The Baen Free Radio Hour

Travis S. Taylor and Jody Lynn Nye on Moon Tracks discuss Moon Tracks, a sequel to Moon Beam, and continuaton of the story of a group of teenage science whizzes on the Moon who are known as the BrightSparks. This time they are engaged in a circumlunar Moon buggie race, with the brilliant and proactive Dr. Keegan Bright as their mentor and friend who keeps watch from a respectful distance and helps...

John Ringo, Gary Poole, Mike Massa, Brendan DuBois, and Robert Buettner join in a roundtable discussion of Voice of the Fall, an anthology of stories all set in the world of John Ringo's Black Tide Rising, science-based zombie apocalypse series. The editors and authors discuss their contributions to the anthology and what various responses to a fallen, zombie infested world might be for those who...

Martin L. Shoemaker discusses Today I Am Carey, his debut science fiction novel about a caretaker robot who takes care of an Alzheimer's patient and becomes part of the family, which leads to the development of sentience—and true empathy and caring in him and others. It's a beautiful tale and Shoemaker talks about its origins, themes, and characters; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Pa...

D.J. Butler and Eric James Stone with an audience and reader questions at the Life the Universe and Everything Science Fiction conference in Provo, Utah. Butler discusses his Witchy Wars alternate historical flintlock fantasy series and Stone talks about his novel Unforgettable, plus both take questions from a live audience; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 32.

Larry Correia discusses House of Assassins, latest entry in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior high fantasy series and sequel to Son of the Black Sword. This is Part Two of a two-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 31.

Larry Correia discusses House of Assassins, latest entry in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior high fantasy series and sequel to Son of the Black Sword. This is Part One of a two-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 30.

Susan R. Matthews discusses Crimes Against Humanity, book 8 of the long-running and acclaimed Under Jurisdiction science fiction series; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 29.

James L. Cambias discusses Arkad's World, a science fiction novel with many Heinlein and Kipling influences, particularly the Heinlein juveniles and Kipling's Kim. Cambias discusses the fascinating alien cultures and backstory he's created, and the winning character of his hero, Arkad, an orphan on a strange planet who must undertake a quest; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 28.

Baen Publisher Toni Weisskopf discusses the year in Baen Books. This includes all the great books that appeared in 2018, and some upcoming 2019 offerings, as well. Weisskopf talks about the huge variety of fare Baen offered readers, as well as the authors and artists who create these great books; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 27.

David Drake discusses The Storm, the second entry in his Time of Heroes far future science fiction series. Drake talks about the milieu of the book which takes place in a future where consensus reality has shattered and the inhabitants are able to use some of the old technology, but don't really understand it. Our hero is part of an attempt to reestablish civilization in a Camelot-like stronghold...

David Drake discusses The Storm, the second entry in his Time of Heroes far future science fiction series. Drake talks about the milieu of the book which takes place in a future where consensus reality has shattered and the inhabitants are able to use some of the old technology, but don't really understand it. Our hero is part of an attempt to reestablish civilization in a Camelot-like stronghold...

Baen Consulting Editor Gray Rinehart discusses the Baen Books process for dealing with unsolicited manuscript submission. Gray is known as the Baen Slushmaster General, and he is the editor responsible for initial review and consideration of slush, the publishing term for unsolicited submission material. Gray delves into the detail of procedure and process involved with handling submissions, inclu...

James E. Gunn, Hank Davis, Jeff Greason, and Christopher Ruocchio on Space Pioneers, an anthology of stories about trials and triumphs in the necessary exploration of space by humans. Gunn is a legendary SF author and historian, and Greason is a well-known space entrepreneur as well as author; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 23.

Tom Kratman talks about A Pillar of Fire by Night, the latest entry in the Carrera military science fiction series, Part 2 of 2; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 22.

Tom Kratman talks about A Pillar of Fire by Night, the latest entry in the Carrera military science fiction series, Parrt 1 of 2; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 21.

Tim Powers discusses Earthquake Weather, his contemporary fantasy novel that is the finale to the award-winning Fault Lines series. Powers is a multiple World Fantasy award winner, and legend of modern science fiction and fantasy, who brings together beautiful prose with the craft of exciting storytelling to produce a weird and wonderful take on contemporary fantasy tales. Earthquake Weather is no...

Tim Powers discusses Earthquake Weather, his contemporary fantasy novel that is the finale to the award-winning Fault Lines series. Power is a multiple World Fantasy award winner, and legend of modern science fiction and fantasy, who brings together beautiful prose with the craft of exciting storytelling to produce a weird and wonderful take on contemporary fantasy tales. Earthquake Weather is now...

Mike Massa discusses The Valley of Shadows by John Ringo and Mike Massa. This is a new entry in John Ringo's Black Tide Rising series featuring a science-based zombie apocalypse. Massa describes how his background as a former Navy SEAL and an investment banker informed the main character in the novel, who is head of security at an international bank when the plague strikes. Part 3 of a 3-part inte...

Mike Massa discusses The Valley of Shadows by John Ringo and Mike Massa. This is a new entry in John Ringo's Black Tide Rising series featuring a science-based zombie apocalypse. Massa describes how his background as a former Navy SEAL and an investment banker informed the main character in the novel, who is head of security at an international bank when the plague strikes. Part 2 of a 3-part inte...

Mike Massa discusses The Valley of Shadows by John Ringo and Mike Massa. This is a new entry in John Ringo's Black Tide Rising series featuring a science-based zombie apocalypse. Massa describes how his background as a former Navy SEAL and an investment banker informed the main character in the novel, who is head of security at an international bank when the plague strikes; and Son of the Black Sw...

David Weber discusses Uncompromising Honor, his latest entry in the Honor Harrington series, and a culminating book in the storyline. Weber talks about the Honorverse and shares insights and anecdotes about the book and beyond in part three of a three-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 15.

David Weber discusses Uncompromising Honor, his latest entry in the Honor Harrington series, and a culminating book in the storyline. Weber talks about the Honorverse and shares insights and anecdotes about the book and beyond in Part Two of a three-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 14.

David Weber discusses Uncompromising Honor, his latest entry in the Honor Harrington series, and a culminating book in the storyline. Weber talks about the Honorverse and shares insights and anecdotes about the book and beyond; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 13.

Brendan DuBois discusses Black Triumph, the third entry and the finale of his saga of human resistance to an overwhelming alien invasion of Earth. The book is told from the point of view of a teenage soldier who must come of age much too quickly and too brutally, but who proves deadly competent at killing the alien menace. DuBois talks about this and his other work, including a new story in the up...

Wen Spencer discusses Tinker, the first entry in her Elfhome series of science fiction blended with urban fantasy. Spencer talks about the genesis of the book and the series, what it was like to grow up on the rural outskirts of Pittsburgh, and what is like now to live in the shadow of volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawaii; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 11.