Back in 2009, I was contacted by editor Lou Anders about contributing a story to his forthcoming anthology of superhero fiction. The collection, he explained, would feature original works from established comic book and SF writers, focusing on grounded, character-driven narratives in the vein of The Dark Knight. My first reaction was "I don't know..."…
September 12, 2015: Dark Matter Executive Producer Vanessa Piazza! More of your burning questions answered!
One of the questions I get asked a lot is: "What does a producer do?". The answer is: "It depends." Some producers oversee scripts and various other creative aspects of production, from casting to costumes. Other producers oversee the numbers, things like scheduling and budgeting. Still other producers deal with the broadcasters, agents, and lawyers.…