Guild of the Cowry Catchers
By Abigail Hilton
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Podcast Description
Among the querulous island kingdoms of Wefrivain, the only unifying power is religion - a wyvern cult ruled by an eccentric High Priestess. The system is under attack by a gang of pirates called the Guild of the Cowry Catchers who prey on Temple treasure ships. The Temple Police charged with eradicating this menace keep disappearing. Enter Gerard, a young prince, exiled from his small kingdom for rashly marrying the court minstrel. He has been chosen by the High Priestess as the new captain of Police. Gerard is smart, honorable, and a little naive. To break the pirate ring, he must cooperate with a wily, amoral colleague, who has already tried to kill him twice. As Gerard struggles to protect his talented wife, obey his seductive employer, and forge a complicated friendship with his dangerous co-worker, he becomes increasingly aware that the pirates have a legitimate quarrel with the wyverns. Dark secrets lurk in the Temple dungeons, and solving them will cost Gerard far more than his honor.
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ExplicitTim Dodge Post-Book 3 Interview | Stuff we meantioned: Purgatory Acts of Desperation Tim’s Blog Abbie’s blog – How to format an (illustrated) eBook Passive Guy’s blog Dean Wesley Smith’s analysis of income for traditionally published vs indie published authors | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIn Flux, Crossroads, and CC4 | In this update, I talk about: Nobilis's Coming Together : In Flux Crossroads - the audio version on Podiobooks.com My blog | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNorm Sherman Post-Book 3 Interview – Part 2 | Here's the other half of that interview, wherein we talk more about Cowry Catchers. One correction: The Watership Down quote I referred to was from play Agamemnon, not The Antigone. Here's the Print Fection store if you want to get anyone Cowry Catchers merch for Christmas. :) | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNorm Sherman Post-Book 3 Interview – Part 1 | Kwanzaa, in case you were wondering, is Dec 26 – Jan 1. Stuff we talked about: The Drabblecast The Parsecs Norm's Kickstarter Campaign (includes song - Pimp my Satellite) Jonathan Coulton's zombie song - re: Your brains Norm's zombie song - Juzt Mizundrstood | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMusic From Cowry Catchers – Part 2 | Playlist: Everywhere – Beth Quist Finale – Beth Quist Nothing – Beth Quist Warp & Weft – Diana Rowan Planet - Beth Quist Sovereign - Kevin MacLeod The River Between - Jami Sieber | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitHunters Unlucky and Site Issues | I talk about Hunters Unlucky and explain why you haven't gotten another music episode (but will soon). Here's the description of Hunters: Storm is born into a world of secrets – an island no one visits, names no one will say, and deaths that no one will talk about. The answers are locked in his species’ troubled past, guarded by the fierce creasia cats. But when Storm’s friends are threatened, he decides that he must act, pitting himself against the creasia to show that they can be resisted and outwitted. To prove his point, he must stay one step ahead of clever hunters, who have more to lose than Storm imagines. Hunters Unlucky is an animal story for people who loved Richard Adam's Watership Down, Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book, and Jack London's Call of the Wild. The animals in this story do not carry swords, walk on two legs, or drink tea. They fight. They starve. Sometimes, they eat each other. Read more starting here. | 11/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitComplete Series eBook is live! Also: Music from Cowry Catchers – Part 1 | Amazon BN Smashwords Here you go, folks - the complete 5-book series, clocking in at something over 300,000 words. This version is *not* illustrated. This is just the text. If you wait for the illustrated versions or the audio, it will probably take about a year longer to get the story. I'm giving you choices. Here's the playlist for the music: Grace – Beth Quist Red Mood - Jami Sieber The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Mou - Diana Rowan Moonlight Flowers - Amoeba Monsters - Beth Quist Chi Mi Na Morbheanna - Diana Rowan All I Want – Kim Fortuner Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilogue - Kevin MacLeod Q Song – Beth Quist | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRenee Chambliss Interview – 2 | This is the second interview I did with Renee Chambliss. It was recorded on Sept 1, 2011, more than 6 months after the first interview. At this point, Renee had listened to all of Book 3 and beta read for Book 4. Stuff we mentioned: J. A. Konrath's blog post about sex in his stories Renee's African animal pictures If you want to comment on our discussion, I have created a thread on the forums. You can comment here, of course, but these posts get closed to comments after a few weeks to prevent spam. It's easier to have threaded discussions on the forum. