Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Shvartsman

This episode features "Pollen" written by Anna Burdenko and translated by Alex Shvartsman. Published in the March 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/burdenko_03_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

Alex Shvartsman is an author, translator, and anthologist whose latest book is Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Hanukkah Board Book. His other works include the fantasy novels Kakistocracy, The Middling Affliction, and Eridani's Crown. His short stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, and other publications. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Alex's websitehttps://alexshvartsman.com/Dreidel of Dread - bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Dreidel-Dread-Very-Cthulhu-Hanukkah/dp/1951064046Dreidel of Dread – storyhttps://www.castofwonders.org/2017/12/cast-wonders-282-dreidel-dread-cthulhu-chanukah/Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the American Westhttps://www.jmaw.org/Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

Alex Shvartsman is the author of Kakistocracy (2023), The Middling Affliction (2022), and Eridani's Crown (2019) fantasy novels. Over 120 of his stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He won the WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction and was a three-time finalist for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction. His translations from Russian have appeared in F&SF, Clarkesworld, Tor.com, Analog, Asimov's, etc. Alex has edited over a dozen anthologies, including the long-running Unidentified Funny Objects series. Alex resides in Brooklyn, NY. His website is http://www.alexshvartsman.com

Over 120 of his short stories appeared in various magazines and anthologies since 2010, including Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He's the winner of the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction. He edits the Unidentified Funny Objects series of anthologies and Future Science Fiction Digest. His other projects as editor include The Cackle of Cthulhu (Baen Books), Humanity 2.0 (Arc Manor/Phoenix Pick), Coffee: 14 Caffeinated Tales of the Fantastic (UFO Publishing) and Dark Expanse: Surviving the Collapse (Deorc Enterprises). You can visit his official home page and blog at alexshvartsman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Guest: Alex Shvartsman, Translator and writerOn LinkedIn | https://www.alexshvartsman.comOn Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/AShvartsmanWebsite | https://alexshvartsman.comOn Facebook | https://facebook.com/shvartsman.alex_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

Guest: Alex Shvartsman, Translator and writerOn LinkedIn | https://www.alexshvartsman.comOn Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/AShvartsmanWebsite | https://alexshvartsman.comOn Facebook | https://facebook.com/shvartsman.alex_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

This episode we're chatting with Alex Shvartsman about what is our AI future, human crafted storytelling, the Generative AI use backlash, disclaimers for generated text, human vs AI authorship, practical or functional goals of LLMs, changing themes in science fiction, a diversity of international perspectives and more...

It's a jungle out there for new writers. Do you know the difference between a real publisher and a vanity press? What kind of scams are currently circulating? What rights are you giving away when you sign that contract… or even enter that contest? Panelists will give advice on how to navigate these and other pitfalls and give information on resources and communities that can help you out. Things To Watch Out For What Should Be In A Short Story Contract Horror Stories and Near Misses Resources and closing thoughts Resources https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/ https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/ https://ralan.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/440107622678110 These are from #Balticon55 (on YT), with panelists D.H. Aire, Alex Shvartsman, Anna Kashina, and Angela Yuriko Smith, with Joshua Bilmes as moderator. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find me all over the internet (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood) If it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

