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This week, we kick off our new exhibit and content initiative American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture with four writers of speculative fiction: N. K. Jemisin, Matthew J. Kirby, Nnedi Okorafor, and Nghi Vo. Moderated by Michi Trota, the panel of authors discuss religion in their writing, the importance of considering socio-spiritual systems when world-building, and how these influence the ways their characters move through the worlds they create.This conversation originally took place April 22, 2025 and was recorded live at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer.American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture opens November 2025 at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. Learn more about the exhibit and upcoming programming schedule here. American Prophets is supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEMore about the writers:N. K. JEMISIN is a fantasy author and 2020 MacArthur Fellow whose fiction has been recognized with multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Awards. Most of her works have been optioned for television or film, and collectively her novels, including the Broken Earth trilogy — The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, and The Stone Sky — have sold over two million copies. Her speculative works range widely in theme, though with repeated motifs: resistance and oppression, loneliness and belonging, and Wouldn't It Be Cool If This One Ridiculous Thing Happened. In her spare time she's into tabletop and video games, biking, fanfiction, and urban gardening. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, with her son and two cats.MATTHEW J. KIRBY is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of numerous books for young readers, including The Clockwork Three, Icefall, The Lost Kingdom, the Dark Gravity Sequence, the Assassin's Creed series Last Descendants, A Taste for Monsters, and Star Splitter. He has also written adult titles for the Assassin's Creed and Diablo video game franchises. He has won the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, the PEN Center USA award for Children's Literature, and the Judy Lopez Memorial Award.NNEDI OKORAFOR is the author of multiple award-winning and New York Times bestsellers, including Death of the Author, the Binti trilogy, Who Fears Death, and Lagoon, currently in development at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. She has won every major prize in speculative fiction, including the World Fantasy, Nebula, and Eisner Awards; multiple Hugo Awards; and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa. Born in Cincinnati to Igbo Nigerian immigrant parents, she now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her daughter, Anyaugo.NGHI VO is the author of the novels Siren Queen and The Chosen and the Beautiful, as well as the acclaimed novellas of the Singing Hills Cycle, which began with The Empress of Salt and Fortune. The series entries have been finalists for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and the Lambda Literary Award, and have won the Crawford Award, the Ignyte Award, and the Hugo Award. Born in Illinois, she now lives on the shores of Lake Michigan. She believes in the ritual of lipstick, the power of stories, and the right to change your mind. Her latest release is Don't Sleep With the Dead.MICHI TROTA is a five-time Hugo Award-winning Filipino American writer, editor, and narrative expert. Her work explores how to use empowerment, representation, and storytelling to attain collective liberation and to dismantle oppressive institutions, not just survive them. She is the Executive Editor at the environmental justice and advocacy nonprofit Green America and her publications include the Wing Luke Museum 2018-19 exhibit Worlds Beyond Here: Expanding the Universe of APA Science Fiction and Chicago Magazine, and she's been featured in The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, and CNN: Philippines. She is also a member of the Filipino Young Leaders Program 2022 Immersion cohort and a fire performer with Raks Geek/Raks Inferno Fire+Bellydance.
Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist Nnedi Okorafor. Nnedi is a prolific writer of science fiction and fantasy for adults, young adults and children; her best-known titles include the "Binti" trilogy, "Lagoon", the "Nsibidi Script" series and "Who Fears Death". Nnedi has won the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature as well as the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus and Lodestar awards. Several of her books are currently being adapted for TV. We spoke to Nnedi about the hospital stay that led her to start writing, breaking into the worlds of science fiction and fantasy, and her latest novel, "Death of the Author". We have recently also overhauled our offer for those who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon. Our central reward is a - now greatly expanded - sheaf of successful journalistic pitches, which we've solicited from friends of Always Take Notes. In the package we now have successful pitches to, among others, the New York Times, the Guardian, the New Yorker, the Financial Times, the Economist, the London Review of Books, Vanity Fair, Outside magazine, the Spectator, the Sunday Times, Esquire, Granta, the Literary Review, Prospect, Bloomberg Businessweek and GQ. Anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more will receive the full compendium. Other rewards include signed copies of our podcast book (see below) and the opportunity to take part in a monthly call with the two of us to workshop your own pitches and writing projects. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via Amazon or Waterstones.You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.
Nnedi Okorafor has been pioneering African Futurism since she began writing, from her award-winning book ‘Who Fears Death' to the critically-acclaimed Akata Witch series. ‘She Who Knows: Firespitter' continues to weave science fiction with the African world, exploring what happens when a young girl is chosen for a journey reserved only for boys and men. Reset sat down with Okorafor to learn about the story and her world-building process. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
In Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2024), Jerry Rafiki Jenkins examines four types of human monsters that frequently appear in Black American horror fiction--the monsters of White rage, respectability, not-ness, and serial killing. Arguing that such monsters represent specific ideologies of American anti-Blackness, Jenkins shows that despite their various motivations for harming and killing Black people, these monsters embody the horrors that emerge when Black American is disassociated from American. Although these monsters of anti-Blackness are dangerous because they can terrorize Black people with virtual impunity, their "anti-Black sadism," as Jenkins calls it, is what makes them repulsive. Jenkins examines a variety of these monstrous forms in Tananarive Due's The Between, Victor LaValle's The Changeling, Octavia Butler's Kindred, Nnedi Okorafor's Who Fears Death, and many other works. While these monsters and the texts that they populate ask us to think about the role that anti-Blackness plays in being or becoming American, they also offer intellectual resources that Black and non-Black people might use to combat the everyday versions of human monstrosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
In Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2024), Jerry Rafiki Jenkins examines four types of human monsters that frequently appear in Black American horror fiction--the monsters of White rage, respectability, not-ness, and serial killing. Arguing that such monsters represent specific ideologies of American anti-Blackness, Jenkins shows that despite their various motivations for harming and killing Black people, these monsters embody the horrors that emerge when Black American is disassociated from American. Although these monsters of anti-Blackness are dangerous because they can terrorize Black people with virtual impunity, their "anti-Black sadism," as Jenkins calls it, is what makes them repulsive. Jenkins examines a variety of these monstrous forms in Tananarive Due's The Between, Victor LaValle's The Changeling, Octavia Butler's Kindred, Nnedi Okorafor's Who Fears Death, and many other works. While these monsters and the texts that they populate ask us to think about the role that anti-Blackness plays in being or becoming American, they also offer intellectual resources that Black and non-Black people might use to combat the everyday versions of human monstrosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
In Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2024), Jerry Rafiki Jenkins examines four types of human monsters that frequently appear in Black American horror fiction--the monsters of White rage, respectability, not-ness, and serial killing. Arguing that such monsters represent specific ideologies of American anti-Blackness, Jenkins shows that despite their various motivations for harming and killing Black people, these monsters embody the horrors that emerge when Black American is disassociated from American. Although these monsters of anti-Blackness are dangerous because they can terrorize Black people with virtual impunity, their "anti-Black sadism," as Jenkins calls it, is what makes them repulsive. Jenkins examines a variety of these monstrous forms in Tananarive Due's The Between, Victor LaValle's The Changeling, Octavia Butler's Kindred, Nnedi Okorafor's Who Fears Death, and many other works. While these monsters and the texts that they populate ask us to think about the role that anti-Blackness plays in being or becoming American, they also offer intellectual resources that Black and non-Black people might use to combat the everyday versions of human monstrosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
In Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2024), Jerry Rafiki Jenkins examines four types of human monsters that frequently appear in Black American horror fiction--the monsters of White rage, respectability, not-ness, and serial killing. Arguing that such monsters represent specific ideologies of American anti-Blackness, Jenkins shows that despite their various motivations for harming and killing Black people, these monsters embody the horrors that emerge when Black American is disassociated from American. Although these monsters of anti-Blackness are dangerous because they can terrorize Black people with virtual impunity, their "anti-Black sadism," as Jenkins calls it, is what makes them repulsive. Jenkins examines a variety of these monstrous forms in Tananarive Due's The Between, Victor LaValle's The Changeling, Octavia Butler's Kindred, Nnedi Okorafor's Who Fears Death, and many other works. While these monsters and the texts that they populate ask us to think about the role that anti-Blackness plays in being or becoming American, they also offer intellectual resources that Black and non-Black people might use to combat the everyday versions of human monstrosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Disponible mi primer libro "Crónicas Vampíricas de Vera", en amazon, con ilustraciones de Coquín Artero, y una edición en formato bolsilibro gracias a mi editora Erebyel. Muy pronto disponible también en formato kindle. Gracias a todos los oyentes que han adquirido el libro. Si quieres un ejemplar puedes hacerlo desde la página de Amazon, y si tienes problemas para adquirirlo en tu país no dudes en ponerte en contacto conmigo a través de mi correo historiasparaserleidas@gmail.com https://amzn.eu/d/8htGfFt Olga Paraíso "Omi despertó, recordando al instante en que había sido capturada, e instantáneamente atrajo sus tentáculos. Cuando estuvo segura de que nada la tenía agarrada, hizo un inventario. Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete tentáculos. Todos intactos. Y entonces Omi se acomodó un poco, mirando alrededor". Hay algo vivo aquí. Luke Skywalker NNEDI OKORAFOR nació en Estados Unidos de padres inmigrantes nigerianos igbo. Tiene un doctorado en inglés y es profesora de escritura creativa en la Universidad Estatal de Chicago. Ha sido la ganadora de muchos premios por sus cuentos cortos y libros para adultos jóvenes. Ganó el World Fantasy Award por su obra Who Fears Death. Los libros de Okorafor están inspirados en su origen y sus muchos viajes a África. Vive en Chicago con su hija Anyaugo y su familia. Las historias cortas de Okorafor se han publicado en antologías y revistas, incluyendo Dark Matter: Reading The Bones, Enkare Review, Strange Horizons, la revista Moondance y en el volumen XVIII de Writers of the Future. Prime Books publicó en 2013 una colección de sus historias llamada Kabu Kabu. Incluye el relato homónimo, coescrita con Alan Dean Foster, y otras seis historias cortas inéditas, así como catorce relatos que se habían publicado en otros espacios desde 2001, así como un prólogo de Whoopi Goldberg.10 En 2009, Okorafor donó su archivo a la colección del departamento de libros raros y especiales de la Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) de la biblioteca de la Universidad del Norte de Illinois. Premio Wole Soyinka de Literatura en África (2008) Premio Mundial de Fantasía a la mejor novela (2011) Premio Nébula a la mejor novela corta (2015) Premio Hugo a la mejor novela corta (2016) y a la mejor historia gráfica (2020) OkayAfrica 100 Mujeres (2017 y 2018) Premio Locus al mejor libro juvenil (2018) Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, una producción de Historias para ser Leídas. BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas Nuevo canal oficial en Instagram ⭕️https://www.instagram.com/historiasparaserleidas/ ▶️Canal de YouTube Historias para ser Leídas con nuevo contenido: https://www.youtube.com/c/OlgaParaiso 📢Telegram: https://t.me/historiasparaserleidas Canal WhatsApp Historias para ser leídas: ✅ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCmoVmLtOjEBDYgYc00 Si esta historia te ha cautivado y deseas unirte a nuestro grupo de taberneros galácticos, tienes la oportunidad de contribuir y apoyar mi trabajo desde tan solo 1,49 euros al mes. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso exclusivo a todos las historias para nuestros mecenas y podrás disfrutar de todas las historias sin interrupciones publicitarias. ¡Agradezco enormemente tu apoyo y tu fidelidad!. 🚀 🖤Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 🚀 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Isss a beautiful day babes, So happy to be with you today, sharing another episode in our “Sex as Medicine” series! Today we are continuing the conversation of being open with your sexuality and what you do with that freedom, We believe that you can speak up, say it with your breast(s) if you will and we believe that Mullein can be your plant ally to do so. We shout out our Auntie Dr. Kim Tall-Bear and her giving us an indigenous framework and language for the kinship and relationship building we already do... in Karina and Asia's relationship... and other ways we operate in our community. So pour up a glass or mug of spiced hibiscus (sorrel) and enjoy this amazing episode! As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in all the ways! we're trying to build up this patreon, so that we can sustainably fund the work we already do with the podcast. so if you're not yet a patreon, join today @ patreon.com/pettyherbalist. Sources and what's In the episode: (herb) Oatstraw and Oatmeal (Avena Sativa) (herb) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) (podcast episode) Dr. KIM TALLBEAR on Reviving Kinship and Sexual Abundance Polyamory, non-monogamy Suriname, South America Afro-Surinamese Women “mati work” - women's sexual, spiritual, and emotional bonds with other women, as well as to the mutual responsibility and obligation that characterize their intimate relationships with each other. - Jacqueline Brown N. (book) Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor (teacher and writer) Sobonfu Some - a teacher who looks at relationships and intimacy through the lens of African spirituality and teachings (herb) Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus) (herb) Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) Herbalism of Spices Course at Be Nice Have Fun ________________________ Follow us on social: @pettyherbalist @bonesbugsandbotany Join the Patreon Community to fund this amazing POD: https://www.patreon.com/pettyherbalist Join the bonesbugsandbotany Patreon Community to fund support all of Asia's work: https://www.patreon.com/bonesbugsandbotany Rate us to show your support! Thank You! #StayReady #BePetty ***if you read this far, send me a dm @pettyherbalist for a shoutout!*** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pettyherbalist/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pettyherbalist/support
Episode 25: Chosen Ones, get your companions together and set out on a quest to explore the world of Nnedi Okorafor's Who Fears Death with the Escape the Earth crew. Along the way we'll meet a magical Caucasian, defy the patriarchy, and discuss why Frodo should have died. Do you have a choice about listening to this podcast or is it fate? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
I'm here with Nnedi Okorafor, one of our previously published finalists in volume 19 and now a judge. We talk about many of the things she has done in her life leading up to her amazing career. Her books included Binti, Akata Witch, Who Fears Death, Akata Warrior, and Lagoon. She has also written in the Shuri universe for Marvel
I'm here with Nnedi Okorafor, one of our previously published finalists in volume 19 and now a judge. We talk about many of the things she has done in her life leading up to her amazing career. Her books included Binti, Akata Witch, Who Fears Death, Akata Warrior, and Lagoon. She has also written in the Shuri universe for Marvel.
This week, writer-producer and person behind the bookstagram @readingtheother, Srishti Raj, joins us to discuss dilemmas around representation, ‘staying true' to the text, grappling with the legacy of complicated authors, and why we have a love-hate relationship with screen adaptations of books. Here are some of the books and movies we refer to in this podcast which we love: Who Fears Death by Nnedi OkoraforThe Neapolitan Novels by Elena FerranteThe Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante The Lost Daughter the filmLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottLittle Women the 2019 filmAnd here is the link to Elena Ferrante's interview Srishti talks about at 34.14 — https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/10/elena-ferrante-on-screen-adaptations-of-her-novelsRespectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team's very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Emily is no longer with the podcast. She'll still drop in from time to time, but the fact of the matter is she didn't have what it took to put out a bi-monthly podcast. So, to step in and fill the void, Tim Everson has deigned to join us. This week, Leif read The Collected Works of Lovecraft, and comes to a shocking realization. We discuss racism, Cthulhu, racism, quitting books, and racism. Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch. Some corrections and links. The "Lovecraft Award" I referred to is actually the World Fantasy award. Nnedi Okorafor's blog post about it can be found here. When I said Okorafor had written Akata Death Witch, I had gotten two of her books mixed up: Akata Witch, and Who Fears Death. Who Fears Death has been in development for about four years with HBO.
