Let’s see how this looks.

That was a blockquote.

The physical response known as “fight or flight” provides psycological and physiological explanations for how we respond to a perceived threat – a challenge. The “flight” response errs towards self-preservation. The “flight” response is a manifestation of fear.

On the other side, we can choose to “fight”. We can take action and stand our ground – or move forward. Challenges can give us the motivation to take action and “fight”.

Bring on the challenges. Take action.

again… no promos or chatter – all story. Enjoy!

No promos or extra chatter this week… just more story!!!

Nick flys out to Kiev in style… and starts to realize thatsome things are not all they are cracked up to be!

Promos:

• Morevi Remastered by Tee Morris
  
• Interview for a Wizard by J.A. Areces (get it now at PodioBooks.com)
• Playing for Keeps by Mur Lafferty

I just wanted to take a minute to drop this quick message into the feed for “Murder by Design”. I am very gratefull to all of you that have subscribed, listened, and taken the time to let me know how much you have been enjoying the story so far. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to upload any new episodes for quite a few weeks now. You all deserve better than that. At the very least, I just wanted to let you know that more episodes are coming… I promise.

 See, I have been very swamped with the day job, and most recently, I was out in China for work. The good news is that my trip to China spawned some more great ideas! So, after “Murder by Design” and “Conclave” you’ll be sure to see Nick thrown into a good bit of international intrigue and adventure in the very alien socio-political landscape that is Southern China.

Thanks again for staying subscribed! The chase will continue soon!

J.C. Hutchins, author of the successful “7th Son” podcast novel trilogy, has accepted a book deal to publish “7th Son: Descent,” the series’ debut novel. The thriller is scheduled for a 2009 U.S. spring/summer release by St. Martin’s Press.

“7th Son” is the story of seven strangers who have been brought together after the recent assassination of the U.S. president. The men discover that they are human clones, with identical childhood memories. These “John Michael Smiths” have been assembled to catch the man who murdered the president. Their target? Their progenitor, the original John Michael Smith, code-named “John Alpha.”

Hutchins is widely-known as one of the vanguard authors in a growing genre of free online audiobooks — also called “podcast novels ” or “podiobooks.” These novels are often read and recorded by the author, and are promoted online in podcasts and web blogs. “Podnovelists” like Hutchins leverage these new technologies — and the ubiquity of iPods and other portable devices — to find audiences for their work.

Hutchins, a South Florida resident, launched the audio version of “7th Son” in early 2006. Since then, “7th Son” has become the most successful podcast novel series in history. The trilogy has more than 30,000 listeners worldwide, and features cameos from sci-fi/horror icons Nathan Fillion, George Romero, Kevin J. Anderson, and others. In February 2007, the trilogy was featured in The New York Times.

“I’m thrilled to work with St. Martin’s Press in bringing ’7th Son’ into the ‘real world,’ in real bookstores,” Hutchins said. “For the past two years, I’ve released the online audio version of ’7th Son’ to an ever-growing, very enthusiastic fan base. I don’t know who’s going to be more excited to see it on bookshelves — my amazing, supportive listeners, or me.”

The online success of “7th Son” has brought Hutchins more than a worldwide audience. Hutchins is currently co-writing the debut novel in a new thriller novel series, which is slated for a 2009 release, also by St. Martin’s Press. Opportunities for “7th Son” are emerging in other media, as well.

Hutchins, who is affectionately chastised by his listeners for his cliffhanger-style chapter endings, remains coy about the other projects.

“There’s lots to talk about,” Hutchins said, smiling. “But as in ’7th Son,’ timing and pacing is everything. I guess folks will have to keep listening to learn more.”

Nick has to break the news to his wife… while things start to heat up back at the office.Promos:

• The Process Diary
• Interview for a Wizard by J.A. Areces (coming soon to PodioBooks.com)
• Crescent by Phil Rossi

The tension and intrigue ramp up at V.I.P. Interior Products and we are introduced to the old regime.

