Why Project Hail Mary is awesome and other sci-fi nuggets – Interview with Andy Weir

Andy Weir spent over two decades as a software engineer before publishing the wildly popular novel The Martian which also came out as a movie starring Matt Damon. He also released Artemis, another successful novel, and has just released a new novel about a galaxy threatening danger. We spoke about the novel, Andy’s previous works, and his approach to science fiction and writing. Project Hail Mary (Ballantine Books, 2021)

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Elizabeth Bear interview about her sci-fi novel “The Machine” (Gallery / Saga, 2020)

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Elizabeth Bear The Machine

Elizabeth Bear interview about her sci-fi novel “The Machine”

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Interview Timeline

Elizabeth Bear is a prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer. She’s the Astounding Award, a Hugo, and other awards for her work. She recently released the second book in her space opera series, “The Machine”. We spoke about the book, the pandemic, role playing games, and her writing process

0:50 – Elizabeth talks about The Machine and the series it’s part of.

2:15 – Elizabeth talks about the details of her book.

4:30 – Elizabeth talks about whether she would have re-written the book with Covid in mind.

6:05 – Elizabeth talks about Covid’s impact on sci fi stories.

7:43 – Elizabeth talks about whether pre-Covid scifi set on the Earth is dated.

12:37 – Elizabeth talks about her Lovecraftian novelette.

15:06 – Elizabeth talks about horror and fear.

17:41 – Elizabeth talks about where her novelette idea came from.

20:59 – Elizabeth talks about research she did for her

25:04 – Elizabeth talks about what inspires her imagination.

26:45 – Elizabeth talks about having studied anthropology.

29:04 – We discuss knowledge and action.

30:53 – Elizabeth talks about the musical feel of The Machine.

34:34 – Elizabeth talks about her writing.

37:48 – Elizabeth talks about being an underwriter.

40:57 – Elizabeth talks about the effects of winning awards [on] her

45:57 – Elizabeth talks about experiences and writing.

51:44 – Elizabeth talks about wanting to be a dragonrider.

54:52 – Elizabeth talks about being a third generation sci fi reader.

57:22 – Elizabeth talks about playing D&D in 6th grade and on.

1:02:42 – Elizabeth talks about getting published and difficulties.

1:07:32 – Elizabeth can be found at ElizabethBear.com

Links of interest

https://amzn.to/3qGQ2VS

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Machine/Elizabeth-Bear/White-Space/9781534403017

https://www.elizabethbear.com/

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Guests: Elizabeth Bear

Host: Cris Alvarez

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