# Robert J. Sawyer - Sawyer on Science Fiction

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Podcast: [House of Mystery Radio on NBC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/house-of-mystery-radio-on-nbc-941097)
Published: 2026-07-16T00:31:44+00:00
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## Resource

“Robert J. Sawyer is one of the most prolific and celebrated modern authors of science fiction.” — John Scalzi Drawing on a lifetime of insight, passion, and exploration, this 225,000-word collection brings together Robert J. Sawyer’s most compelling articles, reviews, and speeches about science fiction. From talks at the Library of Congress and Cambridge University through articles for Science and Slate to columns for SF magazines and fanzines, Sawyer examines the field he loves so much from every angle, including its history, creators, ideas, and future. With his candid voice and signature humor, Sawyer on Science Fiction invites readers to consider not just what science fiction is but also what it might yet become. “Rob is the real deal.” — David Brin Robert J. Sawyer has won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel of the Year, as well as the Robert A. Heinlein Award and the top SF awards in Canada, China, France, Japan, and Spain. The ABC TV series Flashforward was based on his novel of the same name. A member of the Order of Canada, he lives near Toronto Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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