The Dex Legacy wins the first ever BSFA Award for Audio Fiction

This is a huge honour. The BSFA Awards have a rich history in celebrating the best science fiction, and this new category will encourage closer ties between novelists, short story writers, non-fiction authors, artists, and audio dramatists. We are excited to welcome in this new era.

Page Chewing - Friday Conversation Ep 108 - Crafting Immersive Worlds: Behind the Scenes of The Dex Legacy Audio Drama

Join host Tim Hardy in a captivating conversation with Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory, the brilliant minds behind The Dex Legacy audio drama. Delve into the dark and thought-provoking world of this political science fiction series as the co-creators unravel the complexities of super soldier development and the moral dilemmas it entails. From the selection of actors to the meticulous editing process, discover the intricate steps involved in bringing The Dex Legacy to life in audio drama format…

The Dex Legacy is shortlisted for the first ever BSFA Award for Audio Fiction

We are so humbled by this. Thank you to all those BSFA members who voted for the show, it means more than you can ever know!

If you want to help us win, you can join the BSFA (British Science Fiction Association) and cast your vote! Otherwise, keep listening - we have so much more to come!

Review of The Dex Legacy Collected Scripts & Commentary by Tim Hardie for Page Chewing

“This book is an unusual one. Normally with book reviews, the book is the thing I’m reviewing but I’m finding that hard to do in isolation here, because this literary creation exists as part of a much wider interconnected web of short stories, ever-expanding audio-drama episodes and forthcoming novels. In my opinion, to fully appreciate Emily Inkpen’s book you really do need to experience the audio version of the show…”

FanFi Addict - an Interview About the Making of Season 2 of The Dex Legacy with Frasier Armitage

“Join FanFiAddict's Frasier Armitage and author Emily Inkpen for a chat about season two of the sci-fi audio drama The Dex Legacy, the success of its Kickstarter, making season one vs. season two, working with voice actors, keeping track of numerous characters, imagining an audio drama while writing, Dex Legacy merch and more...”

Dex Legacy Composer, Allen Stroud, expands his sci-fi universe with books, novellas and music!

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The Dex Legacy - Season 2 - Funded!

Following HUGE fan support, Season 2 has been funded and we’ll be going into Orpheus Studio in a few weeks! We are so grateful to everyone and can’t wait to bring you more from SP714.

Dex Legacy Prequel Story - The Dark - Included in the Learning to be Human Anthology by Flame Tree Press

With stories from open submissions and classic tales we examine the interplay between automation, humankind, and what it is to be human. The stories encourage us to think of human and machine development in the same terms. What is it like to emerge from childhood as an adult? What was it like to be at the mercy of elemental forces in ancient times? Are we truly in control of our climate now? Are machines the future, or a dangerous distraction? Are thinking machines inevitable? There's so much to explore in this fascinating new book…

The Dex Legacy - Season 2 Kickstarter - DONATE NOW!

We are now funding for Season 2 of The Dex Legacy! If you loved Season 1 and want more, now’s the time to make that happen!

FanFi Addict Season 1 Interview - with Frasier Armitage

Could you tell us a little bit about the show? If you had to sum it up in a few words, what would they be?

Twisty, dark and relentless… and hopefully intriguing and a bit addictive too. 

FanFiAddict - Review - The Dex Legacy

The first thing that struck me as I listened to these episodes was just how deep this world goes. There’s an immersive richness to the backdrop, environment, and politics of planet SP714 which pulled me in right from episode one. The stage on which this story takes place possesses layers upon layers upon layers, all just waiting to be discovered. It feels lived in. It feels real. It’s amazing.

The First Episode Of… Podcast

Writer Emily Inkpen and Producer Chris Gregory talk about their grimdark political sci-fi The Dex Legacy, war as a business, managing world building, the power of sci-fi, and our love for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Episode 42 - Emily Inkpen Interview

This episode I spoke to Emily Inkpen about her new scifi audio drama! She talks about the submission process, submission tips, and what makes your genre writing stand out. We had a great conversation for our last interview of February She Wrote.

Author Focus - Tim Hardy reviews The Dex Legacy

Emily Inkpen is a skilful writer with a vivid imagination. She paints stories using a vast canvas but they’re driven by her characters and their interactions. Whilst likeable, Varian, Ren and Isra are also complex, damaged, ruthless and violent. They’re a product of the world they’ve been born into and, crucially, they also represent Dex Industries’ cutting-edge military technology. Whilst these stories feature action and adventure, they don’t shy away from the consequences of war and violence. This is dark edged sci-fi and it leaves you with something to think about afterwards.

July 2020 - The Bomb - An Interview with Author Emily Inkpen

A pre-release interview for The Bomb, including previews from the drama and a look forward to some upcoming content.

April 2021 - The Hunt - A Pre-release Interview with Author Emily Inkpen

Including never-before-heard extracts from The Blood Road, and a preview of the new soundtrack by Allen Stroud. Emily talks candidly to Chris Gregory, producer of the audio drama, about her processes, her world, and her views on the industry.