Large language models (LLMs) significantly influence creative writers who write books by offering new tools for generating ideas, improving drafts, and overcoming writer's block. These models can suggest plot ideas, develop character dialogues, or even write entire sections of text, which writers can then refine and integrate into their work. This collaboration can increase productivity and creativity, allowing writers to explore new styles and narratives. LLMs can understand and generate human-like text based on their training from vast literature and online content. This enables them to assist in creative writing by providing relevant and contextually appropriate text suggestions. Today, we spoke to an accomplished writer who is a master in his field, and we discussed how LLMs will help or impact the creative writing process.  Episode # 133 Today's Guest: Alex Shvartsman, Writer, Anthologist,  and Translator from Brooklyn, NY. He's the author of Kakistocracy (2023), The Middling Affliction (2022), and Eridani's Crown (2019) fantasy novels. Over 120 of his short stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, and many other venues. Website: AlexShvartsman Twitter/X: AlexShvartsman Dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with Alex Shvartsman, a celebrated writer and translator, as he explores the evolving capabilities of AI in literature. What Listeners Will Learn: The capabilities of current large language models in writing creative books and how these tools are shaping the literary landscape. The potential future developments in large language models and their ability to produce highly creative works such as novels and poetry. The impact of transformative technologies like AI on society and how they redefine our interaction with creativity and culture. Practical advice on beginning creative writing or general writing, offering insights catering to novice writers and seasoned authors. The interaction between artificial intelligence and creative endeavors explores how AI can collaborate with human creativity in the arts. Resources: AlexShvartsman Session 111 - Writing in the Age of AI: A Deep Dive with a 300-Book Author

Guest: ✨ Alex Shvartsman, Anthologist / Editor, UFO Publishing, Caezik SF&F [@arcmanorbooks]On LinkedIn | https://www.alexshvartsman.comOn Twitter | https://twitter.com/AShvartsmanOn Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/shvartsman.alex____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak

Guest: ✨ Alex Shvartsman, Anthologist / Editor, UFO Publishing, Caezik SF&F [@arcmanorbooks]On LinkedIn | https://www.alexshvartsman.comOn Twitter | https://twitter.com/AShvartsmanWebsite | https://www.alexshvartsman.comOn Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/shvartsman.alex____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak

Alex Shvartsman is from Ukraine and came to the US as the USSR was collapsing and now lives in New York. With English as his third language, he read voraciously and began writing in his thirties. He sold 100 short stories before venturing into novels. He loves to write. He also holds the distinction of having been #3 in the world in Magic the Gathering. He was originally published in Galaxy's Edge magazine as published by Mike Resnick (WOTF judge). We discuss how he writes snarky (satire, humor) fantasy and sci fi. Visit Alex at alexshvartsman.com and receive the free ebook "Explaining Cthulu to Grandma."

Alex Shvartsman is from Ukraine and came to the US as the USSR was collapsing and now lives in New York. With English as his third language, he read voraciously and began writing in his thirties. He sold 100 short stories before venturing into novels. He loves to write. He also holds the distinction of having been #3 in the world in Magic the Gathering. He was originally published in Galaxy's Edge magazine as published by Mike Resnick (WOTF judge). We discuss how he writes snarky (satire, humor) fantasy and sci fi. Visit Alex at alexshvartsman.com and receive the free ebook "Explaining Cthulu to Grandma."

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Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, game designer, and anthologist. His adventures so far have included traveling to over 30 countries, playing a card game for a living, and building a successful business. Over 120 of his short stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, Fireside, Weird Tales, Galaxy's Edge, and many other venues. He won the WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction in 2014 and was a two-time finalist (2015 & 2017) for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction. His political fantasy novel Eridani's Crown was published in 2019. Alex's translations from Russian have appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Clarkesworld, Asimov's, Apex, Strange Horizons, and other venues. He's the editor of the Unidentified Funny Objects series of humorous SF/F, as well as a variety of other anthologies, including The Cackle of Cthulhu (Baen), Humanity 2.0 (Arc Manor), and Funny Science Fiction (UFO). He's the editor and publisher of Future Science Fiction Digest, a magazine that focuses on international fiction. While today's software can only imitate art, what about tomorrow? Will true artificial intelligence be able to appreciate or even create art? Discussion about, and the use of artificial intelligence has exploded across the globe. Some programmers have already speculated that they are witnessing the birth of ‘general' intelligence in ai which would be a game changer and decades before it was originally anticipated. Explore dystopian societies, where AI generates most of the content and human artists must eke out an existence, and utopias, where artificial minds help unlock and enhance human creativity. Delve into the minds of robot painters, AI poets, drone forgers, and electronic theater curators in a new book, The Digital Aesthete, editing by author Alex Shvartsman http://future-sf.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow Please help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page. https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8

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Polish off a Peruvian lunch with Alex Shvartsman as we discuss how intimations of mortality got him to start writing fiction, what he learned as a pro player of Magic: the Gathering which affected his storytelling, why he set aside his initial urge to write novels in favor of short stories, which U.S. science fiction writers are more famous in Russia than their home country, the reason his success as a writer and editor of humor came as a surprise, why he feels it's important to read cover letters, the secret to writing successful flash fiction, his "lighthouse" method of plotting, and much more.

