About this episode

The episode features an interview with award-winning speculative fiction author P.A. Cornell discussing her latest book and upcoming projects.

Every so often we’re able to bring an up-and-coming author on the show. P.A. Cornell is an award-winning speculative fiction author. In 2024, she became the first ever Chilean writer to be nominated for the Nebula Award for her story, Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont. Cornell joins us on the Bridge to chat about her latest book, Shoeshine Boy and Cigarette Girl. We also chat about what else she has in the pipeline, so be sure to keep an eye out. Let us know if there's a book or film that you w...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam, Kevin, James, Hannah, Ryan, Tristan

Guest: P.A. Cornell

Topics covered

• speculative fiction
• author interview
• book discussion
• Nebula Award
• Chilean literature

Keywords

• P.A. Cornell
• speculative fiction
• Nebula Award
• Chilean writer
• book interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont, Shoeshine Boy and Cigarette Girl

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