Ernest Cline
Jan 13, 2012•30 min
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Episode description
Ernie Cline is the author of New York Times bestselling science fiction novel Ready Player One and writer of the comedy drama film Fanboys.
Learn about the inspiration for Ready Player One, getting Wil Wheaton to read the audiobook, and the experience of selling his very first screenplay and having Fanboys made in to a major Hollywood movie, and how that lead to writing Ready Player One.
Plus, learn about how he got in to writing, his very unique vehicle, what inspires him creatively, and the geekiest thing he’s ever done.
Links:
- Follow Ernie Cline on Twitter
- Neuromancer by William Gibson
- Snow Crash by Neal Sephenson
- EverQuest
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
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