UltraCreatives Interview #12: Cory Doctorow
May 4, 2008
After a week hiatus, the UltraCreatives Interview Series is back! This week, J.C. Hutchins chats with Cory Doctorow, co-editor of BoingBoing.net, activist and author of the new novel, Little Brother.
Cory is best-known as a pioneer in the Open Media movement and the “giving it away is okay” philosophy — releasing free versions of his fiction to evangelize and enhance the exposure of his printed work. He’s a trendsetter and visionary in this field. In addition, Cory is an activist, consumer advocate, and a co-editor for the culture blog, BoingBoing.net.
In this interview, Cory chats about his career as a writer, his activism, and Little Brother, which debuted in bookstores last week. Stick around after the interview: you’ll hear an excerpt from the novel, which is also available as a DRM-free audiobook from Random House Audio.
Find Cory Doctorow on the World-Wide-Everywhere:
- Cory’s personal blog, Craphound.com
- Little Brother in print
- Little Brother DRM-free audiobook (a Random House Audio first!)
- BoingBoing.net
Also mentioned in this episode:
- J.C. Hutchins has completed rewrites on his new novel (nicknamed “Code Phantom”)!
- The novel debuts next March
- Expect a full announcement regarding Code Phantom in the weeks ahead
- Later this week in a “Beta Clone Army Update” podcast, J.C. will explain why he’s been mum about the project so far
Spiffy reminder: The groundbreaking 7th Son: OBSIDIAN short story anthology debuts later this month! Catch up by listening to J.C.’s sci-fi thriller 7th Son podcast novel trilogy, found here.
UltraCreatives Interview #11: Mark Jeffrey
April 16, 2008
As J.C. Hutchins promised in his last UltraCreatives episode, this is podcast #2 for today — an interview with the amazing author Mark Jeffrey. Outside the realm of podcasting, Mark is a Silicon Valley success story: he’s an entrepreneur, a savvy networker and a visionary.
But within podcasting, Mark is best known as an author, and one of the first three “inventors” of the podiobook. In early 2005, his book, The Pocket and the Pendant, debuted alongside the works of Scott Sigler and Tee Morris, and set a standard for story and production quality that’s still heard today.
J.C. chats with Mark about The Pocket and the Pendant, how he wrote and podcasted it … and also discusses some of his business ventures, and how they helped shape his novel writing career. Best of all, Mark has an exclusive announcement for the podcasting community and beyond. The UltraCreatives Interview Series is the first announcement of this anywhere, and J.C. was thrilled that Mark came on the podcast to share the news.
Expect a “Beta Clone Army” update episode later this week.
Find Mark Jeffrey on the World-Wide-Everywhere:
- Official website for the Max Quick series
- The Pocket and the Pendant at Podiobooks.com
- Mahalo.com
Promos:
- Mark’s exclusive announcement
- The ScotchCast
UltraCreatives Interview #10: Jared Axelrod
April 16, 2008
It’s an UltraCreatives “two-fer” today: You’re getting TWO interview episodes for the price of one! Today’s first episode is with Jared Axelrod, a podcaster, writer, actor, director, puppetmaker, costume maker — there’s very little this man can’t do, which is why it was a thrill having him on the podcast.
In the podcasting community, Jared is best-known for his “Stories from Free Planet X” podcast. J.C. Hutchins and Jared speak at length about that and his other creative endeavors. It’s a hoot, and you’ll learn a lot about the life of a multi-faceted artist.
There’s tons of news for listeners to learn about, including coverage in The Washington Post and the groundbreaking “audience participation” invitation for all 7th Son listeners for the 7th Son: OBSIDIAN short story anthology … but there’s no time to do it in this episode. Expect an informal “Beta Clone Army Update” episode in a day or two.
Find Jared Axelrod on the World-Wide-Everywhere:
Promos:
- Spiritual Tramp blog
- Magic Wood Works blog
UltraCreatives Interview #9: Chris Brogan
March 31, 2008
This week, author J.C. Hutchins interviews social media expert Chris Brogan.
