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The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory
Hosted by writer and ranter Mookie Spitz, the SFFF is where science fiction & fantasy creators, fans, and technologists transform imagination into reality. Each episode explores how writers, filmmakers, and world-builders bring their universes to life, with personal stories about turning wild ideas into finished projects that connect, inspire, and thrill. From indie authors to visionary engineers, Mookie uncovers the creative engines powering the future of sci-fi & fantasy storytelling!
Episodes
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryRobert Biehn Casts The First Stone of His Exousia Chronicles, One Reader at a Time
Robert Biehn first dreamed up The First Stone at fifteen. Twenty years and eight rewrites later, he's finally launching a novel that's also building a world…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactorySebastian Howarth's The Synthetic Hunger: Starving Humanity's Future into Rebellion
Space is infinite. The menu is not. Sebastian Howarth joins Mookie in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory from Johannesburg, South Africa, to break down…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryBlake Anderson's The Great Awakening Sounds the Alarm with a Cautionary Tale
Blake Anderson joins Mookie in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory to talk about The Great Awakening, his debut novel built around an amazing premise…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDungeon Crawler Mookie: How Indie Authors Become Publishing Sensations
Mookie flies solo on the Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory podcast to unpack why Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl has become the decade's breakout indie…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryVinx the Mercenary Minx: Ranting and Reading Chapter 2
Vinx the Mercenary Minx is a prequel spinoff of Mookie's flagship series, Jonnie Fazoolie and the Transfinite Reality Engine, and it answers a question the…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryGus James' The Xeno Files: Alien Sex, Bad Decisions, and a Damn Good Time
Gus James, author of The Xeno File and The Terra File, joins Mookie on the Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory podcast to talk about his evolving trilogy. Gus…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryA.G. Meier's Champions Awakening: Interstellar War, Settled One Duel at a Time
A.G. Meier joins Mookie on the 64th episode of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory to talk about Champions Awakening, his debut novel and the first book in…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDennison Smith's The Westward Hours: Nightmare of a Sacrificial America
Dennison Smith joins Mookie in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory to talk about The Westward Hours, a genre-blending literary dystopia landing in the US…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryVinx the Mercenary Minx: A Bloody Good Prequel to the Infiniverse
Mookie steps away from interviews for a moment for a solo episode of Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory, revealing a new project and reading its opening…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMatt Witten's 51%: How Debt and AI Fuel American Authoritarianism
Matt Witten's writing career spans shows including Homicide, Law & Order, and CSI: Miami, a series of Jacob Burns mysteries, and a novel optioned by Leonardo…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDave Freer Ignites YA Sci-Fi with Storm-Dragon
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory opens today the way you'd hope a conversation with an Australian ichthyologist-turned-novelist would: an extended riff on…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryElliot Blake: Skip the Permission, Launch the Sci-Fi Novella
Elliot Blake has spent his career inside the entertainment industry, directing Sir Ben Kingsley and Helen Mirren on Audible's Moriarty trilogy, executive…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryJames Stuart Kinsey: Crime Scenes to Fantasy Kingdoms
What happens when thirty-two years of walking into crime scenes collides with a lifelong love of Tolkien, Zelazny, and Edgar Rice Burroughs? You get James…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryJef & Mindy on the Liberating Power of Comedy, Creativity, and The Ridiculous
What if the biggest obstacle to living a more creative, fulfilled life isn't talent or opportunity—but the fear of looking ridiculous?Mookie sits down with Jef…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryCedar Sanderson: Prolific Pulp Pantser
What do gardening, balloon animals, pulp fiction, Japanese manga, military science fiction, homeschooling, cover design, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and peeing…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDebbie Bishop on Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Never Waiting for Permission
Stepping into the 55th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Debbie Bishop has spent decades doing what most creators only talk about doing…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryLeanna Renee Hieber: Gothic Storyteller and Haunted History Tour Guide
The 54th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory has Mookie talking ghosts, gothic fiction, generational trauma, creativity, labor politics, and the…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryB.K. Gibson Debuts with Freedom's Vow
Ben and Karen Gibson have been quietly building an entire fantasy universe for years — not one book, not two, but an entire pipeline of stories forged through…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryD. Scott Allen Goes Skyborne with The Aerie Protocol
