The beginning of the end. The Story So Far.
INTERIM: 7th Son HiatusCast #4 /
Welcome to the FINAL HiatusCast before the debut of Book Three! J.C. covers a lot of ground in this one, including: information on the CLONE LINE LIVE! and Second Life Book Three launch parties; a report on our quest to see 7th Son in print; the ever-growing Beta Clone Army, and metric ton of other listener-created content; and ... a book contract. Whoa! Check out the Cloning Around webcomic here!
Check out singer/songwriter Rich Palmer’s blog post about “Another Man” here, and his Podsafe Music Network profile here. Direct link to the song is here.
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MOP Audio Dispatch: Operation Droplift /
Another ambitious mission awaits you! Natasha, voice of the 7th Son Ministry of Propaganda, commands you to participate in MOP mission #5, code-named "Operation Droplift."
Complete this mission, and you'll land your name on the coveted Agents of the Ministry page. Plus, you may win special GUEST APPEARANCES in 7th Son: Book Three. Five winners will announce "episode IDs" in future episodes. Another five will recite "The Story So Far" episode recaps.
Link to the mission page is here, comrade. Transmission ends.
7th Son Ministry Of Propaganda ~ Domination Through Replication ~
MOP Mission #5: Operation Droplift /
Comrades, the 7th Son Ministry of Propaganda is back from hiatus ... and Natasha (and J.C. Hutchins) requests your help in re-starting the revolution. The prizes this time are most excellent: A Guest appearance on the 7th Son podcast. Your new mission? OPERATION DROPLIFT. You'll be spreading the word about 7th Son by "droplifting" our propaganda in local bookstores. Unlike shoplifting, you won't be secretly taking something. You'll be secretly leaving something.
By clicking the image above or the button at the end of this dispatch (or here), you will be directed to a PDF document. This page features special messages for future 7th Son listeners. Print this at least twice -- more is better, but that's your call -- and cut the pages into eight little cards (each approximately size of Mao's Little Red Book).
Take these cards to a local bookstore or library and insert each into a different book. The goal: To intrigue newcomers to check out 7th Son.
Which books should you choose? Natasha and J.C. have a few recommendations. Place these cards in older titles that still sell: fiction by Stephen King, Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, or Robert J. Sawyer. Or non-fiction books on human cloning, conspiracy theories, or the internet. Ultimately, the Ministry of Propaganda trusts its agents: Choose books that you enjoy.
This is not an illegal act ... but it does require subterfuge, as some bookstore employees may not like the competition from our subversive media. Please note: Do not insert cards into children's literature, such as such as Harry Potter or Goodnight Moon.
When you have distributed all eight (or more) cards, e-mail Natasha at 7thsonmop@gmail.com to notify her of mission completion. If she "in good mood," she will give you credit for mission and enter you in an MOP drawing for prizes.
Ten lucky Agents of the Ministry will be rewarded for their loyalty. Five Agents will win opportunities to recite episode intro IDs in future episodes of Book Three ("You're listening to Episode X"). Five others will recite "The Story So Far" recaps in future episodes of Book Three.
Deadline for this mission is one week after launch of Book Three: 7/14/07. Agents not completing mission by this time will be mocked publicly in front of the Kremlin. Now Agents: Go forth, print and spread the 7th Son gospel!
Download the propaganda! (PDF format. Print TWICE and distribute cards.)
Transmission ends.
The 7th Son Ministry of Propaganda ~ Domination Through Replication ~
INTERIM: 7th Son HiatusCast #3 /
It's another special "interview edition" of the 7th Son HiatusCast, this one featuring New York Times bestselling novelist Michael A. Stackpole. Stackpole has written chart-topping Star Wars and fantasy novels, including the recent Age of Discovery series. In this interview, Stackpole chats about the podiobook release of his novel Fortress Draconis, his career, and more. Find out more about Stackpole and his work at StormWolf.com. Stackpole also co-hosts the Dragon Page Cover to Cover podcast.
Also mentioned in this interview is Stackpole's brilliantly-crafted The Pulling Report.
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INTERIM: 7th Son HiatusCast #2 /
In this very special 7th Son HiatusCast, author J.C. Hutchins interviews Tokyo-based writer-director Jerome Olivier about his ambitious, gorgeous, sci-fi short film, "Missing Pages (Amended Version)." Olivier chats about the inspiration for Missing Pages, his stunning "fotomation" filmmaking technique, his pursuit to find his creative voice, life in Japan, and more. Find out more about Olivier and Missing Pages at www.Speaking-Pictures.com.
Listeners curious to learn more about Butoh dance (mentioned in the interview) can visit its Wikipedia page.
Missing Pages was inspired by the French film, La Jetée. Learn about the film at IMDB and Wikipedia.
TRAILER: Missing Pages /
Watch the trailer for Jerome Olivier's award-winning short film, "Missing Pages (Amended Version)." 7th Son author J.C. Hutchins interviews Olivier in the next 7S HiatusCast. The interview will debut soon ... so do your homework, check out the trailer and visit Olivier's site www.Speaking-Pictures.com to watch the complete film. It's free.