Alex Shvartsman returns to the podcast! The new book in the Conradverse features Conrad Brent, the magic Batman, facing off against his most challenging adversary yet: bureaucratic incompetence! We take the opportunity to reflect on why leadership so often fails to govern well, including a look at the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House. PLUS: Which horror movie monster does your Ennagram number suggest you are?

The Right Answer ep.607 Trying to defend the human race is hard even when you're not black-out drunk. During the day, James A. Miller works as Director of Engineering helping his team to make the machines do what they are supposed to. At night, he spends time with his family and does his best to come up with fun and creative fiction. He is a first reader for Allegory e-zine and the UFO (Unidentified Funny Object) Anthologies. This story has been previously published in Alex Shvartsman's UFO 3 anthology in 2014 and again on Escape Pod in 2016.   ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- About Tall Tale TV ---- Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision. During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks. Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers. Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!   ---- legal ---- All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Alex Shvartsman returns to the show to share his unique perspective on the conflict. Alex is Ukranian-American, and fluent in Russian, Ukranian and English. What does this war look like from the Russian side? The Ukranian? And what further surprises might be in store? PLUS: it's been 60 years since the Cuban Missile Crisis - the closest we've come to all-out nuclear war. Have we learned anything since then?

Kelly Florence is an American author, screenwriter, and podcaster. She is best known for her books The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of Stephen King, The Science of Serial Killers, and the forthcoming The Science of Witchcraft all from Skyhorse Publishing. All of the books are written together with her co-author, Meg Hafdahl. She is also known for her podcasts Horror Rewind and Be a Better Communicator.http://kellyflorence.comhttp://horrorrewind.comAlex Shvartsman is the author of The Middling Affliction (2022) and Eridani's Crown (2019) fantasy novels. Over 120 of his stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, etc. He won the WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction (2014) and was a two-time finalist (2015 & 2017) for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction.His translations from Russian have appeared in F&SF, Clarkesworld, Tor.com, Asimov's, etc. Alex has edited over a dozen anthologies, including the long-running Unidentified Funny Objects series. He's the editor-in-chief of Future Science Fiction Digest.http://www.alexshvartsman.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

What would you do if you lost everything that mattered to you, as well as all means to protect yourself and others, but still had to save the day? Conrad Brent is about to find out.Conrad Brent protects the people of Brooklyn from monsters and magical threats. The snarky, wisecracking guardian also has a dangerous secret: he's one in a million – literally.Magical ability comes to about one in every 30,000 and can manifest at any age. Conrad is rarer than this, however. He's a middling, one of the half-gifted and totally despised. Most of the gifted community feels that middlings should be instantly killed. The few who don't flat out hate them still aren't excited to be around middlings. Meaning Conrad can't tell anyone, not even his best friends, what he really is.Conrad hides in plain sight by being a part of the volunteer Watch, those magically gifted who protect their cities from dangerous, arcane threats. And, to pay the bills, Conrad moonlights as a private detective and monster hunter for the gifted community. Which helps him keep up his personal fiction – that he's a magical version of Batman. Conrad does both jobs thanks to charms, artifacts, and his wits, along with copious amounts of coffee. But little does he know that events are about to change his life…forever.When Conrad discovers the Traveling Fair auction house has another middling who's just manifested her so-called powers on the auction block, he's determined to save her, regardless of risk. But what he finds out while doing so is even worse – the winning bidder works for a company that's just created the most dangerous chemical weapon to ever hit the magical community.Before Conrad can convince anyone at the Watch of the danger, he's exposed for what he really is. Now, stripped of rank, magical objects, friends and allies, Conrad has to try to save the world with only his wits. Thankfully though, no one's taken away his coffee."Shvartsman delivers real magic action and surprise twists...You're going to want more."—Esther M. Fiesner, Nebula-award winning author of the national bestseller, Warchild.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Our first guest is Alex Shvartsman here to talk about his first  book in “The Conradverse”, The Middling Affliction. This book is a kind of interweaving urban fantasy which is based in New  York City and emcompasses mythos, monsters, various religions, the druids and a dash of paranormal organized crime. It’s a great thriller […]

Meet one of the funniest authors we know - Alex Shvartsman. He takes us behind the scenes of his new novel, the Middling Affliction. Ever wonder how Batman would fare in the wizarding world of Hogwarts? Of course you have. We all lay awake at night asking that very question. It's time to meet Conrad Brent. PLUS: feral hogs have a new superpredator!

The Russian invasion of Ukraine shocked the world, but this conflict was foreshadowed in Ukrainian and Russian speculative fiction. I talk with several fantasy writers in Ukraine about how they've used speculative fiction to break away from Russia's sphere of influence, and why magic and folklore can be valuable tools to explore and defend their sense of national identity. I also talk with Ukrainian ex-pats in the U.S. about how Russian fantasy and sci-fi has grown increasingly imperialistic in recent years with fantasies of restoring a lost empire. Featuring Maria Galina, Borys Sydiuk, Volodymir Arenev, Svitlana Taratorina, Alex Shvartsman, and Anatoly Belilovsky. You can help donate to organizations resettling refugees like Direct Relief, Mercy Corps, International Medical Corps and Save the Children. This episode is sponsored by Brooklinen. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you're interested in advertising on Imaginary Worlds, you can contact them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gunfight on Europa Station; and Live Free or Die by John Ringo, Part 11. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/video-baen-free-radio-hour-gunfight-on-europa-station-live-free-or-die-part-eleven.mp4 and the Baen YouTube Channel.

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This episode features "I'm Feeling Lucky" written by Leonid Kaganov and translated by Alex Shvartsman. Published in the July 2021 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/kaganov_07_21 Support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/clarkesworld

Hey, Rob here. Have I got a treat for you! I’ve finally branched out and collaborated with some great folks on a story. Wendy Mass, NY Times bestselling author, reached out to me last year to co-author a short sci-fi story to submit to the talented Alex Shvartsman, who was publishing the latest in his anthology series Unidentified Funny Objects. So we came up with a story in correspondence, from an alien liaison to the U.S. President, about the impending colonization of Earth and how wonderful it would be. We were just having fun, but it turned out pretty damned good, so Alex accepted and published it. And now, with myself and the narration of Audie-award-winning Khristine Hvam, I present… "The Other Ted." The post “The Other Ted” by Wendy Mass and Rob Dircks first appeared on .

Your Hosts: Mary Robinette, Dan, and Lari, with guest Alex Shvartsman Translation is fantastically complex. In this episode Lari and Alex help us navigate those complexities, both from the standpoint of the translator, and from the standpoint of the author seeking to have their work translated. Credits: This episode was mastered by Alex Jackson

Chatting With Sherri chats with author; Alex Shvartsman!   Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, and anthologist from Brooklyn, NY. Over 100 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, Analog, Strange Horizons, InterGalactic Medicine Show, and many other magazines and anthologies. He won the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction and was a two-time finalist for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction (2015 and 2017). He is the editor of the Unidentified Funny Objects annual anthology series of humorous SF/F, and of Future Science Fiction Digest. His latest collection, The Golem of Deneb Seven and Other Stories, was published in 2018. His website is www.alexshvartsman.com.

