SFF Addicts Ep. 66: Real Cultures as Inspiration with Gabriela Romero Lacruz (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Real Cultures as Inspiration with author Gabriela Romero Lacruz. During the episode, Gabriela unpacks different facets of culture, including what culture means, countercultures, SFF as a reflection of our world, immersive worldbuilding, pulling from real cultures vs. creating your own, research, cultural appropriation and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Gabriela. Click here to check out part one.
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Gabriela Romero Lacruz is the author of The Sun and the Void, her debut novel. She is also a visual artist and designer under the moniker The Moonborn. The Sun and the Void is available now via Orbit Books.
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Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion