A new podcast from UK based independent publisher Comma Press, specialising in the short story and literature in translation. Series Two: Futures, brings listeners 6 discussions around future-set fiction, including sci-fi, speculative fiction and future-looking literary fiction. This series takes in a number of recent and bestselling Comma titles, with episodes featuring authors, translators, editors and academics in conversation about the influence of genre, and how science-fiction and writ ...
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An elderly adopts strange coping mechanisms to cope with the loneliness of Christmas during lockdown.Av Comma Press
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Gaia Holmes reads her story 'Surge' from her debut fictioon collection 'He Used to Do Dangerous Things' (Comma Press). In the depths of lockdown, an elderly man combats the solitude of Christmas with his own peculiar rituals.Av Comma Press
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David Constantine: Rivers of the Unspoilt World
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Award-winning author David Constantine discusses his latest collection of mesmerising short fictionAv Comma Press
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2.5 M. John Harrison and landscape in British SFF writing
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The fifth episode of Series 2 of the Comma Press Podcast, which this series is on the theme of FUTURES.In this episode, host and Comma Press Publisher Ra Page is in conversation with acclaimed author M. John Harrison, writer and filmmaker Adam Scovell and writers and critics Andy Hedgecock and Jennifer Hodgson.Recorded remotely via Zoom due to the …
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2.4 Europa28 with Sophie Hughes, Janne Teller & Kapka Kassabova
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The fourth episode of Series 2 of the Comma Press Podcast, which this series is on the theme of FUTURES.In this episode, guest host and co-editor of the Europa28 anthology, Sophie Hughes, is in conversation with contributors Kapka Kassabova and Janne Teller about Comma's recent anthology, Europa28: Writing by Women on the Future of Europe, a Hay Fe…
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2.3 Palestine + 100 with Rawan Yaghi, Lindsey Moore, Barbara Dick & Basma Ghalayini
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The third episode of Series 2 of the Comma Press Podcast, which this series is on the theme of FUTURES.In this episode, Comma Publisher Ra Page is in conversation with contributors and academics about Comma's best-selling anthology, Palestine + 100: Stories from a century after the Nakba, the first ever collection of science fiction from Palestine.…
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2.2 Iraq + 100 with Anoud, Sinead Murphy & Annie Webster
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The second episode of Series 2 of the Comma Press Podcast, which this series is on the theme of FUTURES. In this episode, Comma Publisher Ra Page is in conversation with contributors and academics about Comma's best-selling anthology, Iraq + 100: Stories from a century after the invasion, the first ever collection of science fiction from Iraq, edit…
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2.1 The History of the Future with Adam Roberts, Amanda Rees & Amy Chambers
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The first episode of Series 2 of the Comma Press Podcast introduces the theme of this new series - FUTURES. In this opening episode, Comma Publisher Ra Page is in conversation with esteemed sci-fi writer Adam Roberts, the University of York's Amanda Rees who is currently researching the history of the future, and MMU's own Amy Chambers, who special…
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1.6 The New Cross Fire & Brixton Riots with Jacob Ross and Stephen Reicher
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Hosted by Ra Page of Comma Press, a Manchester-based independent publisher specialising in the short story.Jacob Ross is a novelist, short story writer, editor and creative writing tutor. His crime fiction novel, The Bone Readers won the inaugural Jhalak Prize in 2017. His latest book is Tell No-One About This, a collection of stories written over …
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1.5 The Aldermaston Marches with Stuart Evers, Michael Randle and Mai Chatham
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Hosted by Ra Page of Comma Press, a Manchester-based independent publisher specialising in the short story.Stuart Evers is the author of a number of novels and short story collections, and writes about books regularly for The Guardian, The Independent and The Observer.Michael Randle has been involved in peace work as an activist and academic since …
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1.4 Cat and Mouse Act with Michelle Green, Elizabeth Crawford and Helen Antrobus
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Hosted by Zoe Turner, Publicity & Outreach Officer of Comma Press, a Manchester-based independent publisher specialising in the short story.Michelle Green is a British-Canadian writer. Her short story collection, Jebel Marra, was published by Comma Press and is based on her own experience as an aid worker in Darfur.Elizabeth Crawford is the author …
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1.3 The Enemy Within with Martyn Bedford, David Waddington and Craig Oldham
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Hosted by Ra Page, Founder & CEO of Comma Press, a Manchester-based independent publisher specialising in the short story.Martyn Bedford is an award-winning British novelist and literary critic. he has written five novels for adults and three for young adults. His short story collection, Letters Home, was published by Comma Press in 2017.David Wadd…
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1.2 Rivers of Blood With David Constantine and Stephen Constantine
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Hosted by Ra Page, Founder & CEO of Comma Press, a Manchester-based independent publisher specialising in the short story. In this episode author David Constantine and his brother, historian Stephen Constantine, reflect on their experience and the legacy of Enoch Powell’s infamous Rivers of Blood speech, as well as post World War II immigration, Wi…
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1.1 Never Going Underground with Juliet Jacques, Em Temple-Malt and Louise Wallwein
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Hosted by Ra Page, Founder & CEO of Comma Press, a Manchester-based independent publisher specialising in the short story. Juliet Jacques is a journalist, critic and writer of short fiction. She has published two books including Trans: A Memoir (2015). She documented her gender reassignment for The Guardian in a series entitled A Transgender Journe…
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