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Sam Danis
Articles & Interviews
![A radicalized heroine finds redemption in "Some Desperate Glory"](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/72a99ZLvdAioFIf7ycH7C/aa89551544ee471efb669521ed53fa4b/23-0187-EDT-interview-EmilyTesh_1200x628_HERO.png?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
A radicalized heroine finds redemption in "Some Desperate Glory"
Award-winning author Emily Tesh’s debut novel ventures into the dark world of a dystopic, bio-essentialist colony in space that is fighting a misguided war against the aliens who destroyed Earth.
![“The Golden Spoon” Serves Up Baking with a Side of Murder](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/2iINKk2RJY1idYdi30aeT3/400e2ae8afdcc0f8d210eab9e2193ece/interview-jessa-maxwell-soical.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
“The Golden Spoon” Serves Up Baking with a Side of Murder
Jessa Maxwell shares the inspiration behind her new murder mystery, set during a reality baking competition.
![“Upgrade Soul” Is a Story that Refuses to Be Contained](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/3N19QieGcQd7AsWJ3IJWOZ/7b52ee837f27de9aab9a4c5c789a4428/22-1287-EDT-interview-EzraClaytonDaniels_1200x628_HERO__1_.png?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
“Upgrade Soul” Is a Story that Refuses to Be Contained
Award-winning graphic novelist Ezra Claytan Daniels brings his sci-fi opus to life in this dazzling audio release.
![The best sci-fi horror audiobooks of all time](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/4GNy4VaVRILwYpDgv9Jmjr/2cac650f8a27d36769a09a61fee70394/best-sci-fi-horror-social.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
The best sci-fi horror audiobooks of all time
A little bit spooky, a little bit sci-fi, these listens offer fans of speculative fiction the best of both worlds.
![Andy Weir is on a mission to create an unpausable story](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/73jXFde0DjC5b1OW1I0iZe/78e3f5d8c20c29bfaa95db23558fc957/Andy_Weir__21-0797-EDT_.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
Andy Weir is on a mission to create an unpausable story
The writer of "The Martian" wows with world-ending stakes and an unexpected bromance in his new interstellar thriller, "Project Hail Mary."
![Ken Liu writes because storytelling is what makes us human](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/40PbI0VMImAzqgntFd7gWv/adaa67017f7c3da5e0bb35384dfbedcf/KenLiu-opt6.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
Ken Liu writes because storytelling is what makes us human
With 'The Armies of Those I Love,' the award-winning sci-fi and fantasy writer illustrates how the stories passed between generations can become our mythology.
![Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/7l1feVnzGv2lJwzQZvbaPv/cd1a666b95adb5421da31a4c56f7becd/NnediOkoraforHero.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories
The Nebula- and Hugo Award-winning writer traces a young heroine’s discovery of her terrifying powers in ‘Remote Control,’ a new sci-fi novella that expands on Okorafor’s signature themes.
![10 Commencement Speeches to Inspire](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/o4o7JImRCEcswJT0M6lJd/5456f2031c59e121321a42e2a9ab20d0/range-generic-shorter.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
10 Commencement Speeches to Inspire
Editor Sam shares a list of inspirational commencement speeches for those graduates who will be having a less-than-ordinary graduation season this year.
![Annalee Newitz Goes Back to 'The Future of Another Timeline'](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/5HSio5AfD29Re0EZL8LfDj/3593b484bf33aca855c4cdad344c0742/CO-942-Annalee-Newitz-Hero.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
Annalee Newitz Goes Back to 'The Future of Another Timeline'
The noted sci-fi author shares why they love talking about the intersection of science, technology, and culture, and how heavily Riot Grrrl music influenced their latest book.
![How To Plan A Sci-Fi Wedding](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/4aQK4eZyC1TncUGGIvrQIP/176ed8d6fc02f700a7786704416444f4/CO-714_HowtoPlanaSci-fiThemedWedding_20V2.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
How To Plan A Sci-Fi Wedding
Our own sci-fi editor, Sam Danis, got married last year in the most on-brand of ways: with readings from the works of Douglas Adams and Margaret Atwood, and spaceship-themed wedding tables.
![Why Was The Sound Of His Words So Important To Marlon James As He Wrote 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'?](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/595elazhq0hnbG8J4GG1yu/d3f02494fd36c637d09aa16632d1580a/CO-730-Marlon-James-Interview-Hero.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
Why Was The Sound Of His Words So Important To Marlon James As He Wrote 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'?
The critically acclaimed author talks with our Sci-fi and Fantasy editor Sam Danis about the first book in his epic new trilogy, and shares how it continues his tradition of nuanced, intricate works that are perfect for audio.
![Author Tade Thompson On The 'Frankenstein of Influences' That Helped Create His Buzzy Sci-fi Debut 'Rosewater'](https://images.ctfassets.net/qpn1gztbusu2/1e3aRCtrO7PeiFb5aufMFW/9a07a5b1af4923d41a93506465066d32/TADE-THOMPSON.jpg?fm=jpg&w=3840&q=70)
Author Tade Thompson On The 'Frankenstein of Influences' That Helped Create His Buzzy Sci-fi Debut 'Rosewater'
Two years after he published his second novel, the talented author is seeing his complex Nigeria-set work get new life. He shares what it all means with editor Sam Pagan.