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Stories and poetry featured in this episode:Beautiful Game by Toshiya Kamei - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -I, Robot by Ali Trotta - https://www.alitrotta.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.com -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -Trip Through Eternity by James Machell - https://www.youtube.com/@Fell-Purpose -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

This year the SFFRomCast attended the Meet Cute Romance Festival to record flash interviews for a special summer season! These bite-size chats will release each week through July and August but we are kicking off the season with the founder of the festival, author Andi Michael-Forsythe! You can find more about Andi's published work here and the festival here!Did you attend? We'd love to hear from you whether you made it to the festival or just have thoughts about the books, authors and events discussed! You can find us at SFFRomCast, with the links to our social media and YouTube channel, where you can watch the episode with captions!SFF romance books Andi mentioned as big favourites are:The Court of Thorns & Roses Series by Sarah J MaasBelladonna by Adalyn GraceThe Invisible Life of Addie La Rue by V E SchwabAll our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Ben Tindall, Executive Director at Save Family Farming, says farm workers and farmers a worried their farm will be the next target of immigration raids, and something needs to be done to fix this problem.

Ben Tindall, Executive Director at Save Family Farming, says farm workers and farmers a worried their farm will be the next target of immigration raids, and something needs to be done to fix this problem.

In this episode, Stephen and Mark return to the work of Adrian Tchaikovsky in his novella "Elder Race". Once again, Tchaikovksy blends science fiction with fantasy in an almost Arthurian epic quest of unintended consequences, mistaken identities, mythic expectations, and the inevitable march of time. A SFF story needs an SFF bourbon whiskey to pair with it. So, Stephen and Mark finally crack open a bottle they've been holding onto for a while. Filmland Spirits presents The Town At The Edge of Tomorrow bourbon whiskey. Adrian Tchaikovsky, science fiction and fantasy author Filmland Spirits

Get ready to discover the hidden gems of science fiction and fantasy literature! In this episode, Jim's counting down the most overlooked SFF books of the 1970s that deserve more attention. From forgotten classics to under-appreciated authors, we're diving into a decade that shaped the genre. Join us as we explore the lesser-known SFF novels of the 1970s that will make you wonder how you ever missed them. Whether you're a seasoned SFF fan or just looking to expand your reading list, this episode is for you!#FantasyForTheAges #SFF #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #UnderratedBooks #FantasyFiction #BookRecommendations #TBR #HiddenGems #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Alteration: https://t.ly/PSwgQAnd Chaos Died: https://t.ly/eYohvThe Black Corridor: https://t.ly/ClJxpThe Book of Skulls: https://t.ly/nmgFrDhalgren: https://t.ly/NywfiDoctor Rat: https://t.ly/V7jMAThe Dream Master: https://t.ly/HeXEBDying Inside: https://t.ly/VsNlfThe Embedding: https://t.ly/z_R2SEngine Summer: https://t.ly/UYrz_The Female Man: https://t.ly/Cio7JFlow My Tears, the Policeman Said: https://t.ly/OODnPThe Forgotten Beasts of Eld: https://t.ly/nPy5rThe Godwhale: https://t.ly/xnOR2High Rise: https://t.ly/zI6XUThe Hour of the Star: https://t.ly/IPPKKIn the Ocean of Night: https://t.ly/rhINIThe Inverted World: https://t.ly/BX0ctThe Iron Dream: https://t.ly/ZU2f4On Wings of Song: https://t.ly/kQrhLThe Riddle-Master of Hed: https://t.ly/3rjPxRiddley Walker: https://t.ly/KA5mxThe Road to Corlay: https://t.ly/3wg9QTime and Again: https://t.ly/5fvsOWalk to the End of the World: https://t.ly/1Cb9KWatership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-yWhere Late the Sweet Birds Sang: https://t.ly/1Vy50Who Fears the Devil?: https://t.ly/pKqnNWoman on the Edge of Time: https://t.ly/DrrgOThe Year of the Quiet Sun: https://t.ly/Vtiy0Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Discover the hidden gems of science fiction and fantasy literature! In this episode, we're counting down the most overlooked SFF books of each year since 1960, books that deserve attention from the book community. From debut authors to under-appreciated series, we're shining a light on the books that flew under the radar. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just looking for something new to read, this video is perfect for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and discover their next favorite book. So, what are the most overlooked SFF books of the year? For Part 1 of this series, let's dive into the 1960's and find out!#FantasyForTheAges #SFF #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #UnderratedBooks #FantasyFiction #BookRecommendations #TBR #HiddenGems #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Bug Jack Barron: https://t.ly/nznD1The Butterfly Kid: https://t.ly/gFT2MChocky: https://t.ly/_ZRCHDark Universe: https://t.ly/o2JToDay Million: https://t.ly/zW-26The Death of Grass: https://t.ly/uInLwDr. Bloodmoney, or How We Got Along After the Bomb: https://t.ly/1v2wrThe Dragon Masters: https://t.ly/lKHV5The Drowned World: https://t.ly/tk5wWEmpire Star: https://t.ly/wGoo1The Final Programme: https://t.ly/lgAVNThe Genocides: https://t.ly/WGaUiThe High Crusade: https://t.ly/4XRKPHothouse: https://t.ly/oytXMJourney Beyond Tomorrow: https://t.ly/_K-N6 The Last Castle: https://t.ly/IWH3TMacroscope: https://t.ly/Ei4s_Nova Express: https://t.ly/S5IMyPast Master: https://t.ly/HnNXaPicnic on Paradise: https://t.ly/dPskxA Plague of Demons: https://t.ly/R0_ttThe Reefs of Earth: https://t.ly/t0oR_Rogue Moon: https://t.ly/9upssThe Squares of the City: https://t.ly/jCu9SThe Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch: https://t.ly/yudAETime is the Simplest Thing: https://t.ly/SskT1Titus Alone: https://t.ly/ap-vjThe Whole Man: https://t.ly/FmsPFA Wizard of Earthsea: https://t.ly/pJ922The World Swappers: https://t.ly/luAVnWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

