J.C. interviews writer/podcaster/vidcaster/dark god Matt Wallace in this epically-awesome conversation. You will not only be introduced to the badassery that is Mr. Wallace — you will bear witness to history in the making as J.C. and Matt announce the most compelling, amazing and jaw-droppingly cool giveaway ever conceived, like, EVER.

Get ready to say, “Oh, shit.”

• Purchase Personal Effects: Dark Art
• PHASE TWO: Madness In The Streets
• The Sword of Motherf***ing Blood Giveaway (Scroll to the bottom of the page for all the details.)
• Matt Wallace’s website
• Jonathan Maberry’s website

 HEY, EVERYBODY #016 [57:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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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.

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Welcome to the first of at least two Personal Effects: Dark Art audio excerpt episodes. It is my supreme pleasure to present Chapters 1 and 2 in this episode.

SYNOPSIS:
Zach Taylor strides into Brinkvale Psychiatric Hospital, and is presented with his strangest case to date: Martin Grace, a blind serial killer.

• Promo: Seth Harwood’s Jack Wakes Up
• Promo: Squint Squad

NEW TO J.C.’s FICTION, OR PODCASTING?
I’ve been releasing free audiobooks since 2006; my print novel debut is Personal Effects: Dark Art, in stores now. It’s a novel that combines the traditional novel experience with a multimedia-fueled “out of book” narrative that unfolds via phone, email and websites. Order a copy of Personal Effects: Dark Art today.

Listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button below. Catch up with the story by visiting the Sword of Blood prequel synopsis page. Learn how to subscribe this podcast here.

 Personal Effects: Dark Art excerpt episode 1 [40:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In which J.C. briefs you on Week Two sales of Personal Effects: Dark Art, tells you about his ambitious Phase Two project, and educates you on the importance of Getting Your Ass To Mars.

• Purchase Personal Effects: Dark Art
• PHASE TWO: Madness In The Streets
  

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.

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

 HEY, EVERYBODY #015: State of the Book #2 [47:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

You are in a position to make a positive impact on the fate of Personal Effects: Dark Art. It’s time to shout the news from the rooftops … and I’m giving you some tips and tools to help. Here’s one; find more at the PHASE TWO: Madness In The Streets page.

Bring J.C. To Work Day!

Here’s a crazy cool idea: Host a quick “show and tell” event at your workplace or home, in which you show off Personal Effects and its awesome transmedia items. Tell your pals about the book, some of the plot, whatever you like … and then get me on the phone to talk about it!

I’ll spend some time with you and your friends/colleagues, chatting about the novel, or whatever they’d like to talk about. This could be particularly useful for businesses, as we can discuss topics well beyond Personal Effects, such as internet marketing, building communities, social media tools, the works! It’s free advice and insight, and helps you show off the book to peeps. And if you do this at work, you’ll be on the clock, which means you’re getting paid to evangelize the book! Everybody wins!

Use the contact form below to give me a shout, and we’ll get the ball rolling. I’m looking forward to personally chatting with you and your friends/colleagues!

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This episode, J.C. interviews supremely talented novelist Jeremy Robinson, author of Antarktos Rising, Kronos and the new horror/technothriller Pulse. Despite J.C. being such a big fan, he keeps his geekout moments to a minimum.

Cool links/mentions in the episode:

• Purchase Personal Effects: Dark Art
• Jeremy Robinson’s website
• Purchase Pulse
• The Pulse viral video contest
• J.C.’s review of Kronos
• Promo: Phil Rossi’s Crescent print debut
• Promo: Podioracket
• Promo: MetaMediocrity
• Promo: Guardians

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.

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

 HEY, EVERYBODY #014 [38:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

You are in a position to make a positive impact on the fate of Personal Effects: Dark Art. It’s time to shout the news from the rooftops … and I’m giving you some tips and tools to help. Here’s one; find more at the PHASE TWO: Madness In The Streets page.

Print Some Posters

What’s this? Five gorgeous, full-color 8.5″ x 11″ posters that you can print and post on community bulletin boards, at your school, workplace, favorite local business, or comic book shop? Damn, Hutch, you’re thinking, you make it so easy for me to spread the word about Personal Effects: Dark Art’s awesomeness! It’s what I do, champ. Click, print, post. Boom goes the dynamite.

Document your poster evangelism, send me email ( 7thSonNovel@gmail.com ), and you’ll be in the running for a signed copy of the book, or other PE:DA swag.

Click to download the PDF

 Phase Two: Personal Effects posters: Download

You are in a position to make a positive impact on the fate of Personal Effects: Dark Art. It’s time to shout the news from the rooftops … and I’m giving you some tips and tools to help. Here’s one; find more at the PHASE TWO: Madness In The Streets page.

Give Away The First Four Chapters

Wanna give your pals a sneak peek of Personal Effects: Dark Art? I’m here with the hookup. The first taste is free, and it’s a doozy. Your friends will be drooling for more.

Download the PDF below. Email it to peeps. The file is less than 2MB, so it won’t choke their email service. CC me on your email ( 7thSonNovel@gmail.com ), and you’ll be in the running for a signed copy of the book, or other PE:DA swag. Spread the insanity.

 Phase Two: Chapters 1-4 of Personal Effects: Dark Art: Download

You are in a position to make a positive impact on the fate of Personal Effects: Dark Art. It’s time to shout the news from the rooftops … and I’m giving you some tips and tools to help. Here’s one; find more at the PHASE TWO: Madness In The Streets page.

Purchase A Copy

If you haven’t acquired a copy of Personal Effects: Dark Art, I (predictably) urge you to do so. While you can order online, I encourage you to visit your local bookstore and buy it there. This sends a strong transmission to booksellers to stock the book, and illustrates demand for this bad puppy.

Be sure to print out the smokin’ hot PDF found below, fill it out and take it to the bookstore, in case the store doesn’t have Personal Effects in stock. Your special order is another way to showcase demand for the book.

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 Phase Two: Bookstore order form: Download

Fellow new media novelist Mark Jeffrey (who’s also the CTO of Mahalo; check out his cool UltraCreatives interview here) recently invited me to appear on his new Internet video program Bibliotech, which covers emerging trends in publishing.

The show is fresh from the idea factory; I appear in episode two. But based on past interviews, and Mark’s presence and expertise in storytelling and the social media space, I imagine Bibliotech will have long legs indeed. It was an honor to appear on the show. Learn more about Bibliotech here.

J.C. drops some hints about cool Personal Effects: Dark Art “Phase Two” announcements that are coming up, and then dives right into his interview with Earl Newton, the creator and executive producer of Stranger Things. It’s an awesome interview, packed with lots of chatter about storytelling, filmmaking, and creative philosophies.

• Order Personal Effects: Dark Art
• Personal Effects: Dark Art Party Pack PDF
• Stranger Things
• Earl Newton’s blog

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.

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

 HEY, EVERYBODY #013 [50:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download