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This is a panel from Con-Jour 2010 about world building in fantasy.

For those who don’t already know, J.C. Hutchins, one of the founding fathers of podcast fiction and author of the novels “Personal Effects: Dark Arts” and “7th Son: Descent,” has decided to step away from podcasting to persue his writing in a more focused way. We here at the Dead Robot offices are saddned to hear this, but we understand why, and hope him nothing but success in the days ahead, both financially and creatively. J.C. is a friend of the show, and he will always have a place at our table whenever he wants it.

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This week Terry and Justin discuss the topic of dramatic tension. A story without tension isn’t a story at all, so how do you create it, and how do you maintain it? Listen in and see what they think. Oh, and don’t forget about the Boom Effect auction!

Tension Reference #1
Tension Reference #2

The Boom Effect DRS auction

The Boom Effect Terry auction

How DARE Universal rip off Stephanie Meyer!

Promo: Cybrosis – A podcast novel by P.C. Haring

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This is a panel from Con-Jour 2010 about world building in science fiction.

Promo – The Boom Effect Auction! We have an item up for bid, so please come visit!

I just wanted to remind everyone that we (the Dead Robots’ Society) have an Amazon link that, when you use it, sends a few pennies our way. If you feel like buying any of the books or movies we talk about, or really just about anything, please give us a thought and click on THIS LINK. Or, use the link in the sidebar to the right. Either way, thank you.

We now return you to your previously scheduled web surfing…

Hey everyone, Justin here. Just wanted to let you know that all of the panels that were held in the podcasting track at Dragon*Con last year are now up and available for download. If you’re interested in hearing them, head on over HERE and download/subscribe. Enjoy!

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Terry, Ryan, and Justin sit down with author and new media mogul Matthew Wayne Selznick to talk about what writers need to think about and do to get their “brand” ready for the internet. Writing the story is only part of the adventure! We hope you enjoy!

Sites mentioned on the show:

Matt’s Website

The Shaper’s World

Justine Musk’s Website

The Boom Effect Auction Site

Promo – Jake Bible’s DEAD MECH

What is scaffolding, you ask?

Also, for those who are interested, I (Justin) answered 8 questions for Rasplundjr’s Random Pimpage blog.

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This is a panel Terry recorded at ConJour 2010 about Plot Development.

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This week Justin, Terry, and Ryan discuss the topic of making the unfamiliar familiar, the strange not so strange, and the alien believable. Can it be done? Should it? Let’s find out. Enjoy.

Promo – John Mierau’s Serving Worlds Podcast

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This is a panel on character development that Terry moderated at the 2010 Con-Jour convention in Houston, Texas.