It's the final episode of Season Nine, and we have brought our six degrees of separation together once more for a joint pick. This week we're discussing The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click on the author name to go to their website or for details of further books in the series and additional work.There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book - especially Jess's pick this week - before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about.If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Time for a wrap-up episode for this series! We've already identified the top three science fiction and fantasy novels of every year since 1950, based on the data of sales, awards, and fan ratings. Crunching the numbers in the same manner as in the prior episodes, now by viewer request I've determined the three best SFF novels of the entire decade. Which ones reign supreme for the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and 2020s so far? Let's find out!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #ClassicBooks #NebulaAwards #LocusAwards #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Ancillary Justice: https://t.ly/EVQFYThe Chronicles of Narnia: https://t.ly/AbE34The Diamond Age: https://t.ly/t1sUqDune: https://t.ly/4_w_kEnder's Game: https://t.ly/Z62MeFahrenheit 451: https://t.ly/yDP9UA Game of Thrones: https://t.ly/o7bq0Gateway: https://t.ly/xo_kAHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https://t.ly/9p0XFHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: https://t.ly/JFuHuHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: https://t.ly/3_MH7House of Earth and Blood: https://t.ly/Pc9IIThe Hunger Games: https://t.ly/E4GSFThe Left Hand of Darkness: https://t.ly/avJCxThe Lord of the Rings: https://t.ly/1eEP9The Martian: https://t.ly/9Ty2EThe Ministry of Time: https://t.ly/uiKukThe Mists of Avalon: https://t.ly/3e3l3The Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbgNeuromancer: https://t.ly/lN79IProject Hail Mary: https://t.ly/WWjb-Rendezvous with Rama: https://t.ly/CysvnRingworld: https://t.ly/8I4giStranger in a Strange Land: https://t.ly/gXvOpWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

In this episode, SFF and horror writer Anthony Ryan discusses the inspiration behind his novel Red River Seven, touching on the influence of the pandemic and the complexities of crafting villains. He explores the blurred lines between heroes and villains, the impact of cultural and historical contexts on writing, and the pursuit of happiness in modern society. Anthony shares insights into his writing journey, the transition from self-publishing to traditional publishing, and the importance of establishing a writing routine. The discussion also delves into the allure of post-apocalyptic fiction and the endless idea generation process that fuels his creativity.Anthony's website

Join the discussion as we dive into the world of science fiction and fantasy to find out what are the best SFF novels from each year of the 2010s. From acclaimed authors like Patrick Rothfuss and Brandon Sanderson, to hidden gems and debut novels that took the world by surprise, this list has it all. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just looking for your next great read, this episode is for you. So sit back, relax, and let's find out what's the best SFF novel of the 2010s!Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?11/22/63: https://t.ly/TlX-VAbaddon's Gate: https://t.ly/XsxtoAge of Myth: https://t.ly/rBIv6All the Birds in the Sky: https://t.ly/d9WoFThe Alloy of Law: https://t.ly/HRI1xAncillary Justice: https://t.ly/EVQFYAncillary Sword: https://t.ly/Dt9ciArtemis: https://t.ly/gw8AoArtificial Condition: https://t.ly/qc9AyThe Bands of Mourning: https://t.ly/FVzhuThe Blinding Knife: https://t.ly/z73TBBoneshaker: https://t.ly/i-xWaThe Book of Life: https://t.ly/QXTNgThe Broken Eye: https://t.ly/E02cFCirce: https://t.ly/sZaznChildren of Blood and Bone: https://t.ly/x4qfTA Closed and Common Orbit: https://t.ly/UZyezCold Days: https://t.ly/q_WtCThe Collapsing Empire: https://t.ly/0U8WxThe Crippled God: https://t.ly/TghpcA Dance With Dragons: https://t.ly/cmOLNDark Age: https://t.ly/6zlIlDarkdawn: https://t.ly/KCpxmA Darker Shade of Magic: https://t.ly/44tGCA Discovery of Witches: https://t.ly/rF2KTDivergent: https://t.ly/Rfb-nDoctor Sleep: https://t.ly/Ni3v1Embassytown: https://t.ly/stWGNAn Ember in the Ashes: https://t.ly/sqgfpEmperor of Thorns: https://t.ly/r2m2RFeed: https://t.ly/sHLzhThe Fifth Season: https://t.ly/FzjKpA Gathering of Shadows: https://t.ly/XhBTZGhost Story: https://t.ly/N4QCfGideon the Ninth: https://t.ly/YssfkThe Goblin Emperor: https://t.ly/bXshNGolden Son: https://t.ly/X2BOuHeir of Novron: https://t.ly/orLJYThe Heroes: https://t.ly/yJe-nThe Hundred Thousand Kingdoms: https://t.ly/rGQj3Illuminae: https://t.ly/Rco2zIron Gold: https://t.ly/OkOuaJade City: https://t.ly/qGjvSKing of Thorns: https://t.ly/8gAERLeviathan Wakes: https://t.ly/muEYaThe Long Earth: https://t.ly/6CxbSThe Martian: https://t.ly/9Ty2EA Memory of Light: https://t.ly/HvE8CMiddlegame: https://t.ly/ZOJ6wMockingjay: https://t.ly/zF5FaMorning Star: https://t.ly/KIwpmNinth House: https://t.ly/emk41Oathbringer: https://t.ly/7bhmmThe Obelisk Gate: https://t.ly/oKGptThe Ocean at the End of the Lane: https://t.ly/U3WdAReady Player One: https://t.ly/mjz1TRecursion: https://t.ly/NjzloRed Country: https://t.ly/YJkvNRed Sister: https://t.ly/q2t_LRedshirts: https://t.ly/_ZPHkThe Republic of Thieves: https://t.ly/PielJShadows of Self: https://t.ly/mfaVeSix of Crows: https://t.ly/ZAcu9Skin Game: https://t.ly/MEvPwSpinning Silver: https://t.ly/SI3Q7The Starless Sea: https://t.ly/5Lb8QThe Stone Sky: https://t.ly/dOyUHThis is How You Lose the Time War: https://t.ly/zPdNwToo Like the Lightning: https://t.ly/69riiTowers of Midnight: https://t.ly/iHXt-Uprooted: https://t.ly/08qm3Vengeful: https://t.ly/icxcsThe Way of Kings: https://t.ly/WSI9CThe Wind Through the Keyhole: https://t.ly/LwmlLThe Wise Man's Fear: https://t.ly/zKufnWool: https://t.ly/-qJ9kWords of Radiance: https://t.ly/PmZF4Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Send us a textWe continue our SFF coverage by covering political commentary films across the Asia Pacific: It Was Just An Accident, Happyend, Slanted, Stranger Eyes & The Haka Party Incident.Check out interviews we have for these films:https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-slanted-writer-director-amy-wang/https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-the-haka-party-incident-director-katie-wolfe/Also KT did a written review of Happyend over on Novastream:https://novastreamnetwork.com/movies/happyend-sff-review/Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

