News Post 569

Greg Mitchell is posting a new short story to go with his storyworld The Coming Evil - part one is here (see his blog's main page for the others, also already posted):
http://thecomingevil.blogspot.com/2010/12/coming-evil-holiday-spirit-part-one.html

Jeremy Robinson is a guest on the Dead Robots Society podcast at
http://deadrobotssociety.com/2010/12/16/episode-156-chatting-with-jeremy-robinson/
(warning: strong language in the first part) Jeremy comes in at around 14:00 and talks about his inspiring journey as a writer through self-publishing and independent publishing through to the mainstream. He talks a lot about marketing, and he's making a living from his writing so we'd do well to heed him.

Karina Fabian announced a new website tie-in to her latest fiction project:
http://fabianspace.blogspot.com/2010/12/zombie-death-extreme-website-is-up.html
The site itself, Zombie Death Extreme, is here:
http://www.zombiedeathextreme.com/

This week's updates from Laser & Sword magazine:

The Great Search, Part Fourteen(http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/the-great-search-part-fourteen/): Markum and Janus get into a fight as the villains face increased risk of exposure:

The Emerald Avenger v. The Corruptibles, Part Thirteen (http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/the-emerald-avenger-v-the-corruptibles-part-thirteen/) A police car is pulled over and the occupants arrested.

Day of Dread, Part Six (http://lasersword.adamsweb.us/day-of-dread-part-six/) There's a ringer on A.L. Snyder's jury.

News for April 26th, 2010

Here's another great interview with James Rubart, author of ROOMS - including his own secret writing room: http://noveljourney.blogspot.com/2010/04/author-interview-jim-rubart.html


Podcast with Marcher Lord Press authors Stuart Stockton and Kerry Nietz, and others: "All about sci-fi" at http://fictionaddict.com/2010/04/19/all-about-sci-fi/

The last three episodes of Jeremy Robinson's BENEATH in audio have been released! Now you can listen to the whole book. Get all the episodes here: http://www.jeremyrobinsononline.com/books/beneath-by-jeremy-robinson.html

Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee have announced their collaboration on a new trilogy called Forbidden, bigger even than the Circle Trilogy. Check out the details here: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=386805549854. 

For writers: Max Lucado's thoughts on writing - http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/topical/the_write_stuff.

Podcasts from the Idahope Writers' Conference

Jon Colson: How to Critique

Podcast Adam Graham 5:00 am

Inspirational speaker and author Jon Colson provides insight on how to provide constructive critiques.

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Jill Williamson: Promoting Your Novel on a Limited Budget

Podcast Adam Graham 5:00 am

Author Jill Williamson provides her tips on how to promote your novel on a small budget. From our 2010 conference.

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Sherrie Lord: Let Your Characters Be Real 

Podcast Adam Graham 4:52 am

Author Sherrie Lord provides insights on creating realistic characters. From our 2010 writer’s conference.

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Donna Crow: Structure of a Novel

Podcast Adam Graham 4:48 am

Donna Crow, the author of more than 30 books provided her insights on how to structure your novel. From our 2010 conference.

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Ray Ellis: Writing About the Police

Podcast Adam Graham 4:43 am

Ray Ellis, a veteran police officer and aspiring writer provides in-depth insights on how to write about the police, and what police culture is like. From our 2010 writer’s conference.

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Adam Graham: Future of Writing

Podcast Adam Graham 4:41 am

Adam Graham discusses the future of fiction writing in the era of the Kindle and the I-pad and what lessons he draws form his career of writing political columns.

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News for March 5th, 2010

Jeremy Robinson announces the kickoff for the Thrillevangelist program, in which US readers can sign up to complete a few simple tasks, and receive free copies of his books Beneath, Pulse and Instinct in print and audio versions! For more information and full instructions, go here: http://jeremyrobinsononline.com/thrillevangelist.html

A.P. Fuchs announces the release on Kindle of the comic Axiom-Man: Of Magic and Men. For more details on this story and a video trailer, go to http://apfuchs.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/axiom-man-of-magic-and-men-now-on-amazon-kindle/.

