Interview: Ami Greko and Pablo Defendini from The New Sleekness
February 6, 2010
Welcome up, listeners! After weeks of radio silence, Hey Everybody! returns with a terrific interview with Ami Greko and Pablo Defendini from The New Sleekness, a blog that provides brilliant and progressive analysis on the mainstream publishing industry. Ami and Pablo are two (of several) talented contributors at the site.
Both Ami and Pablo hail from the publishing biz, and know their stuff. Their perspectives are influenced by their involvement in digital content creation, marketing and publicity … as well as years of exposure to the traditional publishing model. If you’re looking for a respectful and progressive exploration of the state of publishing and where it’s going, this interview is a must-listen.
- Find the blog at TheNewSleekness.com
- Learn more about Ami’s work at GetGlue.com
- Learn more about Pablo’s work at Tor.com
- Promo: Basil’s Alaska Weekly News Review
- Promo: ShadowCast Audio Books
- Promo: PodioRacket Presents: Visionaries
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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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February 1, 2010
Yo, 7th Son fans — I’ve got a killer concept cooking over here, and I need YOUR help.
With the help of some super-savvy iPhone app developers, I’ll soon unleash a cool Kilroy-themed app for the iPhone and iPod touch. We’re cramming lots of goodies inside, but the show-stopping main feature will be a sassy, talking Kilroy2.0!
The gist: When you give your phone a solid “shake,” the mad hacker Kilroy2.0 himself will spout one of dozens of random quotes. He’ll be a delightful, giggling mess, saying such things as “Shake, shake, shake your Kilroy” and “I just rooted your iPhone” … and of course, “Kilroy2.0 is evvvvrywhere.”
The twist: We’ve got an aggressive deadline for this project, so I need YOUR help to write dozens of funny Kilroy quotes for the app, which I’ll record and port into the program. Are you up for “becoming” Kilroy and putting words in my most famous character’s mouth? If so, keep reading!
Participating in this fun, creative crowdsource project is easy-peasy:
- Simply think of as many fun (and funny!) one-liners that you think Kilroy would say, and post them in the comments.
- You can include many quote ideas in a single comment.
- The best user-created quotes will make it into the app!
- Be sure to include your name in your blog comment … we’ll include your name in the app’s credits!
And that’s it! If you wanna participate, you gotta do so at Hutch-speed — and I move fast. The deadline for your Kilroy2.0 one-liners is this Wednesday, Feb. 3. So channel your inner Kilroy, cook up some fun one-liners and post them in the comments!
–J.C.
Help A Friend In Need
January 8, 2010
Two days ago, the wife of podcaster and author Tee Morris died unexpectedly. In addition to the devastating loss, Tee now faces the challenge of raising his daughter as a single dad.
I spoke to Tee on the evening of his wife’s death. Despite the incalculable loss, the eternal optimism Tee is known for was still there, in his voice. He was deeply moved by the support the community had shown for him, and appreciative.
We cannot change yesterday, but we can help ensure Tee and his daughter have a brighter tomorrow. Please help them by contributing to a fund that will help cover funeral costs, and create a trust for his daughter. Give generously, if you can.
–J.C.
Interview: Rebecca Keegan, Author of The Futurist
January 4, 2010
Happy 2010! In this episode of Hey, Everybody!, J.C. chats with Rebecca Keegan, author of The Futurist: The Life and Films of James Cameron.
With cooperation from writer/director James Cameron himself, author Rebecca Keegan has written a truly terrific and insightful biography. Learn how Keegan connected with Cameron, and what she discovered about this amazing storyteller during the creation of the book.
Expertly reported and masterfully written — and featuring an exclusive chapter about Cameron’s new film Avatar — The Futurist is a must-read for admirers of Cameron’s work and beyond.
- Learn more about The Futurist
- Purchase The Futurist
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.
What is The 33? (Part One)
January 2, 2010
I’m not ready to tell you about The 33’s storyline yet, but I’ll absolutely tell you the creative philosophy fueling it.
I’m a geezer in the podcast fiction game. I’ve been a podfic creator for four years, and a podcast listener since February 2005. I was there for the debut episodes of Scott Sigler’s Earthcore, Stephen Eley’s Escape Pod and other fiction projects — and I was dazzled by those scrappy creators’ ingenuity and the quality of their work. Podcast fiction was a curious storytelling anomaly back then, but soon became legitimized as dozens — and then hundreds — of authors embraced the distribution model. These days, I receive an email a week from a determined creator who’s hungry to launch her or his own podcast novel. That’s pretty cool.
