June 26, 2025

The Science of Fear, Chernobyl’s Haunting Legacy, and Women in STEM with Alexis von Konigslow

The Science of Fear, Chernobyl’s Haunting Legacy, and Women in STEM with Alexis von Konigslow
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What happens when a physicist-turned-writer sets her literary thriller in the eerie aftermath of Chernobyl? You get The Exclusion Zone—a haunting, thought-provoking novel that weaves fear, science, and the untold stories of women in STEM. I sat down with author Alexis von Konigslow to talk about her unique academic path, the inspiration behind the book, and why she hopes readers come away thinking, I’m smarter than I thought.
The Exclusion Zone is from publisher Wolsak & Wynn.
Follow Alexis on Instagram and keep an eye out for her debut thriller.

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