A Thousand Eyes and One Podcast hosts Nikki and Tanya welcome you to Wine On An Empty Stomach: A Speculative Fiction Book Club! In this episode, we discuss "Who Fears Death" by Nnedi Okorafor. This was originally streamed live on YouTube. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmMRp8hD_iI Our next book will be "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland. More information here: https://thousandeyespodcast.com/2021/04/08/wine-on-an-empty-stomach-a-speculative-fiction-book-club/ Join us for Game of Thrones and ASOIAF virtual trivia! More information here: https://thousandeyespodcast.com/2021/04/08/game-of-thrones-and-asoiaf-virtual-trivia-2/ Find us online! thousandeyespodcast.com facebook.com/athousandeyesandone twitter.com/thousandeyesone instagram.com/athousandeyesandone https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknUhSLKaWVmIWHvvf2njxw
This week Dan & Mia look at some of the upcoming projects being produced by George R.R. Martin, examine the behind-the-scenes drama of the Snyder Cut, and Dan is finally upset with WandaVision. All of this and much, much more on Take The Black LIVE Today's episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with code "Fansided20" at manscaped.com to start your personal grooming journey today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you interested in getting your writing published? Do you want tips and tricks on how to become a published author of Africanfuturistic novels or short stories? Or learn how to self-publish in the genre? Then join us for a panel discussion and Q&A on how the genre reflects the societal and cultural struggles of African people and their descendants here and abroad. Come along on a journey to explore how to get this type of work published in a world where black and brown people are still seen as the “other”. Panelists include: Nnedi Okorafor, Jalynn Harris, Saida Agostini, and Afua Richardson. Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author of Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism for children and adults. Her works include WHO FEARS DEATH (in development at HBO into a TV series), the BINTI novella trilogy, THE BOOK OF PHOENIX, the AKATA books and LAGOON. She is the winner of Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Locus and Lodestar Awards and her debut novel ZAHRAH THE WINDSEEKER won the prestigious Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature. Her next novel, IKENGA, will be in stores August 2020. Nnedi has also written comics for Marvel, including BLACK PANTHER: LONG LIVE THE KING and WAKANDA FOREVER (featuring the Dora Milaje) and the SHURI series, an Africanfuturist comic series LAGUARDIA (from Dark Horse) and her short memoir BROKEN PLACES AND OUTER SPACES. Nnedi is also cowriter the adaptation of Octavia Butler’s WILD SEED with Viola Davis and Kenyan film director Wanuri Kahiu. Nnedi holds a PhD (literature) and two MAs (journalism and literature). She lives with her daughter Anyaugo and family in Illinois. Saida Agostini is a queer Afro-Guyanese poet whose work explores the ways that Black folks harness mythology to enter the fantastic. Saida’s poetry is featured and/or forthcoming in Plume, Barrelhouse Magazine, the Black Ladies Brunch Collective's anthology, Not Without Our Laughter, amongst other publications. Her first collection of poems, just let the dead in, was a finalist for the Center of African American Poetry & Poetics’ 2020 Book Prize, as well as the New Issues Poetry Prize. Her chapbook, STUNT (Neon Hemlock Press, October 2020) explores the history of Nellie Jackson, a Black woman entrepreneur who operated a brothel for sixty years in Natchez, Mississippi. A Cave Canem Graduate Fellow and Pushcart Prize nominee, Saida has been awarded honors and support for her work by the Watering Hole and Blue Mountain Center, as well as a 2018 Rubys Grant funding travel to Guyana to support the completion of her first manuscript. She lives online at saidaagostini.com Jalynn Harris is a poet, educator, and book designer from Baltimore, MD. She founded SoftSavagePress for the sole purpose of promoting visual and literary works by Black people. She earned her MFA from the University of Baltimore, where she was the inaugural recipient of Michael F. Klein fellowship for social justice. Her work has been featured in Transition Magazine, Little Patuxent Review, Scalawag, and elsewhere. Exit Thru the Afro, queer museum in verse, is her first poetry chapbook. Recorded On: Thursday, February 18, 2021
In this episode of Fiction Fans your hosts make their "explicit" tag count. Includes both spoiler-free overviews and in-depth discussions of "Who Fears Death" by Nnedi Okorafor & "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchett (as part of the segment: Journey to the Center of the Discworld). Also includes mentions of Wheel of Time and a brief visit to the Pet Peeve Corner. Wheel of Time Book 9 (Winter’s Heart) Spoilers: 6:30 - 11:15Who Fears Death Spoilers: 17:30 - 41:53The Color of Magic Spoilers: 48:55 – 1:00:40 Music provided by Audio Library Plus; "Travel With Us" by Vendredi & "Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris" by Amarià
This week we are talking about dating with special guests from One and a Half Lesbians, A & Bee. Brief intro into the first week of presidency and reviewing Keyshia Cole vs. Ashanti - we deep dive into dating. U-Hauling, sexting, club vibes, what really goes down in the DM's and can we have more femme for femme loving, please? Shoutouts:Shana - Joe Biden - Reversing Trump’s Transgender Ban from the Military which kept trans people from serving in the militaryKris - Tessa Thompson for signing a new production deal with HBO/HBO Max. Her new production company, Viva Maude, will be adapting the novels Who Fears Death and The Secret Lives of Church LadiesAdriana - @groovychi - Psychedelic Art and Apparel and creator of @thegroovycrewBee - Cloud Stokely (@cloudsosoft) made their podcast song and an amazing music creator to check outBad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokShop for official Bad Queers Apparel Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App
On this episode of Kinetic Impressions movie news we discuss Tessa Thompson production company given a first-look deal with HBO. according to Tim Allen a sequel to the cult classic Galaxy Quest is still very much possible and has a quote fabulous script. David O'russell is readying his next film which contains an absolutely insane cast. and deadline reports that Cinemark Stocks receiving upgrade after analysts give it a favorable forecast YouTube Link https://youtu.be/X3SVFP9lFtk Article Sources Deadline reports that Tessa Thompson is set to executive produce two big book adaptations — Who Fears Death and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies — under an HBO and HBO Max first-look deal with her new production company, Viva Maude. The Sylvie's Love and Westworld star launched Viva Maude with a two-year deal with the WarnerMedia-owned cable network and streaming service right out of the gate. Thompson said of the deal in a statement to Deadline: “I'm beyond thrilled to officially launch my production company, Viva Maude, which has been a real passion project and labour of love over the last few years. I'm elated to begin this partnership and to bring entertaining and impactful television projects to my friends and collaborators at HBO and HBO Max. Together we are committed to developing interesting and inclusive stories with inventive creators and to discover new voices and visionaries.” https://www.slashfilm.com/tessa-thompson-hbo-deal “I haven't reached out to anybody in the last week, but we talk about it all the time,” Allen said. “There is constantly a little flicker of a butane torch that we could reboot it with. Without giving too much away, a member of Alan [Rickman]'s Galaxy Quest family could step in and the idea would still work.” https://www.slashfilm.com/galaxy-quest-2-script-tim-allen/ While we still don't know much about David O. Russell's forthcoming feature for New Regency, Deadline has confirmed that Robert De Niro, Mike Myers, Timothy Olyphant, Michael Shannon, Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Andrea Riseborough, Matthias Schoenaerts and Alessandro Nivola have joined the starry ensemble. Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Rami Malek and Zoe Saldana also will star in the untitled project, which is based on an original idea from the five-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker. Filming is underway in California with New Regency's Arnon Milchan producing alongside Matthew Budman and Anthony Katagas. https://deadline.com/2021/01/robert-de-niro-mike-myers-timothy-olyphant-michael-shannon-chris-rock-anya-taylor-joy-david-o-russell-new-regency-movie-1234674307/ Cinemark shares gained 1% to close at $19.11, their highest level since last June, after a resounding vote of confidence from veteran exhibition analyst Eric Wold of B. Riley. Wold upgraded Cinemark shared to “buy” from “neutral” and doubled his price target to $28. In a note to clients, the analyst said he held a “fireside chat” with the management of the major theater circuit earlier this week, a conversation that informed his bullish turn. https://deadline.com/2021/01/cinemark-movie-theaters-vote-of-confidence-analyst-return-to-normalcy-covid-19-1234674680/
In this episode we talk about how to deal with co-authors as a junior person, how to divvy up labor and setting expectations. This topic was brought to us by Ebehi Iyoha. Ebehi is a PhD student in Economics at Vanderbilt University and a Job Market Candidate this year! She studies study inter-firm networks and their impact on economic growth through firm productivity and international trade. She is also a columnist for Stears Business where she talks about the Nigerian economy (click here). Sebastian Tello-Trillo is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy in the University of Virginia. Alex Hollingsworth is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indiana University. Shownotes: Ebehi's fun fact is that she is been participating in "NaNoWriMo" or National Novel Writing Month since 2009. This is a time in a year when people commit to writing a novel in a single month. It's a very awesome initiative and you can learn more about it on their site: https://nanowrimo.org We also talk about a book that Alex and Ebehi enjoyed called "Who Fears Death", this is a science fantasy novel by Nigerian-American writer Nnedi Okorafor. You can find this and other books we've recommended in our Bookshop "Book list". (click here) Ebehi has two recommendations of the week, first is a novel called "A Girl is a Body of Water" by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi. A story about a young girl who does not know much about her family history and her journey to find it. (click here) Her second recommendation of the week is to check out pandas-profiling, a python package for quick and easy exploratory data analysis. (click here) Alex's recommendation of the week is the application called Cyberduck. It's similar to filezilla and great for sharing and storing files across many devices. (click here) Sebastian's recommendation of the week is the free ebook "Publishing in the Economics Profession" by Sebastian Galiani & Ugo Panizza as editors. They have several articles on issues regarding the publishing process and it's a great resource for starting to dig into that topic. (click here) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hidden-curriculum/message
People ask us all the time what we're reading outside of ASOIAF and the answer is - A LOT! We love speculative fiction, and we love to talk about it, and we want to talk about it with you! We will be choosing books simply based on what we've enjoyed reading, whether it's an old release or a new one. Our first stream will be Sunday January 17 at 3PM ET. The book is Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. Find us online! thousandeyespodcast.com facebook.com/athousandeyesandone twitter.com/thousandeyesone instagram.com/athousandeyesandone https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknUhSLKaWVmIWHvvf2njxw
Sentient ships, nano-bots, and mathematical power come together in Nnedi Okorafor's coming-of-age trilogy, Binti. Okorafor's trilogy has been greenlit by Hulu and her debut novel, Who Fears Death will also be showing up on HBO. Okorafor is a powerhouse and we will be watching and reading her works aplenty in the near and distant future. Where to buy the book: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/book/9780756416935 Corrections: The Himba tribe are in the region of Namibia, not Nigeria.
Andy and Dani read Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. Bad ass phoenix-dragons, sorcery, camel whispers and women should just run the world already.
