Lucy chats to Emily R Marlow about diversity in RPGs and the importance of gender representation in gaming. Full episode notes available here: http://wp.me/p7P6my-aS The post S02, E23: Diversity in video games with Emily Marlow first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
This week, we are taking a slight detour from our usual subject matter and taking a look at witchcraft and ritual in the real world from writers who identify as witches and explore these ideas in their non-fiction writing. After coming across Katie West’s latest project, Becoming Dangerous, I wanted to talk to her about ideas […] The post Witchcraft, ritual, and power first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
We take a look at witchcraft in the real world and how women use witchcraft as an empowering movement in times of political uncertainty. Guests in this episode are Katie West, Gabriela Herstik, and Sophie Saint Thomas. Full episode notes available at https://www.breakingtheglassslipper.com The post S02, E22: Witchcraft, ritual, and power first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
At this year’s FantasyCon in Peterborough, Breaking the Glass Slipper was lucky enough to interview one of the guests of honour, Pat Cadigan. Pat is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, a three-time winner of the Locus Award, twice-winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and one-time winner of the Hugo Award. And yes, Pat […] The post Pat Cadigan: Queen of Cyberpunk LIVE first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
We interviewed Pat Cadigan at FantasyCon 2017 on the resurgence of cyberpunk, writing both novels and short fiction, the relationship between technology and the mind, and keeping her ideas fresh. The post S02, E21: Pat Cadigan – Queen of Cyberpunk first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Mermaids, Harpies, Valkyries, Succubae, Sirens, Banshees, Nymphs – We’ve been encountering the mythical female in literature and folklore for thousands of years. She appears in numerous religions, sometimes as saviour, sometimes as a harbinger of doom. She lures men to their death, transports them to the afterlife, enchants them, tricks them and sets them free. […] The post Mythical females first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Megan, Charlotte, and Lucy look at the popularity of female creatures in mythology and folklore and what these she-beasts say about women, our place in society, and why they aren’t all negative representations. The post S02, E20: Mythical females first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Young adult fiction is called a genre, a bookshop category, and more. It is a way of grouping books together based, usually, on the age of the protagonist. But a young adult protagonist does not mean that a book will only appeal to a younger audience, nor should it. And books that are written for […] The post In praise of YA with Frances Hardinge first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
We talk to award-winning YA author Frances Hardinge about everything that young adult (YA) fiction has to offer both readers and writers. Full episode notes available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com The post S02, E19: In praise of YA with Frances Hardinge first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Horror aficionado Charlotte talks with author Tim Lebbon, whose published bibliography is extensive. Lebbon has written countless horror and dark fantasy novels, both his original ideas as well as film novelisations and franchise tie-ins. A fan of his work, Charlotte particularly wanted to interview Tim about some of his stellar female characters. Does he consciously […] The post Interview with Tim Lebbon first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Charlotte interviews horror writer Tim Lebbon on his writing process, his character inspirations, and what scares him. The post S02, E18: Interview with Tim Lebbon first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Bonus episode: Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, Lucy Hounsom, and Kieron Gillen discuss the power of playlists in writing and inspirate at Nine Worlds Geekfest 2017. The post The power of playlists first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
All three of us were flying the Breaking the Glass Slipper flag at Nine Worlds Geekfest 2017. Each of us were on numerous panels. Being the ‘tech geek’ of the three of us, however, I managed to record the two panels I was on outside of our live podcast episode. Of course, my very limited tech […] The post Bonus content: Live at Nine Worlds first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Bonus episode: Megan Leigh interviews Chris Wooding at Nine Worlds Geekfest. Chris Wooding has been a professional author since he was nineteen years old. Since then he has published twenty-four fantasy and SF books for both adults and YA readers, including a graphic novel, and worked in TV and the movie industry. In between, he […] The post Chris Wooding: A life in writing first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
