Electronic soundscapes transmitting from a speculative posthuman microcosm. Follow for new monthly track postings and downloads. New sets go live on the first Sunday at 5 pm GMT.
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A Sci Fi Podcast where we talk about Sci Fi stories in all their forms, but mainly focusing on short stories and novels.
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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
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“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” --Anton Chekov Interviews and readings with authors and editors of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative poetry. Hosted by Deborah L. Davitt.
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Of Monsters: A Speculative Podcast with Nicole Shawan Junior is a series of intimate conversations about the passageways, portals, and personal journeys traversed by real-life speculative fiction masterminds and the characters they pen.
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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor
Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Ep. 86: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
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1:39:04Imagination is real. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Po…
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Absolution Part One by Jeff Vandermeer & A Modest Genius by Vadim Shefner
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59:01Join the group for the first discussion of Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer. The short story for the week is A Modest Genius by Vadim Shefner
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Join the group for the discussion of the Cloud Atlas movie
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Cloud Atlas Part 4 by David Mitchell and The Squid Chooses its Own Ink Adolfo Bioy Casares
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1:11:14Join the group for the fourth discussion of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. The short story for the week is The Squid Chooses its Own Ink Adolfo Bioy Casares
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Cloud Atlas Part 3 by David Mitchell and The Astronaut by Valentina Zhuravlyova
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1:24:50Join the group for the third discussion of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. The short story for the week is The Astronaut by Valentina Zhuravlyova
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Cloud Atlas Part 2 by David Mitchell and The Voices of Time by J.G. Ballard
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1:27:57Join the group for the second discussion of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. The short story for the week is The Voices of Time by J.G.Ballard
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Cloud Atlas Part 1 by David Mitchell and Plenitude by Will Worthington
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1:40:30Join the group for the first discussion of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. The short story for the week is Plenitude by Will Worthington
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Ep. 85: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
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1:56:51Robots, Gene-Wolfe-style, but written by Kazuo Ishiguro. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check…
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Parable of the Talents Part 4 by Octavia E Butler and The Waves by Silvina Ocampo
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1:03:22Join the group for the final discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is The Waves by Silvina Ocampo
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Writing with Publishing in Mind: The Traditional Publishing Pathway Explained | Episode 34
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25:44So many writers dream of getting a traditional book deal—but the process to get there can feel confusing, overwhelming, and totally out of reach. In this episode, I’m giving you a bird’s-eye view of the entire traditional publishing journey—from that first spark of a novel idea to the moment you finally see your book on the shelf. We’ll talk about …
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Ep. 84: Shrine of Stars by Paul J. McAuley
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26:46Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part three! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Eld…
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Parable of the Talents Part 3 by Octavia E Butler and The Man Who Lost the Sea by Theodore Sturgeon
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1:07:31Join us for the third discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for this episode is The Man who Lost the Sea by Theodore Sturgeon
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Parable of the Talents Part 2 by Octavia E Butler and The Monster by Gerard Klein
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1:02:01Join us for the second discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler.
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DJ Ben Ha Meen: Of Third Ward & the World
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57:01In episode six, Nicole chops it up with DJ Ben Ha Meen. DJ Ben Ha Meen is a native of Third Ward, Texas. He is an alumnus of Howard University, where he studied film and television. Ben Ha Meen is the co-creator of the graphic novel Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze (Penguin Randomhouse). and a self-published author of the children's book The World Is Your…
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Ep. 83: Ancient of Days by Paul J. McAuley
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32:45Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part two! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder…
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Parable of the Talents Part 1 by Octavia E Butler
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Speculative Speculations | Yearly Look-back | 2024
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46:38The group chats about the books read over the course of 2024 and discusses the favourites from the 2024 reads.
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Erika T. Wurth: Of Creepy Dolls, Culture, & Craft
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50:08In episode five, Nicole chats with Erika T. Wurth. Erika's novel, WHITE HORSE, is a New York Times Editors Pick, a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, an Indie Next List Book of the Month, and a Target Book of the Month. She is both a Kenyon and Sewanee fellow, and Kenyon faculty. She’s published in Buzzfeed and The Writer’s Chronicle and is a narrativ…
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Silvia Park: Of Robots, Fascism, & Future Representation
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1:04:13In episode four, Nicole chats with Luminous author Silvia Park. Silvia grew up in Seoul and split their time between Korea and America. They received a BA from Columbia and MFA from NYU, in addition to completing the Clarion Workshop in 2018. Their short fiction has been published in Black Warrior Review, Joyland, Reactor, and reprinted in the 2019…
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Ep. 82: Child of the River by Paul J. McAuley
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38:03Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A W…
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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 3) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 33
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15:35How do you write an ending so compelling that readers not only finish your book but immediately tell their friends, “You HAVE to read this”? Well, that’s a big question—but one thing’s for sure: a strong story structure is essential. In this episode, we’re tackling Act 3 of the Save the Cat story structure framework. I’ll break down how to craft a …
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José Pablo Iriarte: Of Miami, Art, & Craft
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55:07In episode three, Nicole kicks the Willie with José Pablo Iriarte, a nonbinary Cuban-American writer, high school math teacher, and parent of two. Their fiction has been finalist for the Nebula, Hugo, Locus and Sturgeon Awards, longlisted for the Otherwise Award, and reprinted in various Year's Best compilations. Their debut novel, BENNY RAMÍREZ AN…
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Why are agents rejecting my novel? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 32
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13:09Are you sending out queries but only getting form rejections—or worse, no responses at all? Maybe you're receiving personalized rejections that praise your concept but still pass on your book? If you’re struggling to understand why agents aren’t biting, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything Thursday, I’ll break down the biggest reason…
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Rivers Solomon: Of Hauntings & Other Spirits
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56:31In episode two, Nicole chops it up with the award-winning author of speculative and literary fiction, Rivers Solomon. Rivers writes about life in the margins, where they're much at home. Their work has appeared in The Paris Review, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Best American Short Stories, and elsewhere. They are the author o…
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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 2) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 31
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38:01Does your novel feel have a saggy middle? Does it just meander around without a lot of momentum? In this episode, I’ll walk you through Act 2 of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty …
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Ibi Zoboi: Of Women Who Become Monsters Because of the World's Monstrosities
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1:09:55For the very first Of Monsters Podcast ep, Nicole kicks it with Ibi Zoboi, the New York Times Bestselling author of books for children and teens, including American Street, Pride, and the Walter Award and LA Times Book Prize-winning Punching the Air, co-written with Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam. Ibi is the winner of the 2024 CSK Author Award…
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I write a dual Point of View novel using a mixed POV structure? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 30
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10:26Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I Mix POV Styles in a Dual POV Novel? Have you ever wondered if you can write a dual POV novel where one protagonist is in first person and the other is in third? In this episode, I answer this question from fantasy writer Becca and break down when and how this technique can work beautifully in speculative fiction. Wh…
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Parable of the Sower Part 3 by Octavia E Butler and Pelt by Carol Emshwiller
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1:00:29Join us for the final discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White
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Parable of the Sower Part 2 by Octavia E Butler and The Visitor by The Strugatsky Brothers
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1:12:17Join us for the second discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White
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Parable of the Sower Part 1 by Octavie E Butler and Sector General by James White
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59:31We start the discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White
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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 1) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 29
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22:16Does your novel feel like it’s wandering aimlessly, struggling to find direction? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the first five beats of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty …
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Windup Girl Part 3 by Paolo Bacigalupi and Stranger Station by Damon Knight
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56:32Join the group to discuss the second half of Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for this episode is The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: How Do I Make Readers Love My Protagonist? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 28
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13:14Ask Me Anything Thursdays answering the podcasting question "How do I make sure my protagonist is lovable?" Are you struggling to create a protagonist readers truly care about? In this episode, I share four actionable strategies to help you craft a dynamic, relatable protagonist readers won’t forget. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why connectin…
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3 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Writing in 2025 | Episode 27
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9:19Are you looking to level up your writing in 2025? In this episode, I dive into three incredibly valuable ways you can improve your writing, get answers to your important writing questions, and get valuable feedback on your work for FREE. Tune in to learn how to navigate your writing challenges and set yourself up for success in 2025! This episode w…
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Windup Girl Part 2 by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
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1:06:41Join the group to discuss the second 100-page section of Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for this episode is The Last Question by Isaac Asimov
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Windup Girl Part 1 by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith
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1:11:05Join the group for the first part of the discussion on Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for the discussion is The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith
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Children of Memory Part 4 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Grandpa by James Schmitz
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1:12:30Join the group for the fourth part of the discussion of Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. We've got Windup Girl coming up next after Children of Memory. Short story for the discussion is Grandpa by James Schmitz
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Children of Memory Part 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and The Star by Arthur C Clarke
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1:03:08Join the group for the third part of the discussion of Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Apologies to our listeners for the delay in posting this episode, things have been a bit busy :) We've got Windup Girl coming up next after Children of Memory. Short story for the discussion is The Star by Arthur C Clarke.…
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Ep. 80: Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett
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1:06:58Death? Discworld? Definitely! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A Weird F…
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