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- Jim Hines, science fiction writer and Michigan State University alumnus, explains how he began his writing career, his literary style, his preparation of manuscripts, and how he has been able to get his works published. Hines is interviewed by MSU Librarian Leslie Behm
- Date Issued:
- 2002-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer Michael Kube-McDowell shares his thoughts about writing, his interests in the military, music, and sports, and the appeal of science fiction to him. Kube-McDowell is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer Sarah Zettel explains her views on the social implications of science fiction, her sources of inspiration, her interest in tea and folk music, and her works in progress. Zettel is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Science Fiction Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Poet and Professor of Creative Writing at Princeton University Tracy K. Smith talks about her interest in science fiction, and her father's influence. She reads her poems "Sci-Fi," "The Universe is Expanding," "My God Its Full of Stars," and others. Smith answers questions from the audience. Held at the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Theater in Snyder Hall on the campus of Michigan State University. Part of the Spring Poetry Series presented by the RCAH Center for Poetry.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Author Suzy McKee Charnas delivers a talk entitled, "Science Fiction, Women Writers, and Women Readers", at the Michigan State University Main Library. Charnas describes how science fiction writers are marginalized in the publishing industry and says that their craft is not taken seriously. She also discusses the intersection of feminism and the science fiction genre and concludes with a long, off mic, discussion with audience members. Charnas is introduced by MSU Librarian Ruth Ann Jones. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-02-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer Michael Kube-McDowell reads his award-winning nonfiction piece "Divining the Mind" and the beginning chapters of his science fiction novel "The Trigger" co-authored with Sir Arthur C. Clarke. Kube-McDowell shares his views on copyrights and collaboration among science fiction writers. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held at the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- This is a small collection of materials concerning the Panshin family. Dr. Alexis J. Panshin escaped from Russia after the Czar's family was killed. He went on to be a professor of forestry at Michigan State College (later Michigan State University) from 1935 to 1967. The collection includes a booklet he authored entitled "Wood Identification for 4-H Clubs" in 1940. His wife Lucie P. Panshin was a native of Syracuse, New York, who was educated at Syracuse University and worked as a journalist. Her obituary and memorial service bulletins are included. They had two sons, Daniel, who served in the Navy as a submariner and earned a PhD in oceanography, and Alexei, an author. No material concerning Daniel is in the collection, but three of Alexei's paperback science fiction books are.
- Date Created:
- [1940 TO 1997]
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Panshin Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer David Harlan Wilson talks about his education, postmodern science fiction, and irrealism in his writings. Wilson is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-01-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer Sarah Zettel explains her views on the social implications of science fiction, her sources of inspiration, her interest in tea and folk music, and her works in progress. Zettel is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Science Fiction Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer David Harlan Wilson talks about his education, postmodern science fiction, and irrealism in his writings. Wilson is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-01-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection