Read the Room is a blog feature focusing on conversations with authors shaping the future of genre, today.
Review: Red Hail by Jamie Killen
This mystery thriller plants its roots in science fiction while building up a gothic atmosphere that also gives a nod to historical.
Interview w/ Gautam Bhatia on compelling worlds, imagining alternatives, and unlearning
"Law does not make us free and cannot make us equal, but at all times it structures how we pursue freedom and equality, and in that pursuit, law can be an impediment, or a facilitator."
Interview w/ Rebecca Crunden on Dust & Lightning, tech and politics, and character-driven stories
"If we’re advancing, are we just doing it with technology and industry, or are we actually advancing our mindsets and moving away from abuse, greed and discrimination? Both need to go hand in hand."
Interview w/ Craig Hallam on Oshibana Complex, nuanced characterization, and ungendered societies
"The nature of reality has always been fascinating to me. The more we learn about the universe, the less I'm convinced that reality is a solid construct that can be defined. "
Dom Watson on “Building Testament – A Cathartic Exploration of a Fictional City (Probably)”
"We have limitless places within our minds’ to explore. There are no parameters here, friends. We stand on the cusp of the unmade. Anything goes."
Interview w/ Erin K Wagner on A.I., Being a Medievalist, and Centering Women Creators
"Really, science fiction is about exploring our present. What makes humans tick? What is the world like?"
Review: Arriving Through Time by Heather L Barksdale
Have you ever lingered in a past moment dissecting how it changed you? Ever wondered how those who came before you shaped your family history?
Interview w/ Heather L Barksdale on (Time) Travel, Writer’s Block, and Arriving Through Time
"I utilized the flashback in Arriving Through Time to provide a window into Lizzie’s past- her friendships, her family, and her hardships. I hope that it allows the readers to feel more connected to Lizzie and her story."
Review: The Sentient by Nadia Afifi
Nadia Afifi delivers a crazy fantastic and disquieting story that tackles human cloning, technological and scientific advancements, religious oppression and its evolution, through a deeply social and political lens.
