Page Break Podcast Episode 41: John Scalzi

The forty-first episode of my new podcast Page Break is now out! In this episode, my guest is science fiction author John Scalzi.

John is known for a massive variety of work, including his early career as a reviewer and columnist, his bestselling breakout novel Old Man’s War, his time as president of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and his well-known blog, Whatever.

John and I talk about paradigm shifts in our industry, being a longtime public figure, and his well-publicized thirteen-book contract with Tor. We also talk about living and working in the Midwest, and the real nature of professional jealousy.


Page Break with Brian McClellan is a collection of casual conversations between me and fellow creative professionals—like two friends sitting down over lunch to discuss career, craft, family, and hobbies.

Authorhood is a quiet sort of minor fame where the person behind the words is often obscured by the works they’ve created. I aim to use this podcast to find out more about my friends and colleagues.

Look forward to weekly conversations with creators like TV writer/producer Joseph Mallozzi, epic fantasy author Robin Hobb, science fiction author Pierce Brown, Twitch streamer Mark Hulmes, and many more!

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