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Skull Session with Dan HenkDan Henk Skull Session 158 with Janet StilsonSend us a textJanet Stilson discusses her innovative, award-winning Sci-Fi series Juice, the rise of audiobooks, and what makes for a good story. Get your copy on her website https://janetstilson.com/ or wherever fine books are sold!If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go tohttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/su...and give what you can!All my social media links-https://linktr.ee/DanHenkSupport the show
2025-08-1440 min
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiThe Magnetic Edge: Janet Stilson on Charismites, Power, and the Price of InfluenceIn this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, host Tony sits down with journalist-turned-author Janet Stilson to dive into the captivating world of The Juice. The novel explores a near-future society where influence isn’t just earned — it’s chemically enhanced. At the heart of the story is a drug called "the Juice," which grants users extraordinary charisma, turning them into “Charismites.” But what happens when charm becomes currency?
Janet shares the inspiration behind her dystopian vision, blending her experience in media and politics with a sci-fi lens. We unpack how charisma, power, and identity intertwine — and what this sp...
2025-07-2524 min
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiCharisma and Manipulation: Janet Stilson Unveils the Universe of Lost MessagesIn this Sci-Fi Talk episode, host Tony Tellado interviews author Janet Stilson about her new book "Universe of Lost Messages." They discuss the concept of charismites, individuals with powers of charisma and charm, and how these abilities can be used for good or bad. Janet explains the characters and storylines in her book, highlighting the themes of manipulation, media influence, and the impact of charismatic individuals in today's world. She also shares insights about writing in the science fiction genre and the challenges faced by women in the media industry. Additionally, Janet provides a glimpse into the creative process...
2024-04-0320 min
First Online With FranJanet Stilson: Shiny Objects ExposedOn one hand, Janet Stilson is a journalist. On the other, she writes scripts, novels and short stories that largely fall in the grounded sci-fi and fantasy genres and illuminate the human condition in provocative ways.I [want] people to think a little bit more about where we might be headed from the standpoint of communications and how it's manipulated and massaged by people with all sorts of different interests [and money]."The future is here. It’s just not widely distributed yet." ~William Gibson
2022-12-1923 min
Reading And Writing PodcastJanet Stilson interview - Episode 461The 461st episode of the Reading and Writing podcast features an interview with Janet Stilson, author of the novel The JUICE. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2021-08-0616 min
Talking TVSports Betting Knocks It Out Of The ParkTVNewsCheck's Michael Depp and Janet Stilson discuss sports betting's meteoric rise in spot TV, what's accelerating the trend and the patterns it's tending to follow in DMAs following its legalization.
2021-04-0908 minTalking TVTalking TV | Stations Wary Of Nielsen’s BBO Homes InclusionTVNewsCheck's Michael Depp and Janet Stilson look at the divide that has opened up between agencies and station groups over Nielsen's plan to include broadband-only homes in its local market samples starting this spring.
2021-02-1211 min
Past ForwardJanet StilsonJanet Stilson lives in 2 worlds. On one hand, she is a journalist. On the other, she writes scripts, novels and short stories that largely fall in the grounded sci-fi and fantasy genres and illuminate the human condition in provocative ways. She lives in New York with her husband and two opinionated cats.The JuiceDragon Moon Press, 2021A World Without Books was created to help writers connect with readers during the pandemic. This Micro-Podcast provides authors a platform to share stories about writing, discuss current projects, and consider life without books. Listen on Apple...
2020-11-0104 min
Asimov's Science FictionImaginary ChildrenIn this episode, the author envisions the future of dating apps and media companies, while our narrator Petra balances a demanding job with apparitions of potential children. Please enjoy “Imaginary Children,” read and written by Janet Stilson.
2020-06-2946 min
Do More With Your Dog! - Kyra SundanceThe Long Home: Now and Then with Janet A StilsonThe Long Home Now and Then looks at a fictional scenario of what the future could be in a world-wide peaceable kingdom under the rule of a righteous King, It juxtaposes a secular mystery story against the future realm, and by the end of book one, the reader has a glimpse of some of the obstacles and joys awaiting kingdom citizens as they solve never-before societal, geographic, scientific and spiritual challenges.
This series defines a new genre, millennial fiction, with strong parallels to precious Christian values and side-bars of science fiction and fantasy. There is something here for every reader whil...
2019-01-1514 min
Modern Living with Dr. AngelaThe Long Home: Now and Then with Janet A StilsonThe Long Home Now and Then looks at a fictional scenario of what the future could be in a world-wide peaceable kingdom under the rule of a righteous King, It juxtaposes a secular mystery story against the future realm, and by the end of book one, the reader has a glimpse of some of the obstacles and joys awaiting kingdom citizens as they solve never-before societal, geographic, scientific and spiritual challenges.
This series defines a new genre, millennial fiction, with strong parallels to precious Christian values and side-bars of science fiction and fantasy. There is something here for every reader whil...
2019-01-1515 min