In the fifth episode of Season Nine we continue with our individual six degrees of separation picks to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Ensnared by ⁠⁠⁠Tiffany Roberts⁠⁠⁠ and Emma's choice was Peter Darling by⁠ ⁠⁠Austin Chant⁠⁠⁠. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the series and additional work.There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book - especially Jess's pick this week - before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about.If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Send us a textIn our first episode of SFF coverage we are covering African/Black films: How to Build a Library, The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, My Father's Shadow & BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions.Check out interviews we have for these films:Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King (video & audio)Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Director, Rungano Nyoni (audio)Interview with “My Father's Shadow” Director, Akinola Davies Jr. (video & audio)Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

We're returning to D.J. MacHale's Pendragon series with The Never War! This ridiculous (complimentary) alternate reality historical fiction sees Bobby heading to New York City, 1937. He's supposed to stop the Hindenburg from exploding and save the passengers aboard - OR IS HE??? We meet the wonderful Gunny, watch Spader go full Inigo Montoya and wonder how the heck Courtney and Mark are doing. Enjoy butterfly effect fury, concerns about parallel worlds sharing the same timeline, why Bobby can't just go kill Hitler and whether he's trapped in a cycle of grief avoidance. Ya know, regular middle grade SFF stuff!*Note - in spite of a promise to talk at length about season 2 of The Rehearsal, my favorite piece of media from 2025 so far, we had so much to say that there wasn't a chance to get to it. If you would like to discuss the intersection between The Rehearsal and The Never War, I beg you - get in touch.EPISODE MEDIAOther Pendragon episodes:The Merchant of DeathThe Lost City of FaarAdventure Time Islands miniseries episode - Imaginary ResourcesMUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Prepare to have your mind blown by the most epic science fiction and fantasy novels from the 2000s that will leave you speechless! From hidden gems to bestsellers, this episode countdown reveals the most unforgettable SFF books of the decade, some of which you won't believe you missed. Whether you're a seasoned fantasy and/or sci-fi reader or just looking for your next great adventure, this list has got you covered. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the most mind-blowing novels of fantasy and science fiction from the 2000s that will transport you to new worlds and ignite your imagination!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #NebulaAwards #ClassicLiterature #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Altered Carbon: https://t.ly/8qUi-American Gods: https://t.ly/e_8taAnathem: https://t.ly/Iph54Blood of Elves: https://t.ly/jwP2rThe Bonehunters: https://t.ly/kX-q2The Briar King: https://t.ly/7Ku03Camouflage: https://t.ly/6iORuCatching Fire: https://t.ly/DUcyACloud Atlas: https://t.ly/759HMCryptonomicon: https://t.ly/EfF5eDarwin's Radio: https://t.ly/dFkluDust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWaA Feast for Crows: https://t.ly/wrXylThe Ghost Brigades: https://t.ly/5j5okGoing Postal: https://t.ly/IcnvtThe Graveyard Book: https://t.ly/IB81RHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https://t.ly/9p0XFHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: https://t.ly/SPALRHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: https://t.ly/JFuHuHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: https://t.ly/7CZTXThe Hero of Ages: https://t.ly/sut6LHis Majesty's Dragon: https://t.ly/BrOkWThe Hunger Games: https://t.ly/E4GSFIlium: https://t.ly/hAcQVJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: https://t.ly/8MoJBThe Lies of Locke Lamora: https://t.ly/1UV3hLight: https://t.ly/gmxSiLittle Brother: https://t.ly/4k_CqThe Magicians: https://t.ly/Uyuy8Memories of Ice: https://t.ly/N45ptThe Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbgOld Man's War: https://t.ly/70DbkOmbria in Shadow: https://t.ly/JU-esPaladin of Souls: https://t.ly/t7UugPattern Recognition: https://t.ly/yY6T_Perdido Street Station: https://t.ly/BMosBThe Quantum Rose: https://t.ly/m7gTYRainbow's End: https://t.ly/f-_2TThe Scar: https://t.ly/IAMAMSeeker: https://t.ly/9c6qBThe Skinner: https://t.ly/d7cVKSpeed of Dark: https://t.ly/NCTZzSpin: https://t.ly/dURIhStorm Front: https://t.ly/eJ5CQA Storm of Swords: https://t.ly/FEoNcThe Way of Shadows: https://t.ly/jfqhzThe Year of the Flood: https://t.ly/Y3V1WThe Yiddish Policemen's Union: https://t.ly/NcCFwWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Infusing Politics into SFF with author Kate Elliott. During the episode, Kate deconstructs the meaning of politics in sci-fi and fantasy, including why SFF and politics meld so well, choosing political themes for your story/world, revealing politics through characters, political biases, nuance and empathy, in-groups/out-groups and "otherness", using environment and geography to convey politics, "access" as a foundation for political structures and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Kate. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one.LINKS MENTIONED:- Where to start with Kate Elliott's novelsOUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ABOUT OUR GUEST:Kate Elliott is the bestselling author of The Sun Chronicles, the Crown of Stars series, the Spiritwalker series and more. Her latest release is The Witch Roads, which you can purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Find Kate on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠her personal website⁠.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.M.J. Kuhn is the author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ Thick as Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find M.J. on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Queen of Days⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC:Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFXOutro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Advertising Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by SigmaMusicArt / "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Synthetic Deception⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by GioeleFazzeri- Video:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Svavar Halldorsson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gorodenkoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠artlab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Wackerhausen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FHP Animation Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SweetBunFactory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shivkantsharma07⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iLexx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ circotasu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Astragal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alasabyss

