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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2024 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the most wonderful time of the year! Hannah and Laura wrap up 2024 by sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies! Thank you to OWWR listeners, friends, and guests for supporting the podcast! See you in 2025 as we "Break the Earth" together!Media Mentions:SNL---PeacockKevin Can F*ck Himself---NetflixAgatha All Along---Disney+The Last of Us---MaxBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFallout---Prime VideoSFF Addicts podcastA Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSea of Souls b...2024-12-251h 38On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 16- Eating Scones Is Pretty Much Regal (The Fires of Treason)Send us a textIt's time for Indie Intermission!!! Hannah and Laura are covering the first half of The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke and trying to decide whether or not treason was in fact committed. They also discuss the latest entry in Jonathan Nevair's spy-fi series, Domingo, a great memoir, and Hannah's wedding.**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Fires of Treason by Michele Quirke.**Spoiler section begins at 46 min and 5 sec.Media Mentions: The Fires of Treason by Michele QuirkeFall Guy---PeacockScream---MaxAvengers: Age o...2024-11-131h 19
Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous TimesSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.78 - Jenna Hanchey & Jonathan NevairStories featured in this episode:When You See A Dragon, You Run by Jenna Hanchey - https://jennahanchey.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the author -The Darling Murders by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www...2024-08-1525 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 124- Harry Dresden Sits In His Car And Eats Soup (Summer Knight)Send us a textHannah and Laura have been celebrating Hannah's upcoming nuptials. Outside of the celebrations, Laura listened to another romance book, and Hannah is on a "true crime kick." They then dive into the first third of Jim Butcher's Summer Knight and give a shocking reveal.....**This episode contains SPOILERS for Summer Knight by Jim Butcher. Spoiler/plot section begins at: 38 min 05 sec.***CW for the plot section: discussions of sexual assault, racism, violence, nudity, gore, blood, misogyny.*Media Mentions:Summer Knight by Jim ButcherStorm Front...2024-07-311h 13
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- "I like characters that reflect the imperfections of real life human beings." An author interview WITH JONATHAN NEVAIRSend us a textHannah and Laura are ecstatic that they were able to chat with science fiction author, Jonathan Nevair!!!!! They chat about Jonathan's writing influences, morally gray characters, switching POVs, and writing gender equality in science fiction. This interview was such fun, and friends, Laura made it through the entire episode speaking with one of her favorite authors without collapsing, so that's a win.Be sure to pick up Jonathan's books or request them at your local library TODAY!!!You can follow Jonathan online at:https://www.jonathannevair.com/...2024-07-241h 10
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 123- Harry Dresden Has Entered The Chat (Grave Peril)Send us a textHannah and Laura talk about the themes, characters, and share overall thoughts of Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and Laura actually can't believe that she wants the Loup-Garous back. They also chat about "loving all the Spidermen," Emily Henry's books, Task Master, and another S.T. Gibson book that Hannah enjoyed via audio.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 56 min 15 secs.****CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexual assault, infertility, pregnancy, illness, hospitalization, gore, misogyny, infant illness, blood**...2024-07-171h 45
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- "For me, it's the fun that takes over." Paladin Unbound by Jeff Speight WITH JEFF SPEIGHTSend us a textAfter being friends online for years, Hannah and Laura FINALLY have the opportunity to chat with author Jeff Speight about his books, Paladin Unbound, Mystic Reborn, and the upcoming God Ascended! They talk all about world building, character creation, and what it's like to publish a high fantasy trilogy. Be sure to pick up all of The Archives of Evelium or request them from your local library!You can follow Jeff at: https://www.jeffreyspeight.com/Instagram: @jeffsp8Twitter: @jeffspeightFacebook: Jeffrey Speight...2024-06-1949 min
SFF AddictsTBRCon2024 Highlight: Building Believable Sci-Fi Worlds (with Jonathan Nevair, Aliette de Bodard, Christopher Ruocchio & More)Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Jonathan Nevair and authors Aliette de Bodard, Christopher Ruocchio, Marina J. Lostetter, Hûw Steer and Taran Hunt for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Building Believable Sci-Fi Worlds."
