture, earned her the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer and the Kitschy Award for Best Debut Novel. She is the winner of two Hugo Awards, and has been a finalist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award and the BSFA Award for Best Novel. Rocket Talk Episode 67 (56:24):Listen through your browser here:Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 67: Matt Wallace and Kameron Hurley Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Justin is visited by authors Matt Wallace and Kameron Hurley. The trio discuss the current status of Southern California, professional wrestling, reality television, and Playboy‘s decision to nix nudity. They even manage to make it all relevant to genre publishing and their recent releases, Envy of Angels and Empire Ascendant, respectively. <a href="http://www.matt-wallace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Wallace</a> is a novelist and screenwriter. He used to be a professional wrestler and combat instructor. His debut novel, The Next Fix, came out in 2008. Since then he’s written other novels and novellas, his most recent of which is <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/envy-of-angels-matt-wallace/1122749469?ean=9780765385284" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Envy of Angels</a> from <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> Publishing. He co-hosts the <a href="http://ditchdiggers.murverse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ditch Diggers Podcast</a>.<a href="http://www.kameronhurley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kameron Hurley</a> is the author of <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-mirror-empire-kameron-hurley/1118476945?ean=9780857665560" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mirror Empire</a> and <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-empire-ascendant-kameron-hurley/1121044486?ean=9780857665591" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empire Ascendant</a>, the first two novels in the Worldbreaker Saga from Angry Robot Books. He previous novels God’s War, Infidel, and Rapture, earned her the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer and the Kitschy Award for Best Debut Novel. She is the winner of two Hugo Awards, and has been a finalist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award and the BSFA Award for Best Novel. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 67 (56:24):</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RocketTalkEpisode67.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RocketTalkEpisode67.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 67: Matt Wallace and Kameron Hurley</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/hurley-wallace.jpg?fit=0%2C%209999&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;quality=100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> <a href="http://www.tor.com/series/rocket-talk-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 67: Matt Wallace and Kameron Hurley

Sam Sykes

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Sam Sykes loves what he calls “formative fiction”. Join Justin and Sam as they discuss what formative fiction means to them, and why it played an important role in their reading life. Be warned: Dragonlance, Drizzt, and giggling abound.Sam Sykes is the author of the Bring Down Heaven series, which began with The City Stained Red and continues in January with The Mortal Tally—both published by Orbit. His previous series, The Aeon Gates Trilogy, is complete. You can find Sam on Twitter, which you should consider both a recommendation and a warning. Rocket Talk Episode 66 (55:49):Listen through your browser here:Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 66: Sam Sykes on Formative FictionGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feed Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Sam Sykes loves what he calls “formative fiction”. Join Justin and Sam as they discuss what formative fiction means to them, and why it played an important role in their reading life. Be warned: Dragonlance, Drizzt, and giggling abound.<a href="http://www.samsykes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Sykes</a> is the author of the Bring Down Heaven series, which began with <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-city-stained-red-sam-sykes/1119439673?ean=9780316374873" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The City Stained Red</a> and continues in January with <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-mortal-tally-sam-sykes/1120686204?ean=9780316374897" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mortal Tally</a>—both published by Orbit. His previous series, The Aeon Gates Trilogy, is complete. You can find Sam on <a href="https://twitter.com/SamSykesSwears" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, which you should consider both a recommendation and a warning. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 66 (55:49):</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RocketTalkEpisode66.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RocketTalkEpisode66.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 66: Sam Sykes on Formative Fiction</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a> Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> here.

