David Barr Kirtley

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io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Jim Butcher

October 1, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Episode 45 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this show we interview Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files and The Codex Alera. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss folks picking on geeks.

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My Story “The Trial of Thomas Jefferson” on the Journey Into… Podcast

September 30, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

My short story “The Trial of Thomas Jefferson” was just released as a full-cast audio production on the Journey Into… podcast. This story, which I wrote as a teenager, originally appeared in the July/August 2003 issue of Cicada magazine. Also watch for my story “Red Road” in an upcoming episode of Journey Into…, starring me as a talking mouse.

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io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Charlaine Harris

September 16, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Episode 44 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this episode we interview Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series, basis for the hit HBO series True Blood. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss other recent TV series adapted from books, including Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and Dexter.

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Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy NYC

September 12, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

I created a Facebook page for fans of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy who live in the New York area to get to know each other and trade info about upcoming events. Join us!

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My Story “The Ontological Factor” in Cicada Magazine

September 3, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here’s the cover of the September/October issue of Cicada magazine, which includes my humorous short story “The Ontological Factor,” about a nervous philosophy student who finds himself in a house full of doorways to other worlds. Go ahead and order a copy.

Cicada magazine September October 2011

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io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews China Miéville

September 2, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Episode 43 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this show we interview fantasy author China Miéville about Dungeons & Dragons, international relations, and his new science fiction novel Embassytown. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss China Miéville and the New Weird.

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Interview on the Read It and Weep Podcast

September 1, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley 3 Comments

I’m called in as a science fiction expert in Episode 108 of Read It and Weep, a podcast that reviews terrible books, movies, and TV shows.

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Kzin

August 29, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley 3 Comments

Very sad day. Heard from grandma that my cat Kzin has died while I was away in California. I’ve had her since I was 17.

david barr kirtley's cat kzin

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“The Skull-Faced Boy” Layout

August 25, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here’s the nifty layout for my story “The Skull-Faced Boy” in the upcoming anthology Z: Zombie Stories.

The Skull-Faced Boy by David Barr Kirtley

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Hugo Award Nominations

August 22, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy made a respectable showing in the Hugo Awards this year with 13 nominations. 35 would have put us on the final ballot. Remember that podcasts are eligible for the Hugos in the “Best Related Work” category, so be sure to nominate all your favorite podcasts next year.

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John and Christie’s Wedding

August 22, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here are some photos from the wedding of John Joseph Adams and Christie Yant. (George R. R. Martin had his wedding ceremony in the same venue a few hours later.)

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Worldcon Photos 2011

August 22, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here are a few photos from Worldcon. Thanks to Chris Cevasco for snapping these.

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io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Eoin Colfer

August 19, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Episode 42 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this show we interview Eoin Colfer, author of And Another Thing, book 6 in the increasingly inaccurately named Hitchhiker’s Guide trilogy. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss the work and legacy of Douglas Adams.

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Worldcon Hotel

August 17, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

So I just looked up the hotel I’ll be staying at for Worldcon and, um, holy crap. Looks pretty nice. I’ll be there Thursday through Sunday. If you see me there say hi.

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Charles Vess Illustrates My Story “Three Deaths”

August 14, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley 1 Comment

Here’s the illustration by Charles Vess that will accompany my story “Three Deaths” in the upcoming anthology Under the Moons of Mars: New Adventures on Barsoom. Vess is a legendary fantasy illustrator (for example, he collaborated with Neil Gaiman on Stardust), so it’s very exciting to have him do a piece for one of my stories.

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“The Skull-Faced Boy” in Z: Zombie Stories

July 29, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here’s the cover of Z: Zombie Stories, a YA anthology from Night Shade Books that includes my story “The Skull-Faced Boy.” And look, I even made the cover!

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io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Daniel H. Wilson

July 28, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Episode 41 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this show we interview Daniel H. Wilson about his new novel Robopocalypse, which is currently being adapted for film, with Steven Spielberg slated to direct. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss the Terminator movies.

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Confluence Convention Photos 2011

July 27, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here are some photos from the past week:


Barnes & Noble reading with Ellen Kushner and Tamora Pierce


Reading my short story “Three Deaths” at Confluence


Acting as MC for the Alpha student readings at Confluence

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John Carter Trailer 2012

July 25, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

My story “Three Deaths” (which will be appearing in the upcoming anthology Under the Moons of Mars from Simon & Schuster) is set in the same universe as this movie:

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Cover for Under the Moons of Mars: New Adventures on Barsoom, edited by John Joseph Adams

July 22, 2011 by David Barr Kirtley Leave a Comment

Here’s the cover for the upcoming John Joseph Adams anthology Under the Moons of Mars: New Adventures on Barsoom, which includes my short story “Three Deaths.” All the stories in the book are illustrated — mine by Charles Vess!

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David Barr Kirtley

David Barr Kirtley is an author and the host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast on Wired.com, for which he’s interviewed well over a hundred guests, including George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Paul Krugman, Simon Pegg, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin.
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