Main Fiction: "Whom He May Devour" by Alex ShvartsmanThis story was first published in Nautilus (2016). Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, and anthologist from Brooklyn, NY. Over 100 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, Analog, Strange Horizons, InterGalactic Medicine Show, and many other magazines and anthologies. He won the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction and was a two-time finalist for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction (2015 and 2017). He is the editor of the Unidentified Funny Objects annual anthology series of humorous SF/F, and of Future Science Fiction Digest. His latest collection, The Golem of Deneb Seven and Other Stories, was published in 2018. His website is www.alexshvartsman.com. Narrated by: Margaret EssexMargaret lives “the good life”, on a small piece of rural N.S.W. Australia, with an amazing man a couple of pets, all the usual biting, stinging, critters that make great horror stories for our visitors and several rambunctious wombats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents Alex Shvartsman and K.A. Teryna's "Copy Cat." You can read the full text of the story here.

Coming Up Good Evening: 00:43 Alex Shvartsman’s A Thousand Cuts (originally published in One Buck Horror, March 2013) as read by Heather Thomas: 03:55 HL Fullerton’s The First and Second Offerings (originally published in Triangulation: Lost Voices, July 2015) as read by Josie Babin: 17:24 Pleasant Dreams: 44:19 Pertinent Links The District of Wonders Network Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/districtofwonders Alex Shvartsman: https://alexshvartsman.com/ HL Fuller @ Twitter: twitter.com/@byhlfullerton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

• Narrated by Rachel Swirsky • Audio production by Jeremy Carter • Originally published in InterGalactic Medicine Show Issue 40 (July 2014) • Read along with the text of the story. • Discuss this story on our forum • For a list of all our stories, authors and narrators, visit our Wikia page • Come […] The post Episode 247: The Golem of Deneb Seven by Alex Shvartsman appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Main Fiction: "The Race for Arcadia" by Alex Shvartsman Originally published in Mission Tomorrow Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator and game designer from Brooklyn, NY. Over 80 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, Galaxy's Edge, InterGalactic Medicine Show, and many other magazines and anthologies. He won the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction and was a finalist for the 2015 Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction. He is the editor of the Unidentified Funny Objects annual anthology series of humorous SF/F. His collection, Explaining Cthulhu to Grandma and Other Stories and his steampunk humor novella H. G. Wells, Secret Agent were both published in 2015. His website is www.alexshvartsman.com Fact: Science News by J J Campanella Narrated by: John Dodds John Dodds is the author of The Kendrick Chronicles, audiobooks published by Blackstone Audio, USA. The first two novels in the series, Bone Machines and Kali's Kiss are narrated by Robin Sachs, who appeared in a... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The Temple of Thirteen Pleasures” by Laurence Raphael Brothers (Originally published in The Sockdolager #3.) "I'm sorry to summon you like this, Countess" said Marcus apologetically. We were sitting together on a divan in his townhouse drawing room. Lord Cyprian's heir was dressed in a deep crimson suit so dark it was almost black, with a ruffled white cravat held in place with a ruby stickpin. A black memorial armband for his late father was prominent on his sleeve. I was in my temple whites. "Please," I said, "call me Harriet. Anyway I'm here in my capacity as a novice, and it's quite an honor to assist in your rite of investiture. I had to fight off a dozen other priestesses to get the job." Laurence Raphael Brothers is a technologist with R&D experience at such firms as Bell Communications Research and Google. He has recently sold short fiction to the New Haven Review, to The Sockdolager, and to the SciFutures City of the Future anthology. Follow him on twitter via @lbrothers. “Dante's... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Flash Fiction: “Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthulhu Chanukah” by Alex Schvartsman (Originally published in Galaxy's Edge.) Twas the night before Chanukah, and all through the planet, not a creature was stirring except for the Elder God Cthulhu who was waking up from his eons-long slumber. And as the terrible creature awakened in the city of R'lyeh, deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, and wiped drool from his face-tentacles, all the usual signs heralded the upcoming apocalypse in the outside world: mass hysteria, cats and dogs living together, and cable repairmen arriving to their appointments within the designated three-hour window. "This will not do," said Chanukah Henry. "I will not have the world ending on my watch, not during the Festival of Lights." Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, and game designer from Brooklyn, NY. More than 80 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, Galaxy's Edge, Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show, and many other magazines and anthologies. He won the 2014... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming Up... Main Fiction: "Falling Dominoes" by Alex Shvartsman Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, and anthologist from Brooklyn, NY. Over 80 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, InterGalactic Medicine Show, Galaxy’s Edge, Daily SF, and other venues. He’s the winner of the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for short fiction. His collection, Explaining Cthulhu to Grandma and Other Stories, and his steampunk humor novella H. G. Wells, Secret Agent were both published in 2015. Alex edits Unidentified Funny Objects, the annual anthology series of humorous SF/F. He has edited several other anthologies as well. He’s currently at work on his first novel which, at current pace, will be finished sometime around 2020. His website is www.alexshvartsman.com. Narrated by Elizabeth Armancas Ibba Armancas is a nomadic screenwriter/director based in Los Angeles and Seattle. Her first feature film is due for release in 2015, and she is currently writing the pilot for a new show by Zombie Orpheus... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes the regular firepower just won’t cut it. That’s when you break out the big guns. Sometimes the regular firepower is the Superior Firepower when your opponents haven’t updated themselves in thousands of years by Alex Shvartsman. When your opponent is far advanced you do what you need to do to save your family, your country, your planet in Walls of Nigeria by Jeremy Szal. A Berserker has the gift of rage and power that shakes and tears through enemies from Kate Rauner. The giant weapons aren’t always used to protect, sometimes they enforce in Augmented Past Real by Liam Burke. Come check out the big guns in these stories and more on 600 Second Saga.

