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This week the Dead Robots sit down and talk with J.C. Hutchins, author of “7th Son: Descent” and “Personal Effects: Dark Art.” He works harder than almost anyone we know, and the man is a joy to talk to. We also finally do our review of “Vacation.” Enjoy!

J.C. Hutchins’ Website
J.C. Hutchins’ Twitter

And our next book to read and review is “The Adept,” by Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris.

Our friend and recent guest of the show, A. P. Stephens, has come up with what we think is an exciting project, and we wanted to share it with all of you. So, A.P., if you please, tell our listeners all about it…

It is with great pleasure I bring forth and introduce you to The Gift of Lit, a collective effort by many of the fine authors from Podiobooks. Together, we would like to share with you our diverse works and invite you to take a look at the nice selection of books we have spent hours, days, months, or years writing.

The Gift of Lit: Holiday 2009 is now here. If you are looking for a great gift this holiday season, rather it be for a family member, friend…or for yourself, take a look at the list below and give one, some, or all of these books your consideration. There are books to suit your needs this holiday season. Here, you will find fantasy, sci-fi, crime drama, speculative fiction, techno thriller, and much more. Help support these authors and spread the joys of literature. Give spark to imagination. The Gift of Lit will be sure to please all readers.

And there you go! Do you know anyone, yourself included, who loves a ripping good tale? If so, take A.P.’s advice and give these authors a chance. To learn more, head over to his site and give his post a read. Thanks, and happy gift giving!

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This week Justin sits down and chats with AP Stephens and Jeff Kirvin. AP has recently been on a tour promoting his self-published novel, The Stolen Moon of Londor, and Jeff, who’s also a writer, has an audacious idea. Jeff also hosts his own podcast, Maximum Geek.I hope you enjoy!

Yep, you read that correctly. Lulu, a company known primarily as a PRINT on demand company, is now delving into eBook as well. They will offer optional DRM, Multi-Device Support (Mac, PC, iPhone, Sony Reader, and Stanza), and you’ll have your choice of formats (ePub and PDF with more on the way). And, to make it an even more attractive choice, they’re only charging you $3.99, so whatever you charge over that is all yours to keep. For those who have an issue with Amazon and don’t want to put their work on the Kindle, yet still want to offer an eBook, here is an option for you.

Thoughts?

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This week the guys sit down with Philippa Ballantine and Dan Sawyer (sadly Chris Lester couldn’t make it) about their upcoming simultaneous release of podcasts, which they’ve dubbed the Triple Threat. Enjoy!

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Hello all, Justin here. We’ve made it! It’s taken longer than I thought it would, but now you can listen to the fourth and final part of my four-part series “Tales of the Breaking Dawn: The Ties That Bind,” a science fiction story about the star-freighter Breaking Dawn and its crew. I hope you’ve enjoyed the story thus far, and that you’lll find the ending satisfying. Please send me feedback letting me know what you think. My email address is justin@justinmacumber.com

Here is the cast list:

Justin Macumber – Narrator
Kimi Alexandre – Captain Jessica Quimbly
Terry Mixon – Boo
PG Holyfield – Cam
Ryan E Stevenson – Ferron
John Mierau – Duka
Keith RA DeCandido – Yinushan Captain
Amanda Cales – Traxal Captain
Jonathan Schiefer – Tol Defense Command
Mur Lafferty – Tolesian Captain
Nathan Lowell – Gorawnie Caller