Episodes

  • 116. Fighting against the robot horde, with J. S. Dewes (Rubicon)
    May 2 2023

    Get J. S. Dewes' newest book, Rubicon, at the Nook Bookstore in Baldwin City, Kansas. Worldwide shipping available.

    You can learn more about Jenny's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Instagram.

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    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    *All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.

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    38 mins
  • 115. Restarting the human population, and how difficult it will be for some to do so, with Kristy Gardner
    Apr 25 2023

    Kristy Gardner was a wonderful guest, and I enjoyed talking to her about so many thing. For one, she's a former food blogger. You're going to love our chat on Canadian food and my love for poutine. Also, cheese curds. Kristy is also a cookbook author. You can get that book HERE.

    We had a great talk about sexual identity, and in the process, discovered the difficulties of restarting the human population after an apocalypse. I think we got to an uncomfortable agreement about the entire thing, but see for yourself. Fair warning though, it's uncomfortable.

    In fact, one of the most poignant questions was whether humanity is even worth restarting?

    Get Kristy's book, The Stars in Their Eyes, at the Nook Bookstore in Baldwin City, Kansas. Worldwide shipping available.

    You can learn more about Kristy's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page, Instagram, and at Twitter.

    Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!

    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    *All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.

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    37 mins
  • 114. Indian Tea and Cyberpunk make Dan a Smarter American, with Lavanya Lakshminarayan
    Apr 18 2023

    I'm so glad to introduce you to Lavanya Lakshminarayan, a writer from India. Lavanya was so kind to me as I learned how to pronounce her name and how to interact with her and her culture. I think you'll learn a lot.

    Culturally, we discussed a few main points. First, tea and coffee, which I think you'll enjoy for the fun of it. Turning serious, we discussed the caste system, relating to an article from the BBC. Finally, we discussed the issue of Seattle banning caste discrimination, in an article from CNN.

    We then turned to her book, The Ten Percent Thief, which you can find at The Nook Bookstore, my favorite indie store to support. Get the ebook format directly from the publisher HERE. You can learn more about Lavanya at her Instagram page and at Twitter.

    As usual, I don't make any money from the book's purchase link. However, Coffee in Space is crowd funded, and if you'd like to join those supporting the show, please do so by buying me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/coffeeinspace! Thank you so much!

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    43 mins
  • 113. How to write SFF with Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan
    Mar 21 2023

    Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan have written a new book for writers of science fiction, horror, and fantasy...and you need it in your tool box like...right now. Spec Fic for Newbies: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Get your copy today from The Nook Bookstore. 

    Get to know more about Tiffani Angus at her Instagram or website. Learn more about Val's work at his Twitter feed.

    Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!

    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    *All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.

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    43 mins
  • 112. Indie author turned trad publishing deal, with Jane Hennigan
    Mar 14 2023

    Jane Hennigan is an indie author success story. To learn about her journey, and the story that propelled it, was such a privilege. We had a great chat that I think you'll enjoy! When you're done with the episode, get a hold of Moths and get your post apocalyptic fix!

    You can learn more about Jane's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page and at Twitter.

    Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!

    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    *All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.

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    33 mins
  • 111. Science Zombies! With Morgan Busse
    Mar 7 2023


    Get a hold of Secrets in the Mist and get your steampunk fix!

    You can learn more about Morgan's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page, Instagram, and at Twitter. 

    Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!

    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    *All links go to an indie bookstore in Kansas called The Nook. I make no money from this link. It's just an opportunity to support good books from a great bookseller.

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    31 mins
  • 110. Writing in Multiple Genres with Melinda B Hipple
    Feb 28 2023

    Melinda B Hipple (Raven, Imperium Publishing) joins me today to talk about writing multiple genres, editing for Imperium Publishing, and of course her book, Raven. Today's episode is a companion piece to Episode 107, with Niki Manbeck and her independent bookstore.

    You can learn more about Melinda's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Instagram Page. Get a copy of her science fiction novel Raven today!

    Melinda recommends Carl Sagan's Contact, and included his name in the dedication page of Raven.

    Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!

    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    * All links in today's episode point directly to an independent bookstore. Support a local store by using these links. Thank you!

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    36 mins
  • 109. Binge writing a Space Opera, with Cathy McCrumb
    Feb 21 2023

    Cathy McCrumb joins me today for her second time on the show. I'm so grateful to get her on to talk about binge writing, space operas, and her newest novel, Aberration. By the way, catch my first interview with Cathy on Episode 67.

    You can learn more about Cathy's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page and at her Goodreads page.

    Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews!

    Coffee in Space is a crowd funded effort. To support the show, head over to Buy Me a Coffee and well....buy me a coffee! Thank you for your support!

    * Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

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    44 mins