#47 | Kaitlin Rasmussen | Ancient Stars of Tomorrow

Have you heard the one about the astrophysicist who's afraid of the dark? Trust us, friends, you haven't heard anything yet! This week, Jocelyn and Bradley hit the hyperdrive with Dr. Kaitlin Rasmussen (a.k.a. C.M. Fields): astrophysicist, Animal Crossing enthusiast, and writer of horror and science fiction. Kaitlin shares her research into the secrets of ancient stars, her work as a science fiction consultant, and the most significant influences on her science and her stories. In addition, the friends discuss the complexity of space travel, the importance of LQBTQ+ representation in science fiction, and what makes something truly scary.

Find more Information on Kaitlin Rasmussen at:

Website: http://sites.nd.edu/kaitlin-c-rasmussen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/C_M_Fields and https://twitter.com/toomanyspectra

Art: https://www.redbubble.com/people/toomanyspectra/shop

Consulting: https://moralesmanuscripts.com/

Story Links:

Even the machines are eaten in the end (forthcoming from Selene Quarterly Magazine)
Nothing in the Dark (forthcoming from Decoded Pride Month Anthology)
The Quiet City: https://www.prismaticamagazine.com/issue-9
Every Star is Mad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087L8RGWV
Hang Up: https://gumroad.com/swamphousepress#kZnHZ
A Brief History of Us: http://bewilderingstories.com/issue818/history_us.html
The Accelerated: https://www.vulturebonesmag.com/05_09_theaccelerated_cmfields

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