In this episode, I chat with Brent Golembiewski, a retired US Air Force veteran turned indie sci-fi author. Brent shares fascinating stories from his military career, including his time working on electronic warfare and flying Huey helicopters.

He also dives into his transition to writing, discussing his Flat Earth Trilogy, the captivating middle-grade 'Central Fire' series debuting with 'The Boy, The Cube, The Elf,' and his upcoming dystopian novel, 'Social Score.'

Explore insights into his creative process, publishing experiences with Scrivenings Press, and his thoughts on the future of freedom and technology. Perfect for fans of sci-fi, military history, and aspiring writers!

Books of his we discuss: The Boy, The Cube, and the Elf; Social Score; The Flat Earth series

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In this episode, I dive into a fascinating conversation with Ben Paris, an experienced NASA consultant and science museum executive director. We explore his work, including his novel 'Mars Armor Forged' and the complexities of human colonization on Mars. Ben shares his thoughts on political intrigue, the potential of synesthetic heroes in fiction, and the future of humanity in the face of AI and declining birth rates. Whether you're a sci-fi aficionado or just curious about our celestial prospects, this episode is packed with insights and compelling ideas.

Books of his we discuss: Mars: Armor Forged, Wade of Aquataine

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Ovid Vesper fought in one of the worst battles of the U.S. civil war where he was almost killed in an explosion. As he returned to the land of the living, something came with him and it's been following him on his journey to reconnect with post-war America, ever since.

In this episode, I chat with Frederic S Durbin about the history and themes underpinning his latest novel The Country Under Heaven. Why did he set a paranormal story of post-war trauma in the Wild West? What similarities does the mid-1800s have to the modern era, and what important differences? And just how many analog typewriters can one person own?

Books of his we discuss: The Country Under Heaven

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