"Unambitious people want everyone else to stay in their lane." - this. So much this.

Gripping discussion, and the book sounds fantastic, must check it out. My upcoming novel is in the meta-horror space as well (plus satire and science fiction elements as well). I'd actually had an idea kicking around about telling a story and it being retold multiple times by the same person, but at different stages of their life, was wondering if there was existing work like that out there, really interesting to hear.

Loved it

Great video! The luminous dead is my favourite book! I was really glad to find this channel!

What a phenomenal interview

@ Jennifer Giesbrecht on writing THE MONSTER OF ELENDHAVEN: I have a copy of your book and this interview is helping me understand the story. I ordered your book because I am a Giesbrecht and wanted to satisfy my curiosity.

This interview was fresh! The questions were succinct and respectful.

I'm far to obsessed with these books

U had me at anthropology and history.:))

Absolutely love this series !

Maddie is one of my faves authors

I've just finished reading this book at the weekend and I found your podcast while looking for information on the 10,000 doors of January. Thank you so much for this interview!

I stumbled upon this book and absolutely consumed it in a single evening. This interview told me what I already suspected; that, despite the outlandish premise, it was a sincerely written book that engages with the society-wide solipsism we’ve trapped ourselves in, and tries to catalyse something beyond it. Loved how much you interrogated the craft, excellent questions and conversation, and genuinely good chemistry borne from a real connection. So glad to have been able to catch this, thanks for posting it here!

As an autistic person, I relate so much to MB. It really reflects how i feel about my own humanity, my own discomfort with socialising, and my own obsessions i would much rather be doing. I'm so happy to have encountered this series.

42:03 JESSICA DREW / SPIDER-WOMAN comic. MARVEL

INKHEART! 25:31

17:59 😂😂😂 If the hero wasn't White, let's not give them a biopic. Time to change things.

This space opera is amazing. It's so fun and the characters are so well developed, it's a must read

Can't wait for the book launch in October 2023!

I loved your interview. The fact you let her speak and that you're into the book and 'get' it. And that you make a point to use 'it' to gender murderbot correctly. You can just tell hearing the interview that she's more comfortable here than I've seen in others, and I think it's at least partly due to the respect you give. Loved getting to hear more from her and gaining more depth to an amazing series!

I am beyond glad this podcast is back and that things are turning around for you. You're an amazing host that actually reads the books and that is rare with author interviews. You have turned me on to so many good authors and books because you actually dive into the material. As an aspiring writer it always gives me so much to think about when approaching my own stories. Keep going! I will definitely keep supporting you.

Matt is a great interview. Like yourself, a nice voice. Not surprised he has his own podcast.

SO glad you're back! hope you are well

Welcome back!🔥

glad to hear you've found your way back to podcasting & writing! creating is hard

Welcome back! I'm looking forward to listening to new episodes!

Welcome back!

Just read this in a book club and was looking for a YT review that explored the themes. Bonus to have the author being interviewed as well. Thanks!

thank you, for having him

Great book

Wow another author whose main focus is on sexuality of a character. How brave.

Just ordered it. And the kidnapped chef one...

Interesting interview, thank you!❤ I think, many people do not understand the idea of these books: the main character is not a robot, not a human, and Murderbot doesn' t want to be a human! (And you say it!) He has personality, but not like people. Most readers think that Murderbot becomes more human-like as the story progress, and they think about - is it possible to consider bots equal to a human. I think this story of Murderbot (Killerbot in my language:) is more interesting - a story about new type of corporate slaves, their ways of think, own POVs, own thoughts and wishes, and at last - how humanity is still antropocentric. And many readers only confirms it:)

OH THANK GOODNESS she didn't kill MurderBot! Oh my gosh that was a close shave. I mean, the book had kind of a sad ending anyway, but thank goodness it wasn't *that* bleak, and left the door open for more shenanigans. A really enjoyable interview, thank you so much.

Whew. I’m exhausted. Came here to listen to the AUTHOR. Not him. Couldn’t make it even 20 mins. ASK the author more QUESTIONS and let her SPEAK.

loved this podcast and the duology!!! when i understood why the book titles were chosen and what they mean, i was mildly shocked and so happy. I really adore the story and characters. :)

This book is the best I've read this year (so far, at least :P)

Thank you for posting this. I read the book and I was having trouble following it and this helped understand the book more. Also I love the confirmation it’s a dark romance about two men who want to ruin the world or at least the city that screwed them over.

Murderbot is probably my favorite person ever.

Got to say, this novel inspired me to become an author myself! Thank you so much B.B, your a legend!

Just discovered these books. Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for posting this interview.

great interview questions

b.b alston is honnesty are far better writter than j.k.rowling for axemple 1 his world building makes sense 2 he dont piss on his own characters 3 his teen characters are very intresting 4 i follow him almost every day on twitter and unlike rowling hes such a nice person sorry for my bad english i dont live in an english spoken country

The fact I knew exactly what twist you were thinking of

Just listened to this and it is by far my favorite interview. I'm in awe of her talent and frankly jealous of the output lol. As a writer who hasnt broken in yet, this was the most honest and helpful interview with a published author I have ever listened to. Really gave me motivation to keep editing and submitting. Thanks again for a really important podcast.

Awsome interview and podcast. Really original stuff. Thanks for actually exploring the books story. It helps me decide to read or not and I immediately bought the audiobook after listening.

Excellent interview with an excellent writer.

Appreciate the video and have ordered the book. Yes, I agree that as in life, there is a trade off in everything for better or worse. Some cost must be associated with anything done or said.

I like these book but I can't read them with special glasses that I don't have

The talking rooster also has me sold. XD