In the second part of my conversation with bestselling sci-fi author Robert J. Sawyer, we discuss his writing career including articles, short stories, screenplays, and novels. We also cover the rise in popularity of Sci-Fi as a genre (in Canada and beyond) and its relevance in culture today.

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Robert J. Sawyer is an award-winning and bestselling author of Science Fiction, an award-winning screenwriter, a keynote speaker, and one of the most interesting and knowledgeable people I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with. We discuss his origin story, early Sci-Fi influences, the reasons why the genre often borders the horror genre, and more!

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Finnian Burnett and Andrew Buckley loaded up with snacks and hit the road for When Words Collide 2024 in Calgary, and took the opportunity to record a BFF edition of the StoryCentric Podcast. This episode includes a pre and post conference recording and covers numerous discussion points including the value of writing community, imposter syndrome, conference highlights, reflections, and theories about the Klingon penis.

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In the second half of my convo with Herman, we discuss his choice to write sci-fi and his recent transition into fantasy, the journey of a self-published author, and his future plans for global domination (sci-fi authors are so dramatic).

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Herman Steuernagel is a man with a complex last name, he’s also an author of epic sci-fi and cozy fantasy whose recent Kickstarter campaign for his latest novel THE BARTENDER BETWEEN WORLDS brought in over $30k in pledges. In the first part of our convo we discuss Herman’s early influences, we chat Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, Star Trek, running a half marathon as the impetus for starting a career as an author, and more!

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In the second part my conversation with romance author and publisher Bernadette Marie, we talk about her career as an author, the discipline and process required to write 58 novels, the structure and tropes of contemporary romance, and the importance of the writing community. And we almost miss our exit to the airport.

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She’s a romance author of 58(!!) books, a publisher, and a great believer in happy endings (the romantic kind!)—Introducing the delightful Bernadette Marie. Recorded en route to the Denver airport, we discuss pitching work, the benefits of an entrepreneurial background, the challenges of starting your own publishing house, and more!

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In the second part of my conversation with YA/Horror author Tom Leveen, we talk about the impact of technology on publishing and art, the power of self-creation and access, artistic drive and determination, and balancing creative fulfilment with the need to make money.

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