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The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory

Mookie Spitz
Science Fiction
Diamond Dragons
Fantasy
Jonnie Fazoolie and the Transfinite Reality Engine
Character Development
World Building
Technology
Isaac Asimov
Multiverse
Frontier One
Aliens
Nostalgia
Community
Chronicles Of Derek Fade
Indie Publishing
Self-Publishing
Writing Process
Prediction
Biohunter
Infinity

Hosted by writer and ranter Mookie Spitz, the SFFF is where science fiction & fantasy creators, fans, and technologists transform imagination into reality. Each episode explores how writers, filmmakers, and world-builders bring their universes to life, with personal stories about turning wild ideas into finished projects that connect, inspire, and thrill. From indie authors to visionary engineers,... more

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In the 17th episode of Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie Spitz chats with Steve Gibson (S.A. Gibson), the prolific indie science-fiction author, editor-in-chief of a globally sourced science-fiction anthology, and writer whose work asks an un... more

The 16th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory has Mookie sitting down with Daniel P. Douglas: the shared pen name of Paul and Phil Garver, prolific multi-genre writers who are also identical twins.

Together, they unpack what it means to ... more

Out on the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factor floor is Cornish poet and performer Bert Biscoe, who voices two sections from Jonnie Fazoolie and the Transfinite Reality Engine audiobook as a teaser reel.  

The first reading share the infinitale of Kreo... more

What happens when two Gen-X science-fiction lifers turn on the mic, set themselves loose, and argue about everything?

You get the 14th episode of SFFF.

Host Mookie Spitz welcomes longtime friend and fellow sci-fi heretic Lee Kantz for a sprawling, ... more

J.Z. Pitts doesn’t posture, pretend, or pose behind “author brand” theatrics. He comes on the Factory floor to pod with Mookie Spitz, where they tell the truth about what it costs to write, to fail, to get back up, and to self-publish when the world ... more

The twelfth episode of the SFFF features Mookie chatting up the genre with Princeton astrophysics grad student turned tech consultant Ed Powell, where they immediately launch into hard science, bad science, and unraveling state of a genre that used t... more

This episode of the SFFF drops you straight onto the factory floor with Robert Reif, the Zoomer indie author who somehow writes like a pulp-era wanderer inebriated on optimism. His debut novel, Frontier One, feels like Tarzan meets Sally Ride, wrappe... more

Mookie gets chatty with speculative-fiction author Lou Iovino about the long, uneven road to becoming a working writer. Lou shares how his creative life started in comics through co-authoring a ten-issue graphic novel on his commute to Manhattan, hir... more

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Recent Guests

Bert Biscoe
Cornish poet, songwriter, local historian, playwright, and former mayor of Truro, known for his works rooted in Cornish identity.
Episode: Voicing the Infiniverse: A Cornish Poet Becomes the Spider Genius
J.Z. Pitts
Indie author known for his works in sci-fi and horror
Episode: Virtual Rebel J.Z. Pitts Unwraps His Christmas Demons
Robert Reif
Author of 'Frontier One'
Episode: Robert Reif Debuts Frontier One
Lou Iovino
A speculative fiction writer with a background in advertising and comic books.
Episode: Rare Earth Elegance with Lou Iovino
Blake Shimshock
Co-author of the Chronicles of Derek Fade series
Episode: Blake & Sherry Shimshock Rock the Derek Fade Series
Sherry Shimshock
Co-author of the Chronicles of Derek Fade series
Episode: Blake & Sherry Shimshock Rock the Derek Fade Series
Matthew Carauddo
Mastermind behind the Diamond Dragon series, writer, and artist.
Diamond Dragons
Episode: Polishing Diamond Dragons: Welcome to Matthew Carauddo's World
Ingrid Moon
Author, school teacher specializing in science, and editor
Episode: Ingrid's Moonstruck Musings on Indie Sci-Fi
Greg Sorber
Indie sci-fi author, creator of the 'Mechhaven' series.
Episode: Mechhaven Dreams: Talking Indie Shop with Greg Sorber

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Mookie Spitz
Host of discussions on the creative processes behind science fiction and fantasy storytelling, engaging with a wide range of authors, technologists, and artists.

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Ingrid's Moonstruck Musings on Indie Sci-Fi
Q: What are some of the macro challenges that you find most common with people struggling to write that great book, especially in science fiction?
Ingrid discusses how many authors focus too much on world-building rather than developing compelling characters and stories.
Ingrid's Moonstruck Musings on Indie Sci-Fi
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your journey and what you've experienced?
Ingrid shares her self-publishing journey, highlighting the challenges of getting noticed in a crowded marketplace and the importance of a strong story.
Mechhaven Dreams: Talking Indie Shop with Greg Sorber
Q: What motivated you to go Indie?
Greg mentions the practical reasons tied to wanting immediate results and the frustrations associated with traditional publishing.
Nathan J Pearce Launches Faith Faraday & the Cyber Samurai
Q: What are your next steps now that the book is released?
I'm planning on doing some TikTok videos around the story and using social media to create buzz by sharing snippets with imagery.
Nathan J Pearce Launches Faith Faraday & the Cyber Samurai
Q: How do you feel about marketing your book now that it's launched?
I think that while I'm doing what everybody else seems to do...

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A vibrant and thought-provoking exploration of the worlds of science fiction and fantasy, this podcast engages with a variety of creators, including writers, filmmakers, and technologists. It highlights the creative processes behind crafting imaginative stories and universes, offering insights into how these creators transform their innovative ideas into compelling narratives. Each episode features candid discussions about personal journeys in the creative industry, emphasizing the emotional and intellectual connections that storytelling can evoke among audiences. Listeners can expect to dive deep into themes surrounding speculative fiction, character development, and the interplay between technology and creative expression, making it an ex... more

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Recent guests on The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory include:

1. Bert Biscoe
2. J.Z. Pitts
3. Robert Reif
4. Lou Iovino
5. Blake Shimshock
6. Sherry Shimshock
7. Matthew Carauddo
8. Ingrid Moon

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