Listen
or download the ep.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Wyken Seagrave Greeting
Grizzly Smith Greeting
Emerian Rich Greeting
Mark Rayner Promo
A. Craig Newman Greeting (New Jersey Writers Society)
Alex White Greeting
Wander Radio and Arlene Radasky Promo
Edward G. Talbot Greeting
Paul Elard Cooley Greeting
Keith Hughes Promo
Jack Hosley Greeting
Arlene Radasky Greeting
The GearHeart Alex White Promo
@dahayden Greeting
Mick Bordet Greeting
Wyken Seagrave Promo
Lone Wolf Sage Co Greeting
A.P. Stephens Greeting
Craig Robertson Promo
J.D. Sawyer Greeting
Mick Bordet and Arlene Radasky promo
Keith Hughes pirate greeting
Collin Earl and Chris Snelgrove Greeting
Paul E Cooley Promo
Philipa Ballantine Greeting
Brain Rathbone Promo
Drew Beatty Greeting
Podioracket’s H.E. Roulo and Rhonda R Carpenter Promo

Listen

or download the episode.

INTERVIEWS

J.R. Murdock

V & A Shipping
http://www.podiobooks.com/title/v-and-a-shipping

Website: http://ofgnomesanddwarves.com/

Twitter:@jrmurdock

Shobhan Bantwal

www.shobhanbantwal.com

Get something new with this author’s ‘bollywood in a book.’

PROMOS

The Dawning of Power by Brain Rathbone

Erin O’Briant brings a new Podiobooks.com book, Glitter Girl! See ErinObriant.com Listeners are encouraged to write Erin at e_obriant(at)yahoo.com (replace the at with the @ symbol).

The Gift of Lit continues!

or download Episode 20

Joe Cottonwood

Babcock
by Joe Cottonwood
Children

Joe Cottonwood’s Blog

Joe Cottonwood’s Author Site

William Tennant

The Scars

by William Tennant

Twitter: wllmtnnnt (william tennant with no vowels or spaces)

Website: www.myspace.com/william_tennant

NEWS

The Write Stuff is live! Support literacy. Learn more in the Podioracket.com article or go to www.thewritestufftv.com.

Operation eBook Drop is getting a great reaction. Check out the archived BTR episode with Mark Coker and Ed Patterson and the information in our article. Support our troops without hurting the author.

Emerian Rich’s first Knight’s Night book signing is coming up. Prizes and a companion book will be offered at the live signing.

AWE (Autumn Writer’s Event) takes place in Second Life in October. The exhibition shows off the works of authors active in Second Life. See Emerian Rich, Arlene Radasky, Rhonda Carpenter, H.E. Roulo and Nathan Lowell along with many other authors.

CONTESTS

www.radasky.com to name a character in Arlene Rasasky’s book ends October 30.

New www.themarkofadruid.com contest has started!

Podioracket.com continues to seek Podiobooks.com promos. If you listen to the episode, you get to enjoy a real man-on-the-street promo put together by Wyken Seagrave.

New Releases

The Gearheart by Alex White Steampunk

Tattoo by Paul Elard Cooley Horror/Dark Fantasy

Stories I Told Myself by Patrick E. McLean Literature

Harvey by Phil Rossi Horror/Dark Fantasy

Wrath of the White Tigress by David Alastair Hayden Fantasy

Alibi Jones by Mike Luoma Science Fiction

7th Son: 7 Days (Prequel Anthology) by J.C. Hutchins Science Fiction. J.C will be joining us on BTR-PR Oct 27th at 6pm PST/9pm EST. Look for our special post on Friday to learn how you can get one of the first autographed print copies of 7th Son: Descent.

Now Complete

Unconventional by J. J. Hebert Inspirational Fiction Family Friendly

America’s first literary reality show, The Write Stuff, will debut online at www.thewritestufftv.com on Saturday, October 17th. It is an integral part of Cyrus Webb’s Literacy Campaign. Podioracket.com’s Rhonda R Carpenter interviewed Cyrus Webb on our BTR-Extension back in June when we heard about it from Podiobooks.com authors Mark Eller and Arlene Radasky. Scott Sigler is slated to judge in the finale.

Part conversation and part competition, The Write Stuff gives advice and encouragement from those who have made it in the literary world and showcases how others can do the same. Webb is quick to point out that even though the premise of the show is about writing that anyone following a dream or interested in excelling in their business will get something from it.

During the middle of the season you will meet aspiring writers who will be competing for prizes provided by the project’s sponsors and the title of having The Write Stuff.