In the fourth episode of Season Nine we continue with our individual six degrees of separation picks to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Prey for Rabbit by ⁠⁠Aiden Pierce⁠⁠ and Emma's choice was A Dead and Stormy Night by⁠ ⁠Steffanie Holmes⁠⁠. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the series and additional work.There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book - especially Jess's pick this week - before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about.If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

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Join me on a thrilling journey through the most iconic Science Fiction and Fantasy books of the 1970s! In this episode, we'll explore the groundbreaking novels that shaped the genre, from classic authors like Asimov and Le Guin to lesser-known gems that deserve more attention. Whether you're a seasoned SFF fan or just discovering the wonders of this incredible decade, you won't want to miss this fascinating trip down memory lane. So sit back, relax, and get ready to uncover the AMAZING SFF books that defined the 1970s!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #Classics #ClassicLiterature #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Blue Sword: https://t.ly/8FwR3Children of Dune: https://t.ly/bfTU-The Dark is Rising: https://t.ly/4H2cjDhalgren: https://t.ly/NywfiThe Dispossessed: https://t.ly/WK1qrDoorways in the Sand: https://t.ly/MPqlHDreamsnake: https://t.ly/lcsgbThe Forever War: https://t.ly/DmVBhThe Forgotten Beasts of Eld: https://t.ly/nPy5rThe Fountains of Paradise: https://t.ly/Yc4QFGateway: https://t.ly/xo_kAThe Gods Themselves: https://t.ly/Ei9qKThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: https://t.ly/_lsy5The Hollow Hills: https://t.ly/Y4azoKindred: https://t.ly/Z1wXIThe Lathe of Heaven: https://t.ly/HmfEWLord Foul's Bane: https://t.ly/gMP0oMan Plus: https://t.ly/Box7SThe Princess Bride: https://t.ly/SuswQRendezvous with Rama: https://t.ly/CysvnRingworld: https://t.ly/8I4giSalem's Lot: https://t.ly/dWAxoThe Sheep Look Up: https://t.ly/gjb8MThe Silmarillion: https://t.ly/iX9LiThe Stand: https://t.ly/UG_4mThe Sword of Shannara: https://t.ly/X6MvmA Time of Changes: https://t.ly/XPwC_The Tombs of Atuan: https://t.ly/LFs2qWatership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-yWhere Late the Sweet Birds Sang: https://t.ly/IQnxsWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Pedro Iniguez is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker, Elgin, and Rhysling Award-nominated horror and science-fiction writer from Los Angeles, California. He is the author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future, and Fever Dreams of a Parasite, among others. Forthcoming books include his SFF collection, Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories, and his debut picture book, The Fib, which are slated for 2025 releases.This story originally appeared in Infinite Constellations, 2023.Narrated by: Mary MurphyMary is a New York based actor/voice-over artist. She loves the world of audio drama and is delighted to be back on board the StarShipSofa. She has performed in theatre, film, TV, animation, radio, and video games. A few of her recent credits include the one-woman play An Evening With Lola Montez, It's A Wonderful Life, a streamed performance of the piece Near Nellie Bly, Divination of The Three for Asheville Fringe, and the audio dramas Frontier Gentleman, Chinook, and Newfield. She can be heard voicing various characters for Disney, GoKidGo, LeapFrog, the Center For New American Media, Audible, and Audimance. She has also been a regular performer on the audio drama series Fireside Mystery Theatre, The NoSleep Podcast, The Wicked Library, To the Manor Borne By Robots, and Campfire Radio Theater. marymurphyonline.comFact: Looking Back At Genre History by Amy H SturgisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conhecido por grandes sucessos como Bacurau e Aquarius, o diretor recifense tem chamado a atenção do mundo com seu novo filme ‘O Agente Secreto'. Em Sydney como um dos candidatos ao prêmio de Melhor Filme no SFF, Kleber Mendonça Filho conversou com a SBS em Português.

