Fiction

7th Son: 7 Days - Episode 4 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the fourth episode of 7th Son: 7 Days, a free audio prequel anthology to J.C.'s thriller novel, 7th Son: Descent.

Today's story features Dr. Mike, a criminal profiler in Los Angeles. A brilliant criminalist, Dr. Mike may have met his match on his most recent case: a brilliant serial killer who defies law enforcement at every turn.

Set two weeks before Descent's extraordinary events, these seven 7th Son: 7 Days stories stars a unique "John Michael Smith." Learn more about the anthology here.

After the story, J.C. shares some of the creative inspiration behind today's story, and plays a few Clone Line calls.

7th Son: 7 Days' anthem is "UltraNumb" by Blue Stahli. Learn more about the artist at BlueStahli.com.

Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

7th Son: 7 Days - Episode 3 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the third episode of 7th Son: 7 Days, a free audio prequel anthology to J.C.'s thriller novel, 7th Son: Descent.

Today's story stars Kilroy2.0, a deranged Washington DC-based computer hacker. Incensed by recent federal scrutiny, Kilroy2.0 declares to his followers that today is a day of ... ruination.

Set two weeks before Descent's extraordinary events, these seven 7th Son: 7 Days stories stars a unique "John Michael Smith." Learn more about the anthology here.

After the story, J.C. plays a few Clone Line calls and shares his impressions of the finished book of his novel 7th Son: Descent, which arrived minutes before he recorded the chatter for this episode.

Download the CTCCD wallpaper mentioned in the story:

  • Learn more about J.C.'s upcoming 7th Son: Descent novel release
  • Order 7th Son: Descent
  • Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824)
  • Episode intro provided by Lejon A. Johnson (of Touching the Monolith)

7th Son: 7 Days' anthem is "UltraNumb" by Blue Stahli. Learn more about the artist at BlueStahli.com.

Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

7th Son: 7 Days - Episode 2 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the second episode of 7th Son: 7 Days, a free audio prequel anthology to J.C.'s thriller novel, 7th Son: Descent.

Today's story features John Smith, a carpenter and bartender. Recently inspired by his girlfriend Sarah, John aims to make good on a promise he made to himself long ago.

Set two weeks before Descent's extraordinary events, these seven 7th Son: 7 Days stories stars a unique "John Michael Smith." Learn more about the anthology here.

After the story, J.C. serves up some additional details about what you'll hear in John's story. The killer content keeps on comin'. J.C. also flubs by saying he'll play three Clone Line calls, but only plays two. This is because two calls were from the same person; Hutch axed one of these calls for this reason. :)

  • Learn more about J.C.'s upcoming 7th Son: Descent novel release
  • Order 7th Son: Descent
  • Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824)
  • Episode intro provided by Tanya Swan (of PluckyBlond.com)
  • Showing the Brad Meltzer love
  • Promo: Geek Acres
  • Promo: Borrowed Time
  • Promo: The Signal

7th Son: 7 Days' anthem is "UltraNumb" by Blue Stahli. Learn more about the artist at BlueStahli.com.

Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

7th Son: 7 Days - Episode 1 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the first episode of 7th Son: 7 Days, a free audio prequel anthology to J.C.'s thriller novel, 7th Son: Descent. Set two weeks before Descent's extraordinary events, these seven stories stars a unique "John Michael Smith." Learn more about the anthology here.

Today's story features Jack Smith, an Arizona-based geneticist. Emerging from a lousy past month in his personal life, Jack had hoped November would be better. The universe -- and a local cult leader -- have other plans for the family man.

After the story, J.C. delivers some spiffy news about this anthology, and the upcoming release of 7th Son: Descent.

7th Son: 7 Days' anthem is "UltraNumb" by Blue Stahli. Learn more about the artist at BlueStahli.com.

Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Sword of Blood "Grand Design of Nine" PDF /  by J.C. Hutchins

No Personal Effects story is complete without a transmedia experience. Behold, Sword of Blood's -- a PDF featuring the "Grand Design of Nine" quilt designs described in the novella! (Note: Do NOT view this PDF if you haven't listened to Episode 6 of the story, lest you be spoiled.)

SYNOPSIS: This 24-page PDF file reveals real photos of the "Grand Design of Nine" quilt blocks described in Personal Effects: Sword of Blood. This transmedia experience allows you to see the quilt blocks as hero Zach Taylor did, and view the encoded "buttonhole" text -- as well as the hidden designs mentioned in the novella.

This PDF release marks the conclusion of Personal Effects: Sword of Blood. Hutch hopes you enjoyed the story, and will check out its follow-up, the groundbreaking transmedia novel, Personal Effects: Dark Art!

Personal Effects: Dark Art excerpt episode 1 /  by J.C. Hutchins

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.

Personal Effects: Sword of Blood episode 5 /  by J.C. Hutchins

Apologies for the delay in releasing the latest episode of Sword of Blood. J.C. kinda had a big book launch last week, and has been scrambling to catch up ever since. Plus, he's been creating some cool stuff for you, which will be released later this week.

This week's Sword of Blood episode is a short one, but it's packed with some exciting and disturbing sequences. This will be the last Sword of Blood episode for the next two weeks. On Friday, June 26 and Friday, July 3, you will experience audio excerpts from Personal Effects: Dark Art. You'll learn why in J.C.'s chatter after the episode.

SYNOPSIS: Zach takes a call. Hen reveals her knowledge of The Charred.

NEW TO J.C.'s FICTION, OR PODCASTING? I've been releasing free audiobooks since 2006, and am gearing up for the June 9 release of Personal Effects: Dark Art, a novel that combines the traditional novel experience with a multimedia-fueled "out of book" narrative that unfolds via phone, email and websites. Pre-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 synopsis page. Learn how to subscribe this podcast here.

Personal Effects: Sword of Blood episode 4 /  by J.C. Hutchins

The countdown has begun! Less than a week remains before the bookstore release of Personal Effects: Dark Art. J.C. chat about this critical moment in the episode, offers advice on how and when (and where!) to order the novel ... and then we're off to the races with another installment of Sword of Blood.

SYNOPSIS: Zach and Rachael have a heart to heart ... and then Zach takes an unexpected road trip.

NEW TO J.C.'s FICTION, OR PODCASTING? I've been releasing free audiobooks since 2006, and am gearing up for the June 9 release of Personal Effects: Dark Art, a novel that combines the traditional novel experience with a multimedia-fueled "out of book" narrative that unfolds via phone, email and websites. Pre-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 synopsis page. Learn how to subscribe this podcast here.

Stranger Things: "Disconnect" -- Story by J.C. Hutchins and Earl Newton /  by J.C. Hutchins

DISCONNECT

When its prize reality star goes missing, a monolithic network enlists the aid of the entire world to find him.

Written and Directed by Earl Newton

Story by J.C. Hutchins and Earl Newton

Produced by Earl Newton and Juan A. Baez III

Starring Jonathan MacQueen, James Donadio, and Rachel Whit

Personal Effects: Sword of Blood episode 3 /  by J.C. Hutchins

It's another promo-less episode (bad Hutch! no biscuit!), and J.C. seems to be saving all of his Personal Effects: Dark Art news for the next episode of "Hey, Everybody!", which will drop this weekend. This, of course, means less talk ... and more action!

SYNOPSIS: Zach meets up with his "tribe" -- girlfriend Rachael, brother Lucas, longtime friend Ida "Eye" -- and receives a strange phone call.

NEW TO J.C.'s FICTION, OR PODCASTING? I've been releasing free audiobooks since 2006, and am gearing up for the June 9 release of Personal Effects: Dark Art, a novel that combines the traditional novel experience with a multimedia-fueled "out of book" narrative that unfolds via phone, email and websites. Pre-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 synopsis page. Learn how to subscribe this podcast here.

Personal Effects: Sword of Blood episode 2 /  by J.C. Hutchins

Welcome to Episode 2 of Personal Effects: Sword of Blood. I'm light on the chatter in this ep, and there are no promos -- but expect more of both in future episodes.

SYNOPSIS: Zach encounters a stranger ... and meets Hen, a relative of his patient, Gertrude "Spindle" Spindler.

NEW TO J.C.'s FICTION, OR PODCASTING? I've been releasing free audiobooks since 2006, and am gearing up for the June 9 release of Personal Effects: Dark Art, a novel that combines the traditional novel experience with a multimedia-fueled "out of book" narrative that unfolds via phone, email and websites. Pre-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 synopsis page. Learn how to subscribe this podcast here.

