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Future Worlds Prize: Crafting Otherworlds
Join two exciting voices in speculative fiction, M. H. Ayinde and Marve Anson, as they delve into the craft of worldbuilding – from creating magic systems and futuristic technology to developing languages and rich cultural traditions. Chaired by writer and journalist, Sarah Shaffi, this conversation explores how authors shape vivid fictional worlds that captivate readers and reflect real-world complexities. M. H. Ayinde, winner of the 2021 Future Worlds Prize, is the author of A Song of Legends Lost, the first in her epic fantasy trilogy published in spring 2025. Marve Anson, a 2023 Future…
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