The Sword and Laser

In this episode we learn that some people hate Zombies, some are well prepared for them, and some people get very distrubed if they read zombe stories before bedtime. Of course it's not all zombies.  Sometimes it's para-narratives. And occasionally the Roman Empire. But isn't it always?

Neal Stephenson, Greg Bear and friends launch The Mongoliad: a shared universe that could only live on the Web   
    
Neal Stephenson's "Diamond Age" turning into miniseries for SyFy   
    
Effinger's WHEN GRAVITY FAILS: super-noir cyberpunk Middle East   
    
Great moments in alternate history: the non-fall of the Roman empire  
    
BARE YOUR SWORD - feedback from the audience    
    
What Else Are You Reading June 2010 Edition  
    
What is your zombie apocalypse contingency plan?   
    
Our next book will be: World War Z: An oral history of the zombie war by Max Brooks
   
Emails:    
You asked about stories where the Earth was destroyed…
Beastmaster by Andre Norton
Not actually destroyed in the book but dealing with the aftermath. That’s close isn’t it?
She was awesome!

Ross 

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Somebody has probably mentioned this but in 'When Worlds Collide', by George Pal, the Earth is destroyed due to an impact with another planet. Happily, there is another planet that arrives at the same time, and some people move there.
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No Zombies before bedtime – The S&L Podcast #034

This week, we wrap up Bitter Seeds by Ian Tregillis with our opinions, your opinions, and Ian Tregillis's opinions. (Yes, he's on the show for an interview). We also look at June SciFi/Fantasy events thanks to IO9. June is pretty danged busy!

BARE YOUR SWORD - feedback from the audience    
    
Bitter Seeds  > *Spoilers* Final thoughts?   
    
Bitter Seeds  > Your superpower?    

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Martian Time-Slip and The Golden Man by Philip K. Dick    
        
        
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Interview with Bitter Seeds author Ian Tregillis – The S&L Podcast #033

This week we're very pleased to have a chance to talk to author Laurie R. King. Ms. King is the author of the  Mary Russell series of historical mysteries, featuring Sherlock Holmes as her partner, and a series featuring police officer Kate Martinelli, as well as several standalone novels. King's first book, A Grave Talent (1993), received the 1994 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Her latest book is The God of the Hive.

QUICK BURNS
   
5 Epic Science Fiction Book Series to Read This Summer.

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Interview with Laurie R. King – The S&L Podcast #032