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In The NoCo

With May the Fourth approaching, this Colorado science fiction author is a Force in her own right

By In The NoCo,
Erin O'Toole
Published May 3, 2024 at 5:40 AM MDT
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"I think when you read stories or watch movies that give you possible futures, even if they're really grim futures, like "Hunger Games" or "Blade Runner," then we think, 'Oh, we could end up here if we're not careful,'" said sci-fi writer Connie Willis.
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"I think when you read stories or watch movies that give you possible futures, even if they're really grim futures, like "Hunger Games" or "Blade Runner," then we think, 'Oh, we could end up here if we're not careful,'" said sci-fi writer Connie Willis.

The Force is strong with Colorado. For starters, there's Gov. Jared Polis, who regularly invokes Star Wars and other sci-fi stories in press conferences and state of the state addresses.

Then there's the fact that the first-ever - the largest gathering for fans of the franchise - was held in Denver in 1999. And a shows that Colorado is the fourth-most passionate state when it comes to Star Wars.

Fans of the movies and books celebrate Star Wars Day this Saturday, May the Fourth. But George Lucas and his characters already get plenty of publicity. So today we鈥檙e celebrating a local sci-fi celebrity you may not have heard about.

is one of the most prolific and highly awarded science fiction writers in the world 鈥� and she lives right here in . She spoke with In The NoCo's Erin O'Toole after the release of her most recent book, .

This is an encore of our episode from Jan. 2, 2024.

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In The NoCo
KUNC's In The NoCo is a daily slice of stories, news, people and issues. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show brings context and insight to the stories of the day, often elevating unheard voices in the process. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we celebrate the lighter side of things here, too.
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Erin O'Toole
As the host of KUNC鈥檚 new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.
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