Episode 30: Maurice Broaddus

Author Maurice Broaddus is based in Indianapolis, but over the past two decades, his prolific work (in genres including science fiction and horror) has built an international audience. Maurice wears many hats: he is resident Afrofuturist at the Khewprw Institute, editor at Apex Magazine, his work has appeared in Lightspeed Magazine, and many others. His books include Unfadeable, Pimp My Airship, Buffalo Soldier, and The Usual Suspects. (MauriceBroaddus.com.) His most recent novel, Sweep of Stars, is book one of an epic science-fiction trilogy, Astra Black.

He is a teacher (at the Oaks Academy Middle School), a librarian (the School Library Manager which part of the IndyPL Shared System), and a purposeful community organizer. As an editor, he’s worked on Dark Faith, Fireside Magazine, and Apex Magazine. His gaming work includes writing for the Marvel Super-Heroes, Leverage, and Firefly role-playing games as well as working as a consultant on Watch Dogs 2.

This conversation is one of my favorite interviews ever, as Maurice discusses his life, his creative process, and how he integrates his many roles (writer, community organizer, teacher) into his creative life. Please go read Sweep of Stars(!) and learn more about Maurice at mauricebroaddus.com.