David Barr Kirtley

Science fiction author and podcaster

I’ll be Appearing in Santa Clarita to Discuss Ray Bradbury

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I previously announced that I was invited to take part in a panel discussion on the literary influence of Ray Bradbury. The panel will be on April 21st at 4:30 p.m. at the Newhall Community Center in Santa Clarita. (22421 Market Street, Newhall, CA 91321.)

Well, I just found out who my co-panelists will be. Steven Gould (whose novel Jumper is currently being made into a major motion picture starring Hayden Christenson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Diane Lane), Harry Turtledove, Larry Niven, David Gerrold, and Sheila Finch. Wowsers. I hope to see some of you there.

Geeks Guide to the Galaxy

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science … Read more

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Roger Barr

My grandfather Roger Barr passed away early this morning at the age of 98. He was my mom’s father, and was my last surviving grandparent. He was being cared for by my uncle Steve (his son) and aunt Denice — both medical professionals — and was still sharp and good-humored in his final days. Yesterday […]

David Barr Kirtley

David Barr Kirtley is the host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast, for which he’s interviewed over four hundred guests, including George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Paul Krugman, Simon Pegg, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. His short fiction appears in the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories.