Sisters of Sci-Fi

L.A. Young generously does a guest-takeover-episode of the podcast to talk about race and oppression in Science Fiction. With her extensive knowledge, she gives suggestions and examples of works by Black Sci-Fi/Speculative Fiction authors that have used the genre to address the issues of racism and social justice within society. The biggest thank you to L.A. for doing this episode and sharing her insights into such an impressive reading list! The complete list of books and stories she mentions in the show notes on the Sisters of Sci-Fi website: www.sistersofscifi.com/ The books and stories on race and oppression she mentions are: Kindred by Octavia Butler Beloved by Toni Morrison The Broken Earth Trilogy (The Fifth Season [Book One], The Obelisk Gate [Book Two], The Stone Sky [Book Three]) by N.K. Jemisin Black Friday by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (Specifically her short story "Zimmer Land") Riot Baby by Tochi Onybuchi The Deep by River Soloman The Devil in America by Kai Ashante Wilson (a short story available here: https://www.tor.com/2014/04/02/the-devil-in-america-kai-ashante-wilson/ Binti by Nnedi Okorafor You can follow L.A. here: Website: https://mistyaquavenatus.com/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AquaVenatus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquavenatus Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLOH5jwux5Wk3r5K2_z-ezQ?view_as=subscriber Fantasy Faction reviews: Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Jeanne Cavelos and I talk about her journey from Astrophysicist to Sci-Fi editor, to writer, to creator of the Odyssey Writing Workshop. Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust site (lots of free resources for writers):  https://odysseyworkshop.org/ Jeanne’s site:  http://jeannecavelos.com/ Odyssey Blog:  https://odysseyworkshop.wordpress.com/ Odyssey Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyWorkshop Odyssey Twitter Page:  https://twitter.com/OdysseyWorkshop Odyssey Instagram Page:  https://www.instagram.com/odysseyworkshop/ Odyssey Pinterest Page:  https://www.pinterest.com/odysseyworkshop/ Odyssey YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/OdysseyWorkshop The next book we cover will be Love and Gravity, by Samantha Sotto, in a crossover episode with Melissa Haskins of the Paperback Romance Book Club Podcast. It is more than likely available at your local library, and can also be purchased here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546466/love-and-gravity-by-samantha-sotto/ Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Theo Motzenbacker and I cannot say enough good things about Joyce Chng's book Rider, which is the first book in the Rider trilogy. You can purchase copies of the series here: https://awolfstale.wordpress.com/the-rider-trilogy-ya-sf/ The next book we cover will be Love and Gravity, by Samantha Sotto, in a crossover episode with Melissa Haskins of the Paperback Romance Book Club Podcast. It is more than likely available at your local library, and can also be purchased here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546466/love-and-gravity-by-samantha-sotto/ Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Dalal Hanna and Andrea Reid, of the organization Riparia, and I talk about their work to educate young women on the importance of freshwater ecology and fisheries, as well as the importance of educating young women through Riparia on how they can make a difference. Instagram: @Dalal_el_Hanna and @AndreaJaneReid and @RipariaExpeditions Twitter: @Dalal_el_Hanna and @andreajanereid Websites: http://bennettlab.weebly.com/dalal.html and http://andreajanereid.com/ Riparia: www.riparia.ca The next book review will be on Joyce Chng’s Rider (Book 1 of the Rider trilogy), which can be purchased here: The Rider Trilogy – YA SF Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Melissa Selzer and I cover a LOT in this episode- not only do we talk about two of Mary Shelley's works (Frankenstein and Lodore), we also talk about the history of Gothic Literature, our personal experiences with reading Frankenstein when we were younger, who Mary Shelley was, and how different Frankenstein the novel is from the film versions of the story. The next book review will be on Joyce Chng's Rider (Book 1 of the Rider trilogy), which can be purchased here:  https://awolfstale.wordpress.com/the-rider-trilogy-ya-sf/ Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Dr. Monifa Phillips and I talk about her recent PhD research, and her current career as an electronics and engineering trainee patent attorney. You can find her on twitter at @monifa_monifa And her linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monifa-physicist/ Here is the article about the Anywayup Cup: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2012/jun/08/a-working-life-the-inventor Our next book will actually be two: a comparative study between Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and her penultimate book, Lodore. Frankenstein can be found online through the Project Gutenberg website: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.  

