Listen now to part two of Brian Rathbone’s Fireside Chat

download the episode or subscribe to our feed.

Part 2 Give it to them free and then they will buy it…

In this episode:

• More about engaging fans and building a lasting platform.
• Book scan = cash register sales of print books.
• How to use Google adwords. Cover art and how important it is to your success.
• Ratings from fans and what they mean to the author. 
• Why we should  connect with other authors as allies and not competition. 

We also heard just last night that Brain Rathbone’s new book is at the editor for the first round of editing. Can’t wait for Regent to hit the shelves!

Get his Ebooks on Amazon. The first are two free and the conclusion is only .99 cents.

Win One of Four Signed Books!

Podioracket and Brian Rathbone join forces in this new contest that is too easy to pass up.

Four ways to win one of four autographed copies of The Dawning of Power – Now available on Amazon.com and other online book sellers.

1. Follow and RT!  Follow @brianrathbone on Twitter and retweet the
message below to enter:RT Follow @brianrathbone and RT to enter to win 1 of 4 signed 1st editions of The Dawning of Power http://bit.ly/26Ifz

2. Follow and spread the word! Follow @brianrathbone on Twitter then snag a TDoP Avatar let everyone know they are getting 3 stories in one novel for under $18.00. (comparable to a pizza, or a couple trips to Starbucks.)

3. Blog it up or grab a banner! Tell everyone about this sizzling hot
interview by putting this link in your blog or going to
http://www.brianrathbone.com/wordpress/win-a-signed-bookwin-a-signed-book/ and snagging a TDoP banner (please link it to this page), then
email the url to contest@brianrathbone.com

4. Come to the live interview on Blog Talk Radio Podioracket July 23,
2009 at 6:00 pm PST 9:00 pm EST. Set your reminder now so you remember. BlogTalkRadio.com/Podioracket 

There will be a reading from the author and Q&A about the fascinating
World of Godsland and the exciting release of The Dawning of Power
trilogy. While in chat, ask a question or call in (347) 996-3319, your
name will go into the drawing. Then email  contest@brianrathbone.com so
you can be contacted when your name is drawn.

That’s it! It’s so easy to help spread the word, have some fun, and join
in the celebration.

Rules:
Contest Period Begins: July 1st, 2009

Contest Period Ends: July 23rd 2009 7:30PM PST

Prize: Signed first edition of The Dawning of Power trilogy

Contestants may enter as many times as they would like using any
combination of the ways to enter listed above.

The winners will be chosen at random from the eligible entries within 24
hours of the end of contest period and notified on Twitter via Direct
Message or via email.

Be sure to follow @podioracket @rhondacarpenter and @hroulo as thanks for hosting this event.

Good luck!

Go to http://www.brianrathbone.com/win-a-signed-book/ for all the details. This contest runs from July 1 to July 23, 2009 when Brian Rathbone will be interviewing on our live extended show BTR-PR at 6:00 pm PST 9:00 pm EST. Set your reminder now and spread the word! Full contest details on his site and in this Friday’s blog.

Live on BTR-PR July 2

Stacy Cochran author of several Podiobooks.com productions will be on BTR-Podioracket. Yes! His interview was so fascinating and the short format just couldn’t fit it all so we invited him to come on the BTR extension on July 2, 2009 at 2:30 pm Pacific/5:30 pm Eastern. Set your reminder now! And hear all about Claws!

Special Behind the Scenes

Listen now:

or download Podioracket-Ep12.

Here is a snippet for a much longer interview we did live on the Behind The Mike Radio Show with Joel Michalec. Heather and Rhonda enjoyed this casual conversation with Joel and felt it would answer some of the questions we have been asked.

Many people are amazed at the speed with which we were able to bring Podioracket.com to reality. Heather had four years experience as a Process consultant one of the big five consulting firms, spent over a year as a project manager, and supported web sites for a large national telecom. Among Rhonda’s other professional skills, her empire includes 4 websites which received more than 2 million unique hits per month, an extensive social network, and experience with press releases, promotions, and interviews. We were able to conceive of the plan, create documents, reach out to potential contributors, and create our web presence in a very short amount of time because of the skills we had already acquired. The thing that took the longest was settling on the name. Our brainstormed list included many other options. Would you still love us if we were Podioactive? Enjoy!

J.C. INSPIRES US WITH HIS TRANSMEDIA ARTIFACTS

Sound the trumpets, beat the drums and start the party. We may not have the full-on scope of J.C.’s incredible multi-media promotion, but we’ve been inspired to branch out. Now, you can leave us a voice message and let everyone know how much J.C. rocks! For the occassion, we have a new Snapvine feature on our website called “Record By Phone” and it is located in the first column on the right. You will simply be asked where you are and given a local phone number to call for free. Or you can record from your microphone right in the player on the site. Perhaps you can tell us how many of J.C.’s books you purchased, what you think of any of his works, or tell us what you are doing to spread the word!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

Show your support by subscribing to the free serialized prequel novella Personal Effects Sword of Blood. Either at J.C.’s site or go to Podiobooks.com and subscribe there. Even better, grab the widget and stick it up on your site, blog, myspace, or facebook accounts. Help spread the word! 
 


 

WHEN DOES IT ALL HAPPEN

On June 9th go to Amazon and buy your copy of Dark Art Personal Effects. Oh heck buy two!

“(I)mpossible to put down … Terrifying, steeped in dread and populated with vibrant and complex characters, Personal Effects: Dark Art plunges you in to a hidden world of supernatural intrigue. It’s a journey you won’t soon forget.”
–Jeffrey Reddick, writer of Final Destination

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO THE CAUSE YET?

Then rush over to Brinkvale Psychiatric and check yourself into the Brink. Submit your art assignment and become a patient of Zachery Taylor. Get committed!

EPISODE WITH J.C. SET TO AIR WEDNESDAY

On June 10th we have a special Podioracket episode dedicated to J.C. Hutchins. Definitely don’t miss this interview!

LIVE INTERVIEWS AND FANTASTIC GIVE-AWAYS!

On June 11 it is a BTR-PR double header. At 2:30 pm PST/5:30 pm PST Cyrus A. Webb the master mind behind the reality TV show The Write Stuff will joining us.

Then at 6:00pm PST/9:00 Pm EST J.C. Hutchins has graciously offered to let us interview him LIVE and at length on the Blog Talk Radio Show. Go to the show and set your reminder now. During this show we will be giving away two autographed copies of Personal Effects Dark Art to two lucky callers. This novel is more then pages and a cover. It is an experience.

So remember to buy, subscribe, commit, leave a message, and most importantly to join us LIVE for a chance to win one of two specially signed copies of J.C.’s book.

What a week!!

Listen now

or download Podioracket Ep-05

Show Notes for Episode 5

INTERVIEWS

In this episode you will get a taste of Mike Luoma’s actual poetry and song from Synthetic Marmalade!

Mike Luoma’s Website: http://glowinthedarkradio.com/

Email: glowinthedarkradio@gmail.com

Twitter ID: MikeLuoma

Dave Hit’s Website: http://bloodwitness.com

Email: hittman@davehitt.com

Twitter ID: Hittman

CONTESTS:

Philippa Ballantine’s exciting Weather Child  contest requests that you listen to the book and give it a review. Send Philippa an email at pip@pjballantine.com and you will be entered to win a signed copy of Chasing the Bard, Digital Magic and a ‘hamper of New Zealand goodies!”

Teel McClanahan III announces his contest! Tell him what Forget What You Can’t Remember is about and you could win a free autographed print version of one of his books or you could have a character named after you in an upcoming story! Email him your entry at teel@modernevil.com. Full contest info at www.modernevil.com.

New contest for Rhonda R Carpenter’s site at www.themarkofadruid.com. Join the site and then click participate on contest seven. There will be three winners in this contest. It ends April 26 so hurry! 

NEWS

The Write Stuff:

What’s new in publishing? This is really new! The Write Stuff is a reality publishing-deal contest for ABC. Arlene Radasky, our own Podiobooks.com author of The Fox, recorded a video promo for the series. Siglar, who has his hands in everything, will be a guest judge for the first season of The Write Stuff.
“The Write Stuff will show the blood, sweat and tears required to make it in the publishing industry. Pure talent isn’t enough — viewers will get a glimpse at the discipline, mental toughness, thick skin and the old-school worth ethic required just to break into the business.” — Scott Sigler, New York Times Bestselling author of INFECTED.  

Thanks to Mark Eller of Mercy Bend for giving us the scoop on this story, and we look forward to interviewing him in the future when he goes live on Podiobooks.com.

Nina Kimberly Call to Arms!

Check back for the special post on who has joined the revolt, and who has surrendered! Learn which Podiobooks.com heroes have been suggested as our champion against Nina, and then—listen to the final confrontation! Will teenage barbarian Nina Kimberly take over the Internet? Never Surrender!

TIP FROM AN EXPERIENCED AUTHOR

Our tip this episode is from David Lee Summers, author of the Old Star Saga. He reminds us all to network and gives great examples of how he found contacts for the many aspects of putting out a Podiobooks.com book.

PLUS:

Welcome new Blog Talk Radio listeners!

Thanks to Podiobooks.com for adding Podioracket.com to the Podiobooker feed! See, we told you they rock!

