Preview: “MOREVI: Remastered”
November 28, 2007
In 2005, Tee Morris debuted the free audiobook version of his epic fantasy novel, MOREVI: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana. It was the first podcast novel in history. MOREVI quickly became an icon in podiobooks, and is still revered as one of the best works of podfiction today.
The novel is breathtaking in scope, and Morris abridged the audio version of his story for its 2005 release. But now, the author is releasing the complete version of the story with new music and new character voices. Welcome to MOREVI: Remastered.
J.C. is proud to present 7th Son listeners with this exclusive sneak peek of the novel’s first chapter. MOREVI: Remastered launches tomorrow; if you like what you hear, be sure to visit Morevi.net to subscribe.
BOOK THREE: Chapters 36, 37 & 38
November 27, 2007
EPISODE INTRO BY: Paul Campbell of Cossmass Productions
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Knitwitch of KnitWitch’s Sci-Fi Fantasy Zone
SYNOPSIS: Kilroy experiences a brief reunion. The Beta Clones debrief. Goodbyes.
TWO episodes remain in the 7th Son trilogy!
PROMOS:
- Give a microloan to a developing nation entrepreneur via Kiva.org; thanks to Dwight (from Much to Do About Nothing)
- “Making the Cut” Metamor City podiobook
- Christiana Ellis’ “Space Casey” podiodrama
BOOK THREE: Chapters 34 & 35
November 20, 2007
EPISODE INTRO BY: MA in PA, of the Better Late Than Never podcast
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Matthew Ebel; pre-order his fourth solo album, “Goodbye Planet Earth” today!
SYNOPSIS: The Beta Clones return to civilian life … or do they?
THREE episodes remain in the 7th Son trilogy!
PROMOS:
- Murder at Avedon Hill podiobook
- Warpland podcast fiction experience
- Sculpting God podiobook
7th Son scheduled for 2009 print release
November 13, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: J.C. Hutchins, 7thSonNovel@gmail.com
J.C. Hutchins, author of the successful “7th Son” podcast novel trilogy, has accepted a book deal to publish “7th Son: Descent,” the series’ debut novel. The thriller is scheduled for a 2009 U.S. spring/summer release by St. Martin’s Press.
“7th Son” is the story of seven strangers who have been brought together after the recent assassination of the U.S. president. The men discover that they are human clones, with identical childhood memories. These “John Michael Smiths” have been assembled to catch the man who murdered the president. Their target? Their progenitor, the original John Michael Smith, code-named “John Alpha.”
Hutchins is widely-known as one of the vanguard authors in a growing genre of free online audiobooks — also called “podcast novels ” or “podiobooks.” These novels are often read and recorded by the author, and are promoted online in podcasts and web blogs. “Podnovelists” like Hutchins leverage these new technologies — and the ubiquity of iPods and other portable devices — to find audiences for their work.
Hutchins, a South Florida resident, launched the audio version of “7th Son” in early 2006. Since then, “7th Son” has become the most successful podcast novel series in history. The trilogy has more than 30,000 listeners worldwide, and features cameos from sci-fi/horror icons Nathan Fillion, George Romero, Kevin J. Anderson, and others. In February 2007, the trilogy was featured in The New York Times.
“I’m thrilled to work with St. Martin’s Press in bringing ‘7th Son’ into the ‘real world,’ in real bookstores,” Hutchins said. “For the past two years, I’ve released the online audio version of ‘7th Son’ to an ever-growing, very enthusiastic fan base. I don’t know who’s going to be more excited to see it on bookshelves — my amazing, supportive listeners, or me.”
The online success of “7th Son” has brought Hutchins more than a worldwide audience. Hutchins is currently co-writing the debut novel in a new thriller series, which is slated for a 2009 release, also by St. Martin’s Press. Opportunities for “7th Son” are emerging in other media, as well.
Hutchins, who is affectionately chastised by his listeners for his cliffhanger-style chapter endings, remains coy about the other projects.
“There’s lots to talk about,” Hutchins said, smiling. “But as in ‘7th Son,’ timing and pacing is everything. I guess folks will have to keep listening to learn more.”
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BOOK THREE: Chapters 32 & 33
November 13, 2007
EPISODE INTRO BY: Chris Miller of Unquiet Desperation and Podiobooks.com
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Michael Spence, 7th Son essayist, co-author of “Crosswort Puzzle,” available in Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Sword and Sorceress XXII
SYNOPSIS: The final battle.
FOUR episodes remain in the 7th Son trilogy!
PROMOS:
- Big Damn Sequel “Serenity 2″ project
- The Polyschizmatic Reprobates Hour
- Space Casey audio drama
Preview: “Buffy: Between the Lines” audio drama
November 7, 2007
Here’s another ambitious, well-crafted and exciting new podfiction project J.C. wants to share with you. It’s “Buffy: Between the Lines,” a fan-created audio drama based in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe. If you love the television show and have an affinity for audio dramas — and have always been curious to know what happened between the seasons of Joss Whedon’s story, this is a must-listen.
The story’s already underway, so if you like what you hear, be sure to visit BuffyBetweenTheLines.com to subscribe to the show!
Bonus Episode: CONCORDE
November 4, 2007
It’s a super-speedy update episode from J.C.! He’s on the road, on a CODE PHANTOM-related mission on the West Coast … and he’s discovered an awesome independent band that you gotta hear to believe.
The band is CONCORDE. Part rock, part pop, danceable, diggable and a helluva lot of fun. Check out the four tracks J.C.’s included in this episode, including: Nicotine and Cocaine, Like Sunshine, Be Told and Mess I’m Made Of.
If you like what you hear, be sure to visit the band’s website: ConcordeRock.com. Spread the word about the band. And if you want to support Concorde (they’re destined for great things, trust me), be sure to purchase their CD at the site, or via direct digital download at the band’s MySpace page: MySpace.com/ConcordeRock
Enjoy the free tunes! A new episode of 7th Son drops on Nov. 10!
BOOK THREE: Chapters 30 & 31
November 3, 2007
EPISODE INTRO BY: Steve and Maureen of The Wicked Good Podcast
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Scott Sigler, bestselling novelist, author of Nocturnal, and arch-nemesis of J.C. Hutchins
SYNOPSIS: Bregner grows wise … and vows vengeance. Kilroy has a conversation with himself. The final battle begins.
PROMOS:
- Black Shadow podiobook
- DarkAge podiobook
Next episode announcement
November 2, 2007
My dear Beta Clones: A very unexpected monkey wrench has been thrown into the 7th Son production schedule. I’m heading out of town next week to work with the creative force of nature behind the new CODE PHANTOM novel project. It’s going to be a hella productive trek, and should be fun. But … this has forced me to re-schedule next week’s episode.
Ah, but fret not! We ain’t skipping a week. The episode is rolling out early. Expect it tomorrow (Saturday) or Sunday AM at the latest. It features a killer “The Story So Far” from a podcaster you know and love (or love to hate), and a juicy cliffhanger. This one’s truly the beginning of the end … less than five episodes remain in the 7th Son trilogy!
–J.C.
PROMO: 7th Son/Heaven #2
November 2, 2007
The second promo in the “7th Heaven” series is here! Check out 7th Son and Heaven podiobook series, both available at Podiobooks.com. 7th Son is written by J.C. Hutchins; Heaven and Playing for Keeps are written by Mur Lafferty.
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