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What if you had to survive in a futuristic East Asian world, ruled by a social credit system, by pretending you were genetically altered? Let’s break from our ongoing series about present-day Fantastical Foes. Instead we’ll jump into the sci-fi cyberpunk world of Enhanced, Candace Kade’s newly released novel. Today, she rides into the studios to share her own social credit points!

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Episode sponsors

1. Enclave Publishing: Enhanced by Candace Kade
2. Once Upon a Ren Faire by A. C. Castillo
3. Realm Makers 2023 conference

Introducing author Candace Kade

Candace is a recovering over-achiever who spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. She’s a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor and loves writing action-packed martial art scenes. A third culture kid, she considers Chengdu and Austin to be her homes. When she’s not exploring new countries, she enjoys hiking in national parks, moving, teaching her husband Mandarin, and keeping a baby human alive. She can be bribed with boba tea, fluffy puppies, and breakfast tacos.

• CandaceKade.com
• Candace Kade on Instagram

1. How did China change your life and creativity?

2. Will people benefit or suffer from genetic editing?

3. Should we fear cyperpunk social credit systems?

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