Christian Hurst and the Definition of Courage
- Neil Mach
- Jan 8
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 16
For episode two of this season's Myth and Magic podcast 2026, I interviewed the busy Sci-Fi author Christian Hurst, who is the creator of the best-selling space opera series 'Lily Starling'.
We chatted about emotional exploration and using metaphor in 'Fantastic' science fiction writing.
We discussed Ursula K. Le Guin's work, we mentioned 'Arrival' (the 2016 American science fiction drama starring Amy Adams), and together we thought about working with time loops, communicating with extra terrestrials, the definition of courage, and even the fabulous world of Horton Hears a Who!
This new podcast interview is available on all platforms or direct here: https://mythandmagic.libsyn.com/interview-with-christian-hurst
Neil Mach is a prolific English author known for his clean urban fantasy fiction (like his popular 'Moondog' series) and his historical works. Neil also works as a public speaker, and a creativity advisor. He shares his expertise on writing and the music business, particularly rock music history, and has written popular fiction with a focus on strong female characters set within recognisable urban settings. He's written over 20 books, and often addresses writing workshops. Neil has a background as a rock journalist. Since its launch in 2019, his extremely popular Myth & Magic podcast has provided enthusiasts of fantasy literature and fantasy art with over 125 hours of audio enjoyment.
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