Chris has been a blogger for the past 10 years, is well-respected in the blogging and social media space, and is renowned for his accessibility, excellent writing, and ability to connect with his audience. Chris often evangelizes about social media trends — and we get into that in the interview — but J.C. also asks about Chris’ personality and world view, and the philosophies that power his daily life and adventures in social media.
The recording is a little noisy; through the miracle of Skype, J.C. chatted with Chris while Chris did some work at a coffee shop. The cheerful ambience adds to the listening experience. Enjoy the conversation!
Sites mentioned in this interview:
- Find Chris Brogan at ChrisBrogan.com
- PodCamp
- CrossTech Media
- Utterz
- Chris’ SXSW “Enter Sandman” Karaoke Apocalypse performance (Video #1 … Video #2)
Subscribe to the free UltraCreatives Interview Series podcast — and J.C.’s free sci-fi podcast novel trilogy, 7th Son — by visiting the Podcasting Primer page. Be sure to watch the short “C2G (click, click, get)” video for easy-peasy instructions on how to quickly subscribe to this award-winning content.
This week’s episode of UltraCreatives is sponsored by Audible. Begin your free trial today — and receive a free audiobook — by visiting AudiblePodcast.com/UltraCreative.
J.C.’s intro chatter includes:
- A big “thank you” to listeners who are spreading the word about Scott Sigler’s novel INFECTED, and its April 1 debut in bookstores everywhere. Continue to evangelize! Let’s get Scott on The New York Times bestseller list!
- Thanks to your feedback, J.C. will post informal “audioblog”-style updates in the podcast feed. Expect these to focus on his creative projects.
Promos:
- Scott Sigler’s INFECTED
- ClonePod podcast
- Flipping Channels podcast
UltraCreatives Interview #8: Scott Sigler
March 27, 2008
It’s the eighth episode of the UltraCreatives Interview Series, and this week J.C. chats with sci-fi/horror novelist and podcaster Scott Sigler.
Sigler has blazed new trails in publishing by podcasting his novels for the past three years … and now, just days away from the debut of his novel INFECTED in bookstores everywhere, Scott discusses his professional drive, his creative inspirations, his unique story in publishing, the INFECTED release … and even what frightens him.
This is a must-listen interview with the master of horror podfiction!
Links mentioned in the interview:
Two calls to action in this week’s intro!
- Would you like to hear informal “audioblog”-style podcast updates from J.C. Hutchins about his upcoming fiction projects? Send him an email and tell him so!
- Spread the word for Sigler! Share this episode’s shownotes URL with your friends, family members and bloggers you admire. Tell them about Scott’s success story, and encourage them to evangelize this interview (which provides an excellent introduction to Scott and his work) on their own blogs. Let the world know about the April 1 release of INFECTED in bookstores everywhere!
Subscribe to the UltraCreatives Interview Series podcast — and J.C.’s free sci-fi podcast novel trilogy, 7th Son — by visiting the Podcasting Primer page. Be sure to watch the short “C2G (click, click, get)” video for easy-peasy instructions on how to quickly subscribe to this award-winning content.
Promos:
- SOBcon 2008
- Second Floor Lounge
- On the Podcast and Podcast Junky podcasts
- Persistent Spirit podcast novel
(Note: J.C. is aware that there’s a very brief “voiceover remnant” from the last UltraCreatives interview in this podcast. The interruption is two seconds long, and shouldn’t detract from your listening experience.)
UltraCreatives Interview #7: Guy Kawasaki
March 19, 2008
Welcome to the seventh episode of UltraCreatives! This week, J.C. chats with Guy Kawasaki, prominent blogger, entrepreneur and venture capitalist. This conversation runs the gamut, from Guy’s early years in Hawaii and at Apple Computer, to his current projects Truemors and Alltop.
Equally important, Guy shares practical insights on identifying worthwhile creative/business ideas, public speaking and more. This one’s a must-listen, folks.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Subscribe to the free UltraCreatives Interview Series podcast — and J.C.’s free sci-fi podcast novel trilogy, 7th Son — by visiting the Podcasting Primer page. Be sure to watch the short “C2G (click, click, get)” video for easy-peasy instructions on how to quickly subscribe to this award-winning content.