There are several videos about the project:

The online edition of The Write Stuff debuts Sat. Oct. 17, 2009 (You might have to cut and paste into your browser),

Cyrus Webb introduces The Write Stuff (You might have to cut and paste into your browser),

The Write Stuff creator, Cyrus Webb, answers questions about The Write Stuff.

The official sites:

http://www.thewritestufftv.com

http://thewritestufftvofficialblog.blogspot.com.

http://thewritestufftv.webs.com/

Quick Reminder-

Scott Sigler, who is slated to judge in the finale of The Write Stuff, will be joining us LIVE on our BTR extension on Monday, October 19th to discuss The Rookie and his many other projects. Set a reminder.

Podioracket.com has contributed to the prize pack being awarded to one lucky listener who votes for their favorite horror short story in the WWW Challenge. Four Podiobooks.com authors, Arlene Radasky, Michele Roger, Rhonda Carpenter, and H.E. Roulo have written stories on the theme of husband killing.

Download the Promo or listen here:

To listen simply click on the link for each story listed below or go to horroraddicts.net. On the website Episode #31 is followed by each of the four stories:
#1 Tired by Arlene Radasky
#2 Organic Tomatoes by Michele Roger
#3 Enough is Enough by Rhonda R Carpenter
#4 Graveyard Shift (and Re-Shift) by H.E. Roulo

To vote, listen to each of the four stories then send an email to Emerian Rich (emzbox@sbcglobal.com) with WWW in the subject line. Include 1) The name, number, or author of the story you want to vote for 2) Your name or handle 3) Your mailing address (only used if you should win).

Listen

or download Episode 18

The Inner Chapters: Volume 1

 by Thomas Gideon
Non-Fiction
Website: http://thecommandline.net/
Want to help? The unbook- http://thecommandline.net/wiki/The_Inner_Chapters_Unbook
Twitter: @command.line
Email: feedback [at] thecommandline [dot] net.

“Thomas “cmdln”

Gideon is a self described hacker, curmudgeon and hacktivist who discusses on his twice weekly podcast, The Command Line Podcast, among other topics the practice and profession of programming drawing from over a decade of professional experience and a lifetime spent hacking.”

Acts of Desperation

by Tim Dodge
Thriller

His website: http://www.timdodgestories.com

Email:  tim[at]timdodgestories[dot]com

“Dodge is the author of the podcast novel ACTS OF DESPERATION, the forthcoming PURGATORY, and the host of the podcast HEARTWARMING STORIES BY TIM DODGE. His work has been published in Winter Sky and Down In The Dirt magazines. He is currently at work on his fourth novel. Tim lives near Syracuse, New York with his wife, three sons, and German shepherd.”

The News

Announcing a casting call from @bignutter. He’s looking for Bible Readers to do Genesis 1:1-10, Mark 16:15 & 1 Peter 4:10 all KJV, and also another unspecified quote. He’s accepting Male and Female readers. Certain Male voices are ideal, such as Fractured Horizon Promo Voice. Sorry nutter the our VOG (Voice of God) belongs to us! But we will spread the word.

Support our Troops by opting-in to Operations Ebook Drop founded by Ed W. Patterson. Smashwords is joining with Ed in the endeavor. Mark Coker put up a great blog about how this operation is going to work. Here is the link to the blog post.

Contests

New site is live! Register and play along

The Mark of a Druid has a new website and contest 11 is now live. Let Rhonda now what you think of the new site and sign up.

Help Name Characters in Sea Hawk

Arlene Radasky needs names for her characters in her new novel SEA HAWK. When you email her with your suggestions, she will put your name in the hat for a FREE signed copy of THE FOX, sent anywhere in the world. Winner will be drawn on October 30, 2009. For all the details go to her website.

Calling all Podcasters and Podiobooks.com authors

Enter the Podioracket.com sponsored Podiobooks.com Promo Competition! Simply create your one-minute promo, the perfect storm of persuasion and enthusiasm, then email it to contact@podioracket.com. See the complete list of rules and suggestions in our handy-dandy guide.

Our most recent entry was played in this episode and submitted by Mark A. Rayner, author of Marvellous Hairy – a novel in five fractals.

Handbook for the Criminally Insane Contest

FACBOOK RADOM SELECTION– Click on “become fan” on Brian’s Facebook author page. He’ll give away one signed copy each week in October to randomly selected fans through Facebook.
QUICK ANSWER WINS A PRIZE– The first three listeners who email Brian with Betty’s secret (from the book) will get a signed copy. 2) The first listener who emails Brian and tells him what weapon Monica uses(and how she uses it) in the last scene will get a book.
See http://www.darksidesally.com for all the details or facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Holtz/53769912948

BTR-PR Schedule

Shownotes are coming on these shows at BTR-PR. You can set reminders and not miss a show!

