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jessicasteiner) wrote2011-06-14 08:17 pm
jessicasteiner) wrote2011-06-14 08:17 pm
Review: Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing
I've been meaning to do this review for a while, and as there's some timeliness to this, I'm buckling down to get it done today. Apologies if it's a little shorter than my usual offerings - I write the bar exam in a little over a week!
Adventures in Sci Fi Publishing is a fun little podcast that focuses specifically on the science fiction genre. Generally the episodes involve an interview with an author or other professional in the field, as well as some topical discussion.
Discussion is generally interesting and current, focusing on good topics, though sometimes I feel like confining their discussion to science fiction is a bit limiting. Still, it's nice to see discussion focused on sci fi, since fantasy tends to overshadow this genre quite often these days. Science fiction was definitely my first love, so I appreciate listening to people who share my interest in the greats like Isaac Asimov.
The interviews are professionally executed and they tend to ask good, thought-provoking questions that generate interesting discussion. The guests are often new writers that I haven't heard of before, so it's great to get an introduction to their work.
Moving into the reason why I've chosen to take some time out from my studying schedule to write this review, there are two reasons.
Firstly, and most time-sensitive, AISFP is running the Summer of Sci Fi Contest, along with two other podcasts. It's a trivia contest, and is easy to do and a lot of fun, and would constitute a great introduction to three podcasts, including this one. If you win, you get free books!
The deadline for the contest is July 22nd, so I highly recommend clicking the link at the beginning of this review to get all the info. I've already entered, though, so probably you're not going to win :|
(It's a random drawing, ignore me and enter)
The second reason is that AISFP is doing a funds drive this summer to replace some equipment and assist with the con circuit so they can do more interviews. I'd love to see this podcast continue and continue to get better, so please listen and if you like what you hear as much as I do, please go ahead and donate. It's a worthy cause, in my opinion.
If you like science fiction, I hope you give them a listen.
Adventures in Sci Fi Publishing is a fun little podcast that focuses specifically on the science fiction genre. Generally the episodes involve an interview with an author or other professional in the field, as well as some topical discussion.
Discussion is generally interesting and current, focusing on good topics, though sometimes I feel like confining their discussion to science fiction is a bit limiting. Still, it's nice to see discussion focused on sci fi, since fantasy tends to overshadow this genre quite often these days. Science fiction was definitely my first love, so I appreciate listening to people who share my interest in the greats like Isaac Asimov.
The interviews are professionally executed and they tend to ask good, thought-provoking questions that generate interesting discussion. The guests are often new writers that I haven't heard of before, so it's great to get an introduction to their work.
Moving into the reason why I've chosen to take some time out from my studying schedule to write this review, there are two reasons.
Firstly, and most time-sensitive, AISFP is running the Summer of Sci Fi Contest, along with two other podcasts. It's a trivia contest, and is easy to do and a lot of fun, and would constitute a great introduction to three podcasts, including this one. If you win, you get free books!
The deadline for the contest is July 22nd, so I highly recommend clicking the link at the beginning of this review to get all the info. I've already entered, though, so probably you're not going to win :|
(It's a random drawing, ignore me and enter)
The second reason is that AISFP is doing a funds drive this summer to replace some equipment and assist with the con circuit so they can do more interviews. I'd love to see this podcast continue and continue to get better, so please listen and if you like what you hear as much as I do, please go ahead and donate. It's a worthy cause, in my opinion.
If you like science fiction, I hope you give them a listen.