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Melissa Selzer and I both thoroughly enjoyed Devorah Major's short story, Trade Winds. The idea of home and being able to translate that idea to someone with a different context to the word really struck a chord with us. Here is a link to videos of her performing her work: https://www.devorahmajor.com/?page_id=12 Our next book will actually be two: a comparative study between Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and her penultimate book, Lodore (which I pronounce Lo-door-eh, but may just be Lo-Door). Frankenstein can be found online through the Project Gutenberg website: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

I had the great honor and pleasure of talking with Dawn Sam Alden and Jen Albert about their experiences as both fight coordinators and acting in classic theatre, including their current production of a Klingon adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine through the theatrical company, the School of Night. See the show-notes on our website for photos from the production. You can find Jen Albert on the following social media: Twitter:@thejenalbert Instagram:@thejenalbert Twitter: @SchoolofNightLA Instagram: @SchoolofNight FB: @schoolofnighttheatre Dawn Sam Alden can be followed here: Twitter:  @Vicarious_Films IG:  @herpowmovies FB:  https://www.facebook.com/VicariousFilms/ Website: www.vicariousfilms.com Twitter:  @dawnsam13 IG:  @bluebeardruidsister Website:  www.dawnalden.com Our next book review will be a comparative study of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and her penultimate book, Lodore.  Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.  

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Quick amendment to this episode: Hera WAS mentioned in Rogue One and the Ghost is one of the rebel ships that shows up for the battle of Scarif. Kate Motzenbacker and I cover Claudia Gray's Star Wars: Bloodline. It most likely can be found at your local library, as well as on Amazon and through Penguin Random House's website. We both absolutely adored this book. I personally cannot recommend this book enough.   Our next book will actually be two: a comparative study between Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and her penultimate book, Lodore (which I pronounce Lo-door-eh, but may just be Lo-Door). Frankenstein can be found online through the Project Gutenberg website: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm

Dr. Linh Anh Cat talks about her work on fungi, using her work in STEM to help inform public policy, her organization, Reclaiming STEM, and writing book reviews for the Book Riot Blog. Twitter: @LinhAnhCat  https://linhanhcat.weebly.com/ Our next book will be Bloodline by Claudia Gray. It may be available at your local library, or it can be purchased on Amazon. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Melissa Selzer and I talked about We and Our Own by one of histories most incredible women, Magdalena Mouján Otaño. The poem, of the same name, written by her grandfather, that inspired this short story is here: Zer da Euskera, nor da euskaldunak, Zeiñ, will Nongotarrak say? Galdezka daude atzerritarrak Ontara Begira, mundu gustyan bere berdiñik Ez Duben Euskal will miss. Eziñ ikusi gaituste ondo, irten gautezen argira, iñork mantxarik sortu ez dezan Gure Jatorri Garbira. - Pedro Mari Otaño   Our next book will be Bloodline by Claudia Gray. It may be available at your local library, or it can be purchased on Amazon.   Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Part two of a crossover with the Amphibian Press Podcast, V.S. Holmes talks about her experiences as a writer, publisher, and archaeologist in the private sector. Part one can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CRdtAH5oxw&feature=youtu.be Website: www.vsholmes.com Publishing site: www.amphibianpressbooks.com Box set pre-order/order: books2read.com/darkhorizons Start reading the archaeological sci-fi series (Starsedge: Nel Bently) for free: https://www.vsholmes.com/explorers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorvsholmes Twitter: https://twitter.com/VS_Holmes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vs_holmes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCthRhMtY9NSLpbCIMNd20tw Our next story will be We and Our Own by Magdalena Moujan Otano. You can find it in the anthology Cosmos Latinos: An Anthology of Science Fiction from Latin America and Spain. It may be available at your local library, or it can be purchased on Amazon. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Neha Bawa joins me to talk about "Panopte's Eye" by Tamai Kobayashi. A copy of the story is in So Long Been Dreaming: Post-Colonial Science Fiction and Fantasy. It is more than likely available at your local library, as well as on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/So-Long-Been-Dreaming-Postcolonial/dp/155152158X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=So+Long+Been+Dreaming&qid=1557281170&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Our next story will be We and Our Own by Magdalena Moujan Otano. You can find it in the anthology Cosmos Latinos: An Anthology of Science Fiction from Latin America and Spain. It may be available at your local library, or it can be purchased on Amazon. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Dr. Steffi Diem joins us to discuss her fascinating work in Nuclear Fusion. She talks about how she got into the subject area during college, what she's working on now, and the important, positive impact Nuclear Fusion can have on the future of clean/green energy.   A link to the image of the reaction in process: https://www.iter.org/fr/newsline/229/1229 Image of the Pegasus Toroidal Experiment at Princeton can be found in the show notes for this episode on the Sisters of Sci-Fi website.   Our next story will be Panopte's Eye by Tamai Kobayashi. You can find it in the collection So Long Been Dreaming: Post-Colonial Science Fiction and Fantasy. It is more than likely available at your local library, as well as on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/So-Long-Been-Dreaming-Postcolonial/dp/155152158X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=So+Long+Been+Dreaming&qid=1557281170&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Dr. Steffi Diem and I both adored the short story Love and Sex Among the Invertebrates by Pat Murphy. It is available on iBooks, Kindle, and in the fantastic collection, Sisters of the Revolution: a Feminist Speculative Fiction Anthology, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. It is also available here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Sex-Among-Invertebrates-Murphy-ebook/dp/B009KZ0ZV0   Our next story will be Panopte's Eye by Tamai Kobayashi. CORRECTION: I say the anthology is called Post-colonial Dreaming, which is incorrect. The actual title is So Long Been Dreaming: Post-Colonial Science Fiction and Fantasy. It is more than likely available at your local library, as well as on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/So-Long-Been-Dreaming-Postcolonial/dp/155152158X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=So+Long+Been+Dreaming&qid=1557281170&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Dr. Nyssa Silbiger talks about her work in Marine Biology and how climate change affects marine ecosystems. She also brings up the important, and often overlooked, element of how climate change is a social justice issue, and that changes happening in one part of the globe wind up affecting ecosystems in entirely different areas. Website: https://nyssasilbiger.com/ Twitter: @NSilbiger Our next story will be Love and Sex Among the Invertebrates by Pat Murphy. It is available on iBooks, Kindle, and in the fantastic collection, Sisters of the Revolution: a Feminist Speculative Fiction Anthology, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. It is also available here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Sex-Among-Invertebrates-Murphy-ebook/dp/B009KZ0ZV0 Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Teresa Jusino, of the Finding Felicity Podcast, and the Leather and Love Podcast, joins me to talk about Everfair by Nisi Shawl (who it, admittedly, one of my favorite authors). The bio of Nisi Shawl, as told in her own words (as I promised in the intro): http://www.nisishawl.com/Autobiography.html Follow Teresa on social media: Twitter and IG, @teresajusino @teampomonok Facebook: @teampomonok Podcasts: “Finding Felicity (on Fanbase Press)” and “Leather and Love” Our next story will be Love and Sex Among the Invertebrates by Pat Murphy. It is available on iBooks, Kindle, and in the fantastic collection, Sisters of the Revolution: a Feminist Speculative Fiction Anthology, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer. It is also available here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Sex-Among-Invertebrates-Murphy-ebook/dp/B009KZ0ZV0 Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Using her work and research in the area of the Biology of Fear, Mary Poffenroth teaches people, especially scientific researchers, techniques to be able to communicate their findings to the public in an accessible way. Here is an infographic that shows her 3 steps for neutralizing fear: https://www.marypoffenroth.com/infographic Website:https://www.marypoffenroth.com Twitter: @marypoffenroth IG: @marypoffenroth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypoffenroth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marypoffenroth Our next story will be Everfair by Nisi Shawl. It is more than likely available at your local library. It is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion.   Sandra Escalante-Harder and I talk about The Blue Laboratory by L.T.Meade. You can find a copy of it in the  collection The Dreaming Sex, edited by Mike Ashley. It is more than likely available at your local library, or can be purchased on Amazon. Sandra on IG: @_____sandrita_____ We both loved this story, and how well it illustrated the creepy side of science, pairing the trope of tenacious governance with a bit of mad-scientist on the side. I realized too late that we never gave a synopsis: Madeleine, a young English woman, moves to St, Petersburg to become a nanny to the two children, Olga and Maroussa, of English scientist Dr. Chance and his wife. Once there she finds herself enlisted as secretary to Dr. Chance's science experiments, after expressing an interest in the subject to the two girls.  Olga and Maroussa warn Madeleine that one night they followed their father into the secret lab and hear someone calling for help. By ingratiating herself into his confidence, Madeleine soon discovers that Dr. Chance's previous secretary, another English man, has been held captive and experimented on in the name of Dr. Chance's desire to photograph thought. With the help of Olga and Maroussa, Madeleine is able to free the captive secretary and have Dr. Chance arrested. Our next story will be Everfair by Nisi Shawl. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed.