I’ve watched the space grow, and — as I did in 2005, when I considered releasing 7th Son as a podcast novel — still study the most successful storytellers to understand why they are successful, and what they do that impresses their audiences. They lead by example, and I feverishly take notes on what seems to work best. (Speaking selfishly for a moment, I’m honored that these storytellers and others now study what I’m doing in the space. Some of us even collude, scheme together, and shamelessly steal from each other. It’s a hoot.)
I’m stating the obvious here, but the very best podcast fiction shows fall into two categories: Short Form and Long Form. Both are amazing ways to tell stories. Both have strengths…
- Short Form: Most short form fiction appears in “magazine-style” programs such as Escape Pod and Variant Frequencies. Nearly all of these stories are one-shots — they economically build universes, narratives and characters. They are easily digestible, short and resonant. They stand on their own; there are no “previously ons,” no need to hear prior stories in the podcast feed. Low barrier of entry for newcomers.
- Long Form: Novel-length stories dedicate far more time to building rich characters, plots and subplots. In addition to the richness creators can add to the universes and narratives, listening to a serialized audio novel week-to-week is an experience like no other. Cliffhangers abound, and opportunities exist for fans to converge and discuss where the story’s going. If you’ve listened to my stuff, you’ve been there. I’ve been there too.
And both also have weaknesses…
- Short Form: Audiences craving an in-depth look into a short story’s universe and characters may come away wanting more.
- Long Form: Latecomers to serialized Long Form fiction have to start wayyyyy back at Episode One. (Or in some cases, Book One.) That’s a huge time investment, and a high barrier of entry for newcomers.
I’ve thought long and hard about that high barrier of entry. I suspect I’ve lost listener-to-be’s simply because they realized they’d have to listen to hundreds of hours of content to catch up with my unfolding stories. Since 2006, I’ve quested to make my content easy to obtain from a technical perspective and a narrative one. My recent Personal Effects: Sword of Blood and 7th Son: 7 Days prequels were specifically designed for newcomers — they’re both low-impact ways to introduce new fans to the Personal Effects and 7th Son universes.
As I schemed on a new podcast fiction project in late 2008, I realized I wanted a model that both celebrated the low barrier of entry of Short Form fiction, and the rich creative opportunities Long Form presents. I pondered this long before I considered the project’s storyline or characters. I looked at other media for inspiration. The answer came pretty quickly, once I stopped thinking like a podcaster.
The 33 is episodic TV for your ears.
Like the best episodic TV, episodes of The 33 will have consistent lengths (45 minutes). Most episodes will be one-shots — “monster of the week” stories (ala Buffy, Supernatural, etc.) so newcomers can hop aboard with any episode, quickly grok the characters and setting, and have a blast. Also like the best episodic TV, there will be season-length story arcs — think of the Cancer Man eps in The X-Files — that will unfold in some episodes. It’s the best of both worlds.
Like the best episodic TV, there will be core cast members. Three of them, to be exact: Napoleon Black John Swords, Bliss and Knack. They’ll be accompanied by lots of guest characters called Shifters — folks recruited for specific missions because of their unique skills. (Some Shifters slated to appear include Mad Anna, Arachnarcana, Bada Boom and Kill Screen. Expect nothing less from a dude who grew up watching The A-Team and playing with G.I. Joe dolls. Codenames rock.)
And like episodic TV, there will likely be commercials. And like episodic TV, it might even be recorded in front of a live audience. And there may be spinoffs.
The format is very familiar but, to my knowledge, has not yet been executed in podcast fiction form. I’m having a blast concocting The 33 universe, episode plots and characters … and I can’t wait to unleash it later this year. (That’s as specific as I’m going to be about its release. Check this recent post to learn why.)
So that’s the creative philosophy fueling The 33. I’ll share more in a few weeks. In the meantime, I’m heading back to my brainstorming.
Because the world needs The 33.
–J.C.
Expect A Mess
January 1, 2010
A new year means a new look for JCHutchins.net. Sometime this month, things will be akimbo here for a few days. 
–J.C.
Baby, I’m Ready To Go
December 31, 2009
There are few songs that fire me up like Republica’s US mix of “Ready To Go.” While the mid-90s tune is actually about a damaged romantic relationship, its pop-rock beat and chorus are an anthem for anyone craving to break free and take on the world:
Baby I’m ready to go … I’m back and ready to go … From the rooftops, shout it out. Shout it out. (Listen to the song here.)
Goodness, yes. A thousand hell yeses. From the rooftops, shout it out. With the new year here, are you ready to go? Ready to roll up your sleeves, put on a playful self-confident sneer, and get your hands dirty with some go?
I am. 2009 was an epic year. Personal Effects: Dark Art. 7th Son: Descent. Both on bookstore bookshelves, a dream come true. I conceived and personally executed several ambitious never-before-seen online promotions — Commit Yourself To The Brink, groundbreaking “vlurb” book trailers, multi-site cross-promotional projects (including a 10-chapter 7th Son excerpt distributed across more than 20 websites, and the recent “In the Nick of Time!” holiday sampler). More than 30 promotional blog guest posts. More than 70 podcast and radio interviews. Lots of first-evers and more-thans and many-mores.
I spent most of 2009 running on three or four hours of sleep each day. I went broke promoting the books. (This is not an exaggeration. Flat-ass, overdrawn-bank-account broke. My finances still haven’t recovered.) The result was stellar “Week One” debuts for both novels, followed by weeks of better-than-average sales. The publishing business is brutal and hyper-competitive, people. Standing out requires a lot of creative thought and effort (which I had) and money (which I didn’t, and wasn’t provided).
I also released two podcast-exclusive fiction projects in ‘09, both prequels: Personal Effects: Sword of Blood, and 7th Son: 7 Days. Both were written in the midst of actively promoting the novels, and I’m pretty proud of how they turned out. This brings me to 2010.
I love the crazy-cool creative challenge of podcasting and promoting my stuff. For the past four years, I’ve lived to entertain you with my stories, and dazzle you with unconventional, fun promotions. I’ve made deliberate, informed decisions on how to spend my time, money and creative energy. Since 2006, most of my free time has been funneled into projects designed for you to consume and enjoy, for free.
Businesspeople talk about ROI: return on investment. I realized long ago that it would be impossible to receive an equitable ROI on the time, energy and monetary investment I’ve made in being an active creator in the social media space … so I stopped thinking about that. Instead, I bit into new media and social media with the same abandon I have when chomping into a nectarine — and you rewarded me with amazing feedback and unrivaled devotion, and helped make my lifelong dream of becoming a published novelist come true. My wallet may be a burnt cinder, but my soul lives in a palatial emotional mansion thanks to your generosity and kindness. I am forever grateful for that.
But baby, I’m ready to go.
Here are some not-so-secret secrets about most social media creators: We obsess about statistics. We keenly watch our blog subscriber numbers, our downloads, our website traffic, retweets and more. We crow about consistency, and how a steady output of content ensures the sustained interest of longtime readers (or listeners), and attracts newcomers. We relentlessly “feed the feed,” as I call it — we pipe out stuff of varying quality in our blog/podcast feeds to keep you coming back for more. Some of us do this successfully, and turn a profit. Some of us do this successfully, and don’t turn a profit. Still others feel beholden to these rules and produce content, even when they don’t want to. Burnout. A lack of perceived value from the audience. Real world obligations. It goes on.
I’ve been obsessing and red-lining it for so long, I’ve forgotten what a normal life feels like. I need to know what a normal life feels like. What eight hours of sleep feels like. What writing fiction feels like.
That last part — writing fiction — is critically important, peeps. This year, I felt my most alive when I was writing Sword of Blood and 7 Days, and brainstorming new projects. I took great pride in creating stories around my promotions (World War 7 is a recent fictional scenario that was a blast to concoct and execute), but when just it’s me and the page and the words … oh baby-baby, that’s the primo stuff. I live to tell tall tales, my friends. I’ve missed telling tall tales.
And so it’s time to go.
Time to roll up my sleeves, put on a playful self-confident sneer, and get my hands dirty with some go, that is. You didn’t think I was abandoning this site, and you, and several thousand other awesome peeps, didja? Heavens no. The party’s just getting started. I may not be the ever-present host I was in 2009 and years past, but I’ll certainly be here to entertain you in 2010.
There’s lots to give you. The Personal Effects: Dark Art serialized audiobook. My new podcast fiction project, The 33. I’ll still interview people who amaze me — the people I call UltraCreatives — and I’ll post written and podcast updates on my life, creative projects and other sundries. (I know most of you care less about my non-fiction content than my fiction. That’s okay. But these non-fiction projects are important to me, and I will continue to pursue them.)
