Sci-Fi Writer Iain Banks Talks Surface Detail’s Hell, Creationists’ ‘Heresy’ | Underwire | Wired.com

Sci-Fi Writer Iain Banks Talks Surface Detail’s Hell, Creationists’ ‘Heresy’ | Underwire | Wired.com

I've read the Culture series so far and its easily the best conceived far future sci-fi out there. Definitely going to read Surface Detail. The interview is well worth reading. Banks frankly discusses the role of sci-fi in society, his views on religion, etc. etc.

Paolo Bacigalupi: This is What It Takes to Write a Novel - Techland - TIME.com

Paolo Bacigalupi: This is What It Takes to Write a Novel - Techland - TIME.com

Lev Grossman interviews Paolo Bacigalupi and asks the question formeost among fans of the Hugo/Nebula award winner: How do you pronounce your last name?

Very good interview. Inspiring for writers who need a little boost to keep plugging away.