Gabby believes she just blew the interview for a job she felt she was meant for - Assistant Baseball Coach at her younger brother's old high school in Almond Bay. Nursing her wounds at the bar, she sees a handsome and familiar man walk in. The man is none other than Ryland Rowley - the… Continue reading The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn
Liv is a high school student on her spring break, participating in a competition in hopes to win an internship with her hero. She and other competitors design an AI, which must then complete a series of tasks. Each task becomes more advanced than the previous one. At first, her AI creation, which she named Breck, remains stuck in the first challenge. So she decides to code the AI to sleep at night. Soon Breck is able to rationalize and solve problems, advancing through the other challenges. But Breck also advances in other ways. It becomes thoughtful, introspective, and increasingly self-aware. While Liv is ecstatic that Breck is closer to helping her future look brighter, she’s also aware of the implications. Is Breck becoming sentient? If so, how can she simply delete the AI once the competition is over? How would Breck feel about its fate if it ever found out? eMortal by Steve Schafer is a young adult sci-fi novel that explores the potential of AI and the ethical dilemmas society must face if the technology is ever to reach its full potential. All from the point of view of a teenager and her AI creation. Read more
Podcast Interview with A. D. Nauman Down the Steep by A. D. Nauman In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author A. D. Nauman to talk about her historical fiction novel, Down the Steep, available now. Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected! Links… Continue reading Episode 17 – A. D. Nauman: Down the Steep
