Tag Archive for 'Predestination'
July 24th, 2011 by jdsawyer
Grab a pack of cards. Strap your pressure suit on. It’s time to head to the poker game that started it all, and the book that View From Valhalla called “lovingly detailed, well-written thinking man’s science fiction at its best.*” Joss Kyle is a one-time National Security Advisor who barely escaped Washington D.C. with his [...]
May 17th, 2011 by jdsawyer
As I get to the very end of writing Free Will, it’s time to wrench open the Antithesis taps again. My friend Danny Schade has now soundtracked two and a half books for me over the last couple years. For Predestination, he composed upwards of nine hours of music, and it made such an impression [...]
March 31st, 2011 by jdsawyer
The good folks at AWP Books and I have a decision to make: What order do we publish things in? In the process of discussions, it occurred to us that you all might have an opinion, so here’s your chance to vote: [poll id="2"] You may vote for two of the three options (this is [...]
September 10th, 2010 by jdsawyer
This one’s artwork heavy, so I’m putting the “get more” link right at the top so it doesn’t take over the main blog page. Click on it, check out the coolness
July 27th, 2009 by jdsawyer
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 printers and [...]
July 24th, 2009 by jdsawyer
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 being a [...]
June 18th, 2009 by jdsawyer
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, [...]
May 15th, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe 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 retrospective on Predestination [...]
May 6th, 2009 by jdsawyer
Check out the details here. Come out with me and celebrate the successful completion of the Predestination podcast, and also the launch of Seth Harwood’s Jack Wakes Up!
May 1st, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe 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 been [...]
April 30th, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe 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 ask you [...]
April 21st, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe 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. Hutchins, author [...]
April 12th, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe 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 [...]
April 5th, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe 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!
April 4th, 2009 by jdsawyer
Download Subscribe On this episode of Dealing In, Gail Carriger brings a touch of prurient Victorian wit to the proceedings, while Chris Lester gets re-acquainted with scotch and Kitty Nic’Iaian reminds us all why she’s around: To keep the rest of us in line! Topics Mentioned Prophets of Panimendorah The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere [...]