The Baen Free Radio Hour

Martin L. Shoemaker discusses Today I Am Carey, his debut science fiction novel about a caretaker robot who takes care of an Alzheimer's patient and becomes part of the family, which leads to the development of sentience—and true empathy and caring in him and others. It's a beautiful tale and Shoemaker talks about its origins, themes, and characters; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 33.

D.J. Butler and Eric James Stone with an audience and reader questions at the Life the Universe and Everything Science Fiction conference in Provo, Utah. Butler discusses his Witchy Wars alternate historical flintlock fantasy series and Stone talks about his novel Unforgettable, plus both take questions from a live audience; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 32.

Larry Correia discusses House of Assassins, latest entry in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior high fantasy series and sequel to Son of the Black Sword. This is Part Two of a two-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 31.

Larry Correia discusses House of Assassins, latest entry in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior high fantasy series and sequel to Son of the Black Sword. This is Part One of a two-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 30.

Susan R. Matthews discusses Crimes Against Humanity, book 8 of the long-running and acclaimed Under Jurisdiction science fiction series; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 29.

James L. Cambias discusses Arkad's World, a science fiction novel with many Heinlein and Kipling influences, particularly the Heinlein juveniles and Kipling's Kim. Cambias discusses the fascinating alien cultures and backstory he's created, and the winning character of his hero, Arkad, an orphan on a strange planet who must undertake a quest; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 28.

Baen Publisher Toni Weisskopf discusses the year in Baen Books. This includes all the great books that appeared in 2018, and some upcoming 2019 offerings, as well. Weisskopf talks about the huge variety of fare Baen offered readers, as well as the authors and artists who create these great books; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 27.

David Drake discusses The Storm, the second entry in his Time of Heroes far future science fiction series. Drake talks about the milieu of the book which takes place in a future where consensus reality has shattered and the inhabitants are able to use some of the old technology, but don't really understand it. Our hero is part of an attempt to reestablish civilization in a Camelot-like stronghold and the Road which connects him to various realms where he faces monsters and worse. Part Two of a two-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 26.

David Drake discusses The Storm, the second entry in his Time of Heroes far future science fiction series. Drake talks about the milieu of the book which takes place in a future where consensus reality has shattered and the inhabitants are able to use some of the old technology, but don't really understand it. Our hero is part of an attempt to reestablish civilization in a Camelot-like stronghold and the Road which connects him to various realms where he faces monsters and worse. Part 1 of a two-part interview; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 25.

Baen Consulting Editor Gray Rinehart discusses the Baen Books process for dealing with unsolicited manuscript submission. Gray is known as the Baen Slushmaster General, and he is the editor responsible for initial review and consideration of slush, the publishing term for unsolicited submission material. Gray delves into the detail of procedure and process involved with handling submissions, including what the stages of consideration are, and how long everything takes. All in all, it's a highly informative, process-oriented tour of the Baen slush pile; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 24.