Full Contact Nerd Interviews
187 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsI interview writers, artists, actors, academics, game designers and more about creating science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genre entertainment.
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Travel and murder in this new thriller – Book tour interview with Andrea Bartz
August 06, 2021 03:28 - 1 hour - 29 MBTravel and murder in this new thriller – Book tour interview with Andrea Bartz Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3jyDWvo Interview Timeline Andrea Bartz is a Brooklyn-based journalist and author of We Were Never Here,… Read More
Artist and author Brian Catling discusses his writing and his art
July 20, 2021 02:17 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBArtist and Author Brian Catling discusses his writing and his art Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3rmzinv Interview Timeline Brian Catling is a poet, sculptor, painter, and performance artist. He makes installations and paints portraits… Read More
Post-apocalyptic science fiction with Gene Doucette
June 29, 2021 01:37 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBPost-apocalyptic science fiction with Gene Doucette Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3jkRmfS Interview Timeline Gene Doucette has authored more than twenty sci-fi and fantasy titles. He recently released The Apocalypse Seven. We spoke about the… Read More
An Insider Look at The Last Kids on Earth
June 08, 2021 12:35 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBAn Insider Look at The Last Kids on Earth Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2Tdg7PS Interview Timeline The Last Kids on Earth is a popular multi-media franchise. Thunderbird Entertainment and Atomic Cartoons produce the Last… Read More
How nerds protect the earth despite being marginalized – Interview with Anthony Lioi
June 01, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBHow nerds protect the earth despite being marginalized – Interview with Anthony Lioi Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3fY5MPM Interview Timeline Anthony Lioi studies and teaches popular culture. He wrote a work on the ecology… Read More
How to scare yourself with horror and other creepy nuggets – Interview with Josh Malerman
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBHow to scare yourself with horror and other creepy nuggets – Interview with Josh Malerman Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3tPnJoA Interview Timeline Josh Malerman is a New York Times bestselling author and one… Read More
Why Murderbot is tough to write and other sci-fi secrets – Interview with Martha Wells
May 11, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBWhy Murderbot is tough to write and other sci-fi secrets – Interview with Martha Wells Check the book out here https://amzn.to/33EmJJ3 Interview Timeline Martha Wells has written many fantasy and sci-fi novels, short fiction and… Read More
Why Project Hail Mary is awesome and other sci-fi nuggets – Interview with Andy Weir
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBWhy Project Hail Mary is awesome and other sci-fi nuggets – Interview with Andy Weir Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3nVHQ3f Interview Timeline Andy Weir spent over two decades as a software engineer before publishing… Read More
How modern alternative horror films have divided critics and fans with David Church
April 27, 2021 02:25 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBHow modern alternative horror films have divided critics and fans with David Church Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3dUl6x6 Interview Timeline David Church is a film and media scholar specializing in genre studies, taste cultures,… Read More
How modern alternative horror has divided critics and fans with David Church
April 27, 2021 02:25 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBHow modern alternative horror has divided critics and fans with David Church Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3dUl6x6 Interview Timeline David Church is a film and media scholar specializing in genre studies, taste cultures, and… Read More
How colonialism and politics shaped Indian science fiction with Suparno Banerjee
April 20, 2021 02:10 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBHow colonialism and politics shaped Indian science fiction with Suparno Banerjee Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2Q7IMVH Interview Timeline Suparno Banerjee has been a life long fan of science fiction. He studied science fiction and… Read More
How a deep-nerd comic book writer ended up writing for the Sonic TV series with Justin Peniston
April 13, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBHow a deep-nerd comic book writer ended up writing for the Sonic TV series with Justin Peniston Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3a84i3f Interview Timeline Justin Peniston has a deep love of comic books and… Read More
How the Japanese imperial system inspired a sci-fi book series with Juliette Wade
April 06, 2021 01:34 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBHow the Japanese imperial system inspired a sci-fi book series with Juliette Wade Check the book out here https://amzn.to/39KwCbD Interview Timeline Juliette Wade loves to learn and has degrees in both anthropology and linguistics. She… Read More
The strange rivalry between British fantasy writers with Hadas Elber-Aviram
March 30, 2021 01:14 - 1 hour - 28 MBThe strange rivalry between British fantasy writers with Hadas Elber-Aviram Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3wdpdeu Interview Timeline Hadas Elber-Aviram has loved fantasy since she was small and studied as a graduate student. She recently… Read More
How a slow-burning idea of a lonely cabin in the woods became a sci-fi novel with David Arnold
March 22, 2021 23:35 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBHow a slow-burning idea of a lonely cabin in the woods became a sci-fi novel with David Arnold Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3997wTw Interview Timeline David Arnold spent many years as a freelance musician… Read More
How female cross-dressing intrigued the British literary world with Ula Klein
March 16, 2021 00:46 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBHow female cross-dressing intrigued the British literary world with Ula Klein Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3cuWmcM Interview Timeline Ula Lukszo Klein is Director of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.… Read More
How Sweden adopted French knightly romances and Europeanized itself with Sofia Loden
March 08, 2021 23:23 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBHow Sweden adopted French knightly romances and Europeanized itself with Sofia Loden Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3ccvKgt Interview Timeline Sofia Loden is a Pro Futura Scientia XII Fellow at Stockholm University and the Swedish… Read More
How Nicole Glover wrote a fantasy novel about historic Philadelphia and the Underground Railroad
March 02, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBHow Nicole Glover wrote a fantasy novel about historic Philadelphia and the Underground Railroad Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3uUG4lY Interview Timeline The Conductors is Nicole Glover’s debut novel. She is a fantasy fan and… Read More
Nicole Glover discusses her new fantasy historical novel “The Conductors” (John Joseph Adams, 2021)
March 02, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBNicole Glover discusses her new fantasy historical novel “The Conductors” (John Joseph Adams, 2021) Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3uUG4lY Interview Timeline The Conductors is Nicole Glover’s debut novel. She is a fantasy fan and… Read More
K. Lyn Wurth discusses her western historical novel “The Not So Quiet Life of Calamity Jane” (Five Star, 2021)
February 23, 2021 02:49 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBK. Lyn Wurth discusses her western historical novel “The Not So Quiet Life of Calamity Jane” (Five Star, 2021) Check the book out here https://amzn.to/37Croh8 Interview Timeline K Lyn Wurth has written many western stories… Read More
What Calamity Jane’s life might really have been like – Interview with Western author K. Lyn Wurth
February 23, 2021 02:49 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat Calamity Jane’s life might really have been like – Interview with Western author K. Lyn Wurth Check the book out here https://amzn.to/37Croh8 Interview Timeline K Lyn Wurth has written many western stories and novels… Read More
Scott Peeples discusses his book about Edgar Allan Poe “The Man of the Crowd” (Princeton University Press, 2020)
February 15, 2021 23:46 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBScott Peeples discusses his book about Edgar Allan Poe “The Man of the Crowd” (Princeton University Press, 2020) Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3qo7cXD Interview Timeline Scott Peeples is a professor of literature and has… Read More
Where did Edgar Allan Poe live and create his masterpieces with Scott Peeples
February 15, 2021 23:46 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBWhere did Edgar Allan Poe live and create his masterpieces with Scott Peeples Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3qo7cXD Interview Timeline Scott Peeples is a professor of literature and has written three books on Edgar… Read More
How a spider queen won a Bram Stoker award for her first novel with Sarah Read
February 09, 2021 03:56 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBHow a spider queen won a Bram Stoker award for her first novel with Sarah Read Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2Naauis Interview Timeline Sarah Read is author of the 2019 Bram Stoker award for… Read More
Sarah Read discusses her Bram Stoker award winning horror novel “Bone Weaver’s Orchard” (Journal Stone, 2019)
February 09, 2021 03:56 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBSarah Read discusses her Bram Stoker award winning horror novel “Bone Weaver’s Orchard” (Journal Stone, 2019) Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2Naauis Interview Timeline Sarah Read is author of the 2019 Bram Stoker award for… Read More
Owl Goingback interview about his horror novel “Coyote Rage” (Independent Legions Publishing, 2019)
February 01, 2021 04:01 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBOwl Goingback interview about his horror novel “Coyote Rage” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2MdOm72 Interview Timeline Owl Goingback has been writing for over thirty years and has released many types of fiction including numerous… Read More
Secrets and successes of an award winning monster writer with Owl Goingback
February 01, 2021 04:01 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBSecrets and successes of an award winning monster writer with Owl Goingback Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2MdOm72 Interview Timeline Owl Goingback has been writing for over thirty years and has released many types of… Read More
How to develop characters for screenplays with Brian Herskowitz
December 18, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBHow to develop characters for screenplays with Brian Herskowitz Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3iZJv3Z Interview Timeline LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP SCREENPLAY CHARACTERS. Brian Herskowitz is a screenwriter and producer and has many credits to… Read More
Brian Herskowitz talks about developing characters for screenplays from his book “Process To Product”
December 18, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBBrian Herskowitz talks about developing characters for screenplays from his book “Process To Product” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3iZJv3Z Interview Timeline LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP SCREENPLAY CHARACTERS. Brian Herskowitz is a screenwriter and producer… Read More
Elizabeth Bear interview about her sci-fi novel “The Machine” (Gallery / Saga, 2020)
December 09, 2020 13:53 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBElizabeth Bear interview about her sci-fi novel “The Machine” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3qGQ2VS Interview Timeline Elizabeth Bear is a prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer. She’s the Astounding Award, a Hugo, and other awards… Read More
How the evil and the dead may save the world in a new horror novel with Jonathan Janz
November 29, 2020 23:14 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBHow the evil and the dead may save the world in a new horror novel with Jonathan Janz Check the book out here https://amzn.to/39n98tX Interview Timeline Jonathan Janz has written over a dozen novels focusing… Read More
Jonathan Janz interview about his new horror novel “The Raven” (Flame Tree Press, 2020)
November 29, 2020 23:14 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBJonathan Janz interview about his new horror novel “The Raven” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/39n98tX Interview Timeline Jonathan Janz has written over a dozen novels focusing on horror. He recently recently the post-apocalyptic horror… Read More
What happens when everything stops working with sci-fi author Jonathan Lethem
November 15, 2020 21:19 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBJonathan Lethem interview about his latest science fiction novel “The Arrest” Check out this book here https://amzn.to/32Mys8m Interview Timeline Jonathan Lethem is a prolific short story and novel writer. He’s written eleven novels and his… Read More
Jonathan Lethem interview about his latest science fiction novel “The Arrest” (Ecco, 2020)
November 15, 2020 21:19 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBJonathan Lethem interview about his latest science fiction novel “The Arrest” Check out this book here https://amzn.to/32Mys8m Interview Timeline Jonathan Lethem is a prolific short story and novel writer. He’s written eleven novels and his… Read More
Brian Herskowitz discusses approaches to outlining a screenplay
November 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBBrian Herskowitz discusses approaches to outlining a screenplay Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3iZJv3Z Interview Timeline LEARN HOW TO STRUCTURE A SCREENPLAY. Brian Herskowitz is a screenwriter and producer and has many credits to his… Read More
Jane Gilmartin interview about her science fiction novel “The Mirror Man” (MIRA, 2020)
November 01, 2020 21:40 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBJane Gilmartin interview about her science fiction novel “The Mirror Man” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2TLldjI Interview Timeline Jane Gilmartin has always been a sci-fi fan starting with Star Trek. She’s worked as a… Read More
Arkady Martine interview about her debut award winning sci fi novel “A Memory Called Empire” (Tor Books, 2019)
October 25, 2020 16:48 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBArkady Martine interview about her debut award winning sci fi novel “A Memory Called Empire” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3jBmW5H Interview Summary Arkady Martine has been writing short stories for a decade. Last year… Read More
Thilde Kold Holdt interview about her new Viking Fantasy Novel “Northern Wrath” (Solaris, 2020)
October 18, 2020 20:04 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBThilde Kold Holdt interview about her Viking Fantasy Novel “Northern Wrath” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/357Kx8N Interview Summary Thilde Kold Holdt loves Norse culture since she herself is a Viking. She turned her love… Read More
Brian Herskowitz explains how to develop structure in a screenplay “Product to Process”