Personal Effects: Sword of Blood episode 1 /  by J.C. Hutchins

Hell yes, it's here -- the first podcast novella ever written to celebrate the release of a print novel! It's my latest work, Personal Effects: Sword of Blood ... and it's a FREE podcast-exclusive prequel to my print novel debut, Personal Effects: Dark Art.

Welcome to Brinkvale Psychiatric Hospital, where optimistic art therapist Zach Taylor is confronted with his most intriguing patient to date: a cheerful elderly woman ... who's also a remorseless killer. Her cryptic clues, and the quilts she's creating, propel Zach into a brainbending quest for a treasure that may be more dangerous -- and deadly -- than he ever imagined.

Get more deets at the synopsis page. Obtain this free serialized audiobook by subscribing to the podcast here, or listening to this week's debut episode below.

NEW TO J.C.'s FICTION? If you're new to the site and my work, make yourself at home. I've been releasing free audiobooks and podcasts since 2006, and am gearing up for the June 9 release of Personal Effects: Dark Art, a novel that combines the traditional novel experience with a multimedia-fueled "out of book" narrative that unfolds via phone, email and websites. Pre-order a copy of Personal Effects: Dark Art today.

Enjoy this debut episode of Sword of Blood. Like what you hear? Give a shout in the comments. Tell a friend. No. Tell ALL your friends.

Special Halloween episode: "Stranded" by Phil Rossi /  by J.C. Hutchins

Horror novelist Phil Rossi recently cooked up a terrific tale for Halloween, and asked J.C. to share it with 7th Son fans here in the podcast feed. A huge fan of Phil's work, J.C. was honored by the offer, and is thrilled to present Stranded, a spooky tale that'll make you chilled to the marrow. "Chilling" doesn't describe just the mood -- it describes the tale itself. In Stranded, a blizzard shuts down an isolated stretch of Route 15 ... and the people left there learn discover that there is more to fear than freezing to death ...

Like what you hear? Learn more about Phil at his website, or subscribe to Rossi's Notes from the Vault.

OBSIDIAN: Episode 32 -- FINAL episode /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the final episode of 7th Son: OBSIDIAN -- and we've saved the best for last. Horror/sci-fi author Scott Sigler -- the grand poohba of podiobooks himself -- has the final story in this anthology, and it's everything you'd expect from the master of horror podfiction. Called Eusocial Networking, the story is a monster in itself, weighing in at around 50 minutes. It's brilliant stuff, and well worth the wait. Scott Sigler is a trailblazer in podcasting and publishing, and his stories and novels are must-listens.

Visit him at ScottSigler.com, and be sure to send him an appreciative email.

Three important items from J.C.'s intro chatter:

  • J.C.'s next podfiction project -- The 33 -- will debut early next year
  • Stay subscribed to this podcast!
  • Visit J.C.'s homepage, look for the "Join The Mailing List for J.C. Hutchins" field in the flash widget and join!

PROMOS:

Expect an audio update with J.C. in the next week or two...

OBSIDIAN Episode 31: "Voices From the Darkness" VIDEO /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the final video episode of "Voices From the Darkness," where the stars and creators are 7th Son fans from across this globe. Today's delightful episode was created by Dan Cohen and his family: Amanda, Danielle and Andrea. I can't think of a more lovely and humorous way to conclude the "Voices From the Darkness" video series. It looks like the lights will soon come back on.

--J.C.

OBSIDIAN Episode 30: "Voices From the Darkness" /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the seventh -- and final -- official audio episode of Voices From the Darkness. You'll likely see a few more audio contributions in a "bootleg" episode down the road, but this the last audio "Voices..." presentation for OBSIDIAN. All of the audio in this episode was contributed anonymously by 7th Son fans around the globe. If you recognize your contribution in this episode, please contact J.C. and he'll include your credit in the shownotes here.

Coming up on 7th Son: OBSIDIAN: More fan-created content -- and Eusocial Networking by Scott Sigler....

OBSIDIAN Episode 29: "Voices From the Darkness" VIDEO /  by J.C. Hutchins

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Welcome to the eighth video episode of "Voices From the Darkness," where the stars and creators are 7th Son fans from across this globe. This is the third of a daily "triple play" of videos. There will be one final "Voices From the Darkness" episode later this week.

Today's fantastic episode was created by Dan Woodward and friends. Check out their work here and here.