This week’s podcast episode features author Ken Liu and Saga Press Executive Editor, Joe Monti. Justin asks tough questions about Liu’s newest book, The Grace of Kings, while learning more about where the book began, and where they hope it will end up.

Ken Liu is the author of a dozens of short stories, including “The Paper Menagerie,” which won the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Award. His debut novel The Grace of Kings is available now, and a collection of his short fiction publishes this November—both from Saga Press. You can read an excerpt from The Grace of Kings here on Tor.com. Follow Ken on Twitter @kyliu99.

Joe Monti is the Executive Editor at Saga Press, and a former Barnes & Noble book buyer and agent. Follow Joe on Twitter @joemts.

Rocket Talk, Episode 50 (51:42)

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