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Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans

Mary Anne Mohanraj and Benjamin Rosenbaum

Mary Anne Mohanraj and Benjamin Rosenbaum planned an epic Summer 2020 US Road Trip to publicize their new books. Now it"s coronapocalypse time, and that road trip is going to have to be a podcast. Join two old friends as they talk about science fiction, community, the writing life, teaching, parenting, and a whole lot more. Does Ben really think you should let your kids touch the stove, and did he really burn his son"s homework? Why did he write a novel with no men or women in it? What exactly did a

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01:26:52

Ep. 34 "Revisions and Workshopping with Jed Hartman,...

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2022/01/17

In the first part of a long discussion about the revision and workshop process, Mary Anne and Ben invite Jed Hartman on the show again to explore questions of inspiration, maturity, resilience, and voice when it comes to writing. For episode show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-34-show-notes/ If you're interested in applying for any upcoming SLF grants check out: https://speculativeliterature.org/grants/

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Ep. 33 "Epic Fantasy With George R. R. Martin"

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2021/12/14

Mary Anne interviews George R. R. Martin about the writing of epic fantasy. How does one balance realism with fantastical elements? How did Martin approach the creation of the world of Westeros in Game of Thrones? What's the difference between the two kinds of writers Martin refers to as "architects" and "gardeners?" For episode show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-33-show-notes/

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Ep. 32 "What Is Your Jam?"

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2021/12/07

How does a writer choose a theme to write about? Is it a conscious project, or more of a thing that comes to a writer through time and experience? This is the central question Mary Anne and Ben try to answer in this episode, using their own experiences, as well as the writing exercises, practices, and advice that have been helpful to them. SLF Convention Support Grant: https://speculativeliterature.org/grants/convention-support-grant/ SLF Art Contest:

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Ep. 31 "An Interview with Vida Cruz"

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2021/11/23

Mary Anne interviews Filipino writer Vida Cruz about her experience going to cons, winning the Tiptree (now known as Otherwise) award, and what the sci-fi and fantasy community is like in the Philippines. For show notes, visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-31-show-notes/

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01:16:26

Ep. 30 "The Portolan Project: Charting the Way for...

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2021/11/16

Portolan charts were maps used by sailors long ago to navigate the seas of the world, and to find harbor. Similarly, the Speculative Literature Foundation wants to chart the way for writers with Mary Anne's newest endeavor and baby, the Portolan Project. Mary Anne talks with Ben and show producer Darius about the ins and outs of the project, as well as its future goals and concerns. We are running a Kickstarter right now to help fund the project, which you can find here at:

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02:21:41

Ep. 29 "Tentifying with Jed Hartman"

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2021/11/10

Jed Hartman joins Mary Anne and Ben again to talk editing. From acquisitions to development, they discuss the many complex levels of editing as well as the editorial cultures that can arise in a workplace. Also important to the conversation is how they engage with dialectic decisions, especially when it comes to swearing, and whether or not you should hire an editor. For show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-29-show-notes/

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Ep. 28 "Creative Community with Scott Woods"

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2021/11/01

In a bustling café, Mary Anne sits down with writer, poet, and community organizer Scott Woods to talk about the importance of creative space and culture in a community. They also touch on Woods' Streetlight Guild space in Columbus, Ohio, as well as the importance of persistence in aiming for success. For show notes and a transcription of the interview, visit https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-28-show-notes/

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Ep. 27 "Game Design with Avery Alder"

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2021/10/18

Coming onto the show is Avery Alder, a game designer bringing a queer perspective to roleplaying games. Mary Anne and Ben talk with Avery about her various projects, the interesting aspects of narrative scaffolding and restraint offered by RPGs, and the genesis of Ben and Avery's collaboration on "Dream Askew" and "Dream Apart", two games of Belonging Outside Belonging. To find out more about Avery and her games, you can visit https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/ For show notes and more links, visit:

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02:01:36

Ep. 26 "The Good, the Bad, and the Chocolate Cake...

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2021/10/11

Is there such a thing as good and bad writing? What place does absolutism and relativism have in the critique of writing quality? Or is it all just about reader pleasure? These are the questions that have been brought up time and time again over the years in heated debates between Mary Anne, Ben, and Jed. This time, they are bringing it to the podcast. For show notes and links visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-26-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You

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Ep. 25 "Kate Elliott on Map Making"

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2021/10/04

Mary Anne speaks with Kate Elliott about map making. What is the significance of having an internal map when world building? What are cultural icebergs and how can writers think about them? What types of things should be researched when building a believable world? For show notes and links visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-25-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 24 "The Agent Hunt: She Wanted It All"

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2021/09/28

In this episode, Mary Anne brings on Ben to discuss agents. Both recount their experiences finding and working with agents, their importance to the field, proper etiquette in finding and speaking with them, and how Mary Anne should navigate her wide array of genre projects with an agent. For show notes and links visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-24-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 23 "Nalo Hopkinson, Andrea Hairston, and Sheree...

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2021/09/20

Mary Anne interviews Nalo Hopkinson, Andrea Hairston, and Sheree Renee Thomas about how the genre has evolved during their careers and how we can raise awareness of Black writers and their work. The four also discuss the dangers of self-selection and the importance of writing in community. For show notes and links visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-23-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 22 "Dark Nights of the Soul"

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2021/09/13

In this vulnerable episode, Mary Anne and Ben share some of their biggest failures in their writing careers. The discussion also encompasses what it's like to deal with imposter syndrome, while also bearing the weight of creative ambition. For show notes and links visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-22-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 21 "Jed, Pt. 2: Strange Horizons Origin Story,...

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2021/08/30

On his second appearance on the show, Jed Hartman discusses the origins of Strange Horizons with Mary Anne and Ben, and the difficulties they encountered with establishing its reputation and bringing a diversity of voices to the field. For show notes and links visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-21-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 20 "Delia and Ellen, Pt. 2"

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2021/08/26

In the second part of their discussion, both Delia and Ellen are present to talk Shakespeare, writing style, character realism, dialogue, the queer side of the genre history, and more with Mary Anne and Ben. For show notes and links to some of Delia and Ellen's works visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-20-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 19 "Delia and Ellen, Pt. 1"

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2021/08/23

Mary Anne and Ben catch up with old friends Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner. In the first half of the episode, the hosts of MRAH speak to Delia about her balladic influences, formula fiction, and the process of writing Freedom Maze. In the last half of the episode, Ellen switches with Delia to talk about her book Swordspoint, the intricacies of collaborative writing, and more. For show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-19-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us

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Ep. 18 "Cadwell Turnbull"

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2021/08/10

In movies, shows, and books, the aliens often invade the biggest, most iconic cities in our world. But what if the aliens chose to inhabit a place like the US Virgin Islands? In this episode, Mary Anne and Ben interview Cadwell Turnbull on his sci-fi book, The Lesson, and what its representations of aliens, violence, language, and culture says about our own troubled history with colonialism. For show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-18-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider

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Ep. 17 "An Interview with Nalo Hopkinson"

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2021/07/26

Join Mary Anne as she interviews Nalo Hopkinson about the exceptional use of language and vernacular in her work. To view or read the interview, you can visit the episode's show notes at https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-17-show-notes/

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Ep. 16 "How We Started"

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2021/07/12

Stranded in the Swiss Alps, Ben reminisces with Mary Anne about their early writing in what is a sequel to the "Gamifying the Rejection" episode. The two also discuss the importance of magazines in their lives, and how starting Strange Horizons impacted budding and established writers alike in the field. For show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-16-show-notes/ If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon. You can follow us on Twitter @mrahpodcast.

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Ep. 15 "An Interview with Farah Mendlesohn"

Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans ·

2021/07/06

Join Mary Anne as she interviews Farah Mendlesohn about international science fiction and her latest book, The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein. For show notes visit: https://speculativeliterature.org/ep-15-show-notes/

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