Alternate Futures

In the first Alternate Futures episode of 2022, I chat with Gerald M Kilby on the nature of writing science fiction, the challenging speed of modern technological development for our institutions, and why he aims for creating plausible futures, not perfect predictions. If you'd like to win an audible code for Gerald M Kilby's trilogy The Belt (US and UK only and while supplies last) just send me a...

This episode is a short year end wrap-up. I also answer the two questions I've been asking my guests all season, and I give you a story intro teaser for the Fractured Eternity series I'm starting. Finally, I give out details of a New Year giveaway of audible codes for The Belt trilogy by Gerald M. Kilby that runs until January 5, 2022. I hope everyone has a great 2022! Story Intro : Eternity Await...

In this first Alternate Futures Christmas episode, I chat with Tony Bertauski, creator of The Claus-verse, on the business of writing, the fun of developing modern takes on fictional arctic species, and the history and future of The Claus-verse. Story Introduction : Play Things Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, ca...

In this episode, I chat with A.R.K. Watson from South Korea on multiculturalism, terraforming, the nature of alien life, and the ghost in the machine. Story Introduction: Death of a Colony Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at  AlternateFutures.co.uk

In this episode, I chat with Dietmar Wehr about starting an indie author career later in life, drawing inspiration from the Black Knight satellite, writing galaxy-spanning science fiction, and the fun and frightening aspects of artificial intelligence. Story Introduction : Twilight of the Gods Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story i...

In this episode, I chat with D.B. Goodin about LitRPG, cybersecurity, and the marvels and terrors of modern technology. Story Introduction: Mind Jacker Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at  AlternateFutures.co.uk

In this episode, I speak with Kerry Boytzun about hidden power structures, neural linguistic programming, and the symbolism of The Matrix. Story Introduction : The Invisible Guardian Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at   AlternateFutures.co.uk

In this episode, I chat with prolific apocalypse author, composer, and filmmaker Jacqueline M. Druga about scheduling around grandchildren, the indie spirit, and her interest in apocalypse and post-apocalypse stories. Story Introduction: The Chosen Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at  AlternateF...

In this episode, I chat with Bill Patenaude about the issues of free will, technology, and the role of religion in humanity's future that form the themes of his debut novel A Printer's Choice. Story Introduction: The St. Michael's Emitter Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at  AlternateFutures.co....

In this episode, dystopian/horror author Mark Gillespie shares his experiences with indie publishing, why he doesn't wear headphones, and his opinions on the scourge of humanity that is reality TV. Story Introduction: A Knight's Revenge Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at  AlternateFutures.co.uk

In this episode, talk with Christopher Coates about small towns, big threats, and how it's easier to sleep at night being a paramedic than an IT guy. Christopher's well-grounded life experiences show through in his ultimately hopeful, near future apocalypse novels. Story Introduction: Frozen for the Future Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images an...

In this episode, I chat with Ned Marcus about his debut novel Blue Prometheus and the merger of the science fiction of a trans-dimensional solar empire with the nature magic of an alternate Uranus. Story Introduction: Desert Revelations Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk

In this episode, I introduce myself (Edwin Rydberg), my science fiction interests, and the structure of the podcast. I also share the first Revenge of the Muse story introduction. Story Introduction: It's a Wacky World Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk