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Episode Synopsis
This week I talk a bit about the Foundation and Murderbot TV adaptations. I give a quick update on my novel, Critical Balance, which is coming out. I also explain why I haven’t been able to share the beautiful cover art for Critical Balance until the book is released. I talk a bit about the upcoming Worldcon in Seattle. Then I begin my multi-episode series on exploring the setting of The Culture series by Iain M. Banks. Topics include how 9,000 years is a really long time and convergent human evolution across the galaxy. How “alien” will alien life really be? If you love sci-fi, worldbuilding, and/or The Culture, you won’t want to miss this series!LinksCheck out my novel, Critical Balance.Have you read Critical Balance? Please leave a review on Amazon.Lex Out Loud is now on Spotify.Check out my Guide to Novel Formatting in Word.Join my Book Club.How to get free ebooks & audiobooks from your library.J.J. Ackernecht Book of the New SunCulture SeriesMurderbot showThe Murderbot DiariesStorygraphSupport the show.Join my Discord server.Call My Voicemail: 951-465-5391
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