September 24th 6:00pm PST Drew Beatty

October 1st 2:30 pm PST Wayken Seagrave

October 5th 6:00pm PST Scott Sigler The Dark Overloard himself

October 15th 6:00 pm PST Ed Patterson of Operation E-Book Drop

October 22 6:00 pm PST A.P. Stephens

October 27 6:00pm PST J.C. Hutchens Rush day for 7th Son and we are giving away some amazing schwag!

October 29th 6:00pm PST Brian Holtz

New Releases

Time Crystal by Wyken Seagrave Science Fiction
AMNAR: THE INHERITANCE by Isabel Joely Black Fantasy
The White Shadow Saga: The Stolen Moon of Londor by A.P. Stephens Fantasy
Loner In Space by Steve Simons Science Fiction Family Friendly

Now Complete

KIRINS: The Spell of No’an by James D. Priest Fantasy Family Friendly
Borrowed Time by Keith Hughes Science Fiction

Listen

or download Episode 17

AMNAR: THE AWAKENING

by Isabel Joely Black
Fantasy
Website: www.joelyblack.net
Twitter: @TheCharmQuark @Amnar @JoelyBlack
Email: joely.black@gmail.com

A User’s Manual for the Human Experience

by Michael W. Dean
Self-Help

His website: www.stinkfight.com

Also on Amazon

CONTESTS

Review it up!

Rhonda is asking her fans for their help to spread the word about The Mark of a Druid in contest #10 and let me know where you left a review. You see I keep finding reviews at sites I never knew were carring my book. So if you have left a review email me so I can add your name to the random drawing.

Help Name Characters in Sea Hawk

Arlene Radasky needs names for her characters in her new novel SEA HAWK. When you email her with your suggestions, she will put your name in the hat for a FREE signed book THE FOX, sent anywhere in the world. Winner will be drawn on October 30, 2009. For all the detals go to her website.

Calling all Podcasters and Podiobooks.com authors

Enter the Podioracket.com sponsored Podiobooks.com Promo Competition! Simply create your one-minute promo, the perfect storm of persuasion and enthusiasm, then email it to contact@podioracket.com. See the complete list of rules and suggestions in our handy-dandy guide.

NEW!! Handbook for the Criminally Insane Contest

FACBOOK RADOM SELECTION– Click on “become fan” on Brian’s Facebook author page. He’ll give away one signed copy each week in October to randomly select fans through Facebook.
QUICK ANSWER WINS A PRIZE– The first three listeners who email Brian with Betty’s secret, (from my book), will get a signed copy. 2) The first listener who emails Brian and tells him what weapon Monica uses(and how she uses it) in the last scene will get a book.
See http://www.darksidesally.com for all the details or facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Holtz/53769912948

THE NEWS

Parsec Winner brought to you by www.wanderradio.com!

Best Speculative Fiction Story (Short Form)

• Under The Bed by Michael Natale, Variant Frequencies

Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novella Form)

• Eusocial Networking by Scott Sigler

Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novel)

• FETIDUS – The Foundation for the Ethical Treatment of the Innocently Damned, Undead and Supernatural by James Durham

Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Short Form including Independents)

• The Radio Adventures Of Dr. Floyd

Best Speculative Fiction Audio Drama (Long Form including Independents)

• Metamor City: Making the Cut

Best Speculative Fiction Video Podcast

• Stranger Things

Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast

• Pseudopod

Best Speculative Fiction Comedy/Parody Podcast

• Bell’s in the Batfry

Best Speculative Fiction Fan Podcast

• The ScapeCast

Best Speculative Fiction News Podcast

• (Cool) Shite on the Tube

Best Writing-related Podcast

• Writing Excuses

Best “Infotainment” Cast

• The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Best Gaming Podcast

• Brilliant Gameologists

Best Anime Podcast

• Anime World Order

Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team

• FETIDUS – The Foundation for the Ethical Treatment of the Innocently Damned, Undead and Supernatural

Best Speculative Fiction Music Podcast

• The FuMP

New Releases

Marvellous Hairy – a novel in five fractals by Mark A. Rayner Fabulist Satire

Untrue Tales… Book Three by Teel McClanahan III Science Fiction

Have We Been Played? The Hidden Game Revealed by John Berling Hardy Self-Help

Nina Kimberly the Merciless (Remastered) by Christiana Ellis Fantasy

Babcock by Joe Cottonwood Children Family Friendly Listening

Now Complete

Star Struck by Emmy Z. Madrigal Romance

Untrue Tales… Book Two by Teel McClanahan III Science Fiction

Dragon Ore by Brian Rathbone Fantasy

Personal Effects: Sword of Blood by J.C. Hutchins Thriller

In this episode Rhonda talks with Keith Hughes and Heather talks with Emmy Z. Madrigal. 

Listen Now:

or Download Episode 16.

Borrowed Time by Keith Hughes Science Fiction

This is Keith’s first book on Podiobooks.com and we really enjoyed talking to him about Borrowed Time.
Website: http://www.penslinger.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/edgizmo
Voice mail: (206) 309-9171

Star Struck by Emmy Z. Madrigal

Websites:  http://www.sweetdreamsnovel.com
http://www.emzbox.com, & http://www.horroraddicts.net/
Email:  emzboxATsbcglobal.net 
Twitter @emzbox

Related News: Emerian Rich’s Night’s Knight will be released in October.

News

Dark Overlord Media

Scott Sigler & Audacity Events of San Diego have turned the traditional publishing model on its ear with the creation of Dark Overlord Media’s inspection. The announcement was made August 19th. It is a publishing house that will create premium limited edition books and other properties for those with an established online following.

Dark Overlord Media’s first release is The Rookie, Sigler’s far in the future space football story. Get a signed, limited-edition, hand numbered hardback. This edition has 50 extra pages of content you can’t get in a podcast. The Future Dark Overlord is kicking of the Tailgate tour on September 7th with a 20 city tour in 24 days to promote this release. Order yours now at Scottsigler.com.


 

The Mark of a Druid Book Signing

August 29th – Beat the southern California heat and rise above it all in the San Bernardino mountains at the first book signing for The Mark of a Druid. Join me, Rhonda R Carpenter for the reading, see the original art and meet the cover artist Amie Perry-Reavis from noon to 2 pm At McCabes and Co Booksellers in Crestline Ca. And a little bird told me I would not be the only author in attendance. We may even give out some signed posters. When it is all said and done please feel free to enjoy the mountains, lakes, shopping or spectacular site of the community I call home.

Win a signed print of the cover to J.D. Sawyer’s Predestination!

Entering is as easy as 1-2-3:
1) Send a post card to:
Chooch and Viv
43 Town and Country Drive
Suite 182
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

2) Make sure to include your name and return address (where we’ll ship the print) and a statement that you are at least 18 years old.

3) All entries must be post marked no later than August 26, 2009

They will do a random drawing with one winner receiving the print through the mail. The contest is being hosted at http://www.intotheblender.com/

Some other Scotland

Mick Bordet is still giving out download codes for the music in Some Other Scotland. You can get the codes by tweeting the link to his interview and emailing him.
He will be running the contest until the BRT-PR interview on August 31, 2:30 pm PST/5:30 pm EST. He is giving away a free book for the best BTR question and allowed a listener to name a character. Here are the details.

Review it up!

Rhonda is asking her fans for their help to spread the word about The Mark of a Druid.

Rhonda says,

 ”Where can you put them? Itunes, Amazon, B&N, Podiobooks.com, Podcast pickle; your personal blog is a great place to talk about the book or where ever you can think of to put up a review. I still have not found a way to see overseas Amazon reviews so if you are out of the U.S. please feel free to take a screen shot and email.
This contest is retroactive so if you’ve written a review already just click participate on contest #10 and let me know where you left the review. Same thing for new reviews.
On September 13th I will announce 2 random winners from all those who review it or have already posted a review. What will you get? A lead into the final contest for the grand prize of the original oil on canvas that will be awarded at the end of this year. With this prize you can really see the hidden images on the cover.
Your words mean the world to me and I want to read them.
Good Luck,
Rhonda”

Help Name Characters in Sea Hawk

Arlene Radasky needs names for her characters in her new novel SEA HAWK. When you email her with your suggestions, she will put your name in the hat for a FREE signed book THE FOX, sent anywhere in the world. Winner will be drawn on October 30, 2009. For all the detals go to her website.

Calling all Podcasters and Podiobooks.com authors

Enter the Podioracket.com sponsored Podiobooks.com Promo Competition! Simply create your one-minute promo, the perfect storm of persuasion and enthusiasm, then email it to contact@podioracket.com. See the complete list of rules and suggestions in our handy-dandy guide.