A love so true that it transcends the bounds of time and space, literally. True love doesn’t always have a happy ending. If you want to find that moment of joy when your heart lights up, these stories have those moments for you. Transcending a lifetime of loneliness the Traveling Man finds one moment of joy from Eddie D Moore. In Love is Courage shows a love that transcends the end of life in a touching tribute by Stacy Bennett. Memories to Come from Paul Alex Gray discards reality for love. Letting Go transcends time to ask how much you would give up for your true love and Alex Shvartsman answers everything. Between the Particles breaks down physics to try to save love from JW Troemner. Find these transcendent love stories on 600 Second Saga.

Futures is Nature's weekly science fiction slot. Shamini Bundell reads you her favourite from October, 'Staff meeting, as seen by the spam filter' by Alex Shvartsman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coming Up… Fact: Science News by Jim Campanella Interview with author and editor Alex Shvartsman, with Jeremy Szal Alex Shvartsman is a writer, translator, and anthologist from Brooklyn, NY. Over 80 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, InterGalactic Medicine Show, Galaxy’s Edge, Daily SF, and other venues. He’s the winner of the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for short fiction. His collection, Explaining Cthulhu to Grandma and Other Stories, and his steampunk humor novella H. G. Wells, Secret Agent were both published in 2015. Alex edits Unidentified Funny Objects, the annual anthology series of humorous SF/F. He has edited several other anthologies as well. He’s currently at work on his first novel which, at current pace, will be finished sometime around 2020. His website is

