# Martha Wells
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martha wells (born September 1, 1964) is an American writer of speculative fiction. She has published a number of fantasy novels, young adult novels, media tie-ins, short stories, and nonfiction essays on fantasy and science fiction subjects. Her novels have been translated into twelve languages.
The Heart of Art: Martha Wells – Author of “The Murderbot Diaries”
This week on The Heart of Art we speak to Martha Wells '86, author of "The Murderbot Diaries" that recently was adapted for screen and streaming on Apple TV+. We speak about how her background in IT helped her receive the knowledge that would later contribute to creating Murderbot's world, the im...
June Reading Wrap Up: 17 Books, 2 Flops, and a 5-Star Wheel of Time Book!
We read 17 books in June and had THOUGHTS. From a surprisingly good dark romance to two disappointing hyped books, this wrap-up has it all: spicy fantasy (From Blood and Ash), sci-fi (All Systems Red), classics (Emma + Picnic at Hanging Rock), a pop-culture classic (The Perks of Being a Wallflowe...
The Great Book Revival
For OTL this week, we have Brandon Forsyth, a book buyer at Indigo.
This episode of On The Line is brought to you by Airbnb. It’s no secret that Canada is in a housing crisis. Some think that short-term rentals such as Airbnbs are the problem. But the closer you look, the clearer it gets. Attemp...
Ep. 156- Harry Dresden dates himself. (Dead Beat)
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Hannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat by discussing the characters and themes. They question Harry's relationships, wonder about his mental health, and make guesses about what is next to come in the series. They also chat about a movie sound...
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells with Hayley DeRoche
Hello Libration Nation! This week, we are diving into the captivating world of "The Murderbot Diaries," a remarkable series by Martha Wells. Follow the journey of an anxious, self-aware rogue security android, known as Murderbot, as it navigates a galaxy filled with humans and complex emotions.
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Technology of The Culture | LOL 101
Today we explore the technology of the Culture, especially its sentient AIs. We examine the reasons true AI might not be possible and decide whether those ideas seem likely to be true. We also look at how humanity will become a more complex and diverse species and civilization not only through ou...
Your MBTI Type Just Found Its Perfect Next SciFi Read!
Science fiction isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Some readers love big ideas and long-term strategy.
Others want emotional depth, character-driven stories, or fast, cinematic action.
And here’s the thing: your personality plays a huge role in the kind of sci-fi you love.
In this episode of Fantasy for...
Finding solace in Murderbot
Why I’ve started describing my feelings in the style of Murderbot, a half-human construct from Martha Wells’s sci-fi series.
Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and p...
I Finished the First Draft! | LOL 102
It’s been a while since the last episode, so I bring you up to speed on what’s going in my life. I’m moving, and it sucks. I’m living in an Airbnb, which also sucks. But good news, I finished my novel, Citizen Zero. I talk a bit about how some genres, like sci-fi and fantasy, are more about the s...
Murderbot, The Vampire Lestat, and Silo | LOL 104
Today’s a smorgasbord of topics. I share something very important I learned from Martha Wells at a Q&A recently. I talk about how awesome Silo and The Vampire Lestat (aka Interview with the Vampire Season 3) are. I also share why I think Interview with the Vampire did the whole adapting a book to...
