Predestination Poster Pre-Orders

We are now taking pre-orders for the Predestination (Book 1 of The Antithesis Progression) book poster at right. All pre-orders will be signed and numbered by the author. Whenever we have 20 orders - the minimum we need to pay for a small print run - we will send the order to the [...]

No Comments »Filed under: PredestinationPosted on July 27th, 2009

Parsec Finalist!

Well, ladies and germs, it’s official:
Predestination is a parsec finalist. Officially we’re up for “Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team,” and, while it’s only *one* of the nominations I was hoping for, if i had to pick only one this would probably be it. Why’s that? Well, this one has the advantage of [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: Career, Podcasting, Podcasts, Predestination, Unsavory ExcursionsPosted on July 24th, 2009

Free Will: Sneak Preview

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Hello everyone —
Due to circumstances beyond my control, Down From Ten is not going to be posting until next week, when we should have two episodes up. In lieu of that, I’m bringing you the much-anticipated preview for Book 2 of the Antithesis Progression: Free Will and other Compulsions

No Comments »Filed under: Down From Ten, Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on July 20th, 2009

…In Less than Twelve Parsecs!

Six Parsecs, to be exact. I’ve been officially nominated for the Parsec awards in six categories - three for The Antithesis Progression and three for Sculpting God.
For Predestination, I’ve been nominated for:
Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novel Form)
Best Audio Drama (Long Form including Independents)
Best New Speculative Fiction Podcaster/Team
And for Sculpting God, I’ve been nominated for:
Best [...]

Dealing In, Ep. 9 pt. 2

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This one features Miss Kalendar along with Chris Lester and Kitty Nic’Iaian.
This is part two of the final round of Dealing In. Part three will be coming next week. You guys rock!
In this episode, we deal with some very particular and intelligent criticisms of Predestination voiced by Paul Fischer and Michael Spence.
-Dan

1 Comment »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on June 7th, 2009

Dealing In, Ep. 9 pt.1

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This one features Miss Kalendar along with Chris Lester and Kitty Nic’Iaian.
This is it, folks, the final round of Dealing In before we get to Down From Ten. We toast the successful conclusion of Predestination and look forward. Some info on Down From Ten here, as well as some very involved conversations [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on June 3rd, 2009

Predestination: Exit Interview with Tee Morris

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What kind of insanity have I wrought? What does it take to do something like this?
What’s next on my plate? What does Tee Morris’s pubic hair have to do with podcasting?
Give it a listen and find out as Tee Morris roasts and interviews me on this special one-hour [...]

3 Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on May 15th, 2009

Predestination, Episode 27 (Finale)

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Here we are, everyone. The final episode. The guy that got me into this whole thing, Scott Sigler brings us the final Story So Far. Be sure to stay tuned for the end matter — there is new music and a surprise at the end!
Thank you all for listening — it’s [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on May 1st, 2009

Predestination, Episode 26

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The Climactic episode of Predestination clocking in at 37mins. This is easily the most acoustically complex episode of the series, with more kick-ss original music by Danny Schade. P.G. Holyfield joins the cast, too!
But that’s not what you’re interested in. You want to know what happens, and I can’t even [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on April 30th, 2009

Dealing In, Episode 8 pt. 2

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Part 2 of the final Dealing In (well, the final one before the end of the book) is here! This time we banted with listener voicemails, talk about sex scenes and DOOM!, and laugh ourselves silly. A little treat to tide you over for till tomorrow, when the last episodes of Predestination [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on April 29th, 2009

Dealing In, Episode 8 pt. 1

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Part 1 of the final Dealing In (well, the final one before the end of the book) is here! This week’s serves up a mountain of your emails on a range of topics including:
Old Europe
Bastiat’s Principle
Buried Alive In The Blues
Steampunk (Van Der Meer, Broadmore, Carriger)
Soulless by Gail Carriger
The Red Panda and Black Jack [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on April 23rd, 2009

Warning: Dead Robots Ahead

I was interviewed this week on The Dead Robots Society, where we discussed Predestination, producing full cast audiobooks, and the glorious delirium of writing. Hear it all here

Predestination, Episode 25

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Luna is rioting - Jade and Voleish are navigating their own ways through it. Meanwhile, Nineveh sleeps uneasily - in the calm before the storm, what small movements will change the course of the storm? The second transhumanist in our cast of characters is revealed - if you pay attention.
J.C. [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on April 21st, 2009

Predestination, Episode 24

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Joss may be able to hold his own against Doug Reeves, but will he be able to stand up under Doug, Ali, Jim, and Cassy all cross-examining him? And what does Cassy need to finally make up her mind about where she stands? This episode features more new music by Danny Schade, another [...]

1 Comment »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on April 12th, 2009

Bonus: Interview with Danny Schade

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Chris Lester interviews composer Danny Schade about the music for Predestination, his creative process, and the nuts and bolts of collaborative composing. Author J. Daniel Sawyer joins the fun. An informative must-listen for podcast producers and music aficionados.
Enjoy!

No Comments »Filed under: Podcasts, PredestinationPosted on April 5th, 2009
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