NEW RELEASES:

• Synthetic Marmalade by Mike Luoma Literature Poems, lyrics and spell.
• Homesick by Paul J. Joseph Science Fiction
• The Market For Liberty by Linda and Morris Tannehill with the voice of Ian Freeman of Free Talk Live narrating.
• The HeavenField - Book One by Ian G Hulme Science Fiction
• Kronos by Jeremy Robinson Science Fiction

COMPLETED WORKS: 

• Forget What You Can’t Remember by Teel McClanahan III Fiction. See his Contest and you could win!
• The Gateway by Steve Simons FOR KIDS: Excellent for younger listeners!
• Eden by Phil Rossi Science Fiction
• The Sphere Of Travel (TSOT2) by Steve Simons Science Fiction FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening! 
• 8810 by Nicholas Taylor Humor
• Sleepwalker by Keith Latch Horror/Dark Fantasy

We are always looking for new ways to get the word out. We’ve had such a positive response to our podcasts that even before our 5th podcast episode we are expanding our scope to include the blogtalkradio world in two ways.

First, we’ll participate in an interview on the Dr. Sally Witt Show  Monday 4/20/09 at 3pm Eastern (NY) time. Come on by and chat with us live! Call in and ask your questions as we record or check by later for the archived show. The pre-interview video has just hit youtube !

Second, we will be re-releasing Episode 1 on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/podioracket so that a whole new audience can enjoy this fabulous content and learn more about Podiobooks.com and its authors. The show will air on Saturday 4/18/2009 at 1:30 pm PST. Join in the racket and swing by Blog Talk Radio for the first release. Tell a friend and spread the word!

We look forward to building an even bigger audience, expanding the show, and making even more noise!

SHOW NOTES – Supporting links & details

Episode 3: Michael McGee, David “Grizzly” Smith, & E.G. Talbot

This is a great episode.  Check the RSS feed or our subsequent post for the audio of this podcast.  Here you will find the accompanying links, book covers, and info to make your experience complete.

Interview with Michael McGee

Rhonda interviewed Michael McGee about his short story audiodramas in Theater of the Midnight Sun.
Rhonda thoroughly enjoyed the time he graciously spent with her in the interview. In addition to what you can hear in the podcast of Podioracket.com Episode 3 Rhonda also learned that he will be featuring an award winning story in his new podcast Great Big Bunglow. Encounters With the Middle East  was awarded the Lowell Thomas Best Travel Book Award in 2008. Congratulations from Podioracket.com! Keep up the fantastic work!   

Contests

Abigail Hilton is holding a contest for people who have listened to the Prophet of Panamindorah books. Review Prophet (iTunes, Podiobooks, Goodreads, your own blog etc.) then email hilton@fauness.com. The contest is retroactive, so even if you already posted a review you may still send an email saying where you reviewed the book & mentioning this contest.
Haven’t heard the Prophet books? Grab a banner from the web site and display it, then send an email so Abigail knows.
The prize! The prize is a vignette, about the character of your choice from Prophet. She’ll podcast the story on her feed, so everyone will get to enjoy it, but the winner picks the character. The contest end on April 24th.
Reminder, Drew Beatty’s contest closes with the last episode of Lost Gods and it’s only a few weeks away!
 
 
 
A new contest will be announced on April 13th at the all new website for the Mark of a Druid 2009 contest series. Check it out!
 

News

Art Therapy for the patients at J.C. Hutchens virtual asylum…

Yes J.C. Hutchens is asking you to play along for his new release Personal Affects, Dark Art where you could become a mental patient. Joining up with J.C. on this project is the alternate reality gaming guru Jordan Weisman.

Hutchens’ Seventh Son Series led him to a deal with St. Martins Press. Preorder is available now for his print release of Personal Effects: Dark Art in June 2009. It will also be available on Podiobooks.com. But even before it hits the bookshelves J.C. Hutchens is giving the listener a podcast-exclusive prequel novella due out at Podiobooks.com in May entitled Personal Effects: Sword of Blood. There is also talk of a second prequel novella before the June print release. In grand Hutchens style he wants his reader involved. Check yourself into Brinkvale Psychiatric Hospital for a little art therapy with Zachary Taylor. The scope of this project is insane!

Will you surrender?

Nina Kimberley the Merciless has demanded the surrender of Podioracket.com. We will meet with her scribe, Christiana Ellis, but we fear that this child barbarian will not see reason and withdraw her raving demands to seize the listenership of all free podcasters throughout the realm of the Internet! Look for our call to arms in an upcoming blog.  

Tips and Scoop From Experienced Authors

David “Grizzly” Smith, podcaster of Grizzly’s Growls, provides a brief article about submitting Public Domain works on Podiobooks.com.  His newest offering, Wild Animals I Have Known, was uploaded in its completed form on March 30th.
 
 
E.G. Talbot, author of  Intercast Season One and New World Orders, took a stand on the proper microphone to use when recording a podcast.  How do you feel about USB microphones?

Newly Completed Works

Fried Green Zombies By John Allen is now available in full in the ‘humor’ section of Podiobooks.com.
 One listener, David Redding, says, “I’m loving this book! Love the wacky story line with the perfect amount of dark underlining humor…..A killer addition to Podiobooks.”
 
 
 

Newly Released Works

 
Just released in Fantasy is Serving Worlds by John Mierau.

In Historical Fantasy J.P. Moore has launched Toothless.