October 05, 2020 01:31 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBBrian Herskowitz explains structure in a screenplay Check the book out here https://amzn.to/3iZJv3Z Interview Summary LEARN HOW TO STRUCTURE A SCREENPLAY. Brian Herskowitz is a screenwriter and producer and has many credits to his name… Read More
Simon Stephenson talks about his science Fiction novel “Set My Heart To Five” (Hanover Square Press, 2020)
September 27, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBCheck the book out here https://amzn.to/337W0FG Simon Stephenson has worked as a doctor and then as Hollywood screenwriter for Pixar. He’s written a science fiction novel about an android trying to write a Hollywood screenplay… Read More
Simon Stephenson interview- Science Fiction novel – “Set My Heart To Five” (Hanover Square Press, 2020)
September 27, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBCheck the book out here https://amzn.to/337W0FG Simon Stephenson has worked as a doctor and then as Hollywood screenwriter for Pixar. He’s written a science fiction novel about an android trying to write a Hollywood screenplay to convince humans to be sympathetic so androids. We spoke about the book, screenwriting, and writing in general. 0:34 – … Continue reading Simon Stephenson interview- Science Fiction novel – “Set My Heart To Five” (Hanover Square Press, 2020) →
How a fantasy author made the successful switch to science fiction with Adrian Tchaikovsky
September 21, 2020 15:05 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBHow a fantasy author made the successful switch to science fiction with Adrian Tchaikovsky Check the book out here https://amzn.to/35WNqLM Interview Timeline Adrian Tchaikovksy has written a series of fantasy novels but recently turned his… Read More
Adrian Tchaikovsky interview about his science fiction novel “Cage of Souls” (Head of Zeus, 2019)
September 21, 2020 15:05 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBAdrian Tchaikovsky interview about his science fiction novel “Cage of Souls” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/35WNqLM Interview Timeline Adrian Tchaikovksy has written a series of fantasy novels but recently turned his hand to science… Read More
Adrian Tchaikovsky interview- Science Fiction novel – “Cage of Souls” (Head of Zeus, 2019)
September 21, 2020 15:05 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBCheck the book out here https://amzn.to/35WNqLM Adrian Tchaikovksy has written a series of fantasy novels but recently turned his hand to science fiction. His sci-fi novel Cage of Souls has been shortlisted for the Arthur… Read More
David Wellington interview- Science Fiction novel – “The Last Astronaut” (Orbit, 2019)
September 12, 2020 21:07 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBCheck the book out here https://amzn.to/35vVtyQ David Wellington has been writing fantasy for years [and] before turning his hand to science fiction. His latest novel The Last Astronaut is a look at horror in deep… Read More
David Wellington interview about his science fiction novel “The Last Astronaut” (Orbit, 2019)
September 12, 2020 21:07 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBDavid Wellington interview about his science fiction novel “The Last Astronaut” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/35vVtyQ Interview Timeline David Wellington has been writing fantasy for years [and] before turning his hand to science fiction.… Read More
Alice James interview- Vampire Mystery – “Grave Secrets” (Solaris, 2020)
September 06, 2020 17:28 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBCheck the book out here https://amzn.to/2R2nXI6 Alice James has followed a fascinating path to writing and publishing her first novel. She’s worked in the coroner field, been a financial reporter, worked in public relations, and… Read More
Alice James interview about her vampire mystery novel “Grave Secrets” (Solaris, 2020)
September 06, 2020 17:28 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBAlice James interview about her vampire mystery novel “Grave Secrets” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/2R2nXI6 Interview Timeline Alice James has followed a fascinating path to writing and publishing her first novel. She’s worked in… Read More
Ellen Datlow interview- Horror, fantasy, sci-fi fiction – “Edited By” (Subterranean, 2020)
August 29, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBCheck the book out here https://amzn.to/32D4McZ Ellen Datlow has been editing horror, fantasy, and science fiction short stories and novellas for over forty years. She’s won numerous awards and accolades for her work and has edited numerous best of anthologies along with short stories for magazine and book publishers. Subterranean Press is releasing a book … Continue reading Ellen Datlow interview- Horror, fantasy, sci-fi fiction – “Edited By” (Subterranean, 2020) →
Ellen Datlow interview about her Horror, fantasy, and sci-fi book “Edited By” (Subterranean, 2020)
August 29, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBEllen Datlow interview about her Horror, fantasy, and sci-fi book “Edited By” Check the book out here https://amzn.to/32D4McZ Interview Summary Ellen Datlow has been editing horror, fantasy, and science fiction short stories and novellas for… Read More