Science fiction novel – “Providence” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2020) – Max Barry interview
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Max Barry has authored six novels including science fiction. He also developed the popular nation simulation game NationStates. He’s recently published a new science fiction novel Providence and we spoke about the book, his inspirations, and the craft of writing.
0:42 – Max talks about why he chose to write Providence.
5:46 – Max talks about how he constructed the world in the novel. He also talks about the science behind the novel.
10:23 – Max goes into more detail about the alien force in the book and the conflict.
12:36 – Max talks about the works that inspire his writing and process.
17:25 – Max talks about how he completed the work process-wise.
22:34 – Max talks about having been a programmer before writing. He’s also created a popular online game called Nation States. Providence also has an associated game at providence.training.
25:48 – Max talks about the editing of the book.
28:25 – Max talks about the musical aesthetic of the book.
32:43 – Max talks about his love of a game called Elite on the Commodore 64.
34:23 – Max talks about his latest writing project.
37:37 – Max talks about what he focuses on in his writing. He talks about the use of satire in writing.
41:08 – Max can be found at maxbarry.com.
Links of interest
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612940/providence-by-max-barry/
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Guests: Max Barry
Host: Cris Alvarez
Tags: science fiction, conflict, future, spaceship, advanced technology, larry niven, philip k. dick, old school sci-fi, alien, first contact, genome, star wars, programmer, artificial intelligence, Jennifer Government, nation states game, Daft Punk, orchestral dubstep, electronica, Commodore 64, Elite
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