Our Opinions Are Correct
@ouropinions.bsky.social
A Hugo Award-winning biweekly podcast about the meaning of science fiction, from @annaleen.bsky.social and @charliejane.bsky.social
We love science fiction conventions! Especially indie fan-run conventions. But... they basically haven't changed since the 1970s.
How could cons change for the 21st century? We talked to a host of con veterans about panels, venues, volunteers, etc.
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How could cons change for the 21st century? We talked to a host of con veterans about panels, venues, volunteers, etc.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We love science fiction conventions! Especially indie fan-run conventions. But... they basically haven't changed since the 1970s.
How could cons change for the 21st century? We talked to a host of con veterans about panels, venues, volunteers, etc.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/the-future-o...
How could cons change for the 21st century? We talked to a host of con veterans about panels, venues, volunteers, etc.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/the-future-o...
Back in the day, everyone wanted to argue about whether fictional characters were "relatable," and we're still not over it. So let's talk about it!
Plus we talk to superstar author CL Polk about how to write vivid, memorable descriptions in fiction.
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Plus we talk to superstar author CL Polk about how to write vivid, memorable descriptions in fiction.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Back in the day, everyone wanted to argue about whether fictional characters were "relatable," and we're still not over it. So let's talk about it!
Plus we talk to superstar author CL Polk about how to write vivid, memorable descriptions in fiction.
www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes/20...
Plus we talk to superstar author CL Polk about how to write vivid, memorable descriptions in fiction.
www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes/20...
Spooky season is here! So for our latest episode we're talking about the scary books we love right now. 😱📚🥰
Plus contributing host @beebrookshire.bsky.social talks about Hellbenders — who aren't actually that scary. But extinction campaigns are!
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Plus contributing host @beebrookshire.bsky.social talks about Hellbenders — who aren't actually that scary. But extinction campaigns are!
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October 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Spooky season is here! So for our latest episode we're talking about the scary books we love right now. 😱📚🥰
Plus contributing host @beebrookshire.bsky.social talks about Hellbenders — who aren't actually that scary. But extinction campaigns are!
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Plus contributing host @beebrookshire.bsky.social talks about Hellbenders — who aren't actually that scary. But extinction campaigns are!
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Bruce Lee is a legend. He changed movies forever — and helped shape Asian American culture. We talk to Jeff Chang, author of a new Bruce Lee biography.
Plus contributing host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social tells us what science has learned about fungi — and why science fiction needs to up its game.
Plus contributing host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social tells us what science has learned about fungi — and why science fiction needs to up its game.
Episode 183: Three Ways of Looking at Bruce Lee (with Jeff Chang) — our opinions are correct
Bruce Lee changed American pop culture forever, and his incredible legacy is more relevant than ever. But how did he go from child actor in Hong Kong to one of the most important action-movie stars of...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Bruce Lee is a legend. He changed movies forever — and helped shape Asian American culture. We talk to Jeff Chang, author of a new Bruce Lee biography.
Plus contributing host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social tells us what science has learned about fungi — and why science fiction needs to up its game.
Plus contributing host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social tells us what science has learned about fungi — and why science fiction needs to up its game.
Annalee and Charlie Jane both have new books this month. In our latest episode, we're talking about them!
Find out why Annalee wrote a cozy tale of robots making noodles.
And why Charlie Jane was drawn to write about queer families reconnecting.
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Find out why Annalee wrote a cozy tale of robots making noodles.
And why Charlie Jane was drawn to write about queer families reconnecting.
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August 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Annalee and Charlie Jane both have new books this month. In our latest episode, we're talking about them!
Find out why Annalee wrote a cozy tale of robots making noodles.
And why Charlie Jane was drawn to write about queer families reconnecting.
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Find out why Annalee wrote a cozy tale of robots making noodles.
And why Charlie Jane was drawn to write about queer families reconnecting.
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Our latest episode:
Why we love the Murderbot TV show so much, and how Sanctuary Moon in particular works so well
How certain stories comfort us during a dark time — and sometimes dark horror is more comforting than sweet comedy
Plus ice cream!
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Why we love the Murderbot TV show so much, and how Sanctuary Moon in particular works so well
How certain stories comfort us during a dark time — and sometimes dark horror is more comforting than sweet comedy
Plus ice cream!
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July 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Our latest episode:
Why we love the Murderbot TV show so much, and how Sanctuary Moon in particular works so well
How certain stories comfort us during a dark time — and sometimes dark horror is more comforting than sweet comedy
Plus ice cream!
