Derek Kunsken talks about his science fiction novel
I posted the youtube version of my interview with science fiction author Derek Kunsken about his novel The House of Styx.
Simon Stephenson talks about his science Fiction novel “Set My Heart To Five” (Hanover Square Press, 2020)
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Simon Stephenson has worked as a doctor and then as Hollywood screenwriter for Pixar. He’s written a science fiction novel about an android trying to write a Hollywood screenplay to convince humans to be sympathetic so androids. We spoke about the book, screenwriting, and writing in general.
0:34 – Simon explains why he wrote Set my Heart to Five.
3:14 – Simon talks about the setting, protagonist and conflict in the book.
11:34 – Simon talks about the writing style of the book.
12:50 – Simon talks about how the protagonist is similar to data from Star Trek.
13:43 – Simon talks about research he did for the book and how important geography and place is in the book.
18:17 – Simon talks about his inspirations and how much he loves movies.
22:06 – Simon talks about the musical feel of the book.
24:28 – Simon talks about his approach to writing as a screenwriter and novelist.
27:35 – Simon talks about how his approach to writing has changed over time.
30:51 – Simon talks about other work he’s done that has impacted his writing.
32:43 – Simon talks about writing for Pixar.
35:07 – Simon talks about writing for animation versus writing for live-action.
39:38 – Simon talks about his writing experiences.
41:04 – Simon talks about the voices he uses in mind when writing for animation.
43:09 – Simon talks about editing the book.
45:06 – Simon talks about the android’s speech patters and expressions.
48:07 – Simon talks about having wanted the Back to the Future hoverboard. He then discusses having grown up in Scotland.
52:40 – Simon talks about the publishing industry and marketing one’s book.
58:30 – Simon talks about turning his book into a screenplay.
1:00:51 – Simon is on twitter @thesimonbot and at simonstephenson.com and at setmyhearttofive.com
Links of interest
https://www.harlequintradepublishing.com/shop/books/9781335551207_set-my-heart-to-five.html
https://twitter.com/thesimonbot
https://www.simonstephenson.com/
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Host: Cris Alvarez
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How a fantasy author made the successful switch to science fiction with Adrian Tchaikovsky
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How a fantasy author made the successful switch to science fiction with Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Interview Timeline
Adrian Tchaikovksy has written a series of fantasy novels but recently turned his hand to science fiction. His sci-fi novel Cage of Souls has been shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke award best novel of 2020. We spoke about the novel, Adrian’s writing process, nature and climate issues, and the publishing industry. Cage of Souls (Head of Zeus, 2019)
0:37 – Adrian talks about what prompted him to write Cage of Souls.
1:49 – Adrian talks about the setting, protagonist, and conflict of the book.
3:46 – Adrian talks about the setting having both futuristic and retrograde technology.
4:50 – Adrian talks about how the novel connects with modern-day problems.
5:13 – Adrian talks about the world of the novel.
6:02 – Adrian talks about the fuzzy border between fantasy and science fiction especially in dying Earth novels.
8:03 – Adrian talks about writing for sci-fi readers.
10:39 – Adrian talks about having been a fantasy author.
11:31 – Adrian talks about the things he enjoys and what inspires his creativity.
13:14 – Adrian talks about being interested in the biological and behavioral sciences.
15:06 – Adrian talks about artificial intelligence and artificial life.
17:20 – Adrian talks about having studied science.
18:30 – Adrian talks about changing plots to fit science.
20:55 – Adrian talks about the book having an aesthetic like that of the Thin Red Line.
21:51 – Adrian talks about the climate and terrain of the book.
26:10 – Adrian talks about having been a lawyer before becoming a writer and how he’s worked law into his novels.
29:31 – Adrian talks about the editing process for Cage of Souls.
33:51 – Adrian talks about writing versus editing.
35:42 – Adrian talks about writing in first person.
37:14 – Adrian talks about using first person point of view.
38:54 – Adrian addresses the collapse of nature in his and other writings.
45:30 – Adrian talks about a space opera trilogy he’s writing.
47:55 – Adrian can be found at twitter @aptshadow.
Links of interest
https://headofzeus.com/books/9781788547239
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For more “Full Contact Nerd” please follow me at crisalvarez.com, on Facebook at CrisAlvarezFCN, on youtube at Cris Alvarez on twitter @CrisAlvarezFCN, on Instagram @crisalvarezscifi, and on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Stitcher / Spotify for the podcast. Please see historyrabbithole.com for a list of my dozen or so blogs and podcasts. You’re sure to find something you like.
Guests: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Host: Cris Alvarez
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