Kristen and Ehsa dive into the novel Who Fears Death by author Nnedi Okorafor. Join them as they discuss some of the major themes of the story as a young woman grows into her destiny. Of course some spoilers are ahead. WARNING: This episode discusses rape, child sexual abuse, and female genital mutilation. Below are a couple of resources for survivors. * The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) - The United States Phone #: 800-656-4673 Online Hotline: https://hotline.rainn.org/online * SAHIYO: United Against Female Genital Cutting Email: info@sahiyo.com Website (List of Resources by Country): https://sahiyo.com/support-resources/
Discover a powerful story of love, rebellion and magical destiny set in post-apocalyptic Africa. Nnedi Okorafor's Who Fears Death is being adapted for television by HBO and George RR Martin, and follows the journey of Onye – a woman on a quest for vengeance against her sorcerous father. A winner of the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Awards as well as the Wole Soyinka Prize for African Literature, Nnedi's recent work also includes the Binti trilogy, Lagoon, a story in a new Star Wars anthology and a comic starring pre-Islamic Arab hero Antar the Black Knight.
In today's episode, we discuss Nnedi Okorafor's Afrofuturist novel Who Fears Death. A young woman, named Onyesonwu meaning Who Fears Death learns she is a child of rape, deals with being an outcast, and after a trauma finds out she has special powers. She learns she is at the center of a prophecy that could change the world. We discuss some themes of the book: gender, friendship, love, hatred, violence, nature, the desert, cities, and life during and after genocide. Joining host Aubrey Hicks for this discussion are Marisa Turesky and David Sloane. Join the conversation about each episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Or email us at bedrosian.bookclub@usc.edu.
Lizzo - Like a Girl Dream Wife - Somebody Alison Krauss with Yo-Yo Ma - Simple Gifts Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers - Santa Fe Cléa's book - The Music of Chance by Paul Auster Jamie's book - Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor(and also Vineland by Thomas Pynchon) Mitski - Nobody Déyyess - Escher Heart Jenny Lewis - On the Line Miya Folick - Stock Image
Vrede räknas ofta som en förbjuden känsla - men borde den verkligen vara det? I det här avsnittet pratar Sissel och Åsa om känslan vrede, hur den tar sig uttryck i berättelser och om det är en konstruktiv eller destruktiv känsla. Våra poddare intervjuar även författaren Johanna Frid som har skrivit Nora eller Brinn Oslo brinn. Andra böcker som pratas om är: Iliaden av Homeros, Hon är arg av Maja Lee Langvald, Jane Eyre av Charlotte Brontë, Pippi Långstrump av Astrid Lindgren, Anne på Grönkulla av L M Montgomery, Hungerspelen av Suzanne Collins, Carrie av Stephen King, Familjereceptet av Veronica Henry, Who Fears Death av Nnedi Okorafor, Det osynliga barnet av Tove Jansson, Haggan av Aase Berg, Det mest förbjudna av Kerstin Thorvall, Myggor och tigrar av Maja Lundgren, Den högsta kasten av Carina Rydberg, Stackars Birger av Martina Montelius, Män som hatar kvinnor av Stieg Larsson, Brave av Rose McGowan, Frihet, Jämlikhet och Broderskap av Hilary Mantel. Till nästa gång lyssnar vi på: Allt jag fått lära mig av Tara Westover och Staden av Camilla Sten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back to continue our series on radical, community libraries! In this episode, we chat with Ola Ronke Akinmowo of the Free Black Women's Library, Dev Aujla of Sorted Library, and Jen Hoyer and Daniel Pecoraro from our own Interference Archive library. To learn more about the Free Black Women's Library, stay up to date about future pop ups, and find out where to donate books, visit her site, follow the library on social media @thefreeblackwomenslibrary, and consider supporting the project via Patreon. Here's a short list of reading recommendations from Ola Ronke: Audre Lorde, Gloria Naylor, Buchi Emecheta, Pat Parker, June Jordan, Nnedi Okorafor, especially Who Fears Death, Octavia Butler, especially Parable of the Sower, Zora Neale Hurston, especially Dust Tracks on the Road, This Thing Around My Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Sula by Toni Morrison, Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi, Things We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons, All About Love by bell hooks, Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires, I, Tituba: Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé, The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clementine Wamariya, Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward, Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper. To learn more about the Sorted Library, including the date of their next open house, you can follow them on Instagram @SortedLibrary or visit them at sortedlibrary.com. To learn more about the Interference Archive library, visit our website, or visit us in person. The archive (and library) is open to the public Thursdays-Sundays. A huge thank you to Ola Ronke Akinmowo, Dev Aujla, Jen Hoyer, and Daniel Pecoraro for talking with us and the important and exciting work you do! Music: “Good Times” and “Laid Back Fuzz” Podington Bear Produced by Interference Archive.
We’re back to continue our series on radical, community libraries! In this episode, we chat with Ola Ronke Akinmowo of the Free Black Women’s Library, Dev Aujla of Sorted Library, and Jen Hoyer and Daniel Pecoraro from our own Interference Archive library. To learn more about the Free Black Women’s Library, stay up to date about future pop ups, and find out where to donate books, visit her site, follow the library on social media @thefreeblackwomenslibrary, and consider supporting the project via Patreon. Here’s a short list of reading recommendations from Ola Ronke: Audre Lorde, Gloria Naylor, Buchi Emecheta, Pat Parker, June Jordan, Nnedi Okorafor, especially Who Fears Death, Octavia Butler, especially Parable of the Sower, Zora Neale Hurston, especially Dust Tracks on the Road, This Thing Around My Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Sula by Toni Morrison, Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi, Things We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons, All About Love by bell hooks, Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires, I, Tituba: Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé, The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clementine Wamariya, Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward, Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper. To learn more about the Sorted Library, including the date of their next open house, you can follow them on Instagram @SortedLibrary or visit them at sortedlibrary.com. To learn more about the Interference Archive library, visit our website, or visit us in person. The archive (and library) is open to the public Thursdays-Sundays. A huge thank you to Ola Ronke Akinmowo, Dev Aujla, Jen Hoyer, and Daniel Pecoraro for talking with us and the important and exciting work you do! Music: “Good Times” and “Laid Back Fuzz” Podington Bear Produced by Interference Archive.
More recently known for her Black Panther and Wakanda Forever Marvel Comics, Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters. In a profile of Nnedi’s work titled, “Weapons of Mass Creation,” The New York Times called Nnedi’s imagination “stunning.” Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin and HBO are currently developing a show based on her World Fantasy Award Winning novel, Who Fears Death. Ta-Nehisi Coates has passed the torch on writing the Black Panther comics to Nnedi, and the women warriors from the mega-hit movie were such fan favorites that Marvel has tasked Nnedi to create a new spinoff comic, Wakanda Forever. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33945]
More recently known for her Black Panther and Wakanda Forever Marvel Comics, Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters. In a profile of Nnedi’s work titled, “Weapons of Mass Creation,” The New York Times called Nnedi’s imagination “stunning.” Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin and HBO are currently developing a show based on her World Fantasy Award Winning novel, Who Fears Death. Ta-Nehisi Coates has passed the torch on writing the Black Panther comics to Nnedi, and the women warriors from the mega-hit movie were such fan favorites that Marvel has tasked Nnedi to create a new spinoff comic, Wakanda Forever. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33945]
More recently known for her Black Panther and Wakanda Forever Marvel Comics, Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters. In a profile of Nnedi’s work titled, “Weapons of Mass Creation,” The New York Times called Nnedi’s imagination “stunning.” Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin and HBO are currently developing a show based on her World Fantasy Award Winning novel, Who Fears Death. Ta-Nehisi Coates has passed the torch on writing the Black Panther comics to Nnedi, and the women warriors from the mega-hit movie were such fan favorites that Marvel has tasked Nnedi to create a new spinoff comic, Wakanda Forever. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33945]
More recently known for her Black Panther and Wakanda Forever Marvel Comics, Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters. In a profile of Nnedi’s work titled, “Weapons of Mass Creation,” The New York Times called Nnedi’s imagination “stunning.” Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin and HBO are currently developing a show based on her World Fantasy Award Winning novel, Who Fears Death. Ta-Nehisi Coates has passed the torch on writing the Black Panther comics to Nnedi, and the women warriors from the mega-hit movie were such fan favorites that Marvel has tasked Nnedi to create a new spinoff comic, Wakanda Forever. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33945]
Dr. Nnedi Okorafor is one cool creator. In addition to her original speculative fiction work like Binti, Akata Witch, Lagoon, and Who Fears Death, Okorafor is working within some of western culture's most popular canons: Star Wars and Black Panther. Den of Geek Books Editor Kayti Burt spoke to her about Binti in particular but also about her body of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charmed could stand to be a little more charming. ________________________ Welcome back to This is Not Real! In this episode we talk about black witches in media. Because this is such a broad subject for us, we’ve broken the episode into two parts! In part one we catch up! Sammi’s been reading and Jess has been binging Sabrina, so there is fun to be had. We compare Charmed and the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (CAOS) and chat about what’s been going on in mediatown. There are plenty of projects to be excited about! ________________________ Mentioned in this Episode Movies/Shows: Moonlight, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, The Runaways, Iron Fist, Lion King, Game of Thrones, Robin Hood, Gladiator, 300, If Beale Street Could Talk, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Charmed, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, The Vampire Diaries Books & Comics: New Gods, La Gaurdia, Shuri, Who Fears Death, Kabu Kabu, Akata Witch, How Long Til Black Future Month, If Beale Street Could Talk
We love comics, and you do, too, which is why we've loaded this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast with twice the comic reviews and we're still keeping with the low, low price of FREE! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! SUPPORT THE JAWIIN COMID DRIVE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS! http://comicdriveforservicemembers.com NEWS http://majorspoilers.com/2018/10/05/brian-michael-bendis-announces-new-curated-wonder-comics-imprint/ REVIEWS STEPHEN THE EMPTY MAN #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Jesús Hervás Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 7, 2018 SOLICITATION: The nation is in the grip of a terrible pandemic. The so-called Empty Man disease causes insanity and violence. Government quarantines are mandatory. One of the afflicted is Melissa Kerry, and the next step should be to quarantine her—but those who enter quarantine are never seen again. Melissa's family won't let that happen. All they have to do is care for her, keep her worsening condition a secret—and they'll do anything, trust anyone, to keep her safe. [rating:4/5] JAMES BOND 007 #1 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Marc Laming Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 7, 2018 SOLICITATION: The ODD JOB epic begins in a new ongoing James Bond comic series by superstars GREG PAK (Planet Hulk, Mech Cadet Yu) and MARC LAMING (Star Wars, Wonder Woman)! Agent 007 tracks a smuggler into Singapore to secure a dangerous case, contents unknown. But a Korean mystery man wants the case as well, for very different reasons. And if Bond and this new rival don't kill each other, the ruthless terrorist organization known as ORU will be more than happy to finish the job. [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW TERRIFICS ANNUAL #1 Writer:James Asmus, Mark Russell, Gene Luen Yang Artist: Evan "Doc" Shaner, Joe Bennett, Viktor Bogdanovic Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: October 31, 2018 It's three startling Terrifics tales, kicking off with a deadly nightmare at Stagg Manor! When a plot to steal Plastic Man's powers goes awry, the Terrifics' new home and everyone in it are at the mercy of stealthy plastic monsters. Looks like Sapphire picked the wrong day to host a Halloween dance for her Stagg Industries internship program! Next up, discover the secret origin of Java the caveman, and the secret he's keeping will shock you. Last but not least, we uncover Tom Strong's hidden adventure in the Dark Multiverse—hold on to your holy socks! [rating:3.5/5] TONY STARK, IRON MAN #5 Writer: Dan Slott Artist:Gang Hyuk Lim Publisher:Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 31, 2018 20/20 VISION! The future has arrived! The return of Tony Stark's smarter brother, Arno. A classic Iron Man villain reappears. And a new alliance is forged that will plague Shell-Head for years to come. [rating:2/5] RODRIGO DINOSAUCERS #4 Writer: Michael Uslan Artist: Jason Millet Publisher: Lion Forge Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Nov 14, 2018 The Secret Scouts and the Dinosaucers team up against the Tyrannos in an all out war! With a plan up their sleeves to exploit the Tyrannos' weakness, can the Secret Scouts and their new allies take down Rex and his armada? Meanwhile on Reptilon, Quackpot unleashes a secret weapon against the Resistance-but Princess Dei has a secret weapon of her own! [rating: 2.5/5] GOD OF WAR #1 Writer: Chris Roberson Artist: Tony Parker Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Nov/14/18 Kratos, God of War, has returned! His war on the gods of Olympus long past, Kratos builds a new life for himself in the remote Norse wilds. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a stranger being mauled by a monstrous bear. But for the former Ghost of Sparta, no good deed goes unpunished. [rating: 4/5] ASHLEY LAGUARDIA #1 Writer: Nnedi Okorafor Artist: Tana Ford Publisher: Dark Horse/Berger Books Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: Dec 5, 2018 Set in an alternative world where aliens have come to Earth and integrated with society, LaGuardia revolves around a pregnant Nigerian-American doctor, Future Nwafor Chukwuebuka who has just returned to NYC under mysterious conditions. After smuggling an illegal alien plant named ''Letme Live'' through LaGuardia International and Interstellar Airport's customs and security, she arrives at her grandmother's tenement, the New Hope Apartments in the South Bronx. There, she and Letme become part of a growing population of mostly African and shape-shifting alien immigrants, battling against interrogation, discrimination and travel bans, as they try to make it in a new land. But, as the birth of her child nears, Future begins to change. What dark secret is she hiding? Written by Nnedi Okorafor, Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Award winner (Who Fears Death, Binti, Akata series) and illustrated by Tana Ford (Silk, Duck!), the team behind Black Panther: Long Live the King #6. [rating: 5/5] BODYGUARD Starring: Richard Madden Publisher: Neflix Release Date: Oct 24, 2018 A contemporary thriller featuring the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. [rating: 5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/11/04/major-spoilers-poll-of-the-week-jingle-bells-batman-smells/ CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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We love comics, and you do, too, which is why we've loaded this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast with twice the comic reviews and we're still keeping with the low, low price of FREE! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! SUPPORT THE JAWIIN COMID DRIVE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS! http://comicdriveforservicemembers.com NEWS http://majorspoilers.com/2018/10/05/brian-michael-bendis-announces-new-curated-wonder-comics-imprint/ REVIEWS STEPHEN THE EMPTY MAN #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Jesús Hervás Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 7, 2018 SOLICITATION: The nation is in the grip of a terrible pandemic. The so-called Empty Man disease causes insanity and violence. Government quarantines are mandatory. One of the afflicted is Melissa Kerry, and the next step should be to quarantine her—but those who enter quarantine are never seen again. Melissa’s family won’t let that happen. All they have to do is care for her, keep her worsening condition a secret—and they’ll do anything, trust anyone, to keep her safe. [rating:4/5] JAMES BOND 007 #1 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Marc Laming Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 7, 2018 SOLICITATION: The ODD JOB epic begins in a new ongoing James Bond comic series by superstars GREG PAK (Planet Hulk, Mech Cadet Yu) and MARC LAMING (Star Wars, Wonder Woman)! Agent 007 tracks a smuggler into Singapore to secure a dangerous case, contents unknown. But a Korean mystery man wants the case as well, for very different reasons. And if Bond and this new rival don’t kill each other, the ruthless terrorist organization known as ORU will be more than happy to finish the job. [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW TERRIFICS ANNUAL #1 Writer:James Asmus, Mark Russell, Gene Luen Yang Artist: Evan "Doc" Shaner, Joe Bennett, Viktor Bogdanovic Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: October 31, 2018 It’s three startling Terrifics tales, kicking off with a deadly nightmare at Stagg Manor! When a plot to steal Plastic Man’s powers goes awry, the Terrifics’ new home and everyone in it are at the mercy of stealthy plastic monsters. Looks like Sapphire picked the wrong day to host a Halloween dance for her Stagg Industries internship program! Next up, discover the secret origin of Java the caveman, and the secret he’s keeping will shock you. Last but not least, we uncover Tom Strong’s hidden adventure in the Dark Multiverse—hold on to your holy socks! [rating:3.5/5] TONY STARK, IRON MAN #5 Writer: Dan Slott Artist:Gang Hyuk Lim Publisher:Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 31, 2018 20/20 VISION! The future has arrived! The return of Tony Stark’s smarter brother, Arno. A classic Iron Man villain reappears. And a new alliance is forged that will plague Shell-Head for years to come. [rating:2/5] RODRIGO DINOSAUCERS #4 Writer: Michael Uslan Artist: Jason Millet Publisher: Lion Forge Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Nov 14, 2018 The Secret Scouts and the Dinosaucers team up against the Tyrannos in an all out war! With a plan up their sleeves to exploit the Tyrannos' weakness, can the Secret Scouts and their new allies take down Rex and his armada? Meanwhile on Reptilon, Quackpot unleashes a secret weapon against the Resistance-but Princess Dei has a secret weapon of her own! [rating: 2.5/5] GOD OF WAR #1 Writer: Chris Roberson Artist: Tony Parker Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Nov/14/18 Kratos, God of War, has returned! His war on the gods of Olympus long past, Kratos builds a new life for himself in the remote Norse wilds. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a stranger being mauled by a monstrous bear. But for the former Ghost of Sparta, no good deed goes unpunished. [rating: 4/5] ASHLEY LAGUARDIA #1 Writer: Nnedi Okorafor Artist: Tana Ford Publisher: Dark Horse/Berger Books Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: Dec 5, 2018 Set in an alternative world where aliens have come to Earth and integrated with society, LaGuardia revolves around a pregnant Nigerian-American doctor, Future Nwafor Chukwuebuka who has just returned to NYC under mysterious conditions. After smuggling an illegal alien plant named ''Letme Live'' through LaGuardia International and Interstellar Airport's customs and security, she arrives at her grandmother's tenement, the New Hope Apartments in the South Bronx. There, she and Letme become part of a growing population of mostly African and shape-shifting alien immigrants, battling against interrogation, discrimination and travel bans, as they try to make it in a new land. But, as the birth of her child nears, Future begins to change. What dark secret is she hiding? Written by Nnedi Okorafor, Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Award winner (Who Fears Death, Binti, Akata series) and illustrated by Tana Ford (Silk, Duck!), the team behind Black Panther: Long Live the King #6. [rating: 5/5] BODYGUARD Starring: Richard Madden Publisher: Neflix Release Date: Oct 24, 2018 A contemporary thriller featuring the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. [rating: 5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/11/04/major-spoilers-poll-of-the-week-jingle-bells-batman-smells/ CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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Kit’s chilling on a beach this August before 7in7 stress kicks in Viv is ramping up for Edinburgh Fringe It’s our 30th episode AND our one-year anniversary! Catch up on old episodes here How we read: paperback vs Kindle vs audiobooks The Nomad + Spice Book Club was born because of our Hobbies episode It’s helped us get in the habit of reading with other amazing women (and get rid of book guilt!) Kit’s GoodReads list is super long now Powell’s is a super cool bookstore in Portland Kit loved Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor Viv loved The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon is fun Check out all the books the N+S Book Club has read so far Join the Book Club on Patreon Viv’s summer book recommendations: The Power by Naomi Alderman Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry Kit’s summer book recommendations: The Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World by Jennifer Palmieri Shoutout to all our friends and listeners who’ve written books recently! Kayla Kurin’s Where Can I Find Wifi? Michelle Chang’s An Intentional Travelers Guide to Unconventional Budget Accommodations: Creative Ways to Save Money on Transformational Travel Anna S. E. Lundberg’s Leaving the Corporate 9 to 5 Janice Chaka’s Introvert Insight, Women's Perspectives, Volume 1: Inspirational Stories Celebrating Female Introverts On International Women’s Day Susan Shain’s The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Jobs Viv wrote a book about the Edinburgh Fringe! Viv is running a super awesome nomad house during the festival in Scotland What are you reading this summer? Let us know! Get in touch on hello@nomadandspice.com, or say hi on Twitter and Facebook, where you can also be part of our Nomad + Spice Facebook group! Don’t forget to give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts RIGHT NOW and support our Patreon page to help us create feminist critique of nomad life!! The Nomad + Spice theme tune is Yellow Sea by Madame Gandhi, who is the nonfictional heroine of our hearts.