INTERIM: 7th Son HiatusCast #1 /
J.C. Hutchins is back ... and he's armed with 7th Son news, shout-outs to listeners, a groundbreaking promotion for Book III, a shiny-new contest and more! Hot damn, Hutch is chatty today! HIATUSCAST ANTHEM: "Troubled Son" by Working for a Nuclear Free City (see also WFANFC MySpace page)
MONSTROUSLY-LONG SHOW NOTES:
J.C. Hutchins is on Twitter. Sign up for free and befriend him here. (Rumor has it Kilroy2.0, binary_fairy, and *gasp!* John Alpha are on Twitter too...)
J.C. has appeared or will appear on these fine podcasts:
New Beta Clones have reported for duty! Check out the 7S/GeekLabel Beta Clone Army page for new photos! (And be sure to visit GeekLabel.com to get your own 7S shirt!)
Please show your support for the memory of podcaster Joe Murphy. Visit the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund website, or donate your PC's power to the Beta Clones for Joe cancer research initiative.
A new 7th Son fangroup has been created: the Google Beta Clones group! Thanks to Jodie for putting this together.
The first-ever cross-country podcast "book tour" is here! It's called 7TH SON: 50/50/50 (50 Podcasts, 50 Interviews, 50 States), and J.C. wants your help. Check out this post at Podcast Pickle to get the skinny, and if you'd like to interview J.C. on your show to promote Book III, just shoot him an email at 7thSonNovel@gmail.com. The goal: 50 interviews to get the podosphere buzzing about 7th Son!
Free stuff for listeners! Check out SkullAndBonesPublishing.com to learn about podcaster Steve DuPont's excellent novel, Therein Lies the Problem. And if you want to participate in the 7th Son/Therein Lies the Problem Contest -- up for grabs: free books, T-shirts and bookmarks! -- send an email with your name to ProblemContest@gmail.com . It's free to enter! Deadline: April 21.
The Joe Murphy Memorial Fund /
Most of you already know that Joe is gone. The man touched thousands of lives. He was one hell of a man. He made an impact.
If you can, please give generously to the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund. If you cannot spare the money, donate your computer's processing cycles to the Beta Clones for Joe initiative.
We miss you, buddy.
--J.C.
Beta Clones for Joe /
Written by 7th Son listener Carl Angolini
When JC made his call to action about Joe Murphy recently, it challenged me on two levels.
One, I have been listening to Joe for a while now (I started being a loyal listener of Slice of Sci-Fi back around episode 30 or so, in addition to Wingin It and the Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas). I've never met Joe, but he seems like he'd be a cool guy to hang out with. Second, cancer has a long history in my family.
A wise man once said that we have to kick at the darkness until it bleeds daylight. Can we help do something about cancer? Can we find ways to kick at the darkness?
You may or may not be familiar with grid computing--donating CPU time to causes. One of the most well-known grid projects is SETI@Home, helping to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. But there are grid computing projects that contribute to medical research, including cancer research.
One of these is World Community Grid. This site, as most of the grid sites I've seen, allows you to create teams. I've created a team for anyone that wishes to give CPU time to research cancer (and if you desire, the other projects listed on the site).
Go to worldcommunitygrid.org. In the upper right, click on the link 'become a member'. On the page that follows, fill out the appropriate information. All you need to give out is an email address. The License Agreement says they share the information given with the usual suspects, so if you feel paranoid about that, give it a throwaway email address.
If you want to join the team I created, click on the 'Select...' link by 'Select a Team'. In the 'Keyword Search' field in the window that comes up, enter 'Beta Clone'. There should be one result. That's the team. Click the button to join.
Once you get past that page, you are at the download page. Pick your operating system and “client” (aka computer app that will allow you to participate in this program). Once you have selected your client, the next page has you download the software. It also has links to tell you how to set up the software based on your platform.
Let's see if we can make the darkness bleed daylight! If you have any questions/comments/whatever, please send them to BetaCloneGrid@gmail.com.
BOOK TWO: 7th Son: Q&A / Thank You Bonus Episode #6 /
Here it is -- the final episode for Book Two: Deceit. J.C. Hutchins answers your questions, basks in the glow of your comments, and thanks darned-near everyone (again) for their support! J.C. will appear on this great podcast:
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Sci Phi Show "7th Son" Special /
This very special bonus episode features Jason Rennie's amazing "The Sci Phi Show" podcast. Jason recently released an amazing Sci Phi Show episode all about 7th Son and some of the philosophical questions the story raises. I was so flattered and impressed by the quality that I wanted to share it here with 7S fans.
If you like what you hear, be sure to check out Jason's show. It's one of my favorite podcasts, and I highly recommend it!
BOOK TWO: Chapter 29 /
This is it, people ... the last chapter in Book Two! If you'd like to make a cameo, ask a question or make a comment for next week's farewell episode, leave a message at 206-984-2566 (CLONE), or send email to: 7thSonNovel@gmail.com!
