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E116: Interview with Ed Ashton, author of Antimatter Blues

March 7, 2023Author Interviewantimatter blues, ed ashton, genetic engineering, Macmillan, mickey 7, Science Fiction, St. Martin's Press, the end of ordinary, three days in apriltopshelfatmerricklibrary

“I felt like there was more to be said…that’s the essence of all writing.” ~ Edward Ashton on continuing the Mickey7 series.

For Episode 82, I had the pleasure of hosting Edward Ashton to talk about Mickey7 and for this episode, we talk about the sequel, Antimatter Blues. Antimatter Blues is a thrilling follow-up to Mickey7, soon to be a major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-Ho. Library Journal gave Antimatter Blues a starred review and says the book is, “a nonstop SF adventure from beginning to end.” Antimatter Blues is a direct sequel and picks up two years after the events in Mickey7 so hold on to your hats! Thanks so much for joining me once again Ed!

Ed Ashton recommends: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky; The Ghosts of Trappist by K.B. Wagers; place your hold here for all Ed Ashton titles!

Follow Ed Ashton on Twitter @edashtonwriting; on Instagram @bucket_of_spiders

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Episode 82 : Interview with Edward Ashton author of MICKEY7

February 10, 2022Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, Edward Ashton, Friday Reads, Macmillan, quantum physics, Readers Advisory, Science Fiction, ship of theseus, St. Martin's Press, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

The Martian meets Dark Matter in Edward Ashton’s high concept science fiction thriller, in which Mickey7, an “expendable,” refuses to let his replacement clone Mickey8 take his place.

I sat down with Ed Ashton in November of 2021 to talk about his fabulous third novel, Mickey7. We talked about the Ship of Theseus, quantum physics, and yes, even some Cthulhu. He also mentioned that Mickey7 has been optioned by Plan B Entertainment with quite the stellar director and lead actor. Do not miss his website which has Ashton’s many short stories and please do not miss this terrific novel.

Great big thanks to Ed, I had a blast!

Edward Ashton recommends: The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie; and Shakespeare’s Planet by Clifford D. Simak

Ed & Carol Ann both recommend, Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter: @edwardashtonwriting

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Episode 28: Interview with Anne Griffin, author of When All Is Said

April 25, 2019Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, debut, debut author, Graham Norton, Jonathan Coe, Mary Lawson, Olive Kitteridge, Readers Advisory, Richard Russo, St. Martin's Press, Staff Pick, Thomas Dunne Bookstopshelfatmerricklibrary

Spending my morning with Anne Griffin to talk about her amazing debut novel, When All Is Said, was like sunshine on a cloudy day.

This story of 84-year old Maurice Hannigan toasting the five most important people in his life is also wrapped around a mystery and makes When All Is Said perfect for book discussions. Anne talked about her inspiration for the book…no spoilers, you’ll have to listen! We also talked about Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo, authors Mary Lawson and Jonathan Coe, and author and TV host, Graham Norton.

This episode really is action packed and I can’t thank Anne Griffin enough for pausing in the midst of writing to speak with us today.

You can find Anne Griffin on her website: http://annegriffinwriter.com/

Merrick patrons place your holds here.

Thanks so much to Thomas Dunne Books and St. Martin’s Press for the early galley.

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