Jon Evans swings by to discuss EXADELIC, techno thrillers, and possibly squirrels.

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Jon Evans advises aspiring authors to write just one page a day, citing Gene Wolfe's method for finishing a novel in a year.

Host Gryftkin interviews author Jon Evans about his science fiction novel EXADELIC, exploring his journey from engineer to writer, his deliberate plot-subversion techniques, and his advice for aspiring authors. The conversation also touches on his new job in AI forecasting and his thoughts on audiobook production.

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A relaxed book chat that leans on tech nostalgia and easy back-and-forth.

John Evans comes off as relaxed and easy to follow, starting with the move from Canada to California and a dry weather joke that fits the mood.

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Press play if you like author talk that turns retro tech into a nerdy time-machine.

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