27 Loki Today we talk about Loki, the Asgardian God of Mischief, who you may have heard of in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or on 2012 Tumblr, but did you know that sometimes he's a kid without memories, a hot teen, and even sorcerer supreme?Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: hey google how many Thor movies are there American Gods the myth of loki tied to rocks as punishment comics did in fact replicate this predicament somewhat!! Journey into Mystery Loki cover Arcane Trickster Eliane's not talking about eating worms to be weird, nobody likes me (guess i'll go eat worms) is an actual children's song, if you were not aware Thor: Ragnarok is currently on Netflix, as of recording Absorbing Man Loki masquerading as the Scarlet Witch Siege Street Urchin Loki Journey into Mystery (2011) Young Avengers (2013) Loki: Agent of Asgard The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue New YA Loki Novel Is Gonna Be Queer As Hell He's got too many irons in the fire! He said it was HIS BAD! it's fine! Loki miniseries (2004) Vote Loki (2016) Loki as the Sorcerer Supreme in Squirrel Girl Bonus Loki as the Sorcerer Supreme (i just like this cover tbh) Doctor Strange (2015) Ryan North gives us the excellent Loki we crave, @Marvel please let him write a Loki series Thor (2018) Thor (2018) #2 Variant Cover Amazing Spiderman: Wakanda Forever Binti by Nnedi Okorafor Content warnings: violence/gore Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor Content Warnings: sexual assault, genocide, violence/gore, mentions of incest BATRIMONY ok so it wasn't DC Comics who tweeted it but it's a GOOD TWEET, and NOBODY THINKS SELINA'S GONNA ROB THE CAVE COME HANG OUT IN THE DISCORD X-Men Gold wedding drama Tony Stark: Iron Man (2018) X-23 (2018) All-New Wolverine (2015) handy dandy linktree link, right here! open for a surprise Support Capes and Japes by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/capesandjapesFind out more on the Capes and Japes website.
Molly and Alice talk about the undead and it's function as a symbol for (what else?) race. World War Z, iZombie, In The Flesh, Who Fears Death, The Fifth Season.
If you’d love to keep 88 Cups of Tea going strong, please consider supporting us through our Patreon membership. We added EARLY ACCESS TO INTERVIEWS for our Super Storyteller patrons in the $8.88 tier. Your kind support at any of our tiers is so helpful. A heartfelt thank you in advance. https://www.patreon.com/88cupsoftea --- Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults. She’s most recognized for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters. Some of the titles she has authored are "Who Fears Death", the "Akata" series, the "Binti" novella trilogy, "Zahrah the Windseeker", and many more. Her novel “Who Fears Death” has been optioned by HBO and is in early development as a TV series with George RR Martin from the "Game of Thrones" series as executive producer. As if all these accolades and achievements weren’t enough, Nnedi is also currently writing a Black Panther series for Marvel. In describing Nnedi and her work, The New York Times wrote, “Nnedi Okorafor has made a name for herself with novels that combine politically complex science fiction and lyrical fantasy.“ In this episode, Nnedi walks us through her research process for the “Akata” series, and she also shares what her writing process was like for the books. We discuss the power of listening and how it helps you with your writing, how to find an ideal editor for your story, and why she encourages writers to have a messy first draft. We also touch on her thoughts about expanding one’s worldview, and how science fiction helps authors craft stories about cultures and politics. Nnedi also shares helpful advice on managing a storytelling career and motherhood. Say 'Hi' to Nnedi on Twitter and check out the book mentioned in her episode by clicking here! I’ve been so excited to wrap up 2017 with Nnedi’s episode, happy listening! Xo, Yin PS. Do you know anyone who would love our conversation? Please share this episode to help spread the word! --- If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really love your support in growing our community by subscribing to us on iTunes, and leaving a rating and review. These specific steps help to increase our visibility on iTunes which really helps new listeners discover us. A huge heartfelt thank you for your time and support! You can click here to go directly to our iTunes page! --- For EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS to our shop, meet fellow members in our community and check in about your work-in-progress, and join in on other bookish talks and 88 Cups of Tea related things, join our private Facebook group! You can really feel the love and support in our community. You also get the opportunity to submit your questions for upcoming guests on the show. Click here to join our private Facebook group! --- Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to check out our archive of episodes by clicking here! --- “Science fiction is one of the most effective forms of political writing and it’s because it takes from science and it also takes from the art of storytelling.” -Nnedi Okorafor (Click to tweet!) “Even if you only have time to write a paragraph a day, write a paragraph a day.” -Nnedi Okorafor (Click to tweet!) “If you are going to write from those points of view that are not natural to you, that are outside of yourself, sitting back and listening is one of the best ways to grab it.” -Nnedi Okorafor (Click to tweet!) --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TODAY'S EPISODE: Nnedi walks us through her research process for the “Akata” series The power of listening and how it helps you with your writing How science fiction helps authors craft stories about cultures and politics A look into Nnedi’s writing process Advice on managing a storytelling career and motherhood Thoughts on expanding one’s worldview Why Nnedi encourages a messy first draft How to find an ideal editor for your story
The hoopleheads return to the camp for what is likely a final reconnoiter as they revisit the premiere of the series what done brought em to this here place to begin it: Deadwood (2004). It's a thrill being back in The Black Hills with our dear friends, many of whom are looking younger and less deceased than last we met: Tim Driscoll, Ned Mason, the family of the fivehead, that horse thief who gave us our signature sign-off... For a far more exhaustive discussion of this brilliant hour of television, go back and listen to our original podcast, recorded 987 days prior when Matt, Mel, and Carol didn't know a sluice from a rocker box. But first, in a surprise installment of Readers Theatre, Russell briefs us on camp business, including an alarm of fire and the suicide of Prospect Marquette by arsenic. (18:58-1:27:53) ... Then, we travel even further back in time to Rome (2005). Someone has purloined Julius Caesar's battle standard in Gaul, and reluctant bros Vorenus and Pullo of the 13th Legion are tasked with its recovery. Along their mission they encounter snot-nosed Kid Exposition, who helpfully explains Roman politics to Host Matt, whose attention wandered during the scene in which the white guys in robes were talking. (So, all the scenes.) This episode of the podcast is sponsored by 23andme. Send them your spit in a tube, and unlock the secrets of your DNA. You might be a secret Ubian! (1:27:54-2:35:22) ... Also, Aviation: And People Who Are Good At It, Game of Thrones, I Know This Much Is True, Who Fears Death, Room 104, The Deuce, and Utopia. (0-18:57) | Send feedback to hooplecast@gmail.com. Find our recording schedule, show notes, discussion threads, and more at hooplecast.com. | Recorded October 22, 2017. Released Nov 5, 2017. [Warning: Explicit Language.]
In the first segment, Jenn and Daren discuss the Canadian Poet Laureate who stole ‘Still I Rise’ from Maya Angelou, the problem with those "Phenomenal Women" t-shirts, and the historical erasure of Black Women's work. In the second segment, they talk about the role of Black women in the workplace, very public examples of Black women’s erasure like the adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor's novel "Who Fears Death" at HBO, and the ways patriarchy also operates to shut up Black women like Jemele Hill and Munroe Bergdorf. In the third segment, Jenn and Daren reflect on their own relationships with the erasure of Black women and how they navigate that in their lives and in their relationship. Articles For Reference: * It’s time we honor Black women for their anti-racist work: http://watercoolerconvos.com/2017/09/16/will-honor-black-women-anti-racist-anti-misogynist-work/ * Why I will no longer use my unpaid labor to discuss race in America with white people: http://watercoolerconvos.com/2017/09/10/will-no-longer-use-unpaid-labor-discuss-race-america-white-people/ * On Nnedi Okorafor and when Hollywood values our work but erases our names: http://watercoolerconvos.com/2017/09/14/nnedi-okorafor-erasure/ * Canada’s Ex-Poet Laureate Stole From Tupac and Maya Angelou in the Greatest Cultural Appropriation of All Time: http://thegrapevine.theroot.com/poet-laureate-steals-from-tupac-and-maya-angelou-in-the-1803754763 * 'Plagiarists never do it once': meet the sleuth tracking down the poetry cheats: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/09/poetry-plagiarism-copying-maya-angelou-ira-lightman-will-storr * Randy Wood's 'cover versions' spread music across America: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/randy-wood-cover-versions-tutti-frutti-young-love-spread-music-america-article-1.143971 *For information from the Economic Policy Institute on Black women in the workforce go here: http://www.epi.org/blog/black-women-have-to-work-7-months-into-2017-to-be-paid-the-same-as-white-men-in-2016/ www.ThatBlackCouple.com FB: www.facebook.com/ThatBlackCouple Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThatBlkCouple Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatblkcouple Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/that-black-couple Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen?t%3D…fjdjbsyxed2tpeoca Email: ThatBLKCouple@gmail.com Podcast Summary: This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.
Sharifah and Jenn discuss news including some exciting new adaptations and whether time travel is SF or F, and recommend graphic novels. This episode is sponsored by Hell Divers II: Ghosts by Nicholas Sansbury Smith and Genius: The Game by Leopoldo Gout. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. News: Han Solo movie kerfuffles! No director and then Ron Howard steps in. New historical fantasy series coming from Zoraida Cordova! And Labyrinth Lost is getting an adaptation. Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor has been optioned, and George R.R. Martin is a producer. Is Time Travel SF or F? That time a guy accidentally read fanfic (called "Harry Potter and the Psychic Serpent") instead of The Order of the Phoenix. Books Discussed: Full Circle by Taneka Stotts, Christianne Goudreau (Note: Jenn did not realize this hadn't been updated since January, but it's still worth reading!) Trish Trash by Jessica Abel Serenity Rose by Aaron Alexovich Destroyer by Victor La Valle, Dietrich Smith
In which Alisa & Tansy are not Handmaids, and we need a lot of cheerful culture to balance out the darkness. WHAT’S NEW ON THE INTERNET/WHAT DO WE CARE ABOUT THIS WEEK? Our Kickstarter for Mother of Invention is Complete: it's the end but the moment has been prepared for. Nnedi Okorafor’s amazing African dystopian novel Who Fears Death to be adapted for HBO, produced by GRRM. (and you thought The Handmaid's Tale was hardcore viewing...) Radio National Books program Alisa listened to - discussing The Wanderers & the horrible phenomenon of mainstream literary snobbery around science fiction. CULTURE CONSUMED: Alisa: The Handmaid’s Tale, Star Trek DS9 Seasons 1-5, Orphan Black S5 eps 1-5 Some Handmaid links: SBS Streaming Ad Placement Almost as Brutal As Gilead The Handmaid's Tale in the Monthly by Elle Hardy Margaret Atwood herself on Handmaid in the Age of Trump Tansy: Reign Season 2; Bearly a Lady, Cassandra Khaw; The Dragon with A Chocolate Heart, Stephanie Burgis Please send feedback to us at galacticsuburbia@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at @galacticsuburbs, check out Galactic Suburbia Podcast on Facebook, support us at Patreon - which now includes access to the ever so exclusive GS Slack - and don't forget to leave a review on iTunes if you love us!
This week we Streeeeeeetch things out as we talk about Spider-Man: Homecoming, Meepleville, Gong Show, Boing-Boing, Stretch Armstrong, Settlers of Catan, Dying Light, Zinger in space, The next Grudge, Tarantino's next movie, New Warriors get cast, Joan and Stan Lee, Close Encounters, Luke Cage, Futurama, Tales for a Halloween Night, Who Fears Death, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, Assassin's Creed, The Umbrella Academy, Game of Thrones traveling exhibit, and Waxwork Records. Boing, Boing. It's time for a Geek Shock! For Grandma Godbold
Internationally bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Nnedi Okorafor is one of that genre’s most unique contemporary voices. Her spell-binding work is inspired by her rich West African heritage. Titles of particular note include the post-apocalyptic Who Fears Death (2010), winner of the prestigious World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and its 2016 prequel The Book of Phoenix, which was […]
Internationally bestselling science fiction and fantasy author Nnedi Okorafor is one of that genre’s most unique contemporary voices. Her spell-binding work is inspired by her rich West African heritage. Titles of particular note include the post-apocalyptic Who Fears Death (2010), winner of the prestigious World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and its 2016 prequel The […]
Main Fiction: "Spider the Artist" by Nnedi Okorafor Originally published in Robot Uprisings, edited by John Joseph Adams Nnedi Okorafor’s books include Lagoon, Who Fears Death, Kabu Kabu, Akata Witch, Zahrah the Windseeker, and The Shadow Speaker. Her adult novel The Book of Phoenix was released in May 2015; the New York Times called it a "triumph". Her novella Binti was released in late September 2015 and her young adult novel Akata Witch 2: Breaking Kola will be released in 2016. Nnedi holds a PhD in literature/creative writing and is an associate professor at the University at Buffalo, New York (SUNY). She splits her time between Buffalo and Chicago with her daughter Anyaugo and family. Learn more about Nnedi at Nnedi.com. Narrated by: Aminat Badara Aminat is a budding writer and aspiring On-Air-Personality. As a Jaycee, she believes strongly in active citizenship and service to humanity. She loves reading and has a weird penchant for collecting hardcover notebooks. When she's not writing or... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Luke reviews Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. Get this audiobook for free, or any of 100,000 other titles, as part of a free trial by visiting this link: http://www.audibletrial.com/sfbrp. Buy this book at Amazon, or discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke blogs at: http://www.lukeburrage.com/blog Follow Luke on twitter: http://twitter.com/lukeburrage Luke writes his own novels, […]
This week we’re talking about everything we watched and read since season two, including Captain America: Civil War, The People v. OJ Simpson, and New X-Files, plus a Bravo run-down and Redbook recommendation (yes, that Redbook) with Kasey, and a whole lotta reading recommendations from Sara Ann (American Born Chinese, Who Fears Death, Wolf Hall, Left Hand of Darkness, Rainbow Rowell, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Lumberjanes, and John Lewis’s graphic novel memoir March). Pull up a chair and decide whether you think Fresca makes a good mixer (WE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON THIS)—it’s time for Après Culture. FRESQUILAS It’s just FRESCA and TEQUILA over ice. Proportion to taste. Important Note: We don’t want to risk spoiling anything for our listeners, so outlined below are the time-stamps of when we talk about each movie/show/book – listen at your own risk or feel free to skip around! 05:19-30:44 Captain America 30:53-42:05 America Crime Story: The People Vs. OJ Simpson 42:15-59:10 X-Files 59:20-01:02:45 Bravo – Watch What Happens Live / Real Housewives / Southern Charm 01:02:50-01:03:20 The Affair 01:03:25-01:03:53 Catastrophe 01:04:08-01:05:38 Blackish 01:05:40-01:07:04 Fresh Off The Boat 01:07:01-01:09:40 Jane The Virgin 01:09:50-01:15:07 The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 01:15:20-01:16:36 Agent Carter / Jessica Jones / DareDevil 01:16:45-01:18:19 Homeland 01:17:35-01:18:50 Mindy Project 01:18:51-01:19:35 The Americans 01:19:37-01:20:55 Better Call Saul / Mr. Robot / Penny Dreadful / Banshee 01:20:58-01:20:28 American Crime 01:21:35-01:22:43 Shannara Chronicles 01:22:48-01:24:38 Supergirl 01:24:40-01:25:23 Girls 01:25:30 Book Recommendations 01:27:51 Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 01:28:25 Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 01:30:12 American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 01:32:56 Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor 01:35:13 Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin 01:40:00 Fangirl / Carry On by Rainbow Raul 01:41:40 Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Alertalli 01:42:42 Nimona by Noelle Stevenson 01:44:50 March by Aydin and John Lewis Next Week Postcards from the Edge (1990) You’re the Worst (FXX) TIPPLE OF THE WEEK: Vodka Smoothies
Recorded back before Continuum 8 in June but still fresh as the proverbial daisy, this episode of The Writer and the Critic sees your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, joined by editor and fellow podcaster Jonathan Strahan. The trio try not to ramble too much about a variety of topics, from off-the-cuff commentary and its resultant fallout, to gender and science fiction, to the role of gatekeepers, to some possibly self-indulgent behind the scenes snippets from the world of podcasting. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, Galactic Suburbia, Last Short Story and, of course, the Notes from Coode Street podcast are all mentioned. At around the 28:40 point, Kirstyn then manages to herd them onwards to the novel Galveston by Sean Stewart, which Jonathan recommended for all of them to read. Galveston was a joint winner (along with Declare by Tim Powers) in 2001 of the World Fantasy Award, a year in which Jonathan served on the relevant awards jury. That's how much he loves this book. They then move on to the official novels for the podcast, Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor (beginning at 54:55) and The Drowning Girl by Caitlín R. Kiernan (around the 1:22:00 mark). Ian confesses to having watched the marvellous trailer for The Drowning Girl around thirty times while reading the book and thinks you should watch it at least once or twice! In a tangential discussion about semi-autobiographical fiction, the title of the pertinent Catherynne M. Valente story that Kirstyn fails to remember is "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Space/Time". Listeners might also like to check out the recent Notes from Coode Street episode in which Caitlín R. Kiernan is interviewed and talks about The Drowning Girl, as well as previous Writer and Critic episodes in which Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor and The Red Tree by Caitlín R. Kiernan were featured. Don't forget to tune back in to this episode at 2:13:45 for some very brief closing remarks! Next month will bring another pre-record from June, with very special joined-at-the-brain guests Angela Slatter and Lisa L. Hannett. As with their previous double-barrelled guest podcast with Alison Goodman and Kelly Link, Ian and Kirstyn decline to nominate books of their own to talk about and instead will focus on the two recommendations from their guests: Voice of the Fire by Alan Moore and Galore by Michael Crummey. Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!
