Cory Doctorow

Tonight I had the pleasure to finally meet author, blogger, podcaster, academic, business man, scifi geek, and all around nice guy Cory Doctorow. I've heard Cory many times through his fiction podcast and through the Boing Boing podcast, but I was a little nervous to meet him. After all, when you are used to hearing someone's voice, you build an image of what that person is like, and if he or she turns out to be jerk, well, that just sucks!

Luckily, Cory was just as nice as I hoped he would be. When he found out I was a podcaster, he volunteered to record a bumper (rejoiner?) for me. I told him I was recording The Silk Code for release through Podiobooks.com, and his eyes lit up. Turns out he really loves Paul's novel, so he was really excited to record the introduction for Episode 18. He called the book "magnificent."

Hopefully I'll have more time to talk with Cory this summer. Normally I don't talk about my writing life or writing goals. I'm not one of those writers who is kind enough to chronicle his failures (i.e., endless rejections) for the public, though I certainly respect and appreciate authors who do, but I've decided to announce that I have applied for the Clarion Workshop. Cory will be one of the instructors this year, and it would be great to learn from him. He is so much smarter than me, and I could learn a lot by listening to what he has to say.

Episodes 14 and 15

Two more episodes of The Silk Code are ready for your consumption! Time grows short for Phil D'Amato, and these episodes trigger a cascade of deaths that will deeply affect the NYPD Forensics Detective.

Episode 15, Part 3 cont.: Phil meets with Tesa and forms some scientific theories to explain the Neanderthal virus. Phil's second meeting with Stefan promises trouble in the future.

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This episode is introduced by fantasy legend, R.A. Salvatore. He's one of the nicests guys around, and if you love high fantasy adventure stories, he has enough books out there to entertain you for a couple of years. At least. Thanks for taking the time, Bob!




Episode 14, Part 3 cont.: The Neanderthal sickness takes another life, this one much to close to home for Phil.

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This episode is introduced by Tobias Buckell, author of Crystal Rain. I totally dig Tobias. I interviewed him for Crystal Rain at Far Sector, and we are planning another interview for his second book, Ragamuffin. So, if you like finding new and talented writers (though Tobias hardly seems "new" considering all of the short fiction he's had published), then I highly recommend him. And make sure you check out the Buckellcast, availabe through youtube.



Special thanks to J.C. Hutchins, who gave The Silk Code a nice plug in the final episodes of 7th Son. Thanks for the support, J.C.

Episodes 13 and 12

Episode 13: Part 3 cont. After a close call, Phil visits H.T. Lum in Toronto and learns the truth behind the death of Gerry Moses. Phil and Jenna discuss the implications of the silk cure.

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This episode is introduced by the prolific L.E. Modesitt Jr. If you haven't checked out his books, you are so missing out!




Episode 12: Part 3 cont. Phil recovers from his knifing and meets Stefan Antonescu for the first time. Then he begins to formulate a plan to get to the bottom of this mystery.

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This episode is introduced by SF legend Robert J. Sawyer. This guy is an amazing writer, and keep your eyes on Adventures in Scifi Publishing for a great interview with him. He also worked with Paul back when they served as President and Vice President of the SFWA.



New episodes coming soon. If you're enjoying the novel, write a review at Podiobooks.com, and don't forget to tell a friend!

Keep the Questions Coming

The Silk Code is STILL the number one book at Podiobooks.com for the past 30 days. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed. Just a reminder, you can be a part of the podcast! Keep sending in your questions to me, Shaun Farrell, to the email link provided at the top of this page. Or leave your questions on the blog.

What questions, you ask. Well, anything you want. You can ask or comment about the novel, the podcast, the ideas in the story, everything is game. You can even send me an mp3. I'd prefer you follow these technical specs: 44,100 Hz, 16 bit, joint stereo, 96 kbps. But even if you don't, I'll play it as long as it's listenable.

Thanks for listening folks!

Episode 11

Episode 11, Part 3 cont. Phil visits Mallory in London, the mystery of Stefan Antonescu deepens, and Phil comes face to face with his own mortality.

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This episode is introduced by science fiction legend, Greg Bear. I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Bear a few months back for Far Sector. In fact, it was the final interview ever done for Far Sector, as we've closed shop. But that's a tale for another time. Thanks, Mr. Bear, for talking with me again!

Episode 10

Episode 10, Part 3 The Subatomic Symptom: One year after the Amish incident, Phil D'Amato begins an even stranger case. Why did the body of a 30,000 year old mummy appear out of nowhere in the NYU library? And was the body that of the missing janitor?

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This episode is introduced by legendary Tor Senior Editor David G. Hartwell. If I put up covers for even half the books this man has edited, Blogger would shut me down for slowing their server. Thank you, Mr. Hartwell, for taking the time to talk with me and record this intro.