In this episode, we are joined by Canadian-born, UK-based debut author Grace Flahive, whose humorous and heart-warming speculative fiction novel, Palm Meridian, was recently published by Simon & Schuster Canada. Palm Meridian is described as "a rollicking, big-hearted story of long-lost love, friendship, and a life well-lived, set at a Florida retirement resort for queer women, on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin's life." We were so excited to be joined by Grace to discuss her writing career, her previous work in publishing, and more. Be sure to grab a copy of Palm Meridian, available on Kobo now! We spoke to Grace about her journey to becoming an author, what inspired her to write this story, how she depicted death and mortality in her novel alongside levity and humour, why she chose to focus her story on the queer community, what makes this novel speculative fiction, and much more! Follow Grace on Instagram to learn more.

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they chat with bestselling author Kate Elliott about her new novel The Witch Roads, how SFF publishing has changed since the 1980's, artificial intelligence and art, burnout and perseverance, experimenting with genre and form, magic and fungi in worldbuilding, character relationships and family dynamics, pacing and learning from different genres, Alexander the Great's badass sister, Korean dramas and much more.NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Kate. Stayed tuned next week for her writing masterclass on Infusing Politics into SFF.OUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ABOUT OUR GUEST:Kate Elliott is the bestselling author of The Sun Chronicles, the Crown of Stars series, the Spiritwalker series and more. Her latest release is The Witch Roads, which you can purchase ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Find Kate on Bluesky, Amazon⁠⁠ and her personal website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.M.J. Kuhn is the author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ Thick as Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find M.J. on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Queen of Days⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC:Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFXOutro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Advertising Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by SigmaMusicArt / "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Synthetic Deception⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by GioeleFazzeri- Video:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Svavar Halldorsson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gorodenkoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠artlab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Wackerhausen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FHP Animation Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SweetBunFactory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shivkantsharma07⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iLexx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ circotasu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Astragal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alasabyss

In the third episode of Season Nine we continue with our individual six degrees of separation picks to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Monsterland Mayhem by ⁠Lexi C Foss⁠ and Emma's choice was Deja Brew by⁠ Celestine Martin⁠. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the series and additional work.There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book - especially Jess's pick this week - before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about.If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠ along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Zoe Pepper mines the generational wealth divide for all its worth in the acidic WA-made comedy Birthright. Cory (a perfectly cast deadpan Travis Jeffery) and his very pregnant wife Jasmine (an equally deadpan and delightful Maria Angelico) are getting the shaft from their rental. Stuffed in more ways than one, they load up all they can into the boot of their car and trundle off to the sanctuary of mum and dad, Cory's baby-boomer parents, Richard and Lyn (pitch perfect casting of Michael Hurst and Linda Cropper).Cory's parents live in a swanky abode in a leafy green suburb somewhere in Perth. Their house has more rooms than they need, with costly, barely used furniture swaddled in sheets and blankets to protect them from dust. Their home feels, well, a little soulless, like the misused result of decades of wealth accumulation; by any other name they might be called 'hoarders'.I couldn't help but unleash my praise on Zoe in the following interview, one which explores the foundations of the film, its relevance to now, the casting process, and the joys of bringing dark comedy to life on screen. I also apply a misreading to the film about a rock that Richard holds during one scene, summoning the name of one Scott Morrison, and alluding to his infamous embrace of coal in Parliament House.Birthright is the kind of film that'll shine with an audience, and for Aussies in Sydney, they'll get the chance to do so on Thursday 12 June, with two more sessions on 13 and 14 June at the Sydney Film Festival. Check out SFF.org.au for tickets and more details.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Pepper mines the generational wealth divide for all its worth in the acidic WA-made comedy Birthright. Cory (a perfectly cast deadpan Travis Jeffery) and his very pregnant wife Jasmine (an equally deadpan and delightful Maria Angelico) are getting the shaft from their rental. Stuffed in more ways than one, they load up all they can into the boot of their car and trundle off to the sanctuary of mum and dad, Cory's baby-boomer parents, Richard and Lyn (pitch perfect casting of Michael Hurst and Linda Cropper).Cory's parents live in a swanky abode in a leafy green suburb somewhere in Perth. Their house has more rooms than they need, with costly, barely used furniture swaddled in sheets and blankets to protect them from dust. Their home feels, well, a little soulless, like the misused result of decades of wealth accumulation; by any other name they might be called 'hoarders'.I couldn't help but unleash my praise on Zoe in the following interview, one which explores the foundations of the film, its relevance to now, the casting process, and the joys of bringing dark comedy to life on screen. I also apply a misreading to the film about a rock that Richard holds during one scene, summoning the name of one Scott Morrison, and alluding to his infamous embrace of coal in Parliament House.Birthright is the kind of film that'll shine with an audience, and for Aussies in Sydney, they'll get the chance to do so on Thursday 12 June, with two more sessions on 13 and 14 June at the Sydney Film Festival. Check out SFF.org.au for tickets and more details.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nesten 700.000 mennesker står utenfor arbeidslivet i Norge – men hva skjer om vi tar dem med? I studio møter vi NAV-direktør Hans Christian Holte og Tore Christiansen fra SFF group, som rekrutterer 20 % av de ansatte fra alternative rekrutteringskilder. Hva skal til for at flere kommer inn i arbeidslivet og hvordan påvirker det arbeidsmiljøet? Og hvor mye koster det egentlig å drifte et hockeylag?

Amalie Atkins loving documentary Agatha's Almanac follows Agatha Bock, Amalie's aunt, as she lives her life on a farm in southern Manitoba, tending to the vegetables, beans, and the soil. She preserves the heirloom seeds she has nurtured and maintained for decades, connecting her to her families past, and tenderly supporting herself using traditional methods. Agatha is also 90 years old, with her connection to the soil being a life-enriching experience.The charm of the film not only comes from Agatha's connection to her farming skills, but also from the various stories about her life that she tells. Whether it's the different suitors who have proposed to her over the years, or an accident that she had while tending to a window, or in one poignant moment, her memories of her siblings who have passed, Agatha's stories show a life fully lived with love, sadness, and joy.Agatha's Almanac is shot on 16-mm film, creating a warm, tangible feeling that lingers through every frame. The kiss of the sun on a cold day is felt so keenly, with the varied shades of green lifting spirits as the joyous score of 'Green garden music' plays over the soundtrack. The film was shot with an all-female crew over six years, culminating in an experience that is unexpected and delightful, like a warm hug you had no idea you needed.The following interview with Amalie was recorded ahead of the films screenings at the Sydney Film Festival on 6, 7 and 9 June, where she will be in attendance for Q&A sessions. In this chat, Amalie talks about the tangible nature of the film, one that is interspersed with shots of much-loved gloves, of Amalie's fabric-based artwork, and of course, of the gardens. She also talks about getting to bring her families history to life on screen. We also talk about intergenerational love, and why passing along work practices is important. I had a delight watching Agatha's Almanac, and that delight was matched by this charming discussion with Amalie. To find out more about her work, visit AmalieAtkins.ca, and to pick up tickets to the film, visit SFF.org.au.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amalie Atkins loving documentary Agatha's Almanac follows Agatha Bock, Amalie's aunt, as she lives her life on a farm in southern Manitoba, tending to the vegetables, beans, and the soil. She preserves the heirloom seeds she has nurtured and maintained for decades, connecting her to her families past, and tenderly supporting herself using traditional methods. Agatha is also 90 years old, with her connection to the soil being a life-enriching experience.The charm of the film not only comes from Agatha's connection to her farming skills, but also from the various stories about her life that she tells. Whether it's the different suitors who have proposed to her over the years, or an accident that she had while tending to a window, or in one poignant moment, her memories of her siblings who have passed, Agatha's stories show a life fully lived with love, sadness, and joy.Agatha's Almanac is shot on 16-mm film, creating a warm, tangible feeling that lingers through every frame. The kiss of the sun on a cold day is felt so keenly, with the varied shades of green lifting spirits as the joyous score of 'Green garden music' plays over the soundtrack. The film was shot with an all-female crew over six years, culminating in an experience that is unexpected and delightful, like a warm hug you had no idea you needed.The following interview with Amalie was recorded ahead of the films screenings at the Sydney Film Festival on 6, 7 and 9 June, where she will be in attendance for Q&A sessions. In this chat, Amalie talks about the tangible nature of the film, one that is interspersed with shots of much-loved gloves, of Amalie's fabric-based artwork, and of course, of the gardens. She also talks about getting to bring her families history to life on screen. We also talk about intergenerational love, and why passing along work practices is important. I had a delight watching Agatha's Almanac, and that delight was matched by this charming discussion with Amalie. To find out more about her work, visit AmalieAtkins.ca, and to pick up tickets to the film, visit SFF.org.au.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of Season Nine we begin our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Zar by Alana Khan and Emma's choice was Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the series and additional work.There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book - especially Jess's pick this week - before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about.If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠ along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

We find the chief executive of Silver Fern Farms in Toronto, Canada, where he’s meeting with the Lamb Company (an in-market venture owned by SFF, Alliance, ANZCO and an Australian partner). We look at the prospects for red meat in Asia and North America, plus the need for rationalisation in the industry when it comes to capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland: Beautiful one day, deadly the next! For American drifter Zephyr (Hassie Harrison) the gorgeous Gold Coast supplies her with great surfing and anonymity where she can leave her dark past behind. For psychopathic fisherman Tucker (Jai Courtney) the ocean provides him with a living, but his real interest lie in dying: the death of those he reels on to his boat to feed the sharks.Sean Byrne's Dangerous Animals harkens back to Ozsploiation in the best way. It's brutal, quick paced, and one hell of a survival horror. Sharks plus serial killer – the perfect bait for Aussie entertainment.Nadine Whitney spoke with Jai Courtney, Sean Byrne, and Hassie Harrison about dipping their toes into shark infested waters.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience.Dangerous Animals screens at the Sydney Film Festival on 6 June 2025. Tickets are available via SFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Queensland: Beautiful one day, deadly the next! For American drifter Zephyr (Hassie Harrison) the gorgeous Gold Coast supplies her with great surfing and anonymity where she can leave her dark past behind. For psychopathic fisherman Tucker (Jai Courtney) the ocean provides him with a living, but his real interest lie in dying: the death of those he reels on to his boat to feed the sharks.Sean Byrne's Dangerous Animals harkens back to Ozsploiation in the best way. It's brutal, quick paced, and one hell of a survival horror. Sharks plus serial killer – the perfect bait for Aussie entertainment.Nadine Whitney spoke with Jai Courtney, Sean Byrne, and Hassie Harrison about dipping their toes into shark infested waters.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience.Dangerous Animals screens at the Sydney Film Festival on 6 June 2025. Tickets are available via SFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Direct from Cannes, where it received a seven-and-a-half-minute standing ovation, Wes Anderson and Benicio Del Toro discuss The Phoenician Scheme.Adelaide's Phillipou Brothers on their latest South Australian horror for A24, Bring Her Back, the follow-up to their acclaimed feature debut Talk To Me.Artistic director of Sydney Film Festival Nashen Moodley is also fresh from the Cannes Film Festival. He speaks to us about the Palme d'Or-winning film It Was Just An Accident by Jafar Panahi, also set to screen at SFF.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettExecutive producer, Rhiannon BrownSound engineer, Ross Richardson