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/murderbot-an...
Why we love the Murderbot TV show so much, and how Sanctuary Moon in particular works so well
How certain stories comfort us during a dark time — and sometimes dark horror is more comforting than sweet comedy
Plus ice cream!
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/murderbot-an...
What is the supply chain? How does it shape our lives?
We talk to @alexismadrigal.bsky.social about his book The Pacific Circuit, and how trade shaped Oakland.
THEN we delve into all of the galactic wars that started as trade disputes. Pew pew pew.
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We talk to @alexismadrigal.bsky.social about his book The Pacific Circuit, and how trade shaped Oakland.
THEN we delve into all of the galactic wars that started as trade disputes. Pew pew pew.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What is the supply chain? How does it shape our lives?
We talk to @alexismadrigal.bsky.social about his book The Pacific Circuit, and how trade shaped Oakland.
THEN we delve into all of the galactic wars that started as trade disputes. Pew pew pew.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/the-invisibl...
We talk to @alexismadrigal.bsky.social about his book The Pacific Circuit, and how trade shaped Oakland.
THEN we delve into all of the galactic wars that started as trade disputes. Pew pew pew.
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Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy is one of our fav TV shows, so we're stoked to interview creator Cirocco Dunlap in our new episode!
Plus @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and @heykellyjensen.bsky.social talk about the state of book bans in the USA.
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Plus @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and @heykellyjensen.bsky.social talk about the state of book bans in the USA.
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June 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy is one of our fav TV shows, so we're stoked to interview creator Cirocco Dunlap in our new episode!
Plus @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and @heykellyjensen.bsky.social talk about the state of book bans in the USA.
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Plus @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and @heykellyjensen.bsky.social talk about the state of book bans in the USA.
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I LOVE being on podcasts and I LOVE @charliejane.bsky.social and @annaleen.bsky.social and @ouropinions.bsky.social and was so happy to talk about public health and SFF!!
Public health is life-saving! But where did it start and what can we learn about it from SFF? Guest host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social explains all.
Plus we talk to @natashaobrown.bsky.social about everything we've learned about the Blood-Brain Barrier!
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Plus we talk to @natashaobrown.bsky.social about everything we've learned about the Blood-Brain Barrier!
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June 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I LOVE being on podcasts and I LOVE @charliejane.bsky.social and @annaleen.bsky.social and @ouropinions.bsky.social and was so happy to talk about public health and SFF!!
Public health is life-saving! But where did it start and what can we learn about it from SFF? Guest host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social explains all.
Plus we talk to @natashaobrown.bsky.social about everything we've learned about the Blood-Brain Barrier!
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Plus we talk to @natashaobrown.bsky.social about everything we've learned about the Blood-Brain Barrier!
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June 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Public health is life-saving! But where did it start and what can we learn about it from SFF? Guest host @jamsternazzy.bsky.social explains all.
Plus we talk to @natashaobrown.bsky.social about everything we've learned about the Blood-Brain Barrier!
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/public-healt...
Plus we talk to @natashaobrown.bsky.social about everything we've learned about the Blood-Brain Barrier!
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What does it mean to "politicize" science? How is this different from acknowledging the political issues that science affects?
Plus @maddiestone.bsky.social tells the story of Sim Earth and how this game fueled her love of science.
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Plus @maddiestone.bsky.social tells the story of Sim Earth and how this game fueled her love of science.
Our new episode: ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/simulating-e...
May 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What does it mean to "politicize" science? How is this different from acknowledging the political issues that science affects?
Plus @maddiestone.bsky.social tells the story of Sim Earth and how this game fueled her love of science.
Our new episode: ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/simulating-e...
Plus @maddiestone.bsky.social tells the story of Sim Earth and how this game fueled her love of science.
Our new episode: ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/simulating-e...
Let's take to the streets! Our new episode is about protests in science fiction & fantasy — and why protests are so vital in battling authoritarianism.
Plus we talk to @andrecarrington.bsky.social about his incredible new book, The Black Fantastic.
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Plus we talk to @andrecarrington.bsky.social about his incredible new book, The Black Fantastic.
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May 16, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Let's take to the streets! Our new episode is about protests in science fiction & fantasy — and why protests are so vital in battling authoritarianism.
Plus we talk to @andrecarrington.bsky.social about his incredible new book, The Black Fantastic.
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Plus we talk to @andrecarrington.bsky.social about his incredible new book, The Black Fantastic.