Rick Copple says: A short story of mine, "Water Fight," has been accepted into Residential Aliens' new anthology coming out in May, "While the Morning Star Sings."
I know a couple of other LGGers have stories that will appear in it as well: Fred Warren and Stoney Setzer. Kat Heckenbach is there too, with "The Guitar."

T.W. Ambrose, intrepid editor at Digital Dragon, announces a new podcast Tim and Jeff’s Geeked Out Show of Awesome Awesomeness which began on February 8th. For more information, visit Tim's post here: http://www.twambrose.net/2010/02/tim-and-jeffs-geeked-out-show-of-awesome-awesomeness.html

News for December 30th, 2009

Ken Pick says: "Kill 23", first of my "Khrysha the Hangvixen" stories (circa 1992)
has been podcast-published by the small-press podcaster
"Anthrodreams". Here's a link to the (very short) "audiobook" version:
http://www.anthrodreams.com/wordpress/2009/12/18/ad-016-kill-23/
Additionally, "Kill 23" and its aftermath are alluded to in the
novella "Dyads", appearing this spring in Infinite Space, Infinite God II.

The Coalition of Christian Indy Presses is a new venture set up by C. Maggie Woychik of Port Yonder Press, to bring together small business owners and keep each other updated on progress. Many of these presses involve speculative fiction. You can find out more at http://portyonderpress.com/CCIP.aspx.

December 31st is the final day for voting in the final round of Marcher Lord Select. Come on over to the Anomaly and help choose what gets published next! The excitement of the past few months is now coming to a head, and you can be part of it too. The final poll is located here: http://wherethemapends.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mlpselect - look for Phase 4.

Win books, download stories, read reviews!

Peter J. Grant says: I've put up the first six chapters of my current military SF novel, and
linked to it on my blog, asking my readers to take a look and comment as
they see fit. I'd be grateful for your input. Thanks in advance. You'll find the
book at this link - Introduction to Ensign Bowles.

Check out this new review by Frank Creed:
The Christian H.P. Lovecraft: Michael Vance’s Weird Horror Tales

And this one by Grace Bridges:
Feast for the Soul: Transforming Realities by R.L. Copple

And Jeremy Robinson's cranking up a huge contest with amazing book prizes:
The PULSE Viral Video Contest


Star Ship Sofa presents:
Complete podcasts of Nebula Best Short Story Nominees 2008


Mindflights Magazine presents:
Wakescape by Audrey E. Marquis
Ryan lives in a society based on three commandments: 1) Feel what is good. Subdue what is negative. 2) You may excel inasmuch as you do not displease other members. 3) Love yourself enough to be without discomfort. Then he meets someone who challenges this way of life.

Podcasts and Classics

Scott M. Sandridge announces:
THE SILVERBLADE PROPHECY LAUNCHED AS PODCAST NOVEL

Columbus, OH – April 7, 2009, 2009 – Scott M. Sandridge launches a dark heroic fantasy story in podcast novel format: "The Silverblade Prophecy - Book I of The Messiahs War Trilogy." Mr. Sandridge first developed the overall story while writing short stories and selling them to "The Sword Review" and "Dragons, Knights, and Angels." He at first envisioned a collection of related but separate short stories, but as he worked on it, it began to morph into a complete novel and then a trilogy.

A blend of dark fantasy and heroic fantasy, Sandridge delivers a story epic in scope. Throughout Pankea's history, messiahs have come and gone, and many have failed. Marian Silverblade seeks to fulfill her prophetic birthright, but her fallen ancestor has other plans. She will need help from the most unlikely allies to succeed, but before they can help her fulfill the prophecy they must first learn to work together.

Of the short stories that were merged into the novel, "Tangent Online" reviewer, Nicole McClain, said, "…there is enough mayhem to keep things interesting." And Donna Watkins said, "Sandridge digs deep and gives the reader prose and plot worth chewing on." Locus Award-winning author, Paul Levinson ("The Silk Code" and "The Plot to Save Socrates") says of Mr. Sandridge, "Scott is a brilliant up-and-coming author...I expect great things from him." And ELFIE award-winning author Frank Creed ("Flashpoint") says, "Scott's reputation in the Christian speculative fiction market is iron-clad and passionate."

The podcast novel can be found at http://silverblade.mypodcast.com and at http://pankea.wordpress.com and can be downloaded onto your computer or iPod.


