Dan Sinker, a/k/a @MayorEmanuel, appeared on The Colbert Report Tuesday night, and I have to say he hit it out of the park. Occasionally a guest will say something so funny or bizarre that Colbert has nothing to say in response. Sinker did it twice.
The first clip here sets up the interview in the second clip:
chicago | mayoremanuel | media | politics | satire | television | twitter
The mighty Dave Slusher has posted the new episode of his fine Reality Break podcast, an interview series focusing on science fiction and other genre literature. In this eighth episode, he talks to yours truly about writing and podcasting The Accidental Terrorist.
This interview was recorded in 2007 but has not been heard until now. Besides my own book, we talk about memoirs in general, writing after 9/11, my experiences growing up Mormon, and how those all have informed my fiction.
Dave is a terrific interviewer, and while I usually wince when listening to myself, I'm very, very happy with the way this session turned out. I hope you'll have a listen. If you enjoy it, thank Dave!
interviews | media | memoir | mormonism | podcasts | science fiction | writing
Listen for me today on a radio near you!
I'll be a guest this afternoon on "Doing Time with Ron Kuby" on the Air America radio network. We'll talk about my memoir, The Accidental Terrorist, and about the new podcast in which I'm serializing it. Again.
That's today—Tuesday, April 14th—at 5:00 pm Eastern. I hope you'll tune in.
To find your local Air America station, or to listen to the live online audio stream, please visit:
appearances | events | media | memoir | mormonism | podcasts | radio | terrorism | writing
If you haven't heard already, Paolo Bacigalupi was on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday yesterday discussing his excellent collection from Night Shade Books, Pump Six and Other Stories. Way to go, Paolo!
books | media | radio | short fiction | writing
So, the company my wife works for has been redoing their web site—transparently, exposing the whole process. Every week they post updates about the project, and this week's offering is...
Engaging Imagination, with Laura Chavoen, Senior Vice President, Digital Media
The following press release excerpt comes from PR Newswire:
CHICAGO, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Laura Chavoen has joined Imagination Publishing as senior vice president of digital media. She reports to James E. Meyers, president. Chavoen oversees online publishing, all aspects of digital media strategy development and day-to-day operations of Imagination's digital media department. She also is intimately involved in business development activities for new and existing clients.She's been there nearly two months now. I don't see enough of her, but I'm so proud of her."Laura comes to Imagination with more than 15 years of big-time digital media and custom publishing experience," Meyers said. "Her experience at companies such as Scholastic, Yamaha, SkyMall, Razorfish and Harper Collins is an exciting addition to the online publishing and digital media capabilities of Imagination Publishing."
Chavoen's arrival coincides with a significant increase in the staffing and resources of Imagination Publishing due to rapid growth in clients' digital media needs.... [full press release]
See if you can spot Scott Edelman, Bob Howe, and me (and maybe other people you know!) in this old segment from the premier episode of the Trio series Parking Lot. We're trying to be all erudite and shit while they intercut our interview clips with furries. It's pretty funny, and no less than what we deserve!
(Taped in 2003.)
conventions | interviews | media | science fiction | television
Part Two of Amy Brozio-Andrews's interview with yours truly is now available at Absolute Write! This time around we discuss genre, conventions, and technology.
Part One of the interview, which focuses more on writing, revision, and inspiration, is still available as well.
Absolute Write says they don't usually break their interviews into two parts, but apparently I rambled unstoppably way past their word limit!
I was recently interviewed by Amy Brozio-Andrews for the Absolute Write newsletter. I learned today that the interview will run in the December 6th issue. I can't wait to be reminded what I said.
The most recent Absolute Write interivew is with, um, Richard Ford. But my interview was not conducted at the Four Seasons.
interviews | media | writing
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