Archive - April, 2009

Fan of the Day #27: Martyn Darkly

April 30, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

We’re visiting the UK again today to meet an Ultracreative fan! Meet Fan Of The Day Martyn Darkly, a brilliant podcaster from London.

Fan Of The Day: MartynYour name or handle: Martyn Darkly

Your location: London, UK

Website, Twitter, etc.: http://www.moviemantras.com

Your hobbies or interests: Writing, playing the guitar, podcasting, and chasing after my two daughters pretending to be a monster.

7th Son fans rock because: We got there first!!!!

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I’ll be at Balticon 2009 to bask in the glory that is J.C.Hutchins. :)

Martyn, we’re going to raise a pint together at Balticon, brother. Guys, if you haven’t checked out Movie Mantras yet, you should do it right now. You’ll hear some familiar voices on the later episodes, including yours truly!

Will YOU be the next Fan Of The Day? Get all the deets at the Fan Of The Day page … or fill out the form below!

–J.C.


Fan of the Day #26: Kate

April 29, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

Wednesday takes us to Wales! Meet Fan Of The Day Kate, a superfan from the UK.

Fan Of The Day: KateYour name or handle: Kate Thomas

Your location: Cowbridge, Wales, UK

Your hobbies or interests: Podcasts, iPod touch, Macs, Photography

7th Son fans rock because: seventh son ROCKS!

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I think that does it.

Kate, you’re an International Fan of Mystery!  I’m loving your avatar!

Will YOU be the next Fan Of The Day? Get all the deets at the Fan Of The Day page … or fill out the form below!

–J.C.


7th Son optioned for motion picture development

April 28, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 61 Comments

7th Son: Descent (version 2.0)I’ve been sitting on this news for months, but just now received the green light to share: the 7th Son trilogy has been optioned by Warner Bros. for motion picture development.

This is gobsmackingly awesome news, as I — and likely you — always dreamed of the possibility of seeing the likes of John, Father Thomas, Kilroy2.0 and John Alpha on the big screen. We’re one step closer to that.

To be clear: Warner Bros.’ option of the 7th Son trilogy does not guarantee that a film series will be made, but the deal entitles the studio to exercise the right to do so sometime in the next three years. The possibility alone is terrific.

Big props go to my film agent, Joel Gotler, for his relentless championing of 7th Son during this process. Also mad props go to my literary agent Kristin Lindstom, who referred me to Joel.

Will Kilroy2.0 someday be evvvvrywhere in movie theaters? Only time — and your continued support of my work — will tell. Thank you for endless encouragement and evangelism. I’ll spill more deets in my next “Hey, Everybody!” podcast.

Warner Bros…. can you believe that shit? :)

–J.C.

Fan of the Day #25: Susie The Southern Geek

April 28, 2009 in All Posts with 0 Comments

We’re keeping the momentum going with another outstanding fan today! Meet Fan Of The Day Susie, an awesome podcaster from Hotlanta.

Fan Of The Day: Susie The GeekYour name or handle: Susie the Southern Geek

Your location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Website, Twitter, etc.:http://twitter.com/SusietheGeek

Your hobbies or interests: Podcasting, gaming, SciFi, Twitter

7th Son fans rock because: We were in on this at the beginning, and know just how good these stories are! We love ya, J.C., and think you are totally worthy of all the awesomeness you are reaping! What a nice guy- really!

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? Check out my Geeky Parenting podcast at HowtoGrowYourGeek.net! Wonderful people like J.C. have encouraged me to do my own podcast about stuff I love, and I hope you like it too!

Not only have you been a superfan from the very beginning, but you’re also helping indoctrinate the next generation of Beta Clones? That’s what I call rocking it hardcore! Thanks for the support and all the evangelism, Susie! Folks, be sure to head over to HowtoGrowYourGeek.net and check out this wonderful podcast.

Will YOU be the next Fan Of The Day? Get all the deets at the Fan Of The Day page … or fill out the form below!

–J.C.


Fan of the Day #24: Scott

April 27, 2009 in All Posts with 0 Comments

We’re starting the week off with a bang! Meet Fan Of The Day Scott, a podcast novelist from North Carolina.

Fan Of The Day: ScottYour name or handle: Scott Roche

Your location: Winston Salem, NC USA

Website, Twitter, etc.: http://www.spiritualtramp.com

Your hobbies or interests: writing, podcasting, camping, listening to podcasts, photography, producing other’s pod… well you get the picture

7th Son fans rock because: we prove that great taste in podcast fiction cuts through all barriers.

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I too am podcasting my novel @ www.archangelnovel.com and I am the proud father of a homeschooling family.

Scott, I am thrilled to have an Ultracreative like you as a fan!  Everybody, check out Archangel: Legion.