Promos:

• Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff’s “Diary of a Madman”
  
• C.C. Chapman’s Managing the Gray
• Phil Rossi’s “Crescent”
  

C.C. Chapman has played the “Murder by Design” promo (and paid me some nice compliments!) in this week’s “Accident Hash” episode.

Thanks C.C.! I wish I could be out at the PMNE ! Have a great time… “Peace and be Wild!”

Thanks Scott!

“Often, life altering circumstances can be traced back to a specific datum – a starting point. From that datum, time starts anew. The counter begins on a new life. You often don’t even realize when it happens. What triggers it? The most simple and innocent things tend to prompt a life altering series of events. A look, a touch… a question… ‘Nick, do you have a passport?’ “

Keep your head down and stay out of trouble, ’cause the chase is on!

Murder by Design is my debut novel that I am releasing today as a podcast. It is a thriller/mystery about a rookie engineer that uncovers an assasination plot and then becomes the target of the assasin. The story takes Nick (the protagonist) from Miami to Kiev and he only has his wits and resourcefulness to get him through. It’s like MacGyver meets the Bourne Identity. Music has always played an integral part in my creative process, so you can be sure that the action is accented with lots of great tracks from some incredible musicians. I hope everyone enjoys listening to the story as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it!

Music heard on today’s episode:

“Redemption” by Kevin Reeves and Ian Baird

“Dirty Work” by [munk]

“Rain” by Matthew Ebel

(c) 2007 Rob Suárez

This work is licensed under a
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The highly anticipated debut podcast thriller from the creative mind of Rob Suarez makes its debut on Friday, September 14, 2007. Click the link below to subscribe in your favorite podcatcher and get ready for a seat-of-your pants podcast thriller!

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While we’re all waiting for “Murder by Design” to launch… why don’t you head over to the “Other Works” section of the website and check out my latest short story
“Canis Sapiens”?

(Just make sure you leave a light on first.)

Murder by Design is a podcast thriller brought to you by Rob Suarez.

The chase begins in Fall 2007!

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In his latest “listener appreciation” episode for the podcast novel, “Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword”, author, podcaster, and friend Tee Morris gave a mention and a teaser to the upcoming release of “Murder by Design”.

If you are not already listening to “Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Singing Sword”… what are you waiting for…. subscribe already!

 Thanks Tee!!!!

The microphone has been set up.

I have begun the recording process!!!

Stay tuned… when I get a few episodes “in the can”, I’ll publish a release date.

Ever since I made the decision to put out “Murder by Design” as a podcast novel, I have been absolutely floored by the level of generosity and marketing “intellect” that is inhabiting this new world of “new media”.

Thanks to various conversations I’ve had this week (more details soon) I have been able to get a few things in process that move me closer to the premiere date for the “Murder by Design” podcast.

• I have started to write out an actual marketing plan! (Yes, this is necessary!)
• Conversations with leaders in this space have started up – lot’s of good advice!
• I’ve chosen a “theme song” for the series.
• A script for the promo was sent off to a voice over actor. I can’t wait to hear it!

Check back soon for more updates!

 After being snubbed by publishers for years, Mr. Sigler began recording his first book, “EarthCore,” in 2005. He offered it as a podcast in 22 episodes (roughly 45 minutes each) that he posted online and sent free to subscribers for downloading. Before long, Mr. Sigler had 5,000 listeners; by the time he finished releasing his second novel, “Ancestor,” last January, he had 30,000, as he does for “The Rookie,” which is playing now.

 Thanks to all of the podcasting novelists (and supporters such as podiobooks.com) I am deciding to podcast my novels… let’s see if I can garner even a small percentage of the following that they have earned for their works!

A death spiral, actually! So, energized by recent activity in the world of podcast novels as well as on the advice of JA Areces and Mur Lafferty, I am pleased to announce that I have come to terms with the fact that a novel that is constantly in edit is of no good to anyone.

So get ready! ”Murder by Design” is getting ready to land in your podcatcher… stay tuned!