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- Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show...2024-03-291h 22On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Indie Intermission Ep. 13- Kate Hudson's Body Continued On. (Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol.1)Send us a textIt's been a while since Hannah and Laura have chatted, so they are chatty. Laura raves about a new all-time-favorite book and continues to question the thriller genre. Hannah goes on a bit of a deep dive on a TV show that gets weird at times, and she also has read a book that tricked her into thinking she enjoyed parts of it. Then they dive into the first two novellas of Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1 by Bryan S. Glosemeyer.***This episode contains spoilers for Before the Shattered G...2024-03-201h 22
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 107- We Forgot To Mention That Sel Can Become An Owl During The Episode So I Made It The Title(Bloodmarked)Send us a textHannah and Laura are back to their usual shenanigans and they are chatting about the second book in the Legendborn series, Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn! They cover the first 20 chapters of the book, so if you haven't read Legendborn or Bloodmarked, SPOILERS ABOUND. Hannah and Laura also chat about a thriller that's as bad as some say, behind the scenes drama surrounding a reality show, some good romance books, and an awesome tv series that is giving them all of the emotions.Plot section (AND FULL SPOILERS) for Bloodmarked begins at: 39 mi...2024-02-072h 04On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura's 2023 FavoritesSend us a textIt's the last week of 2023, so that means that Hannah and Laura are sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies of the year! Thank you to OWWR listeners for making 2023 great! They will see you in 2024: The Year of the Dresden!!Apologies for some audio quality issues on Hannah's end.Media Mentions: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Green Bone saga by Fonda LeeA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersA Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky C...2023-12-271h 26SFF AddictsTBRCon2023 Panel: A New Golden Age of Space Opera (with Adrian Tchaikovsky, Paul McAuley, Aliette de Bodard, N.E. Davenport & Jonathan Nevair)Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/podcaster Adrian M. Gibson and authors Adrian Tchaikovsky, Paul McAuley, Aliette de Bodard, N.E. Davenport and Jonathan Nevair for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "A New Golden Age of Space Opera."
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The Greatest Podcast in the MulitverseEp 04 - Spy Thrillers in Space with Jonathan NevairEver wonder what James Bond would be like if it was set in space? This week I chat with spy-fi, science fiction author, Jonathan Nevair.We discuss his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest novel, Stellar Instinct, as well as combining the thriller and space opera genres. You can learn more about Jonathan by visiting his website: https://www.jonathannevair.com/ Also be sure to follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Be sure to check out his book, Stellar InstinctOn Amazon: https://books2read.com/u...2023-08-1548 minSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous TimesSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.64 - Jonathan Nevair & Toshiya KameiStories featured in this episode:The Runner by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -The Last AI Editor on Planet Earth by Toshiya Kamei -music by Patrick Urn - https://morlox.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA.https://www.spacecowboybooks.com2023-06-1515 minSFF AddictsTBRCon2023 Panel: Hopepunk & Optimistic Futures (with Jonathan Nevair, Cat Rambo, Ruthanna Emrys, Matt Kressel & Sarena Ulibarri)Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Jonathan Nevair and authors Cat Rambo, Ruthanna Emrys, Matt Kressel and Sarena Ulibarri for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Hopepunk & Optimistic Futures."