So yes. Content shall abound in this blog/podcast feed in 2010. But I need to make something clear, in the kindest and most constructive way possible: this content will be released when my schedule permits. In addition to the Dark Art audiobook (which will debut by Spring 2010) and The 33 (which will debut not long after), I have other creative projects to pursue. There are movie treatments I owe my film agent — original story ideas we want to sell to Hollywood for big bucks. There are other novels to write, which I want to sell to publishers for big bucks. God willing, there will be 7th Son books Two and Three to edit for print release. And I want to pursue ways of telling stories you’ve never seen before; stuff that’s as wide-eyed and untested as a newborn.
Jeepers, all the stories. All the stories I need to tell.
If you choose to abandon my blog/podcast feed because I won’t be delivering free audio content on a weekly basis in 2010, I understand. I do hope, however, that you have an equal understanding and respect for my decision. Of course, I also hope you’ll stick around. There’s a great deal of fun and adventure in what I do … and you can’t beat the price with a stick.
2010 is my year of go. Go beyond podcasting, beyond 7th Son and Personal Effects, and Twitter and Facebook, and my always-shameless, sometimes-crass ass-shaking. It’s time to take down the megaphones. It’s time to start building more worlds. New worlds. Go worlds.
Wanna come along? Just take my hand. There’ll be weeks when I’m loud and sassy, and weeks when you may never hear a peep. But we’ll be running toward the horizon together, grinning at the sun. Running together, adventurers.
Come with me. Baby, I’m ready to go.
–J.C.
YOUR goals for 2010
December 23, 2009
I recently asked on Twitter:
GOALS! What are some of YOUR goals for 2010? Zip me one.
Here’s what you said. Lots of creativity and ambition here — and yet, all are attainable…
- Buying a 50 inch plasma!
- my goal is to double the reach of my podcast
- To finish ‘Outcast’ by end of January, and its sequel by August.
- i want to make significant progress on one if not more then one, of my books if not finish them.
- Get first novel complete and subsequent audio drama started.
- Same as my one word mantra: DO!
- To get an article or story published in something with a pricetag, ISBN or ISSN on it.
- Graduate law school!
- to podcast on a more regular basis…
- Finish writing my book.
- Doubling my clients from 2009. Need 140 new clients for 2010 to do that.
- Write more words, eat more bacon, make more friends. I figure if I walk around with a plate of fresh bacon…
- my biggest goal is to get my comics and photography financially independant from me.
- On a more practical note: To reduce my debt to just my mortgage, and then pay that off within 10 years or less!
- To write, produce, and release the first Adventures of the Snarky Avenger Audio Drama.
- Finish jobs needing to be done.
- Shooting MB’s Famous in early 2010.
- To be fearless in anything related to my writing.
- finish writing, editing and recording first novel and start 2nd that’s already chomping at the bit to start already
- love more, save money, write daily are my goals
- Test for my green belt in Kenpo
- my goal in 2010 is to star in the 7th Son movies
- get “Closet Treats” published. Finish writing “Garaaga’s Children” series and podcast it all.
- Goals for 2010: Finish 2nd draft of my novel and find beta readers; organize and name all my digital photos
- get back into shape after surgery on the 30th of this month
- 2010 goal: Serialize my first novel
- my biggest goal is to be a better father
- To do more volunteer work for a cause about which I am passionate.
- my plan is to read more. but i need quantifiable goals. so, read one book a week. and not just yours, over and over.
- write 500 words a day. Submit one story for publication.
- to write something polished enough to podcast… And then podcast
- From 70% autonomous to 100%.
- Making time & $ to attend a con – preferably one that you’re at, so I can thank you in person!
- 2010 goals: Start re-writing Mallville, and start podcasting it. Try to write some more short stories.
- goal- finish novels #2&3 and get podcast author career off the ground. Been a groupie long enough.
- goal for 2010 = write something publishable
More will likely flow in (which I can’t add to the list here), but these 2010 goals are remarkable, brimming with drive and passion. Let’s all exhibit some Pure Badassery™ and make good on these goals next year.
What’s YOUR goal for 2010?
–J.C.
“In the Nick of Time” – Free 300+ Page Holiday Sampler of Bestselling Books!
December 17, 2009
I’m delighted by this project, which I coordinated — and am honored to have worked with the amazing authors who participated…
Books make terrific holiday gifts, but finding perfect books for friends and family can be a time-consuming challenge. If only if the bookstore could come to us.