New Releases

Dragon Ore by Brian Rathbone Fantasy

Heretics by G.K. Chesterton Essays Produced by David Grizzly Smith FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening

The Scars by William Tennant Literature

Tumbler by Brand Gamblin Science Fiction FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening

Completed Works

AMNAR: THE AWAKENING by Isabel Joely Black Fantasy

The Ninth Avatar by Todd Newton Fantasy

A User’s Manual for the Human Experience by Michael W. Dean Self-Help

Anon Time by Craig Robertson Science Fiction

The Sphere Of Travel (TSOT2) Science Fiction
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening

As you probably know by now, Podioracket’s Blog Talk Radio Extension continues to move at a mad pace, and brings you extended LIVE interviews and give-aways with some of your favorite authors.

In this episode, we’re going to grab a clip from a recent BTR show. Rhonda interviewed Tee Morris, the author of Billibub Baddings & MOREVI about his new book, All A Twitter. 

Rhonda also sat down with Arlene Radasky to talk about one aspect of Podiobooks 2.0 — getting rights to the music that accompanies an audio book.

Listen now:

or download Podioracket-Ep15.

All our past Blog Talk Radio interviews are available in archive at blogtalkradio.com/podioracket, and we have a player on our website.

Tee Morris

Follow Tee @teemonster

Website: allatwitterbook.com

Show: birdhouserules.com

Arlene Radasky on music rights

Twitter: @aradasky

Website: www.radasky.com

Email: Click here

Music by Steve McDonnald

CONTESTS

Mick Bordet is still giving out download codes for the music in Some Other Scotland. You can get the codes by tweeting the link to his interview and emailing him.
He will be running the contest now until the interview on August 31, 2:30 pm PST/5:30 pm EST. He is gaving away a free book for the best BTR question and allowed a listener to name a character. Here are the details.


Philippa Ballantine will announce the winner of her New Zealand Basket on Friday, August 14th on our Blog Talk Radio Extension.


 
Paul J. Joseph, the independant filmmaker and author of Homesick and Marker Stone, will award an signed, original draft manuscript for Homesick. How do you win this memorobilia? Simply leave a comment for Paul at Podiobooks.com, Itunes or on his website and then shoot him an email.


Rhonda Carpenter is starting her contest #10! Give her a review and email her.


Listen to the episode to hear one of the submissions for the Podioracket.com contest seeking Podiobooks.com’s Perfect Promo! Hope it inspires you to enter!

Simply create your one-minute promo, the perfect storm of persuasion and enthusiasm, then email it to contact@podioracket.com. See the complete list of rules and suggestions in our handy-dandy guide.

News

Podiobooks has just made an agreement with Smashwords. This is going to allow the two sites to link to each other so that users can get their audio and, if they just want more, the text versions of authors who participate. Watch for your favorite author to put their book out there!

In further news, Podiobooks is continuing to move toward that 2.0 release that we’ve been telling you about. Rumor has it, we’re just a couple weeks from testing.

New Releases

Vatican Assassin – Remastered by Mike Luoma Science Fiction

Completed Works

Weather Child by Philippa Ballantine Historical Fantasy

How to Succeed in Evil The Novel by Patrick McLean Fiction

The Inner Chapters, Volume 1 by Thomas Gideon Non-Fiction

Friday’s Forgotten Find

If you missed this book when it first came out, here’s a trailer and information on newcomer Arlene Radasky’s first novel, The Fox. It’s historically based fictional fantasy at its best. You can consume this book in all the formats: Kindle, Itouch, iPhone, E-book,  first edition print and, yes, free on Podiobooks.com in audio form. Take a gander at the trailer and see if this Celtic tale of life, love and sacrifice that spans 2000 years is for you.

BTR-PR Monday July 27 Double-Header

Chris Moody’s Qattusverse

Taking a big step is what Chris Moody’s new project Qattusverse is all about. Lets find out why the host of Podiomedia Chat would take on this project. Learn about the alternate reality of Qattusverse live on BTR-PR Monday July 27,  2009 2:30 pm PST. You can set a reminder or listen in archive.  

All a Twitter By Tee Morris is out!

Tee Morris has co-authored and authored everything, from fiction with his Billibub Baddings, Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana to two Podcasting for Dummies books.  You can get his newest All a Twitter on Amazon and discover “The” Social Networking guide of 2009.

Twitter! Everyone’s talking about it. Its membership grew over 700% in just one year! Now, learn how to make the most of Twitter–in your personal life, your business, everywhere! And you get to hear all about it on a live BTR-PR extended episode. Set your reminder and pick @Teemonster’s brain.