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 86- I Heard That Taylor Swift Has Gone On Tour (Fugitive Telemetry)Send us a textHannah and Laura were on the clock during this recording and also had upset stomachs, so the pressure was on! However, they have still been reading some really fun and interesting books. Hannah and Laura they talk about the shift in direction that occurs in Fugitive Telemetry, how unreliable Murderbot can be (maybe), and how they are very curious to read more of Martha Wells' works.Media Mentions:All Systems Red by Martha WellsArtificial Condition by Martha WellsRogue Protocol by Martha WellsExit Strategy...2023-04-051h 15
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 85- OHHHH, She's A Giant Red Flag (Fugitive Telemetry)Send us a textLaura was very underwhelmed by a movie that she recently watched and Hannah was pleasantly surprised by a TV show whose 4th season she watched. But they have both read some great indie books lately that they're really excited about! Then Hannah and Laura cover the plot of Martha Wells' Fugitive Telemetry which they think was just the change of pace they, and Murderbot, needed.**Apologies for some technical issues throughout this episode. Rural Illinois internet is not great.**Media Mentions: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha WellsA...2023-03-291h 19
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 84-YOLO, Puss in Boots (Network Effect)Send us a textHannah and Laura talk aging, sci-fi shows, mid-life crises, and horror movies. Are we surprised? No. But they DO surprise us when they dive into a discussion of Martha Wells' first full length Murderbot novel, Network Effect, and (spoiler!) they don't totally agree on how they feel about this book. Don't forget to check out our Indie Intermission and all the Indie authors who participated! Today is the last day to vote! Media Mentions:Network Effect by Martha WellsFugitive Telemetry by Martha WellsAll Sy...2023-03-221h 09
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 83- I Tried So Hard To Understand This Book (Network Effect)Send us a textLaura read a book that confused her...twice. Hannah finished a book by an indie author that has some awesome world building, so check out her review on OWWR blog! Then Hannah and Laura covered the plot of the second half of Martha Wells's Network Effect.Media Mentions: Network Effect by Martha WellsThe Mandalorian---Disney+Andor---Disney+Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan NevairThis Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneThe Poppy War trilogy by R.F. Ku...2023-03-152h 00
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 82- Nothing's Happening, But There's A Lot Of Drama (Network Effect)Send us a textLaura has become spoiled by streaming and doesn't enjoy waiting for new episodes of television. Hannah has been enjoying a new British TV show with just the right amount of drama. Then Hannah and Laura dive into the plot of Network Effect, determine that Murderbot is totally a "Swiftie," and learn that OWWR is actually an anagram.Be on the lookout for our next Indie Intermission!Media Mentions:Network Effect by Martha WellsThe Mandalorian---Disney+Galatea by Madeline MillerRuby Sparks---AppleTVThe Big...2023-03-082h 02
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-OWWR End of the Year FavoritesSend us a text2022 is coming to an end so Hannah and Laura have decided to share their favorite things that they have read and watched this year! We will be back to OWWR regularly scheduled programming with The Murderbot in 2023!! Colin Bridgerton forever...Media Mentions: Babel by R.F. KuangThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. Kuang@awellreadsoul on InstagramLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki@jonesandthebooksFiction Fans podcastEv...2022-12-281h 19
SFF AddictsAuthor Chat: Jonathan Nevair (Author of Stellar Instinct & The Wind Tide Trilogy)Join host Adrian M. Gibson and author Jonathan Nevair for a chat about his new book Stellar Instinct, his art history and academic backgrounds, secondary worlds and space opera, hopeful science fiction, writing thrillers, James Bond and secret agents, compelling villains, pacing, action and much more.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Star Wars: Andor (TV show)
- At the Threshold of the Universe by T. A. Bruno
- The Immortality Thief by Taran Hunt
- Red Widow by Alma Katsu
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sffaddictspod...2022-12-1557 minOn Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Catch-UpSend us a textHannah and Laura haven't shared what they have been reading, watching, and enjoying in a while, so this episode is dedicated to exactly that! Hannah and Laura break up on air and the future of the podcast is undecided. Then they talk about "capital L" Literature, ending beloved book series, labyrinths, and Law & Order: SVU. It's a mixed bag of an episode, but we enjoyed talking and hope you enjoy listening!Media mentions: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila HarrisOh William! by Elizabeth StroutD...2022-12-141h 54
Fiction FansAuthor Interview: Stellar Instinct by Jonathan NevairYour hosts are joined by Jonathan Nevair to talk about his scifi thriller, Stellar Instinct. James Bond comes up, but not as much as super cool backwards necklaces. They discuss the polarizing effect of 2nd person POV, the differences between writing thrillers vs space operas, and bad poetry.The spoiler section has MAJOR SPOILERS. We openly talk about some crucial twists in the novel.Find more from Jonathan online!https://www.jonathannevair.com/https://twitter.com/JNevairThanks to the following musicians for the use of their...2022-12-0950 minSFF AddictsEp. 30: Heists & Capers in SFF (with Robert Jackson Bennett, Leslye Penelope, M.J. Kuhn & Jonathan Nevair)Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Robert Jackson Bennett, Leslye Penelope, M.J. Kuhn and Jonathan Nevair as they crack open heists and capers. During the panel they discuss why heists and capers are so damn cool, the fundamental elements of heists, incorporating heist narratives into sci-fi and fantasy worlds, character building, dream heist teams, tropes, "competency porn" and more.
