YA SF Adventure in space (the Orion's Spur series), AI in the classroom, and panspermia are a few of the topics Alan 'Doc' Hansen and I chat about, in addition to whether a business degree helps with book marketing, whether extra-terrestrials would like us, and where has the optimism gone in science fiction.

As usual, there are also the Big Questions.

Books of his we discuss: Orion's Spur series

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The superhero genre is alive and well in Becoming Glitch.

Daniel Sayre and I chat about his take on this diverse genre in relation to his debut novel Becoming Glitch. We also discuss running obstacle courses, the challenges of marketing, and moral boundaries as explored by stories about superhumans.

As usual, there are also the Big Questions.

Books of his we discuss: Becoming Glitch

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Matt and I discuss the relaunch of his Gunn Files series and how he's using Kickstarter to fund the project: ⁠⁠The Gunn Files Kickstarter

For authors, we delve into many of the nuances of running a Kickstarter campaign including how to decide on tiers and choosing your target.

If you're a fan of Men In Black-type stories, or the Dresden Files, why not check out his kickstarter?

As usual, there are also the Big Questions.

Books of his we discuss: The Gunn Files

Further info on this and other episodes, as well as author info and content, can be found at ⁠⁠⁠AlternateFutures.co.uk⁠⁠⁠

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