In this riveting episode of the Dead Robots’ Society podcast, we lucky few get a chance to sit down and speak with a living legend, Mr. Tracy Hickman, a bestselling author several times over, as well as a star in the podiobook sphere. This was a treat for all of us, and hopefully it will [...]
Archive for April, 2008
Good news and bad news (ain’t that always the way?)
Posted in Podcast on Apr 28th, 2008
Hey all you dead robots! The past several days have been chaotic as hell, and because of that none of us is prepared to record a show tonight (luckily, I still have a job, yeah!). But, to help cushion the blow, tonight we will be releasing an extra long episode that will hopefully see you [...]
[Graham]: The news from Poughkeepsie
Posted in Graham on Apr 27th, 2008
Graham wrote:
Slightly behind the times, I thought I should spread the word of the News from Poughkeepsie, a new project from the Mighty Mur Lafferty.
To quote the Murster herself:
I’m going to blog an idea a day for 1 year. It will usually be in the form of a blog post, but it may be in [...]
Is it so bad to be so damn good? Episode 30.
Posted in Podcast on Apr 22nd, 2008
Last week it was good to be bad, but this week we take a look on the goody-two-shoes side of the tracks. Join us as we talk about heroes we like, what goes into a good protagonist, and if you should mix some bad with your good. Enjoy.
[Justin]: It’s true what they say…
Posted in Justin on Apr 20th, 2008
Justin wrote:
… art is never finished, only abandoned. That becomes more real to me every time I read my work. No matter how many times I go over it and make changes, I learn something new or realize something, and suddenly I know of a way to improve my writing. It’s frustrating, but it’s also wonderful.
I’m [...]
Alright, no more Mr. Nice Guy! (AKA, Episode 29 – It’s Good To Be Bad)
Posted in Podcast on Apr 14th, 2008
Every story needs a hero, and your hero can only be as good as the antagonist that they are pitted against. Join the Dead Robots as they discuss what makes for a good bad guy (or gal), both in their own writing, and in the culture at large. Enjoy.
Amanda wrote:
Lovely day at work today. There’s a lot to be said for good weather and the presence of friends. I’m thoroughly exhausted, and not really looking forward to tomorrow much, but I’ll cope. This week will be pretty light for me–only 20 hours–which is good. It’s nice to have a little break [...]
[Justin]: A Saturday movie night
Posted in Justin on Apr 13th, 2008
Justin wrote:
My wife is a good woman. She works hard, she takes care of me and the pets, and she shoulders so much responsibility silently. So, a little while ago, I told her that she needed to take some time for herself. “A night out,” I said. “Go get a hotel room, enjoy a day [...]
Buy Scott Sigler’s novel and get “Infected”
Posted in Promotion on Apr 12th, 2008
Hey, folks. As some of you may or may not know, Scott Sigler recently had his first mass-market book released upon the public. The success of this novel will have ramifications far beyond himself, and I’m calling upon all of our listeners to support him. Thankfully, he’s also a damn fine writer, so your rewards will be many. Click on the [...]
Oh uh, we’re late (and no, we’re not preggers)
Posted in Podcast on Apr 11th, 2008
Everyone, I just wanted to pop in with a quick note apologizing for the lateness of this week’s episode. Normally we try to make it available by Monday, but Ryan – who edits the shows – has been sick this week. He let me know that he should be done today, so we’ll have the [...]