Scott Allen has spent years voicing other people’s stories — grimdark warriors, space captains, assassins, at least one traumatized wizard — and now he’s…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactorySam Robb Brings A Sense of Murder to Selene Press
Sam Robb steps into The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory to talk with Mookie about his new fantasy novel A Sense of Murder, the launch of Selene Press as the…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMarc Neuffer: From Naval Nuclear Engineer to Starship Captain
Mookie's Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory launches its 50th episode with fellow anthology contributor, former naval engineer, and prolific author Marc…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryJ. Kenton Pierce Unleashes Freedom, Firepower, and Frontier Science Fiction
Some writers build stories. J. Kenton Pierce seems to have stories stalking him until he writes them down.He joins Mookie in the 49th episode of The Science…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMatthew Kent Powers Up the LitRPG Revolution
What happens when a LitRPG writer walks into the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory and casually reveals that one of the fastest-growing corners of modern…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMike Robinson: Renaissance Author, Editor, and Writing Coach
What happens when two writing obsessives lock themselves in a room and start talking craft, money, madness, creativity, publishing, best (and worst) practices…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryThe Crew Returns: Bringing Indie Sci-Fi to the LA Festival of Books
In this goofy and surprisingly useful roundtable episode, Mookie Spitz reunites with fellow indie author road warriors Ingrid Moon, Greg Sorber, and married…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryCatherine Cruzan Dons a Crown of Fire to Expand Her Elfkind Universe
In this lively and surprisingly candid 45th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie Spitz sits down with fantasy author Catherine Cruzan for a…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryJames Kenwood on Mars Fire and the Future of Smart Sci-Fi
In this 44th episode of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie dives in deep with science fiction author James Kenwood to explore his themes and best…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryRick Cutler Locks & Loads Colt Ostergaard for a Cosmic Showdown
Saddle up for a wild ride into one of speculative fiction’s coolest frontier mashups: the science fiction western. In this episode, Mookie stirs it up with…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMichael A. Clement Morphs from Auditor to Architect of Alien Daydreams
In this episode of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory, Mookie sits down with Michael A. Clement, a former finance professional turned speculative fiction…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryJohn F. Holmes & Cannon Publishing: Inside the Unit Behind Military Sci-Fi Success
On this 41st episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie sits down with Cannon Publishing founder and Editor-in-Chief John F. Holmes. He's a…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactorySaengard Begins with the World Ender
In this episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie sits down with the elusive author Saengard, who emerges from behind a pseudonym to talk about…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMichael S. Clarke Goes Synthetic: Because One Version of You Wasn’t a Problem Already
In this 39th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie brings Michael S. Clarke onto the factory floor to dissect the craft, the grind, and the…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryRachanee Lumayno Spellbinds with Kingdom Legacy: Building a Seven-Book Fantasy World
What happens when a pandemic kills your D&D campaign? If you’re Rachanee Lumayno, you don’t sulk or bake bread—you construct an entire fantasy universe…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryPeter Gribble and the City of Magicians: Where Pacifism Collides with Reality
In this episode of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Factory, Mookie Spitz sits down with Peter Gribble, author of the sprawling City of Magicians trilogy. They…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMichael Morton's Military Sci-Fi Writers' Workshop
The 36th episode of Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory features Mookie going deep into storytelling craft with Michael Morton, a military sci-fi author, editor…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryD.A. Murray's Dominion Ascension: Turning the Gender War Inside Out
The 35th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory features Mookie sharing the mic with debut novelist D.A. Murray to break open her provocative novel…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDaniel P. Douglas Gets Real About Indie Sci-Fi—and Why Great Writing Isn’t Enough
In this 34th episode of Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie gets real about what it actually takes to write and sell fiction in today’s chaos economy…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryPhilip Cahill on Superintelligence, Telepathy, and the Evolution of Thought
The 33rd episode of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory asks the question: What happens when intelligence stops looking human?Mookie sits down with…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryPatrick Abbott Explores Faith, Firepower, and First Contact
