Show Notes
If you have ever wondered why the chosen one is always a teenager and not a retiree who actually has the time to handle saving the world, tune in and hear hosts Annika and Jamie discuss E.M. Anderson’s The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher. They talk about the uncommon delight of having an entirely queer cast of characters, playing with well-worn tropes, and growing diversity in Sci-fi.
Hansen House (now Midnight Meadow Publishing) is the publisher mentioned in the podcast that specializes in queer stories: https://www.midnightmeadowpublishing.com/
Also! Annika is an author! You can find more information about their work at : https://annikasundberg.com/
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