Will YOU be the next Fan Of The Day? Get all the deets at the Fan Of The Day page … or fill out the form below!

–J.C.


HEY, EVERYBODY #003

April 24, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 1 Comment

heyeverybody_logoIt’s a good thing “Hey Everybody!” is a digital file, cuz this one’s too hot to touch. Killer announcements abound!

J.C. starts off the show by telling you about future vlurb participants (including an unnamed horror film legend — you’ll crap when all is revealed), and teasing the hell out of something awesome happening at Balticon 43, in which he’s involved.

But it’s all about anticipation, so Hutch serves up an audio version of his essay Spontaneous Human Promotion. He also damns his arch-nemesis, Scott Sigler, to hell. Good times.

Then the big reveal: May is going to be a big month for J.C. … and this is in addition to the upcoming debut of Personal Effects: Dark Art and the podcast-exclusive prequel, Personal Effects: Sword of Blood. Deets are spilled about a new animation project J.C.’s been working on, code-named “Project Bedbug,” and then drops a killer bomshell that simply must be heard.

Words to remember: Balticon … Stranger Things … Singularity … Disconnect … and PutMeInTheShow@StrangerThings.tv.

J.C. concludes by answering some fan questions, and giving an update on Personal Effects: Sword of Blood.

Promos:

The anthem for Hey, Everybody! is “Chip Away” by Jane’s Addition, distributed freely via BitTorrent and the Nine Inch Nails/Jane’s Addiction tour site, Ninja2009.com.

The Stranger Things anthem is “Exurgency” by Zoe Keating. Learn more about her work at ZoeKeating.com.

Like what you hear? Please leave a comment, and tell a friend about the show, and about Personal Effects: Dark Art!

HEY, EVERYBODY #003 [ 40:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

May’s edition of RUE MORGUE covers Personal Effects!

April 24, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 1 Comment

Run, don’t walk — and for God’s sakes, don’t do an undead zombie shuffle — to your local bookstore on May 1. There, you’ll be greeted by this awesomely horrific image … and spotlight coverage of Personal Effects: Dark Art in the latest edition of RUE MORGUE magazine!

It’s a helluva issue. In addition to killer content featuring me and Personal Effects, you’ll get an uber-dose of other killer horror news, including an interview with director Sam Raimi, the skinny on a horror-western flick called The Burrowers, and (blood-filled) buckets more. Get a sneak peek of what’s rumbling inside Issue 89 here.

I’m a Rue Morgue superfan, and was thrilled to be interviewed for the publication. There’s only one way to get the inside scoop on Personal Effects: Dark Art — buy Rue Morgue #89 on May 1st!

–J.C.

Personal Effects: Dark Art — 60 Sec. Promo #1

April 24, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

A must-have for every podcast or blog. Please re-distribute!

Personal Effects: Dark Art is coming this June. Pre-order now.

–J.C.

Personal Effects: Dark Art -- 60 Sec. Promo #1 [ 1:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fan of the Day #23: Fat Benjamin

April 23, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

We’re rocking right along with creators and innovators this week! Today’s Fan Of The Day is Fat Benjamin, a brilliant musician and composer from the UK.

Fan Of The Day: BenjaminYour name or handle: fat benjamin

Your location: UK

Website, Twitter, etc.: http://www.fatbenjamin.com http://twitter.com/fatbenjamin

Your hobbies or interests: 7th Son (obviously), Music, Film, Books

7th Son fans rock because: We are all totally committed to spreading the word of this AMAZING story and world that JC has created.

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? That I write HOT GROOVY ELECTRO music and if you listen to the intro sound collage from the titles of ‘Obsidian’ I am the British chap just before the guitar and beat kick in.

Dude, I am floored by your talent and creativity. Guys, you need to go to his site right now, and listen to his soundscapes and remixes. I’m not kidding, go now! You can thank me later.

Will YOU be the next Fan Of The Day? Get all the deets at the Fan Of The Day page … or fill out the form below!

–J.C.


Fan of the Day #21: Chris T

April 22, 2009 in All Posts, Announcements with 0 Comments

What is it about the name Chris that inspires digital media awesomeness? Meet Fan Of The Day Chris T, a digital artist from Pennsylvania.

Fan Of The Day: ChrisYour name or handle: Chris Thompson

Your location: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Website, Twitter, etc.: http://eagleapex.com

Your hobbies or interests: Digital Art

7th Son fans rock because: They prove that the “Give things away” business model can be profitable. Good news for me, because I give away my digital art.

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I’m a digital artist from South Philly and I’m very comfortable in my first home and studio.

Chris, your artwork is amazing.  I am really digging the digital watercolors. Seriously, folks, you owe it to yourself to check out this stuff!

Will YOU be the next Fan Of The Day? Get all the deets at the Fan Of The Day page … or fill out the form below!

–J.C.


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