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May
20

Astrolabe (17): Transmission Received with Patrick Klepek

Transmission Received is a new series exclusive to paid Astrolabe members. It’s an extension of the interviews available in
11 min read
May
18

Astrolabe 17: Growing up out loud with Patrick Klepek, Fabulous Nova Crystallis, and judging books by their covers

Growing up Out Loud It was 2007, and I was 23 years old when I started a book blog called
14 min read
Apr
20

Astrolabe 16: The heroes of today, a mystic quest, and Ellen Ullman's life in code

This is your semi-regular reminder that Astrolabe is funded by its readers. A $5/month subscription helps keep the newsletter
10 min read
Apr
12

Becoming Gandalf

This essay was originally published by The Book Smugglers in January, 2015. My daughter is now six years old, and
7 min read
Apr
08

Astrolabe (15): Transmission Received with Ty Schalter

Transmission Received is a new series exclusive to paid Astrolabe members. It’s an extension of the interviews available in
14 min read
Apr
06
Astrolabe 15: Sportsball with Ty Schalter, the $1,000 JRPG, and Kings of the Wyld

Astrolabe 15: Sportsball with Ty Schalter, the $1,000 JRPG, and Kings of the Wyld

Mixing Sports and Science Fiction with Ty Schalter When the world went on pause last year, sports came to a
15 min read
Mar
24

Astrolabe (14): Transmission Received with Matt Wallace, author of Bump

Transmission Received is a new series exclusive to paid Astrolabe members. It’s an extension of the interviews available in
10 min read
Mar
22

Astrolabe 14: Writing for Kids with Matt Wallace, Time's Illusion, and Indians on Vacation

Editor's Note: Welcome to Astrolabe's new home! I wanted to expand briefly on my prior note
12 min read
Mar
17
The Lasting Legacy of Tad Williams’ Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn

The Lasting Legacy of Tad Williams’ Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn

A beautiful transition between post-Tolkien idealism and the epic fantasy of today
10 min read
Mar
10

Astrolabe (12): Transmission Received with Chris DeMakes

The Less Than Jake frontman opens up about creativity during troubling times, his new book, Blast from the Past, and what new artists can do to get their projects started (Full Interview)
1 min read