Publishing, like every other aspect of life, is not immune from the trends cycle. In fact, it's probably far more susceptible to what's in vogue or not than it would like to admit. Remember when Gone Girl took the reading world by storm, and ushered in domestic noir in the process? Or that moment a few years ago with contemporary, female-focussed fiction was suddenly all being printed with covers of faceless women? If you think nobody else has influenced your reading taste, then we're here to remind you that the Miranda Priestley cerulean sweater rule applies to books too.And we thought it was about time we got into one of publishing's most, well, horny trends of the moment: romantasy.A blend of romance and fantasy genres, today's guest, SFF specialist literary agent Maddy Belton, explains that romantasy novels are ones in which the high stakes of a fantasy novel (two, often magical or otherworldly political factions, which may or may not be human, are fighting for good and evil) are matched by the stakes of a love affair. Fourth Wing, the first in Rebecca Yarros's sexy dragon saga the Empyrean series, offers a good case in point: our confused heroine is bound together, through the magic of dragons, with a man she is told wants her dead due to inherited political alliance. Furthermore: they both fancy each other.In this episode we delve into how and why Romantasy has become such a force to be reckoned with, what it tells us about why we read what we do, and where to start if we're curious.And a reminder: we've now set up an In Haste bookshop.org page - this is where you can buy all of the titles featured in the show. We'll benefit from a tiny bit of kickback, which helps keeps the podcast in production. And if you love In Haste, we rely on substack subscriptions to exist. We'd love it if you were able to upgrade yours today.In Haste is hosted by Alice Vincent and Charlotte Runcie, and is produced by Holly Fisher for Hasty Productions. Original music by Maria Chiara Argiró. Graphic design by Alicia Fernandes. Get full access to In Haste at inhaste.substack.com/subscribe

We're back with the first episode of Season Nine - a six degrees of separation series - and we're talking about All the Rage We've Ever Lived, a sci-fi romance by Carlotta Page. You can find out more about where to sign up for news, details of further books in the series and additional work at the authors linktree here.There will be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip ahead. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic.These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content/trigger warnings for the book before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about.If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where subtitles available) you can find it a link here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast⁠⁠ along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Dive into the world of epic storytelling with the longest SFF audiobook series you need to hear! Whether you're a fan of classic fantasy, science fiction, or a mix of both, this episode has got you covered. From sprawling space operas to expansive high fantasy epics, we'll count down the most immersive and engaging audiobook series that will keep you hooked for hours on end. So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to explore new worlds and meet unforgettable characters. What are the longest SFF audiobook series you need to hear? Let's find out!#FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #scifi #sciencefiction #Top10 #Top20 #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #Audiobooks #SFF #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Acts of Caine: https://t.ly/XCCY5 The Arisen: https://t.ly/ngxADBook of the Ancestor: https://t.ly/VRgg1Broken Empire: https://t.ly/X6z15The Dark Tower: https://t.ly/0yCfxThe Extinction Cycle: https://t.ly/fx5sBFirst Law: https://t.ly/cPurjHell Divers: https://t.ly/7r4rgThe Infected: https://t.ly/vus8MThe Kingkiller Chronicle: https://t.ly/FOKzEMemory, Sorrow, & Thorn: https://t.ly/zw91mMistborn: https://t.ly/FrzV6Red Rising: https://t.ly/33acxThe Remaining: https://t.ly/46ACsRiyria Revelations: https://t.ly/vxpEzThe Stormlight Archive: https://t.ly/x2NkJThe Undead World: https://t.ly/oB61QThe Wheel of Time: https://t.ly/vmGYtThe Witcher: https://t.ly/VykvAZombie Fallout: https://t.ly/hGzul Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges  Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges  Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages   Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com  Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/ 

Yesterday, Silver Fern Farms Co-operative held its AGM in Dunedin. It was Nelson's first as the co-operative's chairwoman, and Rob Hewett’s last with the company after serving 17 years as a Director. Nelson has officially taken over Hewett’s former role as co-chair of Silver Fern Farms Limited. But has SFF gone woke over emissions reductions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. This episode features our conversation with best-selling SFF author Gail Carriger. Gail discusses her writing career, her non-fiction title, The Heroine's Journey, and how she started out as a traditionally-published author before going indie (and finding much success in the indie space)! Bestselling author Gail Carriger joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her writing career and her new non-fiction book, The Heroine's Journey. Gail started out as a traditionally published author, but once she got a taste of indie publishing she absolutely loved it. Her newest book, The Heroine's Journey, takes a look at the storytelling device by the same name and how it appears throughout the literary canon and pop culture. Gail also talks to us about her writing process, the fate of the publishing industry, and what happened when she stopped running ads for three months.  Learn more on Gail's website, check out Gail's Resources for Writers, and grab a copy of The Heroine's Journey!