In literary criticism, you often hear critiques of characters based on whether or not the character was realistic. But what does a realistic character look like when it comes to speculative fiction and why is it so important that a character feels realistic in worlds that are so wholly fantastic? Is it easier to create […] The post Realistic characters with RJ Barker and Anna Smith Spark first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Recorded live at Nine Worlds Geekfest 2017. RJ Barker and Anna Smith Spark discuss what realistic characters are, why they are important, and how to write them. The post S02, E17: Realistic characters with RJ Barker and Anna Smith Spark first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Charlotte interviews the prolific writer Seanan McGuire (also known as Mira Grant) about her writing process, inclusive characters, Maine Coons, filk, and more. The post S02, E16: Interview with Seanan McGuire first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
In this episode, Charlotte interviews the prolific writer Seanan McGuire (also known as Mira Grant) about her writing process, inclusive characters, Maine Coons, filk (folk music of science fiction and fantasy), and more. Focusing on three recent publications that Charlotte has particularly enjoyed – Every Heart a Doorway (winner of the 2017 Nebula for best novella), Dusk or Dark or […] The post Interview with Seanan McGuire first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Speculative fiction is not confined to prose stories or even TV and film. Video games have long focused on science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. As such, this week, I interview master games writer (official title!), Rhianna Pratchett. Writing a novel or short story can be hard enough, but writing for games is on another level. […] The post Writing video games with Rhianna Pratchett first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Megan interviews writer Rhianna Pratchett on writing for games, updating an iconic series, and her favourite games. The post S02, E15: Writing video games with Rhianna Pratchett first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
It is common for feminist writers to feel the need to focus only on stories that preoccupy themselves with the marginalisation of women. Other writers don’t necessarily dwell on the representation of their own demographic, so why should women (and other marginalised groups) feel the need to? Feminists, like us here at Breaking the Glass Slipper, […] The post The feminist obligation first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
As responsible feminists, we attempt to further feminism in all that we do. But is that actually limiting us? The post S02, E14: The Feminist Obligation first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
One of my earliest loves and the series that prompted my eternal love for the science fiction genre was Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was hopeful while exploring deep philosophical questions. I was absolutely thrilled to speak to Melinda Snodgrass, who wrote some of my favourite episodes of the series (‘Measure of a Man’ and ‘The […] The post Melinda Snodgrass on optimism in science fiction first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Screenwriter, novelist, short story writer, and editor Melinda Snodgrass chats to Megan about Star Trek, optimism in SF, and gender issues in the industry. The post S02, E13: Melinda Snodgrass on optimism in science fiction first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Today is a big day in the UK: the general election. After we mark our ballots (because, of course, all BtGS listeners will get out there and vote today, right?!) and while we all bite our nails in nervous anticipation of the result, we have the perfect distraction… an interview with comics writer Kieron Gillen. […] The post Kieron Gillen on gender and diversity in comics first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Megan talks to comic writer Kieron Gillen about diversity within the comics industry as well as the comics themselves. The post S02: E12: Kieron Gillen on gender and diversity in comics first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
This week, Charlotte interviews Victorian steampunk/alternate history/comedy/gothic/romance/surrealist/urban fantasy writer Gail Carriger. This is one writer you cannot easily slot into a neat classification. Her writing defies genre so much she has practically invented her own! Gail talks about writing across a wide variety of genres and how she came to write such unique stories. From […] The post Gail Carriger on comedy in SFF and the heroine’s journey first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slip...
Charlotte interviews Gail Carriger about her disregard for genre constraints, the joys of making readers laugh, and whether you should put the milk or the tea in the cup first! The post S02, E11: Gail Carriger on comedy in SFF and the heroine’s journey first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
Genre fiction explores different possibilities of all kinds – what life might be like with the invention of new technologies, other worlds completely divorced from what we know, and more. But why, then, do we still find so many minority voices erased from these ‘other’ worlds where anything is possible. The only limit to science […] The post Ytasha Womack on Afrofuturism first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper ....
Megan talks to Ytasha Womack, author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-fi and Fantasy Culture about the origins, values, and art of the movement. The post S02, E10: Ytasha Womack on Afrofuturism first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper .
