We Can Still Have Hope: O.E. Tearmann

We Can Still Have Hope: O.E. Tearmann

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This episode features one half of the writing duo of O.E. Tearmann. We talk about how current events and history inspire speculative fiction, the importance of community over profit, and the power of hope.

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Masculinity is a Prison: Michael G. Williams

Masculinity is a Prison: Michael G. Williams

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This episode features author Michael G. Williams. We talk about the complexity of lived queer experiences, the power of queerness to dismantle the patriarchy, genre jumping and Emperor Norton. We spent so much time trading queer anecdotes, we only talked about a few books, but links are below the cut.

The Spec About Cats & Dogs: Sara Codair

The Spec About Cats & Dogs: Sara Codair

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This episode features author Sara Codair. We talk about the importance of pets in spec fic, mental health representation, and the appeal of short form fiction. Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.

Morally Gray: Alex Harrow & Lex Chase

Morally Gray: Alex Harrow & Lex Chase

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This episode features author Alex Harrow and artist/author Lex Chase. We discuss our love of morally gray heroes, the use of singular “they,” mental illness in speculative fiction, Marvel superhero fatigue, and then I totally misquote Hermione Granger (don’t @ me). Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.

(Content Warning: While we don’t get too deep into any of these topics, we do mention PTSD, dissociation, psychosis, suicide, and death. Please avoid this episode if you find any of these topics triggering.)

Breaking the Binary: Brianna da Silva & J. Scott Coatsworth

Episode 7: Brianna da Silva & J. Scott Coatsworth

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This episode features poet and host of the Females in Fantasy podcast Brianna da Silva and spec fic author J. Scott Coatsworth. We discuss the importance of gender roles in spec fic, breaking the binary, our love of mall bookstores and creating “onion layers” in world building. Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.

Lesbian Warriors: Heather Rose Jones & Yarn Owl Reads

Lesbian Warriors: Heather Rose Jones & Yarn Owl Reads

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This episode features author Heather Rose Jones and blogger Owl of Yarn Owl Reads. We discuss feminism in historical fantasy, the importance of queer authors writing queer fiction, and the Queer in Space read-a-thon. I also read from my new release The Lights. Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.

Genius Teenagers: Jennifer Siddoway & Jeff Adams

Genius Teenagers: Jennifer Siddoway & Jeff Adams

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This episode features authors Jennifer Siddoway and Jeff Adams. We discuss world-building, NaNoWriMo, the genius of teenagers, and how James Bond could be considered spec fic. Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.

Ethics of Telepathy: C.B. Lee & E.M. Hamill

Ethics of Telepathy: C.B. Lee & E.M. Hamill

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This episode features authors C.B. Lee and E.M. Hamill. We discuss what inspires our writing, badass superheroes, the ethics of telepathy, and the surprising influence of ’80s cartoons on our tastes in spec fic. Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.

Sex Positive: Michelle Osgood & Angel Martinez

Sex Positive: Michelle Osgood & Angel Martinez

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This episode features authors Michelle Osgood and Angel Martinez. We discuss gender identity, writing YA responsibly, sex positivity and the difference between paranormal and urban fantasy. Plus we throw a few book recommendations your way. Links are below the cut.