Story: “A Shard Glows in Brooklyn” by Alex Shvartsman One by one, I set off car alarms. I walked along the curb and methodically gave each parked car a gentle kick, just hard enough to trigger the siren. Behind me, a dozen violated vehicles already blared out of tune. The prospect hung back, sullen and quiet. He was having a tough week, and my erratic behavior wasn’t helping his mood any. With each siren adding its voice to the cacophony, the prospect got a little twitchier. To his credit, he hadn’t cut and run. Yet. “Philippine Energy Beetles are nasty critters,” I lectured him as we walked, straining to be heard over the noise. “They nest by the power lines and feed off the electricity. Those flickering lights the power company says are caused by faulty wiring are often caused by an infestation.” Having finished with the cars, I fumbled with the lock on the front door of a vacant house. “This place is lousy with... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Flash Fiction: “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Monsters” by Alex Shvartsman It isn’t easy being green, scaly, or abominable these days. Humanity turned the tables on the apex predators of the food chain, and has been exterminating us with extreme prejudice. We’re still faster and stronger than they are, but we’re prone to defeat by bad judgment. Heed the lessons of our vanquished brethren; learn from their mistakes and remain successful, extant, and satiated. Don’t Rely on Henchmen   Alex Shvartsman is a writer and game designer from Brooklyn, New York. More than 60 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, InterGalactic Medicine Show, Galaxy’s Edge, Daily Science Fiction, and many other venues. He’s the winner of the 2014 WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction. He edits Unidentified Funny Objects, an... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First Story: “Requiem for a Druid” by Alex Shvartsman My job that morning was to banish a demon, but I was determined to finish my cup of coffee first. I sipped my java in front of Demetrios’ warehouse in Sunset Park, enjoying the panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline and the New York harbor. Next to me, Demetrios was shaking like a leaf. “What in the world are you thinking, Conrad?” Demetrios spoke in his typical rapid­fire fashion. “You’re just going to go in there, alone, to face this infernal thing? Without any help or backup from others at the Watch? Without even a priest? This is all kinds of crazy.” “I can handle it.” I said, trying to project casual confidence. “You did ask for this to be resolved quickly, and it’s not like I haven’t dealt with an occasional demon before.” Alex Shvartsman is a writer and game designer from Brooklyn, NY. More than 60 of his short stories have appeared in Nature, InterGalactic... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author : Alex Shvartsman Narrator : Alex Shvartsman Host : Marguerite Kenner Audio Producer : Allen Sale Artist : Barry J. Northern Discuss on Forums Originally published in Daily Science Fiction, May 2013. Welcome, everyone, to our Banned Book Week special. Banned Book Week is an annual event every September that aims to raise awareness […] The post Cast of Wonders 138: Things We Leave Behind by Alex Shvartsman appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

Join holistic dentist, Dr. Alex Shvartsman, as he teaches tips and strategies to help keep your  teeth healthy for a lifetime.   Dr. Alex Shvartsman is a top graduate of  SUNY at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.  During residency he was appointed Chief Dental Resident. In addition, he has completed a two-year Fellowship in Dental Implants and Advanced Dental Prosthodontics and has taught implant dentistry at NSUH at Manhasset until his practice relocation in 2005 to Smithtown, Long Island, NY .  He is a nationally recognized lecturer on implant and restorative dentistry practices.  He is the author or the book 'Your Path to Healthier Dentistry:  A Holistic Approach to Keeping Your Teeth for a Lifetime.'   Dr. Shvartsman may be contacted at www.smithtownsmiles.com.   Disclaimer:  The information presented in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult with your health care provider before making any changes to your health.

DJ Grandpa gets his mind zapped by Morgan Strebler, guzzles coffee with Alex Shvartsman, jambadoos with Rafik Jallad, goes nuclear with Metamono, jumps down memory lane with Josh Mellon, and counts... Discover the artists, singers, producers, entrepreneurs, game developers, and inventors of the future at DJ Grandpa's Crib, the unofficial Kickstarter Podcast. With a fresh voice and inspiring interviews, this weekly podcast celebrates the creative genius in each of us. Don’t miss a single episode!

DJG is joined by Dr. Penny Noyce of Dr. Tan's Supergrams, writer Alex Shvartsman, talk show host Jeff Cannata, game developers Michael Fox and Ed Annunziata, teacher Joshua Zimmerman, and musical... Discover the artists, singers, producers, entrepreneurs, game developers, and inventors of the future at DJ Grandpa's Crib, the unofficial Kickstarter Podcast. With a fresh voice and inspiring interviews, this weekly podcast celebrates the creative genius in each of us. Don’t miss a single episode!