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The Sword and Laser

Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from th... Read more

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S&L Podcast - #174 - A Wrap - Up Of Earthsea

S&L Podcast - #174 - A Wrap - Up Of Earthsea

Veronica is traveling in China, so we pre-recorded this episode and took the opportunity to properly wrap-up A Wizard of... Read more

30 Apr 2014

27mins

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S&L Podcast - #187 - How To Win A Hugo

S&L Podcast - #187 - How To Win A Hugo

We congratulate all the winners of the Hugos and chat with Aidan Moher about how he took home the best fanzine Hugo for ... Read more

20 Aug 2014

42mins

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#270 - Be a Cat Burglar for Good!

#270 - Be a Cat Burglar for Good!

We don't want you to steal cats (not even books, really), just to take home the exhibit from the Museum of Science Ficti... Read more

13 Oct 2016

37mins

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#271 - Awkward Jinni Conversations

#271 - Awkward Jinni Conversations

We discover that some people's names just don't work as awards. We're excited about a site full of fictional timelines. ... Read more

27 Oct 2016

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S&L Video: Author Spotlight - Alastair Reynolds

S&L Video: Author Spotlight - Alastair Reynolds

This week you’ll learn how Alastair Reynolds went from Cornwall to a doctorate in astronomy, to pushing ice across the v... Read more

27 Mar 2014

27mins

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#263 - When to Judge a Book by its Cover

#263 - When to Judge a Book by its Cover

We're excited about American Gods. We have mixed feelings about Time Traders. And we definitely understand why you might... Read more

27 Jul 2016

42mins

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S&L Author Spotlight - Rachel Swirsky

S&L Author Spotlight - Rachel Swirsky

Have you been ignoring short stories? You’re missing out! And Rachel Swirsky is one of the best authors to prove it. Fin... Read more

20 Mar 2014

19mins

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S&L Author Spotlight - Mary Robinette Kowal

S&L Author Spotlight - Mary Robinette Kowal

How do you become an award-winning puppeteer AND award-winning writer AND a audiobook narrator? Easy. Be Mary Robinette ... Read more

14 Mar 2014

27mins

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#322 - Analysis Paralysis

#322 - Analysis Paralysis

Have you ever walked into a book store and just froze? Us too. We'll talk you through it. Plus we announced the May book... Read more

26 Apr 2018

39mins

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#367 - Shitposting Stephen King with Sam Sykes

#367 - Shitposting Stephen King with Sam Sykes

We explain why the Tiptree Award is now the Otherwise award, welcome the casting of Apple's Foundation TV show, and Sam ... Read more

24 Oct 2019

51mins

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#248 - The Truth About Vampires w/ Jim McDoniel

#248 - The Truth About Vampires w/ Jim McDoniel

Jim McDoniel, author of An Unattractive Vampire, is not only the second author to get published in the Sword and Laser c... Read more

22 Mar 2016

26mins

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S&L Author Spotlight - Max Gladstone

S&L Author Spotlight - Max Gladstone

It's our author guide to Max Gladstone! If you want an author who knows how to work the financial crisis into epic fanta... Read more

27 Feb 2014

20mins

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S&L Podcast - #156 - Wrapping Up Dragons!

S&L Podcast - #156 - Wrapping Up Dragons!

It’s a no-holds barred episode where Tom and Veronica reveal their most horrible secrets. Happy Christmas! Also good ne... Read more

23 Dec 2013

37mins

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#334 - Is it a Slan Dunk?

#334 - Is it a Slan Dunk?

We’re excited for TV with Henry Cavill as Geralt, and maybe even some Witchlands! Plus our initial non-spoilery impressi... Read more

13 Sep 2018

26mins

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S&L Podcast - #200 - Best Books Of 2014

S&L Podcast - #200 - Best Books Of 2014

Well we're here to kick off the new year AND celebrate our 200th episode so we gathered drinks and cheer and your favori... Read more

6 Jan 2015

34mins

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S&L Author Spotlight - Chuck Wendig

S&L Author Spotlight - Chuck Wendig

Chuck Wendig has a reputation for cursing. He also has a reputation for being a badass writer of amazing characters in i... Read more

3 Apr 2014

22mins

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S&L Podcast - #155 - Why Sam Sykes Is For Sharks And The Alliance

S&L Podcast - #155 - Why Sam Sykes Is For Sharks And The Alliance

We had a really good time chatting with Sam Sykes, author of the Aeon's Gate series. Among other things, we learned what... Read more

18 Dec 2013

41mins

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S&L Podcast - #207 - Crowdfunding An Abomination With Gary Whitta!

S&L Podcast - #207 - Crowdfunding An Abomination With Gary Whitta!

Gary Whitta is an award-winning screenwriter who wrote The Book of Eli and worked on the first Star Wars standalone film... Read more

25 Feb 2015

44mins

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S&L Podcast - #208 - Who Will Win This Year's Nebula

S&L Podcast - #208 - Who Will Win This Year's Nebula

So much good news! Some of our favorite stories are becoming movies and TV shows and we even have good news of a popular... Read more

5 Mar 2015

35mins

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S&L Podcast - #212 - Do You Have The Right To Delete Swear Words

S&L Podcast - #212 - Do You Have The Right To Delete Swear Words

We give our last thoughts on The Goblin Emperor, kick of our April pick, Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett and discuss why... Read more

2 Apr 2015

47mins

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