The 32nd episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory features Mookie diving deep into science, religion, and philosophy with indie author Patrick Abbott…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryAl Hagan Infuses His Post-Apocalyptic Vision with Military Precision
Mookie welcomes Al Hagan onto the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory floor, a writer whose complex heroes and driving prose comes from his dedication to duty…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryHoward Loring and the Elastic Limits of Time: Building Epic Fables That Bend Reality
The 30th episode of the pod features Mookie and Howard after connecting the way many indie sci-fi writers do—through an anthology collection. Both landed…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMargret Treiber is Over It: Cranking Sci-Fi While Nobody Seems to Give a Sh$t
In this robust episode of Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie sits down with Margret Treiber—a pissed-off, no-nonsense New Yorker by way of Long Island…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryPatrick LeClerc Celebrates Indie Author Freedom
The 28th episode of Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory features speculative fiction author Patrick LeClerc, a writer who Mookie discovers made a deliberate…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryFirst Contact & Second Chance from J. Michael Thomas
What happens when first contact isn’t with aliens—but with ourselves?On this episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie shares the floor with…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryAI Isn't the Enemy: David T. Etheredge Infers the Future of Creativity
The 26th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory has Mookie Spitz with technology entrepreneur and science-fiction writer David T. Etheredge for a…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryC.S.E. Cooney Is Knocking on Saint Death's Doorway
On this 25th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy podcast, host Mookie Spitz sits down with C.S.E. Cooney for a lively conversation about her Saint Death…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryA.C. Wise Sings the Ballad of the Bone Road: Criticism & Craft from Haunted Cities
Mookie Spitz welcomes A.C. Wise to the 24th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory: a Canadian-born, award-winning speculative writer, and one of the…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryThe Black Swan Trilogy: Helen Hynson Vettori Warns Us All
What happens when the people who trained for catastrophe watch society ignore every warning sign?In the 23rd episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryPasadena Comic Con & Beyond: The Singularity Scribes Weigh In
The 22nd episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory features the crew of indie science-fiction authors who gathered together at Pasadena Comic-Con 2026…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryMatthew Kressel Seeds Sci-Fi Optimism in The Rainseekers
In this episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, host Mookie Spitz sits down with the prolific and acclaimed science fiction author Matthew Kressel to…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryBruno Rothgiesser Unveils Dark Matter: When AI Reclaims the Earth
The 20th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory features host Mookie Spitz welcoming debut science-fiction author and AI technologist Bruno…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDon Ellis Aguillo: Color in Motion, Emotion Unleashed
Mookie welcomes to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory the acclaimed comic artist and storyteller Don Ellis Aguillo, known for his striking emotional style…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryIngrid Moon Wins 1st Place at the 2025 Outstanding Creator Awards
Welcome to a celebration of indie writing recognition! The Outstanding Creator Awards is one of the most visible and influential platforms recognizing…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryThe 2026 Sci-Fi Anthology: Steve Gibson Shares New Voices, New Futures
In the 17th episode of Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory, Mookie Spitz chats with Steve Gibson (S.A. Gibson), the prolific indie science-fiction author…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryDaniel P. Douglas: Two Minds United Against the Machine
The 16th episode of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Factory has Mookie sitting down with Daniel P. Douglas: the shared pen name of Paul and Phil Garver, prolific…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryVoicing the Infiniverse: A Cornish Poet Becomes the Spider Genius
Out on the Science Fiction & Fantasy Factor floor is Cornish poet and performer Bert Biscoe, who voices two sections from Jonnie Fazoolie and the Transfinite…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryPhasers Set to Snark: Warp-Speed Smartassery
What happens when two Gen-X science-fiction lifers turn on the mic, set themselves loose, and argue about everything?You get the 14th episode of SFFF.Host…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryVirtual Rebel J.Z. Pitts Unwraps His Christmas Demons
J.Z. Pitts doesn’t posture, pretend, or pose behind “author brand” theatrics. He comes on the Factory floor to pod with Mookie Spitz, where they tell the truth…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryThe Astrophysicist Who Loves Space Operas
The twelfth episode of the SFFF features Mookie chatting up the genre with Princeton astrophysics grad student turned tech consultant Ed Powell, where they…
The Science Fiction & Fantasy FactoryRobert Reif Debuts Frontier One
This episode of the SFFF drops you straight onto the factory floor with Robert Reif, the Zoomer indie author who somehow writes like a pulp-era wanderer…