After taking time off last week, Gary and I are back with Nnedi Okorafor, award winning author of Who Fears Death, Akata Witch and many other wonderful books and stories to discuss African science fiction, Nigeria, the World Fantasy Award and much, much more. As always, we hope you enjoy the podcast and will see you next week when we resume our normal weekly schedule!
This month on The Writer and the Critic, your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, find themselves in the native habitat of fellow podcaster John Richards -- one of the mighty Boxcutters team and co-writer of the soon to be screened ABC comedy series Outland. The three chat about why television kills your dreams and whether Ian is a better co-podcaster than Josh Kinal. Ian and Kirstyn would also like to congratulate all the recent World Fantasy Award winners announced in San Diego last month. In particular, their warmest wishes go to Nnedi Okorafor, who won Best Novel for Who Fears Death (featured on The Writer and Critic in Episode 11), and friend of the podcast and Galactic Suburbian, Alisa Krasnostein, who received the Special Award Non-Professional in recognition for her fabulous work with Twelve Planet Press. Yay Alisa and Nnedi! The two official books for this month are Room by Emma Donoghue -- Ian's pick -- and The Secret History by Donna Tartt -- chosen by Kirstyn. As usual, there are plenty of spoilers -- including revealed endings! -- so for those of you who wish to skip over a particular book, discussion of Room begins at 22:15 while The Secret History starts at 41:10. John Richards has chosen Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture by Douglas Coupland for this episode and discussion of the book commences at the 1:09:40 mark. The three self-confessed GenXers also talk generally about the 1990's, generation x and the alleged end of history. Appropriately, they seem a little jaded. And old. Wander back at 1:28:35 for some brief but witty final remarks. The books for next month will be We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver (chosen by Kirstyn) and The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht (Ian's pick), both recipients of The Orange Prize. Don't worry, there will be a return to a greater speculative fiction emphasis in 2012 -- that's a promise! P.S. Kirstyn apologises for the sketchy sound quality on Ian's mic this episode. Even if he does deserve it. P.P.S. Kirstyn also apologies for the tardiness of this podcast. She was away for more days than she was home in the past couple of months. She definitely deserved that!
This month on The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, briefly discuss the results of the 2011 Hugo Awards -- Ian was right! -- as well as the heartening increase in diversity of the nominated works in response to some listener feedback. Buoyed by his success in predicting that Connie Willis would take home the Hugo for best novel, Ian makes another silly startling prediction about the future of books and awards. Mention is also made of Jo Walton's excellent retrospective series in which she revisits the results of past Hugo Awards over at Tor.com. They then turn their attention to this episode's featured books, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. Kirstyn mentions this thoughtful essay about Jackson and her work by Joyce Carol Oates. This lengthy review of the Okorafor novel by Paul Di Filippo is taken to task for being just a little bit patronising and somewhat missing of the point. The rather harrowing Washington Post article that inspired Okorafor can be found here. For those wishing to avoid spoilers and skip ahead, discussion of We Have Always Lived in the Castle begins at 14:30, while Who Fears Death starts around 52:50. Ian and Kirstyn would like to warn listeners that Who Fears Death deals explicitly with rape, female genital mutilation and sexual violence. Their review of the novel in this episode naturally involves frank discussion of those same subjects. Some very brief final remarks can be found at 01:29:30. Oh, and look, the episode of the Outer Alliance podcast is now live! OA host Julia Rios invited Ian and Kirstyn along to have a Writer and the Critic style discussion, with the recommended texts being Horn and Bleed by Peter M. Ball (chosen by Ian), "Nightship" by Kim Westwood (chosen by Kirstyn) and "The Behold of the Eye" by Hal Duncan (chosen by Julia). They talked for over three billion hours. Thankfully, Julia managed to edit the conversation down into a very succinct podcast of around two hours. She is a genius! Next episode will focus on two short story collections: Bluegrass Symphony by Lisa L. Hannett (chosen by Kirstyn) and Everyone's Just So So Special by Robert Shearman (Ian's recommendation). As both of these collections are fairly new releases, Ian and Kirstyn intend to go light on the spoilerage, but still encourage you to grab yourself copies of these fine volumes and read ahead.
The winners of the 2011 Hugo Awards will be announced on 20 August, so this month on The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, are looking at the books which have been nominated for Best Novel. Two of the nominees have already been featured books on this podcast: Feed by Mira Grant was discussed in Episode 2 and Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis in Episode 7. While you will need to go back and listen to those episodes for detailed reviews, Kirstyn and Ian do take the opportunity to finally read and respond to listener feedback from Cat Sparks in regards to Blackout/All Clear. The difference between a primary and a retrospective reading experience is examined and the duo muse on why Connie Willis is too often the subject of unfair personal attacks. The name of the beautifully horrific Willis short story that Kirstyn couldn't remember is "All My Darling Daughters". Cryoburn by Lois McMaster Bujold is also a Hugo nominee, but Ian and Kirstyn have decided not to read this book themselves, as it's part of the Vorkosigan saga with which they have not been keeping up. Tut. Tut. Tut. However, Tehani Wessely of Fablecroft Publishing, one of their wonderful listeners, has provided a passionate and spoiler-free summary of why she believes Cryoburn should take home the gong. Thanks, Tehani! Ian and Kirstyn then move onto an in depth discussion of the remaining two nominated titles: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin and The Dervish House by Ian McDonald. Further information about the fascinating legend of Mellified Men, as featured in McDonald's novel, can be found here. If you wish to skip ahead avoid the many, many spoilers -- including the endings of both books! -- discussion of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms begins at 26:30 while The Dervish House starts around 53:30. But listen in again at the 1:21:10 mark for some final remarks about the Hugo Awards and which book(s) should win -- and also for a shock! horror! confession from Ian! Seriously, you will be aghast. Finally, the Department of Cross-Podcastination is pleased to announce that Kirstyn and Ian were recently interviewed at length by Julia Rios from the Outer Alliance podcast. Julia adopted the format of The Writer and the Critic, with the recommended texts being Horn and Bleed by Peter M. Ball (chosen by Ian), "Nightship" by Kim Westwood (chosen by Kirstyn) and "The Behold of the Eye" by Hal Duncan (chosen by Julia). The Outer Alliance episode should be up on the site by the end of August, so catch up on your reading and add the podcast to your feed. Next episode, The Writer and the Critic returns to its roots, with a discussion of just two recommended books. Ian has picked the recently published Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor while Kirstyn has chosen a beloved classic, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!
Every Saturday morning now Gary and I fire up Skype to record the latest in our series of chats. Gary's usually not that long home from his office in Chicago, while I'm mostly still pottering around after breakfast while the kids are off at swimming lessons. We did it again yesterday morning, and we once again reveal our collective lack of technical skills in the audio arena and briefly mention: getting contributor's copies, re-editing classic books, ebook design and the iPad, books I'd like to see exist that don't, The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson and how humanists wrote short fiction, entry-level SF novels and anthologies, year's bests, the lack of SF for children, and spend some time discussing Nnedi Okorafor and her novel Who Fears Death. There's probably some other stuff, but we recorded this yesterday and I'm not going to re-listen to the whole thing. We hope you enjoy it as always and will see you next weekend!
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