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Next Fluther Interview: Mattbrowne
Yes, it’s that time again, jellies. Our next interview will feature the yotta, zetta, exa, peta, tera, giga, mega cool mattbrowne, the man who wrote the book!
Now, Matt’s a pretty interesting guy, (and frankly, I’m just a tiny bit intimidated by his giant brain), so please help me out by suggesting some great questions to ask him.
Submit your questions below, by July 11th, and we’ll choose several to include in the interview. May the force be with you.
17 Comments on “Next Fluther Interview: Mattbrowne”
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13 years ago rebbel
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Question for Mattbrowne.
In your book _The Future Happens Twice_, the science of Linguistics played an important role. What previous experiences do you have with Linguistics and how do you see it relating to Computer Sciences currently and in the near future?
13 years ago RealEyesRealizeRealLies -
What exactly does MB do for a living? How about an explanation for those of us that are “not smart”?
13 years ago boots -
Matt Browne is a great person. When I say great, I mean a wonderful combination of EQ and IQ. Rare.
I’ve known him for several years, from wis.dm through fluther, and we have emailed and Pmed and chatted enough to know that WYSIWYG.
Reading his book, which is fantastic and highly recommended, you realize that you are in the presence of the best kind of genius: the humble genius.
These are the few and far between individuals that we can actually learn something from in life. Because he is here to learn, too, not just to teach. You get that from him, and thus, you are inspired to be a better person, too.
I am very happy to call Matt a friend, and I am ever grateful for this friendship.
13 years ago Zen and zenele -
Is this your first science fiction book? Your first book?
Do you incorporate or build upon any of the technologies you work with in your sci-fi book?
Would you ever write a cyber-espionage/crime novel incorporating technologies similar to those you work with?
13 years ago anartist -
Oh yes, and a question (sorry to double post): How long does it take from conception to finished product to write a 700 page book? When did you know it would be a trilogy – from the beginning – or while writing it? Is it really one long idea sorted into three books because people don’t read 2000 page books – or is there another reason for a Trilogy?
Thanks!
13 years ago Zen (Again) -
I know you live now in Germany. According to your profile you lived in Kansas. The stories in your books take place in the U.S. Could you tell us a little of your history. Where were you born? What places in the U.S. have you visited?
13 years ago LostInParadise -
Is English or German your native langugage. If it’s German, how did you get so fluent in English? And, strictly from janbb, where did you get your killer sense of humor?
13 years ago janbb -
I am glad to see an alternate picture of you, Matt! I’m interested in where you were born too. I know you went to KU (I’m so, so sorry for you) so I feel kind of close to you (although I went the More Better Other School, KSU) but I don’t know where you hail from originally. And how did you end up in Germany? And will you use my name “Dutchess” in your new book?!
13 years ago Dutchess / Val123 -
Matt, what kinds of music do you love? Top 7 bands or types of music.
Thanks and congrats.13 years ago jazmina88 -
Tell us about some notable influences in your life (people, events, ideas, etc).
13 years ago kevbo -
When are the sequels going to be released?
13 years ago Seek_Kolinahr / Alyson -
Do you really wonder about the things you ask questions about on Fluther or are they just created for the QA site?
13 years ago marinelife -
I would like to check out your books, please tell me more about them and what inspired you to start writing. I am having trouble continueing my autobiography.
13 years ago Cruzmaribel Lara -
I love MattBrowne! He can stun me with so few words.
We all know that he’s a mind-blower, but I’d like to know if there’s anyone (group or individual, living or dead) who blows his mind on a consistant basis.
13 years ago ubersiren -
Love you man. 🙂 What advice would you give to the general populace about how to use words well?
13 years ago Ninjacolin -
As a published author, do you have any comments about the art/business of publishing for those of us who have or will soon have works ready to publish?
13 years ago yetanotheruser
In which time zone does @mattbrowne live?
Whenever i am on Fluther at nights i never see him, but whenever i am there in the morning and i check _My Activity_ i see that he answered in loads of questions, usually as the last person to do so.
I am in GMT +1 by the way.