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Dexter Palmer
Novelist whose work blends literary fiction with science-fictional tropes; author of The Dream of Perpetual Motion, Version Control, and Mary Toft; or, The Rabbit Queen.
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Jan 21, 2026
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Dexter Palmer on Writing Literary Fiction with Sci-Fi Tropes
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Dexter Palmer, a unique novelist blending literary fiction with sci-fi tropes, discusses his novels, including the steampunk-inspired The Dream of Perpetual Motion. He explores the challenges of avoiding genre pigeonholing and the balance of realism in near-future settings. Palmer dives into the art of crafting relatable alternate histories, the uncanny nature of AI, and the intricacies of writing characters in unfamiliar worlds. He also shares insights on the narrative power of ordinary experiences amid extraordinary circumstances.
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