Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror

Podcast discussing women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom. New episodes every other Thursday.

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S02, E21: Pat Cadigan – Queen of Cyberpunk

Posted October 12, 2017

We interviewed Pat Cadigan at FantasyCon 2017 on the resurgence of cyberpunk, writing both novels and short fiction, the relationship between technology...

S02, E20: Mythical females

Posted September 28, 2017

Megan, Charlotte, and Lucy look at the popularity of female creatures in mythology and folklore and what these she-beasts say about women, our place...

S02, E19: In praise of YA with Frances Hardinge

Posted September 14, 2017

We talk to award-winning YA author Frances Hardinge about everything that young adult (YA) fiction has to offer both readers and writers. Full episode...

S02, E18: Interview with Tim Lebbon

Posted August 31, 2017

Charlotte interviews horror writer Tim Lebbon on his writing process, his character inspirations, and what scares him.

The power of playlists

Posted August 24, 2017

Bonus episode: Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, Lucy Hounsom, and Kieron Gillen discuss the power of playlists in writing and inspirate at Nine Worlds Geekfest...