This episode contains spoilers for the Wheel of Time TV show.JordanCon is a SFF convention held annually in Atlanta, Georgia, that celebrates Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time and other SFF works. Three of us went to the 2025 edition. We chat about it. Enjoy.Send us your hate mail! Or your fan mail, if you really insist...Support the showCheck out our Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Patreon.Intro and outro music by Julius H.

Stories featured in this episode:Negation by KC Grifant - https://scifiwri.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -So I Guess I'm Not an Actual Person Anymore by Franco Amati -https://francoamatiwrites.com -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Join us as we dive into the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy, counting down our favorite SFF shows and movies that we just can't get enough of! From epic space battles to magical quests, we're exploring these gems of the genre and discussing what makes them so unforgettable. Whether you're a fan of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or something entirely new, this episode is for you! So grab some popcorn, settle in, and let's geek out over those iconic SFF shows and movies that we love to watch again, and again, and again!#FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #scifi #sciencefiction #fantasy #fantasyfiction #MovieAdaptations #TVAdaptations #SFF #booktube #booktuberWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

This month we talk our way through the middle book in N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy. Again, if you haven't read these books, do it! Trust us as we boldly align with the SFF community that awarded each book the Hugo.Next month we'll wrap it up with The Stone Sky.rereadersclub@gmail.com is available 24/7 for all your comment and complaint needs. Guaranteed 120 day reply time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SFFRomCast is going to be at the Meet Cute Romance Festival in Elstree on 28th June 2025, and we want to interview you!Whether you are a writer, industry professional, booktoker, fellow podcaster or just a massive fan of any kind of SFF romance, we'd love you to contact us at SFFRomCast@gmail.com to book in a "flash" interview from 4.30pm on the day! And if you're not up for interviews, we'd still love to see you for a chat, to hear your suggestions or enter you in our prize giveaway!Tickets are currently still available for the festival here: Meet CuteThere will be so much happening, and for an amazingly reasonable price so get in there quick!All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Get ready to have your mind blown by the most thought-provoking Science Fiction and Fantasy books out there! In this video, we'll dive into the most unforgettable SFF novels that will leave you questioning reality, morality, and the very fabric of society. From dystopian futures to magical realms, these books will haunt you long after you finish reading them. So, if you're ready to challenge your perspectives and explore the depths of human imagination, then join us on this journey into the most mind-blowing SFF books you won't stop thinking about!#FantasyForTheAges #BookRecommendations #fantasy #scifi #sciencefiction #fantasyfiction #Top10 #SFF #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Acts of Caine: https://t.ly/XCCY5Broken Earth Trilogy: https://t.ly/PPa-7Dune: https://t.ly/4_w_kEnder's Game: https://t.ly/Z62MeFirst Law Trilogy: https://t.ly/cPurjFlowers for Algernon: https://t.ly/cOenOFoundation: https://t.ly/IEoNhThe Handmaid's Tale: https://t.ly/ylLsZHyperion: https://t.ly/qhM-bThe Kingkiller Chronicle: https://t.ly/FOKzEThe MaddAddam Trilogy: https://t.ly/o5x2wThe Murderbot Diaries: https://t.ly/xvnyYPilgrims: https://t.ly/rnlMTSpeaker for the Dead: https://t.ly/ljH7AThe Three-Body Problem: https://t.ly/3OQVGTigana: https://t.ly/VVxzkThe Will of the Many: https://t.ly/O3i8iWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Stephen and Jake were invited to attend Norwescon 47 as panelists! Tune in for our first big exposure to the world of SFF conventions.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

We wrap up Dungeon Crawler Carl, including our horrible imitations of Jeff Hays. Plus, we announce the next pick for May and ponder data-driven determinations of the best SFF books of Tom's life.

Stories featured in this episode:A Love Story by Thomas Broderick - hhttps://www.broderickwriter.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -A Locked Box, Bound with Chains, Buried Six Feet Deep by Jenna Hanchey- https://jennahanchey.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by the author -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

In amazing fantasy and science fiction worlds -- Who's doing the work? Where does the food come from? The clothes? Who does the caregiving? Guest august clarke joins us to discuss the hands and bodies that create a society. Labor is something that's often sort of invisible in stories if it's not explicitly the driving focus of a book – So, why is that? How can authors better incorporate labor into their worlds? Labor intersects with so many other components of a world, after all: ideas about currency and property, concepts of time, religion, social class, technology. With labor touching so much of our characters' lives, where do we use SFF to examine & explore our world's labor issues, and where can we get creative and try to imagine escaping dominant paradigms? [Transcript TK] About Our Guest: august clarke is here and queer, etc. They have been published in PRISM international, Portland Review, and Eidolon. He was a 2019 Lambda Literary Fellow in Young Adult Fiction and a Locus Award, Dragon Award, and Pushcart nominee. They researched queerness, labor, and monstrosity at the University of Chicago. He is the author of the indie-bestselling series The Scapegracers, which he writes as H. A. Clarke.