Cristina Patterson has the most unique job and impressive filmography I have seen to date. She uses her talents as an artist to create and paint the contact lenses we see in just about every major sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and action movie and tv show from the past 18 years. IG: EyeFXInc Website: https://eyeinkfx.com/ Our next story will be The Blue Laboratory by L. T. Meade, which can be found in the collection The Dreaming Sex, edited by Mike Ashley. It is more than likely available at your local library, or can be purchased on Amazon. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Kate Motzenbacker and I cover Lingua Franca by Carole McDonnell. If you haven’t read it can be found here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/12540512-lingua-franca We were both adored this story, heart-wrenching though it was, and are hooked on Carole McDonnell's gorgeous writing style. Her website can be found here: http://carolemcdonnell.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html Our next story will be The Blue Laboratory by L. T. Meade, which can be found in the collection The Dreaming Sex, edited by Mike Ashley. It is more than likely available at your local library, or can be purchased on Amazon. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

A very special episode with not one but three guests: Christine Boylan, Gina Young, and Nicole Sousa talk with host L. Stephanie Tait about the production of their Sci-Fi Lesbian Rom-Com play, Meet Cute. There are spoilers as we discuss specifics about the play.   Christine Boylan's Bespoke Plays: bespokeplays.com Gina Young: ginayoung.com Nicole Sousa's Bride-Con series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxUhMzJGPrznqeAF6i_ikM8-YrUGweCfq   Our next story will be The Blue Laboratory by L. T. Meade, which can be found in the collection The Dreaming Sex, edited by Mike Ashley. It is more than likely available at your local library, or can be purchased on Amazon. Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Kate Motzenbacker and I cover The Sultana's Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain. If you haven’t read it, yet, a pdf of the story, written in 1905, can be found here: http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/sultana/dream/dream.html We were both totally in love with both the writing style of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, and the story itself. It was a much needed breath of fresh air. Link to the images discussed in the intro: http://www.chitraganesh.com/portfolio/sultanas-dream/ Our next story will be The Blue Laboratory by L. T. Meade, which can be found in the collection The Dreaming Sex, edited by Mike Ashley. It is more than likely available at your local library, or can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XCDPKY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

This is a special two-episode crossover with Brianna de Silva from the Females in Fantasy Podcast. Originally this was part 1 of 2, but due to holiday season craziness, the first portion of this episode (to be published on the Females in Fantasy podcast) will be up December 21st. You can find her podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Google Play. Brianna's book of poetry, A Canvas of Stars can be purchased on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Canvas-Stars-Poems-Losing-Finding/dp/198311894X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545168719&sr=8-1&keywords=brianna+da+silva Her twitter is @Brianna_daSilva, @Femalesnfantasy, and her blog, which I highly recommend reading, is http://briannadasilva.blog Our next story for Episode 9 (to be posted on Tuesday, January 8th) will be Sultana’s Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.   A pdf of the story, written in 1905, can be found here: http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/sultana/dream/dream.html   Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!  

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. Trigger warning for discussion of rape. Melissa Selzer and I cover The Shore of Women by Pamela Sargent. If you haven’t read it, yet, it can more than likely be found at your local library, or can be purchased on Amazon. An eBook version is also available in various places, including Kindle and iBooks. We both enjoyed this book, overall, despite its glaring faults. Our next story for Episode 9 (to be posted on Tuesday, January 8th) will be Sultana's Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.   A pdf of the story, written in 1905, can be found here: http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/sultana/dream/dream.html Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!  

It was a huge honor to interview Cat Rambo, Science Fiction and Fantasy writer, editor, and current President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. We discussed her experience as a woman working within this genre. TW- mention of rape being present in science fiction stories from minute 18:25 to 20:49. You can follow Cat Rambo on social media at: Her upcoming books are: Her fantastic classes can be found here: http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/academy/ Our next book for Episode 7 (to be posted on Tuesday, December 4th) will be Shore of Women by Pamela Sargent. The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here: https://www.amazon.com/Shore-Women-Classic-Feminist-Science/dp/1497640644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542101088&sr=8-1&keywords=shore+of+women The ebook version is available on iBooks and also on kindle. Bonus... there is an audio book recording on Audible as well.   Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. I am so sorry this episode is a week late- I was dealing with the aftermath of being so heavily involved in the midterms here in California. Nadia Vazquez and I cover Ink by Sabrina Vourvoulias. If you haven’t read it, yet, it can more than likely be found at your local library, or can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Sabrina-Vourvoulias/dp/0615657818 Ebook version: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-sabrina-vourvoulias/1111915976?type=eBook (Also available through the iBooks app) The link to Sabrina Vourvoulias' about page which is a fantastic resource: https://sabrinavourvoulias.com/about/   While I moderately enjoyed this book, Nadia really disliked it, and explains how its problematic elements affected her. Trigger warning for a brief mention of rape (I also give a trigger warning in the episode when we are about to mention it- we do not give details) towards the middle of the episode. Our next book for Episode 7 (to be posted on Tuesday, December 4th) will be Shore of Women by Pamela Sargent. The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here: https://www.amazon.com/Shore-Women-Classic-Feminist-Science/dp/1497640644/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542101088&sr=8-1&keywords=shore+of+women The ebook version is available on iBooks and also on kindle. Bonus... there is an audio book recording on Audible as well.   Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!

