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Fan of the Day #26: Kate /  by J.C. Hutchins

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

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 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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

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 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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

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 /  by J.C. Hutchins

It'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!

May's edition of RUE MORGUE covers Personal Effects! /  by J.C. Hutchins

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.

Fan of the Day #23: Fat Benjamin /  by J.C. Hutchins

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.

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 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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

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.

Killer creative idea required; money optional /  by J.C. Hutchins

I'm all about crafting killer content and/or promotions on the cheap. This mostly hails from a lack of fundage, but even when I do have cash on hand, I do my very best to craft memorable, professional content without spending a dime.

I have no idea if the creators of this brilliant video for "Again and Again" laid down moolah for the project, but there's no reason they should have. Armed with a great idea and household technology, they created an ultracreative -- and fun -- presentation. It's so effective, I'm going to buy the song.

How are YOU crafting resonant, zero-budget content?

-J.C.

Fan of the Day # 20: Chris /  by J.C. Hutchins

All right folks, it's Tuesday, which means DVD releases and the chance to meet a new fan! Meet Fan Of The Day Chris, a podcast novelist from Canada.

Chris H

Your location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Website, Twitter, etc.: http://outcastnovel.wordpress.com

Your hobbies or interests: reading, writing, music, swimming, biking, movies

7th Son fans rock because: we know what we like. We refuse to digest the literary garbage the big-name publishers try to shove down our throats. Instead we rant and rave for independent media...media that matters...media like 7th FRAKKING SON BIAAAAAAATCH!

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I'm currently working on my own podcast novel project, called 'Outcast.' You can check it out at http://outcastnovel.mevio.com, and it will soon be available at Podiobooks.com

Independent creators finding an audience is what it's all about. Everybody, be sure to check out Outcast, now available on podiobooks!

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 #19: Rich /  by J.C. Hutchins

Welcome up, everybody! We've got a brand new fan for a brand new week. Meet Fan Of The Day Rich, a super fan from Indiana.

Rich

Your location: Kingsford Heights, IN USA

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

Your hobbies or interests: Twitter, Reading, Listening to Podiobooks, Writing - RPGs

7th Son fans rock because: Why the hell wouldn't we? Beta Clones are almost as cool as Junkies.... er I mean... Seriously, it's the fiction that rocks we just enjoy it....

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? Right now I'm wearing a chiffon... oh wait not that kind info... Umm I'm just a regular geek, chilling loving a lot of the Podcast coming out from Hutchins, Sigler, Mur, and the gang hopefully one day I can get over my perfectionist block and finish something and attempt to climb the summit to join them.

You can't go wrong with chiffon. And you can't go wrong with a fan who rocks a viking helmet like you do, brother.

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 #18: Nerraux /  by J.C. Hutchins

I've got one more superfan for you guys to meet this week! Friday's Fan Of The Day Nerraux, a podcaster from Pennsylvania.

Nerraux

Your location: Reading, PA

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

Your hobbies or interests: Nude hang gliding, podcasting, 'cropdusting' women's clothing stores

7th Son fans rock because: 7th Son fans rock because J.C. tells them to. J.C. secretes a unique kind of ‘net bourne neurotoxin that gets into your system when you download the first chapter and hooks you for at least three books. Before you know it, you wake up hungry in your driveway in a pool of pus with an erection that has obviously lasted for way more than 4 hours, and all you do is grin, press ‘play’ again and let the darkness consume you.

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I have a strong suspicion that Obama is going to prove to be either the greatest President the US could have hoped for or the Antichrist. Either way, I want to see an Obama/Sigler/Hutchins Circle of Death Last Man Standing match with the title of Global Hegemon as the prize. I would also like to see the winner declare me Minister of Porn, Caffeine and Wrist Braces.

The title of Global Hegemon will be mine, of course. Obama. I can take 'em.

Thanks, Nerraux! You have my undying love and gratitude. At the big Beta Clone reunion we'll have one day, you'll be the life of the party. And everyone else: be sure to check out The Awful Show. Nerraux and the gang must've named the show on Opposite Day, because it RULES!

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 #002 /  by J.C. Hutchins

Behold, a new episode of J.C.'s new podcast "Hey, Everybody!" This week, your humble host motormouths his way through some killer announcements and endorsements. First up is J.C.'s thoughts on David Moody's Hater, a new horror thriller novel released by Thomas Dunne Books, a division of St. Martin's Press, J.C.'s publisher. Compelling, grisly and downright spooky, Hater comes highly recommended.

As a special "try before you buy" bonus, you'll get to hear an excerpt of the novel, narrated by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff! Learn more about Hater at David Moody's website.

J.C. yammers on about some other great news, including:

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!

Fan of the Day #17: Rachel /  by J.C. Hutchins

Our newest groovy fan hails from The Buckeye State. Meet Fan Of The Day Rachel, an awesome sculptor and artist.

Rachel (Nycteris)

Your location: Wellington, Ohio

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

Your hobbies or interests: fantasy art, sculpting, jewelry-making

7th Son fans rock because: grassroots podcast fandom is an awesome way to get your voice heard in the media! It's neat to watch Amazon runs, and hear the voices of the authors you love!

I'm all about the grassroots, Rachel.  Folks, take a minute to check out the cool jewelry and clay critters at your Etsy Glimmerville store.

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 #16: Michael /  by J.C. Hutchins

We're rocking right on through the week, folks. Today we have an ultracreative Fan Of The Day -- Michael is a writer, filmmaker, and podcaster from Florida. He's also the brilliant editorial mind behind my recent Personal Effects: Dark Art vlurb trailers!

Michael Bekemeyer

Your location: Orlando, FL

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

Your hobbies or interests: Filmmaking, writing, Podcasting, Twitter

7th Son fans rock because: Because we knew you when and we still listened. :)

We have very good taste in fiction and writers of it.

What else would you like The Beta Clone Army to know about you? I'm a Mac. New video podcast at ScatterPod, called ":60 of Life".

Michael, your creativity is an inspiration, brother. Everyone should RUN, not walk, to ScatterPod to check out the ":60 of Life" films. They will blow you away.

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.