That’s the idea behind this In the Nick of Time! holiday sampler PDF. Inside are excerpts from a dozen new novels and nonfiction books by these New York Times bestselling authors, successful entrepreneurs, and wickedly talented storytellers:
- Laurell K. Hamilton — Divine Misdemeanors
- Seth Godin — Tribes and an exclusive excerpt of Linchpin, out next year
- Joseph Finder — Vanished
- Cory Doctorow — Makers
- Chris Brogan & Julien Smith — Trust Agents
- Robert J. Sawyer — Wake
- Mitch Joel – Six Pixels of Separation
- Cherie Priest — Boneshaker
- Tara Hunt — The Whuffie Factor
- Scott Sigler — The Rookie
- Seth Harwood — Jack Wakes Up
- J.C. Hutchins — 7th Son: Descent
DOWNLOAD THE IN THE NICK OF TIME! HOLIDAY SAMPLER
Spot a great gift opportunity? Order from online retailers directly from the PDF, or print the order form at the end of the document and present it to your local bookseller. Helpful staff will find what you’re looking for.
From high adventure to savvy business advice, you’ll find something special for the special someones on your holiday list — including you. You’re also welcome to share this free sampler with friends and family. Refer them to this web page to download In the Nick of Time! — http://JCHutchins.net/holiday .
Click here to download the In The Nick of Time! holiday sampler — and have the happiest of holidays!
What Matters Now – Free eBook
December 14, 2009
It’s not every day that the world’s most popular marketing blogger asks you collaborate on a project designed to get folks thinking about their lives, the world, and positive ways to improve them. So when bestselling writer Seth Godin invited me to participate in What Matters Now, I dove right in.
As Seth wrote in his post announcing What Matters Now, this eBook “encourages people to focus and use their energy to turn the game around,” providing big thoughts and small actions to make a difference in the world. More than 70 authors contributed to the project, including big thinkers I’ve followed and respected for years: furturist Kevin Kelly, publisher Tim O’Reilly, writer and programmer Gina Trapani, artist Hugh Macleod, brilliant writers and entrepreneurs such as Merlin Mann, Derek Sivers, Chris Anderson, Guy Kawasaki, Paco Underhill … the who’s who list goes on and on.
I’m honored to be in such ultra-creative, ultra-talented company. My contribution, titled “Gumption,” can be found at the end of the eBook.
Each contribution is well worth your time, and may provide a nugget of resonance — or encouragement — for you as we enter the new year. If you find value within its pages, please share What Matters Now with your friends and coworkers.
–J.C.
Click to download the PDF
Meet J.C. at the Urban Think! bookstore in Orlando
November 17, 2009
Hey, everybody! If you live in the Orlando area, swing on by the Urban Think! bookstore this Saturday. I’ll be reading and signing!
When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore ~ 625 East Central Blvd. ~ Orlando, FL 32801
What’s up: I’ll be reading and signing at this fantastic indie bookstore. Come out and see me!
More information: urbanthinkorlando.com
I hope to meet some of you awesome peeps at the event!
–J.C.
Free fiction PDF: “The Caffeine Collection – The 39″
November 14, 2009
Check out this badassery: My pal and fellow writer/podcaster Steve Saylor recently released a new collection of short stories called The Caffeine Collection — and he wants YOU to get a free sneak peek! Yummy free fiction in PDF form … it doesn’t get any better than that, peeps!
He and brilliant musician (and businessman) Geoff Smith have combined forces to create an innovative new series and way to distribute it! Check this tweaked excerpt from a recent press release Steve circulated:
From science fiction and fantasy, to action and comedy, there is a genre for anyone’s taste. Steve Saylor started writing “The Caffeine Collection” after the launch of his podcast novel “Black Shadow” in December of 2007. He wrote most of the collection at his local Starbucks during the summer of 2009 — which inspired its title.
What’s equally noteworthy is how Saylor is using Smith’s “RingtoneFeeder” platform to sell and distribute the series.
RingtoneFeeder is an innovative approach to distributing digital content, such as ringtones. The service offers a paid subscription model which automatically installs original ringtones to an iPhone via iTunes. Saylor’s The Caffeine Collection uses this proven delivery method and model to distribute stories to paid subscribers.
“I am super excited to be the first to distribute a short story collection in the same way,” Saylor said. “This is an experiment which could revolutionize the way authors can publish their work.”
I’m pretty excited about it too — and will be closely watching Steve’s success. In the meantime, you should learn more about Steve’s work, and bebop over to The Caffeine Collection RingtoneFeeder page to experience more risk-free fiction before deciding to support his work. And of course, check out the below link to the free short story Steve’s given us: The 39. Enjoy!
