Ken Liu: podcast appearances and interviews

Kenneth Yukun Liu, born in 1976, is an American author renowned for his work in science fiction and fantasy genres. His fiction has appeared in notable magazines such as F and SF, Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld, Reactor, and Uncanny Magazine. Liu's writing has been recognized with multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, and his stories have been included in various 'Year's Best' anthologies. In 2015, he published the epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty, which exemplifies his concept of silkpunk;a term he coined to describe a blend of East Asian material culture and philosophical ideas with an alternative modernity. Beyond his original works, Liu has translated significant Chinese science fiction into English, earning Hugo Awards for his translation efforts. Despite his notable career as an author and translator, Liu is also known for his role as a transplant hepatologist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. In this medical capacity, he applies his expertise in hepatology, contributing to the field through clinical practice and research. His dual careers in medicine and literature reflect a versatile engagement with both science and storytelling, making him a distinctive figure in contemporary science fiction and fantasy literature as well as in the medical community.