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This might be the best time ever for TV science fiction.
There's Andor, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Severance, Black Mirror, Alien: Earth, Foundation, The Last of Us, Ironheart, Murderbot, Blade Runner 2099...
So we're celebrating in our latest Patreon bonus episode:
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There's Andor, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Severance, Black Mirror, Alien: Earth, Foundation, The Last of Us, Ironheart, Murderbot, Blade Runner 2099...
So we're celebrating in our latest Patreon bonus episode:
www.patreon.com/posts/were-b...
We're Blessed With a Wealth of TV Science Fiction | Our Opinions Are Correct
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May 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This might be the best time ever for TV science fiction.
There's Andor, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Severance, Black Mirror, Alien: Earth, Foundation, The Last of Us, Ironheart, Murderbot, Blade Runner 2099...
So we're celebrating in our latest Patreon bonus episode:
www.patreon.com/posts/were-b...
There's Andor, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Severance, Black Mirror, Alien: Earth, Foundation, The Last of Us, Ironheart, Murderbot, Blade Runner 2099...
So we're celebrating in our latest Patreon bonus episode:
www.patreon.com/posts/were-b...
In our latest episode:
+ why Doctor Who is better than ever, and our hopes and fears for the show's future
+ we talk to @anildash.com about the "digital public square" and what went wrong with the internet
Listen here:
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+ why Doctor Who is better than ever, and our hopes and fears for the show's future
+ we talk to @anildash.com about the "digital public square" and what went wrong with the internet
Listen here:
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May 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In our latest episode:
+ why Doctor Who is better than ever, and our hopes and fears for the show's future
+ we talk to @anildash.com about the "digital public square" and what went wrong with the internet
Listen here:
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/too-bad-abou...
+ why Doctor Who is better than ever, and our hopes and fears for the show's future
+ we talk to @anildash.com about the "digital public square" and what went wrong with the internet
Listen here:
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Terry Gilliam's movie Brazil has shaped how countless creators portray dystopia. Why is this movie still so influential? And how did it become a visual shorthand for the retro-fascist aesthetic?
In a mini episode for our Patreon supporters, we investigate: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-e...
In a mini episode for our Patreon supporters, we investigate: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-e...
Mini episode: Brazil and the retro-fascist aesthetic | Our Opinions Are Correct
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April 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Terry Gilliam's movie Brazil has shaped how countless creators portray dystopia. Why is this movie still so influential? And how did it become a visual shorthand for the retro-fascist aesthetic?
In a mini episode for our Patreon supporters, we investigate: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-e...
In a mini episode for our Patreon supporters, we investigate: www.patreon.com/posts/mini-e...
Taxation is weirder than you think!
In our latest episode, we talk about why Everything Everywhere All at Once is the quintessential tax movie.
Plus guest host Alan Henry talks about how marginalized people can survive workplace surveillance.
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In our latest episode, we talk about why Everything Everywhere All at Once is the quintessential tax movie.
Plus guest host Alan Henry talks about how marginalized people can survive workplace surveillance.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Taxation is weirder than you think!
In our latest episode, we talk about why Everything Everywhere All at Once is the quintessential tax movie.
Plus guest host Alan Henry talks about how marginalized people can survive workplace surveillance.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/some-really-...
In our latest episode, we talk about why Everything Everywhere All at Once is the quintessential tax movie.
Plus guest host Alan Henry talks about how marginalized people can survive workplace surveillance.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/some-really-...
Our latest episode is about the second season of Severance -- is this show holding up? Plus we talk about a host of new TV shows about corporate dystopias.
Meanwhile, we talk to science journalist Carl Zimmer about our new age of airborne diseases.
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Meanwhile, we talk to science journalist Carl Zimmer about our new age of airborne diseases.
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Our Opinions Are Correct: Severance and the New Hellscape (w/ Carl Zimmer)
Welcome to the new dystopian era. The series Severance, which just finished its second season, is perhaps the best-known of a fresh crop of dark, absurdist stories that tackle the horrors of high-tech...
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April 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our latest episode is about the second season of Severance -- is this show holding up? Plus we talk about a host of new TV shows about corporate dystopias.
Meanwhile, we talk to science journalist Carl Zimmer about our new age of airborne diseases.
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Meanwhile, we talk to science journalist Carl Zimmer about our new age of airborne diseases.
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The incredible hip hop group @clppng.bsky.social just released a cyberpunk-inspired album, Dead Channel Sky. We ask them all about hip hop and cyberpunk.