This week’s episode of UltraCreatives is sponsored by Audible. Begin your free trial today — and receive a free audiobook — by visiting AudiblePodcast.com/UltraCreative.
Pre-interview chatter notes: J.C. enlightens listeners on these cool topics…
- His new day gig at Myxer.com (Read more about how he landed the job in this blog post.)
- The groundbreaking 7th Son: OBSIDIAN short story anthology, coming in May
Promos:
- Scott Sigler’s Infected (in bookstores April 1)
- The world premiere of the Steampunk Spectacular promo
- The Secret Lair
- Into the Blender
UltraCreatives Interview #6: Seth Harwood
February 27, 2008
This week, crime noir author Seth Harwood joins host J.C. Hutchins for an in-depth, energetic UltraCreatives interview about his debut novel Jack Wakes Up, and its upcoming print release.
Seth chats about his writing career, how he came to love the crime fiction genre, how his profession as an English teacher influences his writing (and vice versa), and more. It’s a fun, forthcoming interview by one of the biggest names in podcast fiction. There’s plenty to learn here for aspiring writers and fans of great, gritty fiction.
Find Seth Harwood on the ‘net:
- SethHarwood.com
- JackWakesUp.com
- Jack Wakes Up on Amazon (Remember: purchase on March 16, “Palms Sunday”)
Promos:
UltraCreatives Interview #5: Jason Calacanis
February 21, 2008
This week on UltraCreatives, J.C. interviews entrepreneur Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com, the world’s first human-powered search engine.
During the chat, Jason explains the creative and business philosophies powering Mahalo.com, the creativity an entrepreneur needs to succeed, his personal drive (and the life experiences that defined it), and more. The interview is enlightening for aspiring entrepreneurs, or people pursuing any creative endeavor.
Links mentioned in this interview:
In addition, J.C. mentions the Blogger & Podcaster magazine cover story featuring him and fellow podcast novelists Scott Sigler and Mur Lafferty. Find the online version of the article (written by “The Bitterest Pill” host Dan Klass) at the Blogger & Podcaster website.
For newcomers to JCHutchins.net, welcome! Learn how to subscribe to J.C.’s 7th Son podcast novel thriller trilogy by visiting the Podcasting Primer page. For more info about 7th Son and its awesome fans, view this Summer 2007 media kit PDF.
UltraCreatives Interview #4: Mur Lafferty
February 12, 2008
In this installment of UltraCreatives, J.C. chats with novelist and podcaster Mur Lafferty. A brilliant storyteller and essayist, Mur has released her writing into the podosphere since 2004. Thanks to her “veteran” status in the community, she has a has a unique perspective on podcasting’s roots, the state of podcasting today, and where it’s going.
J.C. and Mur talk about that, her first memories as a writer, what allured her to podcasting, and more. Of particular interest are her thoughts on her Heaven series of audio novellas, and the conclusion of her hit podiobook, Playing for Keeps. The interview is about 90 minutes long, but Mur’s conversation and anecdotes are stellar, and well worth the listen.
Find Mur’s work here:
- Playing for Keeps podiobook
- Heaven audio novellas
- MurLafferty.com
If all goes according to plan, next week’s guest will be entrepreneur and Mahalo.com founder Jason Calacanis.
UltraCreatives Interview #3: Jeff Pulver
February 5, 2008
The third episode of J.C.’s UltraCreatives Interview series brings Jeff Pulver — co-founder of Vonage — to the program. Jeff has been called a “serial entrepreneur,” is a trailblazer in the VOIP industry, and is a social media evangelist. Most recently, Jeff created PULVER.TV, a new 24/7 television network on the internet.
During the chat J.C. and Jeff talk about PULVER.TV, the ultracreative drive of entrepreneurs, his passion for amateur radio, and a whole lot more. The conversation is both insightful and inspiring, and anyone with a creative streak will enjoy it.
Check out the great content at Pulver.TV here, and be sure to subscribe to his blog at JeffPulver.com.
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