Also today: Check out this Publisher's Weekly article on new editions of C.S. Lewis, and while you're at it do take a look at the all-new cslewis.com!

News from Online Worlds...

First up today we have the new-look Underground update - brought to you by Frank Creed and Cynthia MacKinnon of The Writers' Café Press - reborn as an e-zine! Content in this issue includes interviews with Jeremy Robinson and Karina Fabian (which you may have seen already if you are a regular at this blog), new reviews, articles and news items. You'll also find an Archives section with all the news from prior editions.

Spirit Blade Productions is looking for participants in their Christian Sci-Fi podcasts - are you an actor, artist, designer or musician? Maybe you'd like to be involved. Check out the Spirit Blade Operations page here.

Not exactly new, but perhaps new to some of our readers: the Anglican Cathedral in Second Life! Its leader is Reverend Mark Brown of New Zealand, with the blessing of the real life church. To read more see this article about the Cathedral; for Second Life users, click here to visit the Cathedral directly.

Weekend Reading Online

There's so much quality material online that it's hard to keep up with posting news about it! Here are the offerings of today's post.

Mindflights Magazine has posted new content:
Birds of a Feather by W. K. Tucker - Looking after his strange sister is no easy task for thirteen-year-old Henry. And it doesn't help matters any that his ma is crazy in the head.
Encounter, a poem by Elyn W. Marsh - I never would have expected him, but there he was...
Quanruzaman's Gateway by Peter Simon - A long overdue, unexpected but happy appointment.

We are also excited to bring you The Ballad of Scabbard Pete by LGG forum participant Tony Lavoie. This is a supernatural pirate story posted in chapters, or rather, stanzas.

Also appearing in regular episodes is Archangel, a series of novels by Scott Roche from the LGG forum. It's a podcast, an audiobook of the supernatural thriller type. Who needs TV any more?

Audiobooks: a new kind of reading

Today we'll be highlighting some sites where you can listen to stories online. Have fun!

Bill McGrath says: The first chapter of the audio version of my fantasy novel Asulon is
now on YouTube. I've divided the 27 minute chapter into seven segments so they will be easy to download. Each segment is paired with a different illustration from the novel. The audio is done by veteran British actor James Brinkley.
You'll find the first segment of Asulon here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNS69i_VncM&feature=related
The other parts can be found in the Related Videos list on that page.

Also check out The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast - A weekly 30 minute podcast including reviews and conversation about comics, sci-fi and fantasy in all their incarnations, along with a "non-churchy" but truth-centered Bible study.

Don't miss out on a listen to Chion by Irish author Darryl Sloan. It's worth it just for the accent :) And once you're finished with the section available on audio, you can download the e-book free to read the rest. Trust me - you'll want to!

And going back a year or two, but just as hot as ever: the Light at the Edge of Darkness podcast featuring ten short stories by Lost Genre Guild authors as recorded by Adam and Andrea Graham. Just click the Download button for each story.

Chairman: Podcast

What if computer scientists succeeded at the Mary Shelley Frankenstein task, and produced a true artificial intelligence? What if their AI had only been allowed to logically consider its place in the Universe according to the material perspective. That's the premise of Frank Creed's Chairman. We attempted a normal podcast, but egads! The recording ended up a disaster, so I pulled a rabbit out of my hat and came up with a good solo reading of the story!

Click here or in the sidebar to listen. You can also add future editions of this podcast to your Itunes so you don't miss a thing. Don't forget to purchase the book that has all these stories in them.

Light at the Edge of Darkness Podcast: Frozen Generation

This week's Podcast featured Andrea Graham's Frozen Generation:

Come to a future where terrorists smuggle frozen embryos and combat technology that seeks to destroy their souls.

Afterwards, Andrea answers questions about her story and concept. Also note that those who listen to this podcast are entitled to a special offer for the Light at the Edge of Darkness book.

Click here to download. Click here to add this podcast to your Itunes.




There will be several future additions of this show featuring stories from Frank Creed, Daniel Weaver, V.B. Tenary, A.L. Fuchs, and Karen McSpaden. The show will appear approximately once every two weeks. Our next edition will feature Frank Creed's Chairman on June 3 at 6 PM.