Parsecs and Philippa and Podcasters, Oh My!

There’s a lot going on in the podcasting world lately!

First, in general news, Parsec Award Nominations are now open. The Parsec Awards recognize excellence in speculative fiction podcasting. Please go and nominate your favorite podcasts.

Closer to home (or, depending on how you’re counting, farther away!), podcaster and author Philippa Ballantine has received a two book deal from Ace Books (an imprint of Berkeley Books, and part of Penguin) for her book GEIST and its sequel! I had the privilege of working with Pip on GEIST, so this is huge news for me as well. I was waiting to post about it until a print date was announced, but your first book to get signed with a major publishing house isn’t news that’s easy to keep to yourself.

You can listen to podcast author P.G. Holyfield interview Pip about podcasting, the publishing process and her twelve-year overnight sucess at The Dead Robot Society.

Meanwhile, podiobook novel NINA KIMBERLY THE MERCILESS by Christiana Ellis is all set for its print debut on May 15th. Proofs have been reviewed and the book looks fantastic. While you’re listening to great interviews, listen to Christiana talk about the writing and publishing process with Michell Plested over on his blog, Irreverent Muse.

My current projects include the print edition of the podiobook CRESCENT by Phil Rossi. If you like science fiction and haunted houses, this creepy tale will keep you turning pages. CRESCENT is scheduled for a July 9th print release from Dragon Moon Press.

And next on deck for me is P.G. Holyfield’s podiobook novel MURDER AT AVEDON HILL, also forthcoming from Dragon Moon Press.

And, finally, Scott Sigler is taking preorders for a limited edition hardcover run of his cult podiobook hit, THE ROOKIE. Grab a discount code to snag $3 off the cover price and support your favorite podcast, and order your copy before they’re all gone.

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