Rocket Talk Episode 66: Sam Sykes on Formative Fiction

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Recently released from Tor, Seth Dickinson’s The Traitor Baru Cormorant has spawned a multitude of reactions across the genre community. Amal El-Mohtar and Kameron Hurley join Justin on Rocket Talk to discuss how this response reflects a larger conversation: how has social media and online book discussion impacted how we engage one another in dialogue about the things we love? It’s an honest and riveting conversation that doesn’t shy from controversial subjects.Amal El-Mohtar is a Canadian author and blogger. She’s won several awards for her poetry and was nominated for the Nebula Award in 2011 for her short story “The Green Book” and won the 2015 Locus Award for “The Truth About Owls.” Her non-fiction work can be found at Tor.com, NPR, and Lightspeed Magazine.Kameron Hurley is the author of Mirror Empire and Mirror Ascendant, the first two novels in the Worldbreaker Saga from Angry Robot Books. He previous novels God’s War, Infidel, and Rapture, earned her the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer and the Kitschy Award for Best Debut Novel. She is the winner of two Hugo Awards, and has been a finalist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award and the BSFA Award for Best Novel.The Traitor Baru Cormorant is Seth Dickinson’s highly anticipated debut novel—a brutal tale of empire, rebellion, fealty, and high finance, available from Tor Books and Tor UK (released as The Traitor). You can read an excerpt from the novel here on Tor.com. Rocket Talk Episode 65 (1:10:14):Listen through your browser here:Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 65: Amal El-Mohtar and Kameron HurleyGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Recently released from Tor, Seth Dickinson’s The Traitor Baru Cormorant has spawned a multitude of reactions across the genre community. Amal El-Mohtar and Kameron Hurley join Justin on Rocket Talk to discuss how this response reflects a larger conversation: how has social media and online book discussion impacted how we engage one another in dialogue about the things we love? It’s an honest and riveting conversation that doesn’t shy from controversial subjects.<a href="http://amalelmohtar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amal El-Mohtar</a> is a Canadian author and blogger. She’s won several awards for her poetry and was nominated for the Nebula Award in 2011 for her short story “The Green Book” and won the 2015 Locus Award for “The Truth About Owls.” Her non-fiction work can be found at <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>, NPR, and Lightspeed Magazine.<a href="http://www.kameronhurley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kameron Hurley</a> is the author of Mirror Empire and Mirror Ascendant, the first two novels in the Worldbreaker Saga from Angry Robot Books. He previous novels God’s War, Infidel, and Rapture, earned her the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer and the Kitschy Award for Best Debut Novel. She is the winner of two Hugo Awards, and has been a finalist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, Nebula Award, Locus Award and the BSFA Award for Best Novel.The Traitor Baru Cormorant is Seth Dickinson’s highly anticipated debut novel—a brutal tale of empire, rebellion, fealty, and high finance, available from <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/thetraitorbarucormorant/sethdickinson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor Books</a> and <a href="http://www.panmacmillan.com/book/sethdickinson/thetraitor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor UK</a> (released as The Traitor). You can <a href="http://www.tor.com/2015/05/26/excerpt-the-traitor-baru-cormorant-seth-dickinson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read an excerpt</a> from the novel here on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 65 (1:10:14):</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RocketTalkEpisode65.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RocketTalkEpisode65.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 65: Amal El-Mohtar and Kameron Hurley</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/traitorbaru-covers.jpg?fit=0%2C%209999&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;quality=100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> here.

Rocket Talk Episode 65: Amal El-Mohtar and Kameron Hurley

Fran Wilde

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Fran Wilde, author of Updraft, joins the show this week. Of course, Justin asks her about feast scenes. They also talk about Nature magazine, her editorial process, and debut novel. There’s even a borderline engineering talk, in which Wilde confirms intellectual superiority over the host.Fran Wilde is an author and technology consultant. Her first novel, Updraft, was released by Tor on September 1—read an excerpt here! Her short stories have appeared in publications including Asimov’s, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Nature, and Tor.com. Her interview series Cooking the Books—about the intersection between food and fiction—has appeared at Strange Horizons and on her blog. You can find her on Twitter @fran_wilde and Facebook @franwildewrites. Rocket Talk Episode 64 (48:22):Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 64: Fran WildeGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!Fran Wilde, author of Updraft, joins the show this week. Of course, Justin asks her about feast scenes. They also talk about Nature magazine, her editorial process, and debut novel. There’s even a borderline engineering talk, in which Wilde confirms intellectual superiority over the host.Fran Wilde is an author and technology consultant. Her first novel, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/updraft-fran-wilde/1120919251?ean=9780765377838" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Updraft</a>, was released by Tor on September 1—<a href="http://www.tor.com/2015/05/20/updraft/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">read an excerpt here</a>! Her short stories have appeared in publications including Asimov’s, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Nature, and <a href="http://www.tor.com/author/fran-wilde/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>. Her interview series Cooking the Books—about the intersection between food and fiction—has appeared at Strange Horizons and on <a href="https://franwilde.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">her blog</a>. You can find her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/fran_wilde" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@fran_wilde</a> and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/franwildewrites" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@franwildewrites</a>. <h3>Rocket Talk Episode 64 (48:22):</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RocketTalkEpisode64.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RocketTalkEpisode64.mp3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 64: Fran Wilde</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a> here.

