Episodes

Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Archaeologix | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
It’s a funny business you’ve gotten yourself into, kid—reading the layers of time hidden in objects.”
Written toward the topic: "Space Archaeology / The Future of Archeology"
Video:
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for another great topic!
Also, check out these related stories if you'd like to explore these characters and themes further:
The Misfits: https://youtu.be/mb5ShuIk0Ww
Kappa Salvage: https://youtu.be/kxa_NtHapQw
Kappa Paradox: https://youtu.be/kbpynLeeEvU
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/archaeologix
Now on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PERowe4
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/archaeologix
More on this project: https://www.rowelit.com/sci-fi-weeklies
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew
About Rowe Writes: https://youtu.be/aDxWwMVkL6M
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story to the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this, I have fun writing them, and most importantly, the audience enjoys!
Thanks for stopping by!
(Neither this channel nor this video are affiliated with or endorsed by Isaac Arthur or SFIA; the author’s just a big fan)

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
The Misfits | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
"How many people do you know who’ve survived an apocalypse? Seems to me that’s a useful skill in itself."
Written toward the topic: "Surviving an Apocalypse"
Video: forthcoming
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for another great topic!
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/the-misfits
Now on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PERowe4
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/the-misfits
More on this project: https://www.rowelit.com/sci-fi-weeklies
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew
About Rowe Writes: https://youtu.be/aDxWwMVkL6M
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story to the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this, I have fun writing them, and most importantly, the audience enjoys!
Thanks for stopping by!
(Neither this channel nor this video are affiliated with or endorsed by Isaac Arthur or SFIA; the author’s just a big fan)

Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Exos: Before the War | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
"Above the emotion was that same clear, loud voice—a clarity of purpose rendering all else trivial. Emotions now were a luxury."
Now on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PERowe4
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for the inspiring theme! Based on the SFIA theme: "Space Habitats" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EkX9vARGww
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/exos-before-the-war
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/exos
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story based on the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this and I have fun writing them.
Thanks for stopping by!
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew
About Rowe Writes: https://youtu.be/aDxWwMVkL6M

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Lost on Port Cullen | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
"War makes its own terms. The people must live in them."
Now on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PERowe4
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for the inspiring theme! Based on the SFIA themes: "Spaceports" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmLWxptFFYc
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/lost-on-port-cullen
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/lost-on-port-cullen
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story based on the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this and I have fun writing them.
Thanks for stopping by!
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew

Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Doug vs. Doug | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
"At that moment, before she saw him, Doug was still alive, but, he told himself, he might as well be a dead cat."
Now on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PERowe4
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for the inspiring theme! Based on the SFIA themes: "Multiverse Warfare & Quantum Mania" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCTCB4lef1I
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/doug-vs-doug
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/doug-vs-doug
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story based on the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this and I have fun writing them.
Thanks for stopping by!
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew

Thursday Feb 09, 2023
The First Man | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
"There are people who kill you; there are people who get you killed; and there are people who help you stay alive."
Lighter Story Alternatives:
"Legacy" https://youtu.be/NvBaHie8EsU
"Lime Harbor" https://youtu.be/belUOD32Z0I
"Bird on Mars" https://youtu.be/7uDduj2jkus
"Singular" https://youtu.be/VxM8uwipXyw
Now on Twitter: twitter.com/PERowe4
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for the inspiring theme! Based on the SFIA themes: "Super Soldiers / Ice Planets" Videos:
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/the-first-man
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/the-first-man
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story based on the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this and I have fun writing them.
Thanks for stopping by!
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew

Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Legacy | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
"We’re going to make a future we can live in. That’s the least I can promise you."
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for the inspiring theme! Based on the SFIA theme: "Planetary Terraforming Strategies" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV4IfsJ7vHU
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com
https://perowe.substack.com/p/legacy
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/legacy
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story based on the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this and I have fun writing them.
Thanks for stopping by!
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Garbage Rock | Sci-fi Short Audiobook
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
"You can put your troubles in a box; that doesn’t mean they’ll stay there."
As always, thanks to Isaac Arthur and the SFIA team for the inspiring theme! Based on the SFIA theme: "Using Asteroids as Spaceships" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grfLUOOARBw
If you prefer to read rather than listen or would like to read along, full text of this and all my Sci-Fi Weeklies are available though my Substack: https://perowe.substack.com https://perowe.substack.com/p/garbage-rock
More on this story: https://www.rowelit.com/garbage-rock
Support (greatly appreciated): https://www.rowelit.com/support
Sci-Fi Collections: https://www.rowelit.com/collections-sf-shorts
About this project: I am writing a weekly sci-fi story based on the theme of Isaac Arthur’s SFIA videos. It’s a crazy challenging timeframe to create a good short story in, and to do so publicly is even more daunting. I’m just hoping some good stories come out of this and I have fun writing them.
Thanks for stopping by!
For the serious writers out there: Mechanics of Fiction Writing Series https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJzfG2BEMJusZSnaAG_Ew

P.E. Rowe's Podcast
P.E. Rowe is a fiction writer, narrative theorist, and educator who writes and reads weekly science fiction stories for sci-fi fans to enjoy. Each week, you'll find an original story here based on a topic from Isaac Arthur's popular non-fiction SFIA podcast.
More info at RoweLit.com