Steven R. Southard
Steven R. Southard writes science fiction, and dabbles in other genres. Read his new short story collection, The Seastead Chronicles, where characters grapple with the difficulties of living on and under Earth’s oceans. His short stories appear in over a dozen anthologies, including Tamarind literary magazine, Spring Into Scifi (2025), and The Science Fiction Tarot. He co-edited the anthologies 20,000 Leagues Remembered and Extraordinary Visions, Stories Inspired by Jules Verne.
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Sept. 1, 2026
Episode #90 Steve Southard – The Seastead Chronicles, Ocean-Born Sci-Fi & Worldbuilding
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes science fiction author Steve Southard to discuss his unique brand of ocean-based science fiction and his latest collection, The Seastead Chronicles. Drawing inspiration from his service in the U.S. Navy submarine force, Steve imagines a future where humanity colonizes Earth's oceans, creating floating "aqua states" complete with their own cultures, conflicts, governments, and histories. Steve shares the inspiration behi...
Guest: Steven R. Southard