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Robert Jackson Bennett is the award-winning author of the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr...2022-11-011h 44
SFF AddictsEp. 24: One-Year Anniversary Extravaganza!Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a special SFF Addicts one-year anniversary extravaganza (streamed live on YouTube), where he reminisces on the past year of podcasting, chats with friends and catches up with past guest authors like Kevin Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, Anthony Ryan, K.S. Villoso, Andrea Stewart, Dyrk Ashton, Michael R. Fletcher, Krystle Matar, Ryan Cahill, Matt Kressel and more. Plus, three LIVE READINGS, from authors Connor M. Caplan, Tori Gross and Adrian M. Gibson himself.
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Thank...2022-08-092h 35Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous TimesSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.53 - Geoff Habiger & Jonathan NevairStories featured in this episode:Kreuzungmeister - by Geoff Habiger - http://www.habigerkissee.com/ - music by RedBlueBlackSilver - https://redblueblacksilver.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -That New Spaceship Smell - by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe - Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com2022-07-1525 min
SFF AddictsEp. 13: Space Ooopera (with Adrian Tchaikovsky, J. S. Dewes & Jonathan Nevair)After a couple of weeks of TBRCon2022 craziness, SFF Addicts is back to its regularly scheduled programming with a new numbered episode! Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Adrian Tchaikovsky, J. S. Dewes and Jonathan Nevair as they explore the wonders of space opera in a galaxy far, far away. During the panel they discuss the (often confusing) fundamentals and origins of space opera, aliens vs. the human experience, the shifting perspectives of the genre, subversion of outdated genre conventions, mythology and history as a framework for modern sci-fi stories and much more.
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SFF AddictsTBRCon 2022: Writing Accessible Sci-Fi (with Adrian Tchaikovsky, Xueting C. Ni, Gareth L. Powell & More)Writing Accessible Sci-Fi is an author panel from TBRCon2022 featuring Adrian Tchaikovsky, Xueting C. Ni, Gareth L. Powell, Louise Carey and Jonathan Nevair. Moderated by author Christian "Miles" Cameron.
For more information on TBRCon2022, head over to FanFiAddict.com. You can also stream the convention live from Jan. 23-30 on the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, Twitter account or Facebook page.
This panel was sponsored by:
The Story Engine
ModFarm
The Broken Binding
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About the Panelists:
Christian "Miles"...2022-02-011h 28Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous TimesSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.46 - Adele Gardner & Jonathan NevairStories featured in this episode:Making Up Time - by Adele Gardner - http://www.gardnercastle.com/ -music by Patrick Urn - https://morlox.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -Cortellian Rain - by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA.https://www.spacecowboybooks.com2021-12-1531 minSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous TimesSpace Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.41 - Jonathan Nevair & S.Z. AttwellStories featured in this episode:Further - by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/music by Phog Masheeen - http://phogmasheeen.com/read by Jean-Paul Garnier Attempted Contact - by S.Z. Attwell - https://szattwell.com/music by Scott Smigiel - https://s-smigiel.bandcamp.com/read by Jean-Paul Garniertheme music by Dain LuscombeSimultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA.http://www.spacecowboybooks.com2021-07-1511 min