TW: Discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace.   Dr. Diem approached me about having a discussion about some of the things she has encountered as a woman working in STEM a long time ago. We decided to record a "what would you have done" format for this topic. This episode inspired me to open it up into and ongoing part of this podcast, since it is first and foremost a podcast about women's voices. If you have encountered similar situations, we would love to hear from you. Also, if any women in STEM would like to share their insights using examples of what has worked for them, please comment below. Our goal is to have this be a wide discussion among female professionals, and to create a safe space where women can support each other. Remember to be kind: any disrespectful comments or trolling will be removed and reported at my discretion. Our next book for Episode 5 (to be posted on Tuesday, November 6th) will be Ink, by Sabrina Vourvoulias. The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here: https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Sabrina-Vourvoulias/dp/0615657818 Ebook version: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-sabrina-vourvoulias/1111915976?type=eBook (Also available through the iBooks app) TW for INK: violence, racism, systemic racism, rape, domestic abuse. If your triggers are from sexual abuse/assault, avoid the pages 37 to the top of 39, and pages 157 to the middle of 160.   Sisters of Sci-Fi is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and through the RSS Feed!  

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion.   Dr. Steffi Diem and I cover The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, which can more than likely be found at your local library, or can be purchased here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/ https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131 An audio version is also available in various places.   We both thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can highly recommend the follow up book A Closed and Common Orbit. Book three of the Wayfarers Series (of which Long Way is book one), Record of a Spacebound Few, is now out! I can only imagine it is as fantastic and compelling as the first two.    Our next book for Episode 5 (to be posted on Tuesday, November 6th) will be Ink, by Sabrina Vourvoulias. The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here: https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Sabrina-Vourvoulias/dp/0615657818 Ebook version: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ink-sabrina-vourvoulias/1111915976?type=eBook (Also available through the iBooks app)

The second episode of each month will feature a woman somehow involved in science fiction (writing, directing, makeup design, etc.) or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math). It is a fun way to get to know the women who are active within the genre. This month my guest is Kitty Swink, known by sci-fi fans for her work on various science fiction tv productions (Star Trek DS9) and films, as well as producing the web series, Riley Parra. She speaks to her personal experience of the frequent cross-over between the worlds of classical theatre and science fiction. Antaeus Theatre Company (of which she is the co-Artistic Director): http://antaeus.org Riley Parra: https://www.tellofilms.com/series/riley-parra Diani and Devine meet the Apocalypse (the short film she mentioned): http://www.dianianddevine.com/ddmta/ NOTE: we recorded this episode back in July. The current production at Antaeus is Little Foxes, as well as their Classic Sundays series of staged readings. Our next book for Episode 3 (to be posted on Tuesday, October 2nd) will be The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. You can purchase the ebook on itunes and kindle. The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/ https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131      

This episode is filled with SPOILERS, since we give specifics throughout our discussion. For our first episode, I chose to discuss Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie with Kate Motzenbacker. You can purchase the ebook on itunes and kindle, and the physical copy through here: https://www.amazon.com/Ancillary-Justice-Ann-Leckie/dp/031624662X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0 https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316246620 Kate and I both adored this book, and have now both read the entire trilogy. CORRECTION: on the episode I said our next book was "A Long Way": the correct title is "The Long Way" (see below). Our next book for Episode 3 (to be posted on Tuesday, October 2nd) will be The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. You can purchase the ebook on itunes and kindle. The physical copy is more than likely available at your local library, but can also be purchased through here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062444127/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet/ https://www.amazon.com/Long-Small-Angry-Planet-Wayfarers/dp/0062444131

Launching September 4, join L. Stephanie Tait and her guest hosts on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.