EPISODE INTRO BY: The Gigcast
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Klayton from CELLDWELLER
SYNOPSIS: The final chapter.
Check out Celldweller's work, bio, "Cellout TV" project and the "Take It and Break It" remix contest (and more!) at these links:
- Celldweller's Official Site
- Take It and Break It 2: Frozen contest
- Celldweller's MySpace Page
- Celldweller's PureVolume Page
J.C. shows muchly love to:
- Shaun Farrell, of Adventures In SciFi Publishing and The Silk Code podiobook
PROMO: Scott Sigler's ANCESTOR print launch (April 1 at Amazon.com!)
PROMO: View From the Quad podcast
BOOK TWO: Clone Line Feedback Episode #3 /
It's the final Clone Line episode for Book Two: Deceit! Expect the final chapter for the novel later today ... and then it's all over!
BOOK TWO: Chapter 28 /
It's the penultimate chapter of Book Two: Deceit! Huge announcements abound after the chapter, including information about recent media coverage, an award, and the future of the 7th Son trilogy in print.
EPISODE INTRO BY: Ray Park
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Nick Sagan
SYNOPSIS: Jack, Kilroy and Father Thomas ponder the future. John faces off against four Devlins ... and fights for his life in the Arctic.
J.C. will appear on:
PROMO: A Long Way from Disney
PROMO: Spirit Blade
PROMO: Skunk Smells Podcast
Announcement: Crater-Maker /
J.C. talks about a podcaster who needs our help. Please be generous with your time or money. Wingin' It homepage (Please click the DONATE button on the right)
Direct link to the announcement is here.
Author featured in NYTimes article /
J.C. Hutchins was recently interviewed by The New York Times reporter Andrew Adam Newman about podcast fiction -- and the story is now live at the paper's website. (Update: You can find a PDF of the story here.)
For Times readers who are visiting JCHutchins.net for the first time, welcome! If you'd like to download the free audiobooks 7th Son, Book One: Descent or Book Two: Deceit, please visit this page to learn more. Also included is a primer on this newfangled trend called "podcasting."
Also mentioned in the feature are fellow podnovelists Scott Sigler, Mark Jeffrey and Tee Morris. Evo Terra, founder of Podiobooks.com, is also quoted in the story.
A quick message to the 20,000+ listeners of 7th Son: Thank you. You have been cheering J.C. on for more than a year. He appreciates the support and evangelism more than you'll ever know. Let's see if this takes the trilogy one step closer to publication!
BOOK TWO: Chapter 27 /
J.C. wastes no time getting into this week’s chapter! Afterward, the author announces the winners of the most recent MOP drawing, serves up some reassuring news about the ENDGAME 7S/Rookie crossover contest, shows some love to listeners ... and more.
EPISODE INTRO BY: Michael Biehn
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Kevin J. Anderson (also KJA’s MySpace page)
SYNOPSIS: The machinations of villains.
J.C. has appeared/will appear on these great podcasts:
Check out the new 7th Son Fan LJ Community!
PROMO: Random Signal podcast (It’s totally \A/!)
PROMO: Children of the Gods
BOOK TWO: Chapter 26 /
It's another short episode this week ... blame J.C.'s recent bout with a cold (and some super-secret developments on the publication front), but the author makes it up to listeners by including the ULTIMATE "The Story So Far" recap!
EPISODE INTRO BY: Lance Henriksen
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Ron Glass and Richard Hatch
SYNOPSIS: John makes his way to the Rookman Oil camp, and eavesdrops on several of its denizens. A good Samaritan does a bad thing.
J.C. shows muchly love to Paul Fischer, who hosts/produces these fine podcasts:
J.C. has appeared/will appear on these great shows:
PROMO: The ADD Cast
PROMO: Shadow Falls: Badlands
PROMO: Heaven: Season Two - HELL
REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT: Heaven, Season One
BOOK TWO: Chapter 25 /
It's a short one this week -- but J.C. spends quality time bragging about 7th Son listeners after the chapter. There are new photos in the Listener-Created Artwork Gallery, and a brand-new fanfic available at the Download Center! Plus, more listeners report for duty at the Beta Clone Army gallery.
EPISODE INTRO BY: Adam Baldwin
THE STORY SO FAR BY: Robin Furth (Dark Tower comic information here)
SYNOPSIS: Jack, Father Thomas and Kilroy2.0 are reunited in Texas. Jack shares his recent revelations. The clones attempt to hail the other Aurora.
Find a great interview with Robin Furth about the DT comic series here.
J.C. will be appearing on the Sonic Society podcast.
J.C. will be geeking out at MegaCon in Orlando on Saturday.
Don’t forget about the new MOP mission -- Operation: Start the Presses! Help 7S score some ink in your local media!
PROMO: Average Joe Radio
PROMO: Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword
PROMO: GeekLabel.com (ding!)