From science fiction to AI: Young adult author Hubert Wiest talks about his book worlds

Robots, magicians, demons: Children's and young adult book author Hubert Wiest likes to use surreal characters for his works, like in his science fiction youth novel “The Shadow Surfers.” The former advertising salesman told us why his stories still take place in possible scenarios and how his family life influences the development process of his books.

German author Hubert Wiest has been living in Sydney since 2011- together with his wife and three children. Credit: Hubert Wiest

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Together with his wife Nina von Stebut, Hubert Wiest produces a podcast called “Lomoco”. Credit: Hubert Wiest