–J.C.
Wichita Rutherford interviews Ricky Skaggs!
November 5, 2009
I hail from Kentucky, the Bluegrass State, and am proud to say that my fine commonwealth is the birthplace of bluegrass music. I love the stuff (whenever I’m in a bad mood, I put on my Bill Monroe: Live From Mountain Stage album and things turn around right quick), and also love listening to interviews.
That’s why I was absolutely dazzled by this interview recorded by the brilliant Wichita Rutherford. Wichita came up in podcasting — he remains one of my favorite podcasters of all time; he’s so precious — and now hosts “The Grand Old Time Machine” Sirius/XM show. He recently spent some quality time with bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs … and the interview is nothing short of awesome.
You’ve gotta check out this interview, even if you don’t know much about bluegrass music. You’ll hear an intimate take on Ricky’s life story and family, and his journey into the musical life — and learn a lot about bluegrass along the way. You won’t regret it.
But you gotta move fast; Wichita says the MP3 will be available for a few days.
–J.C.
Are you up for Mission 777?
November 3, 2009
I just cooked up an utterly crazy idea, and want to see if you’ll play along. It’s called Mission 777. I’d love your feedback — please sound off in the comments section…
What is Mission 777?
As you may know, my novel 7th Son: Descent was released on Oct. 27. On that day, UK resident John Merlin participated in the Beta Clone Army Rewards Program, and wrangled the purchase of 100 copies (!!!) of 7th Son: Descent. In addition to his new status as an ultra-elite 7th Son fan, he also snags gobs of prizes — and I’m flying to his England town to hang with him for a day. (!!!)
Would you like me to come to YOUR city and hang with YOU for a day? I know I do, and I want to give you the tools to make it happen. The best part: All proceeds go to a great cause.
Mission 777 requires seven brave Beta Clone Army volunteers. Like John Merlin, you’ll be the ultra-elite, official 7th Son Ambassadors for a 7-city book tour, funded by me. People in your community — or beyond — will sponsor my tour stop by purchasing copies of 7th Son: Descent in your name. If you hit 100 copies, I’m flying to your city, wherever you are, and hanging with you and other local loyal Beta Clones.
Plus, for every copy sold, I’ll donate $1 (the money I make on each book) to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity, which supports breast cancer awareness and research.
I’ll do nearly all of the lifting: I’ll create a website with the profiles of the seven volunteers (aka the Chosen 7), promote it, and manage the site and sponsorship purchases by you, your friends or others. Anyone in the world can sponsor one of the Chosen 7 with book purchases, which will add to their goal of 100. (Sadly, past purchases of 7th Son: Descent cannot count toward the Mission 777 initiative.)
You’ll do your part by providing a face to the cause, and — if you’re up for it — asking your community to help. I’m not seeing a nickel of profit from Mission 777; all money goes to charity. It’s a fun way to get me to your town to meet you and your friends … and sign a lot of books!
Will You Become One of the Chosen 7?
Right now, Mission 777 is just a dream; I won’t pursue it unless I get seven hard-core dedicated fans who want me in their town, and are willing to put forth some effort to talk up Mission 777 in their local or online communities. I’ll do my part by promoting Mission 777 and keeping the Beta Clone Army updated on your progress toward the 100 milestones. If you hit 100 copies purchased in your name, I’m coming to your town. No matter what, all cash goes to charity.
Does this idea work for you? Would you be willing to participate, either as one of the Chosen 7, or as a sponsor by purchasing Mission 777 copies of 7th Son: Descent? I won’t know until you tell me.
Give me a shout in the comments. I would love to see the interest level for this, and make it happen if people dig it.
–J.C.
Meet me this weekend!
November 2, 2009
Do you live in the Tampa area? Are you free this Saturday? If so, bebop over to nearby Wesley Chapel and meet me as I present to that fine city’s local chapter of the Florida Writers Association! The event ends at noon, so lunch is in order afterward. Let’s hang!
When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 am – noon
Where: Barnes & Noble, The Shoppes at Wiregrass ~ 28152 Paseo Dr Suite 100 ~ Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
What’s up: I’ll be chatting with the Wesley Chapel chapter of the Florida Writers Association (the city is near Tampa) about my writing, and how I use the web and social media to promote my work. It should be a fun time, with some writerly chit-chat. Books will be available for purchase, and signing.
More information: Call the B&N at 813-907-7739
VIVA LA 7TH SONSHINE STATE!
–J.C.
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