Sean Robins' latest, Echoes of Extinction, the opening novel of his Voidwalkers Chronicles series, lives up to its title, serving up hefty doses of near extinction events. But it's not all doom and gloom. Canadian ex-pat Robins also seasons his story with an abundance of fun pop culture references, a sardonic AI companion, and the toughest Canadian to explore the galaxy. I chat with Sean about how teaching English has led him to travel the world, curing his OCD through writing, and just what does he think of the latest Star Trek offerings? As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of h ..read more

In Zack Samo's Exodus 2065, humanity encounters an extinction level event. They flee the Earth for an unknown future, chased by 'demons' from the bowels of the planet. But some choose to stay and face the threat, forging a new future for humanity on Earth. I chat with Zack about being an optometrist who writes science fiction, apocalypses, generation ships, artificial intelligence, and the importance of facing your demons. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss: Exodus 2065 Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ..read more

Mori Grant explores many human issues aboard Lucia, the generation ship in Deadliner, the first book of the Lucia Expeditions series. Not the least of these is the nature and importance of motherhood to the survival of a colony in space. We discuss this as well as the reality and fictional device of the generation ship and, of course, AI. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of hers we discuss: Deadliner (Lucia Expedition series) Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'r ..read more

"The old world is dying and the new world can't yet be born. Now is the time of monsters." - Antonio Gramsci Shawn Whitney and I chat about his latest book Deads Rise! the fall of empires, zombies, cycles of death and rebirth, and... autodrive cars!? As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss: Deads Rise! What if Zombies are the Heroes? Find Shawn Whitney at: ⁠shawnwriteshere.com⁠ Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the p ..read more

In this episode, I chat with Greg Dragon about studying martial arts, being inspired by Piers Anthony, and a spacefaring future for humanity. We also discuss transitional periods in history, the beauty and wonder of the original Star Wars Galaxies MMORG, brain implants, and the increasing need for personal responsibility in an ever more complex world. As usual, there's also The Big Questions. Books of his we discuss are: Lady Hellgate series, Wired for Love series, The Synth Crisis series, Neon Eclipse series, The Factory, Crooked Anthology. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as ..read more

Peter J Aldin returns, this time with AJ Gordon as we discus solutions to the dangers of navigating hypersapce, writing science-fiction vs fantasy, and whether there is a place in creative work for AI. We also chat about the co-authoring experience, the evolution of extraterrestrial human variants, and settling the solar system. Chris Kennedy publishing gets a positive mention also. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of theirs we discuss: The Outer Reaches trilogy (Iconic, Quaestor, and Far Horizons) Find Peter J Aldin at: petealdin.com and AJ Gordon at: alienpress.org Further i ..read more

Matt Larkin and I discuss what it's like to be a digital nomad, writing science fiction and fantasy around mythologies, and LitRPG. We also chat about pyschics in space, warning from the past, and the consequences of pursuing truth at any cost. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss: Sins of Angels series (Echoes of Angels), Cthulu World, Black Ocean, and the Eschaton Cycle Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast ..read more

The one where we talk politics! Michael Fedor and I discuss teaching reform, the political landscape, and artificial intelligence. We also delve into learning the craft and business of commercial fiction writing, and the collapse of empires. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss: What it takes to Kill a Bull Moose, The Tree of Liberty, The Senate Deception Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alt ..read more

Whisky, superheroes, and *very* ancient history are a few of the topics I chat about with Mark P Smith as we delve into his debut novel. We also chat about the challenges of book promotion, the younger dryas impact hypothesis, and genetically engineering humans. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss: Theo Newton: Destiny Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com ..read more

Mechs vs Kaiju, Bioengineering, and eating tarantuala are a few of the topics I chat about with Anthony J Melchiorri as we delve into his military science fiction. We also chat about the book marketing, the promise vs reality of artificial intelligence, and improving healthcare. As usual, there are also the Big Questions. Books of his we discuss: Deadman's War, Sunken Spaceship, Black Market DNA, Extinction Cycle, The Tide Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're on Wordpress.com, you can follow ..read more