Listen now

or download the episode.

INTERVIEWS

Charles Souby

Contact Info:
Website: http://www.charlesrsouby.com
Email address, csoub(at)live.com
Winifred is on Podiobooks.com: http://www.podiobooks.com/title/winifred

Biography:

Charles Souby was born in 1957 and raised on the Chicago North Shore.
In 1975 he graduated with a BA in English Literature from SF State University. Charles currently resides in San Rafael, California where he is the founding member of the Improvisational theater troupe, MarinProv.

Mark Coggins

Contact Info:
Website – http://www.markcoggins.com
Blog – http://riordansdesk.markcoggins.com
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/mark.coggins
The Immortal Game is on Podiobooks.com – http://www.podiobooks.com/podiobooks/search.php?keyword=coggin

Bio – Mark Coggins’ work has been nominated for the Shamus and the Barry crime fiction awards and selected for best of the year lists compiled by the San Francisco Chronicle, the Detroit Free Press and Amazon.com, among others.

Photos of real world locations in the book: http://www.markcoggins.com/book/immortalphotos.html

NEWS & CONTESTS

Toothless

The print edition of Toothless has just been named a finalist in the ForeWord
Reviews Book of the Year contest (Horror category) for 2010.

Podioracket Presents- Glimpses

We’re so excited at the volume of submissions. It’s going to be a great anthology. Acceptance slips will be sent in the next few weeks. The anthology is not CLOSED to submissions.

The Ladies of Podioracket Climb the Charts

This week Rhonda R Carpenter’s The Mark of the Druid hit the #2 spot on Amazon.uk for the in Historical Fantasy on the Kindle.
For the first time H.E. Roulo made text available outside magazines and anthologies. Her sci-fi/horror short story Undergrowth is now available on Amazon Kindle for $0.99. This week another short story was sold to The Library of the Living Dead Press for their upcoming zombie anthology. Expect more information in August. 

NEW & COMPLETED RELEASES

Now Releasing

Deciphering the Golden Flower One Secret at a Time by JJ Semple Non-Fiction
Every Photo Tells… Book 2 by Katharina Maimer and Mick Bordet Fiction

Released Complete

Steve’s SciFi Shorts Vol 1 by Steve Simons Science Fiction
Africa, O Africa by Louise Robinson Chapman Non-Fiction FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening
Walking In Faith by Tim Greenwood Non-Fiction

Now Complete

Digital Magic by Philippa Ballantine Fantasy

Listen

or download episode 24.

Interviews

Spencer Baum

Website: www.spencerbaum.net and http://thedemonqueen.com/

Email: spencerbaum75@gmail.com

A facebook fan page is in the works! Search for The Daemon Queen and the Locksmith

Starla Huchton

Website: www.thedreamsthreadnovel.com

Email: threaded.dreamer@gmail.com

Twitter: riznphnx

A facebook fan page is in the works! Search for The Dreamer’s Thread

Tim Dodge

Website: www.timdodgestories.com and www.purgatorynovel.com

Email: tim@timdodgestories.com

Twitter: tdog4494

New Releases

Time Crystal 2 by Wyken Seagrave

Beneath by Jeremy Robinson Fiction

Paraffin Winter by Peter Chowney

Podioracket Presents – Visionaries H.E. Roulo and Brian Holtz Fiction

 

Completed

Purgatory by Tim Dodge Magical Realism

Time Crystal by Wyken Seagrave

Alibi Jones by Mike Luoma Science Fiction

 Released in Full

The HeavenField – Book Two by I G Hulme Science Fiction

Regenis 4 Chronicles Book 2 – The Invisible Foe by Steve Simons Science Fiction

We love keeping you informed on all the great books coming out on Podiobooks.com.
Here’s what you might have missed in the last three months:

Finn, Again, The Later Adventure of Huckleberry Finn by Doug Hundley Fiction
The Dreamer’s Thread by Starla Huchton Fantasy
The Eye Of The Storm by Jeffrey Lynn Stoddard Mystery
Regenis 4 Chronicles (Book 1) by Steve Simons Science Fiction FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening

   
Snapdragon Alley by Tom Lichtenberg Fiction FAMILY FRIENDLY: Safe for family listening
Freak City by Tom Lichtenberg Fiction
Glitter Girl by Erin O’Briant Fiction
Christy by Michael Thomas Cunningham Chick Lit

  
Serpentine Street by Jeffrey Lynn Stoddard Humor
3 Dooms of America by Eugene Fairfield Science Fiction
A Dance With Demons by Jeff Offringa Fantasy
Purgatory by Tim Dodge Magical Realism

Ravenwood by Nathan Lowell Fantasy
CrimeWAV Season 3 by Seth Harwood Fiction
Self Made by M. Darusha Wehm Science Fiction
The HeavenField – Book Two by I G Hulme Science Fiction

    
Confederate Gold by George Vassallo Thriller
Storie di Fiori by Silvia Cecchini Inspirational Fiction
Trapping A Duchess by Michele Bekemeyer Romance
The Secret World Chronicle, Book Two: The Hunt by Mercedes Lackey and Steve Libbey Science Fiction
The Legacy of Jade: A Traveler’s Faith by Paul B. Moore Fantasy

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

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