Clarkesworld Magazine

This episode features "The Painter of Trees" written by Suzanne Palmer. Published in the June 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/palmer_06_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "Bad Day on Boscobel" written by Alexander Jablokov. Originally published in The Other Half of the Sky, edited by Athena Andreadis and Kay Holt. Reprinted in the May 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/jablokov_05_19_reprint Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "The Sun from Both Sides" written by R.S.A. Garcia. Published in the May 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/garcia_05_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "Insaan Hain, Farishte Nahin" written by Arula Ratnakar. Published in the May 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/ratnakar_05_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "Empress in Glass" written by Cory Skerry. Published in the May 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/skerry_05_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "Move Forward, Disappear, Transcend" written by A. T. Greenblatt. Published in the May 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/greenblatt_05_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "Tick-Tock" written by Xia Jia. Originally published in Chinese SF Comet. Published in the May 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/xia_05_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

The podcast opens with a heartfelt birthday celebration and reflections on the writing journey. It dives into the life of a 'con girl,' exploring themes of shame and self-discovery. Listeners are taken on an emotional ride through a futuristic school where social standing is dictated by a holistic scoring system. The narrative critically examines the impact of social ratings on identity and personal relationships, evoking unsettling parallels to modern-day social media dynamics.

This episode features "Skyscrapers in the Sand" written by Y.M. Pang. Published in the April 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/pang_04_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?

This episode features "In Search of Your Memories" written by Nian Yu and translated from Chinese by Andy Dudak. Published in the April 2019 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. Translated and published in partnership with Storycom. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/nian_04_19 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?