Plus guest contributor @beebrookshire.bsky.social explains how 3000 hats stopped a war.
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Plus guest contributor @beebrookshire.bsky.social explains how 3000 hats stopped a war.
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March 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The incredible hip hop group @clppng.bsky.social just released a cyberpunk-inspired album, Dead Channel Sky. We ask them all about hip hop and cyberpunk.
Plus guest contributor @beebrookshire.bsky.social explains how 3000 hats stopped a war.
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Plus guest contributor @beebrookshire.bsky.social explains how 3000 hats stopped a war.
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Check out new @clppng.bsky.social interview with @ouropinions.bsky.social podcast! (cc: @subpop.bsky.social).
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Hip Hop x Cyberpunk (with clipping.) — our opinions are correct
Hip hop group clipping. has just released a brilliant new cyberpunk-inspired album, Dead Channel Sky, and we're talking to the members about how hip hop and cyberpunk have inspired each other fr...
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March 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Check out new @clppng.bsky.social interview with @ouropinions.bsky.social podcast! (cc: @subpop.bsky.social).
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Charles Yu's award-winning novel Interior Chinatown rocked our world. Now he's adapted it into a wonderfully weird TV show, and he tells us how.
Plus the amazing @ninamazing.bsky.social explains how children's books can teach real space science.
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Plus the amazing @ninamazing.bsky.social explains how children's books can teach real space science.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Charles Yu's award-winning novel Interior Chinatown rocked our world. Now he's adapted it into a wonderfully weird TV show, and he tells us how.
Plus the amazing @ninamazing.bsky.social explains how children's books can teach real space science.
www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes/20...
Plus the amazing @ninamazing.bsky.social explains how children's books can teach real space science.
www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes/20...
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@ouropinions.bsky.social continue to dominate the podcast game. Love the insight this episode gives on how simulation theory relates to our current dumpster fire
No, We Don't Live in a F---ing Simulation!
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February 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
@ouropinions.bsky.social continue to dominate the podcast game. Love the insight this episode gives on how simulation theory relates to our current dumpster fire
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It's kind of refreshing to hear that #Zagreb will become the Paris of the 24th century 🫡 Btw, @ouropinions.bsky.social is a podcast gem; right next to "If Books Could Kill" > pca.st/v9evdow7?t=2...
Peering into the deep future of humanity - Our Opinions Are Correct
A lot of science fiction takes place in the near future, somewhere in the next century or so. But what about the far future in 10,000 years, or a million? How do writers and creators imagine deep time...
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March 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It's kind of refreshing to hear that #Zagreb will become the Paris of the 24th century 🫡 Btw, @ouropinions.bsky.social is a podcast gem; right next to "If Books Could Kill" > pca.st/v9evdow7?t=2...
In our latest episode, we're talking about recent movies like The Substance and The Wild Robot. How are movies using weird science to talk about coercive femininity? And why are so many fictional robots cute and femme?
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February 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In our latest episode, we're talking about recent movies like The Substance and The Wild Robot. How are movies using weird science to talk about coercive femininity? And why are so many fictional robots cute and femme?
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"We live in a simulation."
It's a fun idea to contemplate — but many tech titans now believe it's likely true. Which is ludicrous.
We talked to @wolvendamien.bsky.social and @parismarx.com to make sense of this nonsense, and why it appeals to CEOs.
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It's a fun idea to contemplate — but many tech titans now believe it's likely true. Which is ludicrous.
We talked to @wolvendamien.bsky.social and @parismarx.com to make sense of this nonsense, and why it appeals to CEOs.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"We live in a simulation."
It's a fun idea to contemplate — but many tech titans now believe it's likely true. Which is ludicrous.
We talked to @wolvendamien.bsky.social and @parismarx.com to make sense of this nonsense, and why it appeals to CEOs.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/no-were-not-...
It's a fun idea to contemplate — but many tech titans now believe it's likely true. Which is ludicrous.
We talked to @wolvendamien.bsky.social and @parismarx.com to make sense of this nonsense, and why it appeals to CEOs.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/no-were-not-...
Our latest episode is about writing historical fiction. How do you research the past, and how do you make it feel urgent in the present? We talked to @nicolaz.bsky.social and @tananarivedue.bsky.social to find out more!
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January 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Our latest episode is about writing historical fiction. How do you research the past, and how do you make it feel urgent in the present? We talked to @nicolaz.bsky.social and @tananarivedue.bsky.social to find out more!
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