Rocket Talk Episode 64: Fran Wilde

Bradley P. Beaulieu

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week’s episode brings Bradley P. Beaulieu back to the show for his third appearance. Justin and Brad dig into what makes an epic fantasy a commercial success and how his new novel, Twelve Kings in Sharakai, might fit that model. The conversation then turns to Brad’s podcast, Speculate SF, and some new science fiction and fantasy titles of interest to both.Brad Beaulieu is the author of the Lays of Anuskaya Trilogy, and his short story collection Lest Our Passage Be Forgotten and Other Stories was published via Kickstarter. He’s a former winner of the Writers of the Future and his newest novel, The Twelve Kings in Sharakai (released as Twelve Kings in the UK) is out now—read an excerpt here on Tor.com. Brad is also the co-host of Speculate SF, a podcast for writers, readers, and fans. Rocket Talk, Episode 63 (42:18):Listen through your browser here:Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 63: Bradley P. BeaulieuGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feed Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast!This week’s episode brings Bradley P. Beaulieu back to the show for his third appearance. Justin and Brad dig into what makes an epic fantasy a commercial success and how his new novel, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twelve-kings-in-sharakhai-brad-beaulieu/1121098417?ean=9780756409722" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twelve Kings in Sharakai</a>, might fit that model. The conversation then turns to Brad’s podcast, Speculate SF, and some new science fiction and fantasy titles of interest to both.<a href="http://quillings.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad Beaulieu</a> is the author of the <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/winds-of-khalakovo-bradley-p-beaulieu/1100088413?ean=9781597802185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lays of Anuskaya Trilogy</a>, and his short story collection <a href="http://quillings.com/fiction/lest-our-passage-be-forgotten-other-stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lest Our Passage Be Forgotten and Other Stories</a> was published via Kickstarter. He’s a former winner of the Writers of the Future and his newest novel, The Twelve Kings in Sharakai (released as Twelve Kings in the UK) is out now—<a href="http://www.tor.com/2015/09/03/excerpts-twelve-kings-in-sharakhai-brad-beaulieu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read an excerpt</a> here on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>. Brad is also the co-host of <a href="http://www.speculatesf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speculate SF</a>, a podcast for writers, readers, and fans. <h3>Rocket Talk, Episode 63 (42:18):</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RocketTalkEpisode63.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RocketTalkEpisode63.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 63: Bradley P. Beaulieu</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/twelve-kings-covers.jpg?fit=0%2C%209999&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;quality=100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at <a href="mailto:justin@gmail.com">justin.landon@gmail.com</a>. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. <a href="http://www.tor.com/features/series/rocket-talk-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 63: Bradley P. Beaulieu

David Liss

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! This week’s episode features first time science fiction and middle grade author, David Liss. Justin asks Liss about what led him to write middle grade science fiction after a decade of publishing historical fiction, before discussing the differences between children’s literature and adult fiction. Ultimately, the conversation concludes with what makes his new novel, Randoms, such a delight.David Liss is the author of many novels. His debut novel, A Conspiracy of Paper (2000) with its hero, the pugilist turned private investigator Benjamin Weaver, was named a New York Times Notable Book and won him the 2001 Barry, MacAvity and Edgar awards for Best First Novel. Born in New Jersey and raised in Florida, David is, in fact, a one-time encyclopedia salesman. He received his B.A. from Syracuse University, an M.A. from Georgia State University and his M.Phil from Columbia University, where he left his dissertation unfinished to pursue his writing career. His new novel, Randoms, is his first foray into science fiction. Rocket Talk, Episode 62 (37:14)Listen to Audio On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Listen to Episode 62: David LissGet Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feed Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin.landon@gmail.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! This week’s episode features first time science fiction and middle grade author, David Liss. Justin asks Liss about what led him to write middle grade science fiction after a decade of publishing historical fiction, before discussing the differences between children’s literature and adult fiction. Ultimately, the conversation concludes with what makes his new novel, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/randoms-david-liss/1121191061?ean=9781481417792" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Randoms</a>, such a delight.<a href="http://davidliss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Liss</a> is the author of many novels. His debut novel, A Conspiracy of Paper (2000) with its hero, the pugilist turned private investigator Benjamin Weaver, was named a New York Times Notable Book and won him the 2001 Barry, MacAvity and Edgar awards for Best First Novel. Born in New Jersey and raised in Florida, David is, in fact, a one-time encyclopedia salesman. He received his B.A. from Syracuse University, an M.A. from Georgia State University and his M.Phil from Columbia University, where he left his dissertation unfinished to pursue his writing career. His new novel, Randoms, is his first foray into science fiction. <h3>Rocket Talk, Episode 62 (37:14)</h3><a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RocketTalkEpisode62.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a> On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RocketTalkEpisode62.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 62: David Liss</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a> Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at <a href="mailto:justin@gmail.com">justin.landon@gmail.com</a>. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives. <a href="http://www.tor.com/features/series/rocket-talk-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find all of the episodes of Rocket Talk on Tor.com here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 62: David Liss

Always insightful and entertaining and the discussion sometimes goes into tangential genre issues that don&#39;t always get discussed as much elsewhere, which I appreciate as someone who doesn&#39;t get out to cons, etc. Also, it&#39;s often funny!

Yay Rocket Talk!

I love this show

Rocket Talk Podcast – Tor.com

Welcome back to Rocket Talk! In this week’s podcast episode, Justin invites fellow blogger Amal El-Mohtar to talk about what makes Naomi Novik’s newest novel, Uprooted, so wonderful. Fair warning, mild spoilers ahead!Namoi Novik’s Uprooted is available now in both the US (Del Rey) and UK (Tor Books UK) markets, and you can read an excerpt here on Tor.com.Amal El-Mohtar is the Nebula-nominated author of The Honey Month, a collection of short fiction and poetry written to the taste of 28 different kinds of honey. Her work has appeared in magazines including Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Uncanny, and Apex, and anthologies including The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities, The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, Glitter &amp; Mayhem, and Kaleidoscope. She writes reviews for NPR, Lightspeed, and Tor.com, is a 3-time winner of the Rhysling award for Best Short Poem, a recipient of the Richard Jefferies poetry prize, and co-edits Goblin Fruit, an online quarterly dedicated to fantastical poetry, with Caitlyn A. Paxson. She divides her time between Ottawa and Glasgow; find her on Twitter @tithenai.Rocket Talk, Episode 54 (1:01:30)Listen through your browser here:Listen to AudioOn a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?Just click (or right click Save As) here.Get Rocket Talk on iTunesGet the Rocket Talk feedFind us through TumblrAlso! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at justin@staffersbookreview.com. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives.You can find all of the episodes on Tor.com here.

Welcome back to Rocket Talk! In this week’s podcast episode, Justin invites fellow blogger Amal El-Mohtar to talk about what makes Naomi Novik’s newest novel, Uprooted, so wonderful. Fair warning, mild spoilers ahead!Namoi Novik’s Uprooted is available now in both the US (<a href="http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/236925/uprooted-by-naomi-novik/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Del Rey</a>) and UK (<a href="http://www.panmacmillan.com/book/naominovik/uprooted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor Books UK</a>) markets, and you can <a href="http://www.tor.com/2015/01/09/uprooted-naomi-novik-excerpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read an excerpt</a> here on <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>.<a href="https://amalelmohtar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amal El-Mohtar</a> is the Nebula-nominated author of The Honey Month, a collection of short fiction and poetry written to the taste of 28 different kinds of honey. Her work has appeared in magazines including Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Uncanny, and Apex, and anthologies including The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities, The Mammoth Book of Steampunk, Glitter &amp; Mayhem, and Kaleidoscope. She writes reviews for NPR, Lightspeed, and <a href="http://Tor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tor.com</a>, is a 3-time winner of the Rhysling award for Best Short Poem, a recipient of the Richard Jefferies poetry prize, and co-edits <a href="http://www.goblinfruit.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goblin Fruit</a>, an online quarterly dedicated to fantastical poetry, with Caitlyn A. Paxson. She divides her time between Ottawa and Glasgow; find her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/tithenai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tithenai</a>.<h3>Rocket Talk, Episode 54 (1:01:30)</h3>Listen through your browser here:<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RocketTalkEpisode54.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Audio</a>On a mobile device or want to save the podcast for later?<a href="http://www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/RocketTalkEpisode54.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just click (or right click Save As) here.</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-talk-tor.com-podcast/id850476050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Rocket Talk on iTunes</a><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/RocketTalkPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Rocket Talk feed</a><a href="http://rockettalkpodcast.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find us through Tumblr</a><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.tor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/uprooted-covers.jpg?fit=0%2C%209999&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;quality=100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Also! If you have an idea for an episode of Rocket Talk or would like to come on as a guest, reach out to Justin Landon at <a href="mailto:justin@staffersbookreview.com">justin@staffersbookreview.com</a>. Obviously, we can’t accommodate everyone, but we’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives.<a href="http://www.tor.com/features/series/rocket-talk-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find all of the episodes on Tor.com here</a>.

Rocket Talk Episode 54: Uprooted

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