Writestream Radio Network

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill.   Today's Guests are Steve Alten and Rachael L. McIntosh Steve Alten Steve Alten is the NY Times & International best-selling author of 14 published novels, two of which have been optioned as movies. He is also founder and director of Adopt-An-Author, a free secondary school reading program used by over ten thousand teachers. Steve's books include: MEG: A Novel of Deep Terror Domain Goliath www.SteveAlten.com Rachael L. McIntosh Rachael L. McIntosh books are inspired by her real life experiences working for a major US defense contractor, her dealings with national news outlets, and her in