To my loving, awesome, ever-diligent, always-vocal, beyond-beautiful Beta Clones…. I come to you tonight, on my knees, pleading for forgiveness.
Yeah. The new episode’s gonna post later than I anticipated. CODE PHANTOM is clobbering me this week (I’ve actually taken the week off from work to write the new novel), and the workload pushed back my writing of the new “The Story So Far” script for this week.
The script was sent to the guest reader this morning, but he’ll need free time to record it. If the episode is a no-go by early Friday evening, I’ll likely hold off on posting the episode until next Tuesday.
I offer no excuses, and plead for your continued patience and understanding. CODE PHANTOM has an uber-tight deadline, and as much as I want to post 7th Son episodes each week, the paying gig comes first. Please accept my apologies, and look for the new ep next Tuesday at the latest.
Thanks,
–J.C.
Sorry. Not everybody understands. Who cares about “the story so far”? I don’t. Post the episode without it! I hate them anyway and fast-forward through them. If your “guests” cannot be reliable, why use them? Why not use some of your “faithful readers/listeners”? Many of us have the gear and any of us would do it in a heartbeat and I know I and so many others have offered.
I’m pleased that so many of the very good writers that got started with “free” audio novels are now getting paid contracts. But J.C., don’t you see the trend? Those of us that have been with you since the beginning are continually getting pushed aside for these paid books. I understand you have to make a living and I’m glad you can finally do it with something you love. However, I’ve grown tired due to all of my favorite audio authors slipping in their delivery of the freebies. This is not the place to name them but anybody that listens to the popular ones knows who they are.
I hope your book does well. I don’t believe I’ll be buying one but I’m sure plenty of people who do “understand” will. I also think I’m quitting 7th Son in the middle.
Hutch, I bet you planned this whole thing to cliffhanger us all! You have the new episode ready to go, but just aren’t releasing it and sitting back in your chair with a psychotic laugh now saying “Dance my monkeys, dance Mwahahahahahaha!”
Ok most likely not. It would be a good plot twist though. Take your time and do what you need to do to pay the bills, we will be waiting. Cliffhangered, but waiting.
No need to beg- we all understand- no worries!!! Nice picture, though
OH geez… that’s it I’m listening to no one but Sigler from now on!
Duh, of course we understand silly! Yay for podcasting and the freedom to have delays if absolutely necessary.
Take care and breathe….
~Dani
No need to apologize. Good luck on CODE PHANTOM!
Podfading by any other name…
hit a hometun.
Awww, if you weren’t so damn cute…
I’ll wait … you just keep writing.
Cute photo
That would be a pity, NA–you’d actually be quitting right at the end. Hold on a bit longer.
The “guests” are indeed reliable. It takes time, though, to execute a proper recording even of a three-minute clip (I know; I just did one for another cast), and twenty-four hours isn’t too much to allocate to a guest reader who probably has a full plate even without the T.S.S.F. bit.
As for giving priority to the paying work: Alas, the reality of the universe is that TANSTAAFL can be literally as well as literarily true. The manna-from-heaven contract ran its course long ago; now we have to proffer money in exchange for our vittles. Freebies, by definition, don’t supply that money. In light of that reality, a paid-off commercial contract is the Holy Grail for us fictionmakers.
I’d be the last one to want to sidetrack JC from pursuing the Grail, now that it’s so close. Yes, I’m a fan. I believe in his ability, and I’d like to see others believe in it too, to the extent that they’ll shell out a few bucks to enjoy its fruits.
Meanwhile, sure, I’ll take the freebies where I can get ‘em; but I also realize that they come from the authors’ generosity, not obligation.
[The Alpha point of view:]
Right. I’m with Dani. We’re switching our allegiance to Scott Sigler, the very model of punctuality. Hehehehe…
(Man, when he takes over the world I’m so screwed.)
No Probs JC! Man has got to eat.
No worries. With a story this good so far, I have reason to believe it will be worth the wait.
As a side note, I’m fascinated with the fact that we as the listenership find it so easy to forgive the tardiness of the next episode, especially with the king-size cliffhanger that ended that last one. If your name started with an S and ended with an -igler, we’d have already sent out ninjas with rabies to look for you.
No worries, kid.
Now get to work! *whip snap*
Oh, and I think I have my new desktop pic! ;P
J.C., all this wouldn’t be a problem if you nepth-charged a few people to do the writing, recording, etc. for you!
Just a suggestion.
All good “write well” juju and prayers for your sanity coming from Virginia! Accept them and relax. Code Phantom is the priority and it deserves your best. The delays just mean we get to stay in the 7th Son world a little longer before it’s all over.
I’m sorry, but “Nobody, Apparently” doesn’t deserve to know the ending.
Ever proud Beta Clone #38
Your fans are behind you 100%. You know I’ll wait for the next episode, eventhough the wait is killing me.
Aw, poor the Hutch. Don’t you worry about us. We’ll (try to) be patient while you’re takin’ care of business. After all, we want your CODE PHANTOM book to be just as good as 7th Son. That way people-who-aren’t-us will buy it, love it, look for your other work, and find out about the glory that is the podiobook trilogy where it all started.
Wishing you happy, accurate keystrokes,
–Robin
I am so angry I don’t think I will listen anymore! How DARE you not post your free story that you did all the work on and we did jack-s**t when you said you would. Your tardiness in posting makes me want to not listen anymore!
(Just kidding) I couldn’t believe the comment that N,A posted earlier today. I he/she cared enough about the story to post that diatribe of frustration, I am betting they will be back, come tuesday, to listen to another episode. Don’t let it upset you, whatever is bothering this person is nothing that a good ol’ nepth charge wouldn’t fix.
Keep up the good work. I can’t wait to hear the end, yet I am dreading it at the same time. I just know you are probably going to kill off the remaining clones and destroy the earth in a fireball induced by a vogon warship making way for an interstellar superhighway. Oh wait, that was a different story.
I blame Sigler for causing you to lie about when your next podcast will be released. How dare he.
To: “Nobody, apparently Sorry. Not everybody understands.”
You’re only hurting yourself… and cheating yourself out of a good novel. This is a “live event” And “live” things aren’t 100% perfect. J.C. Is following, no, chasing a dream, and he’s invited us to be part of it. I Relish that fact, I enjoy that while he’s struggling to follow this dream, there are other elements that are making some of us crazy. Some of these damn cliff-hangers are unbearable. – yea, my fingers are getting raw hanging on, but J.C. has thrown us a bone, a simple update about what’s going on, and just not left us hanging on the cliff without letting us know that there, is in fact, a rescue team on it’s way. They’re a little snowed under at the moment, but they will be coming. –
Besides, he’s on his knees, pleading… I gotta defend -MY- Hero, even when he’s not perfect…
Besides, if he were perfect, he might be intolerable.
To my dear listeners,
I cannot thank you enough for your outpouring of support and understanding regarding the delayed release of this episode. Your patience is inspiring.
And while I appreciate your understanding, let me state that I have a contract with you, the listener. Several fans have tossed some well-meaning (and thankfully, politely-phrased) darts in the direction of listener “Nobody, apparently.” While you can disagree with his comments, one fact he mentions is inarguable: it is my obligation to release new content each week, whenever possible.
I have apologized for – and truly regret – not posting this week’s episode on time, and I’ll do everything I can to release future episodes on schedule. I cannot thank you enough for rising to my defense in this case, but it is my sincerest hope that we keep our comments here free of barbs aimed at other listeners. I strive for positivity and civility here at JCH.net, and I hope you’ll appreciate and respect that standard.
And hell, if you’ve got arrows, aim ‘em at me. I can take it So let’s all hold hands, sing Kumbaya, and call it good. Cool? : )
-J.C.
J.C. You’re cool. I blame Sigler Too. He hasn’t had a new book for a really really long time. Rookie was good though. The live most haunted on travel channel is getting me through the weekend. Thanks for all you do. It’s really incredible storytelling. sorry if i don’t make sense. Little too much shiraz in me tonight. bye!
The wait will be more than worth it.
Take it easy.
J. C. – I’ll wait! I REALLY want to know what the ‘extra feature’ on Psyjack is! So, I’ll wait and go back ove past episodes to see what other gems I have missed!
Lowell
As a new listener who’s spent the last month or so catching up with the story so far, I’m really glad that I’ve caught up at this point. So if everyone else has been waiting for me to catch up, thanks!
Howdy, PhilBy! Welcome onto the wagon.
I was going to come here complaining and making a fuss, but then I saw your picture. How could anyone be angry at such an adorkable face?
Also a new listener, so I do not know about this “weekly” stuff – although I kinda wish that I hadn’t found this damnable “podiobooks” stuff, Now, to fill my time I am listening to sigler’s infection and the first one, whatever — ancestor. damnit, now I have THREE books stuck in my rotation!
Thank you, really, because work is so much more tolerable with books on iPod. And I will purchase a book, because I wan’t to know what gets edited and if an editor is a helpful thing!
Barbs and arrows? _Moi?_ Naaah, don’t believe in ‘em. Merely a plea for realism, that’s all. My job is somewhat close to “customer service,” and I’ve found that sometimes one simply has to make clear what’s going on.
I’ll allow for the existence of the Contract, or at least will consider it another name for “work ethic,” which I admire and appreciate (you and Scott both!). But we know that Sometimes Things Happen.
Besides, we also have Robin on our side. If she’s as good with that whip as she is on the firing range, I know _I’d_ be hard at work.
–>Jesus Geek: Hey, bro! Please, not the NEPTH charge–I would hate to have my brain turn into reddish-gray goo after a month. But I’d be okay with a psyjack, provided the side effects don’t include hair and teeth falling out.
It is now ‘next Tuesday’ and there is still no story. Now you operate as efficiently as the real government.
Gasp! Wheeze! Must have 7th Son episode fix………
Come on J.C. it’s Tuesday 8:15pm in the UK and the podcast still hasn’t arrived! please put it up
Um Hutch, we all gave you the week. Now you are beginning to move in to week two of no 7th Son?! We have been cliffhangered enough! It is time to show us what you hare done! Is this a sick joke now, did you actually finish 7th son like that?! WE NEED SHOW!!!!!!!!! Don’t make us listen to podcasts that go indepth on the nuance of ant farming!!!!!
by my clock you have 4/hours (EST) better hurry. But, there is one way that you can be late and I won’t be mad. I want a free copy “autographed” plz.
Hurry.. before 10 would be nice.
I probably won’t be mad anyway, just dissapointed
Het Irv sez:
“I probably won’t be mad anyway, just dissapointed”
And that’s all I am. Disappointed. I *have* helped all these audio novelists and I’ve done everything they’ve asked. I’ve joined their clubs/mailing lists. I’ve gone to iTunes, Podiobooks, and all the other sites that are directories of stories and given comments, stars, whatever they’ve asked. Why? Because I DO like their work and I DO want them to succeed. But paid gig or not, it does feel a little disappointing to have to constantly be told to hurry up and wait.
Despite TiaMija’s words of wisdom, I DO deserve to hear the end because of all I’ve done. But I stand firm. Even though the episode is here, I will not put it on my iPod. I’m going to wait until the story is finished so I can minimize any further frustration. I’ve been without any good content for a long time and I think it would be best to wait.
J.C. – Godspeed on Code Phantom. I wish you the best. Best to your listeners as well. I hope the new ep helps to satiate the craving that I know is there.