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRenee Chambliss Interview – 1 | Hi, folks. Sorry for the month of silence. This is the 1st of 2 interviews I did with Renee. This one was recorded on Feb 27, 2011 after she'd recorded all of Dakar's lines, but had not seen/heard most of the rest of the book. Since she's a fan of the podcast, I thought it would be fun to do an interview with her before she heard the rest of the story. We kind of went on and on. If we bore you, I'm sure you know how to find the fast forward button. Stuff we mentioned: Dreaming of Deliverance Renee's Blog Unpublished, Not Dead Joe Konrath's Blog Joe's interview with Victorine Lieske, author of the 0.99 eBook I mentioned. | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitD*Con and Feeding Malachi | Eve is an inquisitive baby rat who regularly escapes from her cage. One night she meets a strange creature in a glass tank across the room—a boa constrictor named Malachi. The snake is amused by Eve’s questions, and he awes her with stories of the wilds where he was caught. What will happen to their fragile friendship when Eve discovers what Malachi eats? Can they devise a solution that will save both Malachi and Eve’s family of rats? Feeding Malachi is a 6,000-word story, divided into 10 short chapters. The story is illustrated with beautiful ink drawings by the Sarah Cloutier, who is also the cover artist. The story has a few scary moments, but also a happy ending. If you and your child enjoyed the whimsical dialogue of The Little Prince or the loveable characters in Janell Cannon’s Stellaluna and Verdi, you will enjoy the adventures of Eve and Malachi. Amazon Barnes and Noble Smashwords | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNathan Lowell Post-Book 3 Interview – Part II | ...in which it takes Nate 36 minutes to answer my first question. ;D Warning: Spoilers for Owner's Share. If you haven't listened to the end of Nate's Share cycle and you don't like spoilers, then you should skip this interview. On the other hand, if you have already read those books or you enjoy spoilers, I think you'll find this one interesting. | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNathan Lowell Post-Book 3 Interview – Part I | Stuff we talked about: Nathan's Solar Clipper Books Dan Sawyer's Down From Ten Patrick O’Brian Alexander Kent Writer’s Café on Kindle Boards Robin Sullivan’s blog | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Norm on Fullcast | This is not my official Norm interview for Cowry Catchers, but I think you'll still enjoy it. The interview originally ran last week here on Fullcast, where you can see Bryan's show notes. Stuff I mentioned: The Parsec finalists for 2011 "Mongoose" by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear, produced by The Drabblecast - Part I and Part II. This was the best audio short story of the year in my opinion. | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitBook 3 Outtakes – 2nd Half | Warning: these outtakes are not for the weak of stomach. But, then, neither was the book. ;) If you're looking for the first half of the outtakes, go here. Other stuff I mentioned: Dragon Con (I'll be there :) ) My story "A Suitable Pet" on Cast of Wonders My Books on Amazon My Books on BN The form thread for people who have read through Book 3 | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 12 | Chapter 34. More Faults Chapter 35. Zorn from the Air Chapter 36. The Defiance Story-so-far by Verronica Giguere of The Secret World Chronicle and The Ballad of Iron Percy. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Tim Dodge Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere Jami Sieber – The River Between, Hidden Sky Kevin MacLeod – Ritual, Atlantean Twilight Diana Rowan - Warp & Weft Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 11 | Chapter 31. Good Days and a Bad Night Chapter 32. Tired and Angry Chapter 33. Faults Story-so-far by Mark Stone of The Burning Zeppelin Experience. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Tim Dodge Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, Q Song, Nothing Jami Sieber – Dancing Backwards Kevin MacLeod – Sad Trio, Night on the Docks, Ghostpocalypse - 4 Temptress Diana Rowan - Grainne's Set- Flying to the Fleadh_Glass of Beer Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 10 | Chapter 28. Confused Chapter 29. Closer than Close Chapter 30. Differences Story-so-far by Tim Dodge of Acts of Desperation and Purgatory. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere Kevin MacLeod – Nothing Broken, Atlantean Twilight, Heartbreaking, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog Diana Rowan - Warp & Weft, The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Moui Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustrations this week are by Sarah Cloutier. | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 9 | Chapter 25. Thank You and I’m Sorry Chapter 26. More Dreams Chapter 27. A Stupid Thing to Do Story-so-far by Jeff Hite of Flying Island Press. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Tim Dodge Rish Outfield Veronica Giguere Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, Planet Kevin MacLeod – Eternal Hope, The Hive Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustrations this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 8 | Chapter 22. Several Predators Chapter 23. Talented Chapter 24. Appearances Story-so-far by Odin One-Eye of View from Valhalla. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Tim Dodge Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere Jami Sieber – Tell It By Heart Kevin MacLeod – Sovereign, Heartbreaking, With the Sea, Interloper, Atlantean Twilight, Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 7 | Chapter 19. All or Nothing Chapter 20. Gifts from Dakar Chapter 21. Fishing Story-so-far by Graeme Dunlop of Cast of Wonders. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere Jami Sieber – Benediction-Jami Sieber, 08-Long Past Gone Kevin MacLeod – Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold, Relent, Rites Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 6/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPaper Books for Cowry Catchers! and other updates | You can buy the paper vision of Cowry Catchers, Book 1 from CreateSpace. You can also buy it on Amazon, but I make almost twice as much per book if you buy it from Create Space. This book is NOT illustrated. That would make it prohibitively expensive. It has a black and white map, and it does look very sharp. Please give it to all your Luddite friends who don't consume digital/audio books. :) I'll be at Balticon the last week-end in May if you want to meet me. Also, my new blog/author page is at www.abigailhilton.net. It's also one of the links to the right. Also, here's the complete Prophet Trilogy with it's new cover. | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Abbie and John Mierau with *bonus* Mur Lafferty :) | This is an interview I did a month or two ago with John Mierau, who has a podcast called Enemy Lines. We had a good conversation. :) | 4/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Nathan Lowell for Fullcast | Fullcast is a podcast created by Bryan Lincoln and hosted by him and yours truly. I've mentioned it before. A few weeks ago, we did an interview with Nathan Lowell. The interview was about voice acting in general and not Cowry Catchers in particular. However, I thought we talked about Cowry Catchers enough to make it worth including in the feed. | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview for Tim Dodge’s Podcast | This is the interview I did a few weeks ago with Tim Dodge for his podcast. It was fun! | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers 3 – Outtakes from the First Half | Aaaaand we're gonna pause here. I need some time to get the rest of Book 3 together. But, hey, you at least get outtakes this week! There will also be interviews in the feed over the next few weeks. I will let you know as soon as the rest of Book 3 is ready. | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 6 | Chapter 16. Desolate Chapter 17. Another Name Chapter 18. Bridge Story-so-far by Tanja Milojevic of Lightningbolt Theater. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, Planet, Nothing Jami Sieber – Invisible Wings Kevin MacLeod – Spacial Harvest, Gymnopedie No 3 Diana Rowan - The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier and Jason Kivela. | 3/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 5 | Chapter 12. A Sack Chapter 13. Bleeding Chapter 14. The Sea Chapter 15. Nightmares Story-so-far by Nobilis Reed. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Norm Sherman Rish Outfield Tim Dodge Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, Planet Kevin MacLeod – With the Sea, Stages of Grief, Ritual, Lone Harvest, Wounded Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Bo Kaier and Greensprite. | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIf you really can’t wait for the rest of Book 3… | You can get the eBook now. I'm not asking you to buy it. I'm not asking you not to buy it. I'm just letting you know that it's available. The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, Book 3: Ashes, Deluxe Illustrated Edition - Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords Here's what I am asking: Cowry Catchers could use your help to get noticed. If you have an extra 0.99 cents, buy Book 1: Embers on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. It will move me up the rankings and help new people find the books. If you can buy Cowry Catchers along with another popular fantasy title, that's even more helpful because it creates "people who bought this also bought this" linkage. :) I suggest: George Martin's A Dance with Dragons pre-order - Amazon, Barnes and Noble (I'm not finding it on BN right now. I'll link it when I do.) George Martin's A Game of Thrones (first book in his Song of Ice and Fire series) - Amazon, Barnes and Noble The HBO mini series is about to launch. If you're an existing fan who is considering re-reading the books in honor of the upcoming TV show, perhaps you'd like to buy the books again for your Kindle...and buy Cowry Catchers 1 at the same time. :D Also, if you are already missing Norm's voice, mosey on over to The Drabblecast and Drabblecast B-sides, where he will read to you for hours. | 3/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 4 | Chapter 9. Felbane Chapter 10. A New Plan Chapter 11. Slavers Story-so-far by Kevin David Anderson. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Red Lion Square Big Anklevich Rish Outfield Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, Q song-Beth Quist, Finale Kevin MacLeod – Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog Diana Rowan - Chi Mi Na Morbheanna Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Bo Kaier and Sarah Cloutier. | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 3 | Chapter 7. Invitation Chapter 8. Acts of Mercy Story-so-far by Barry J. Northern of Cast Macabre. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester Justin Macumber Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, and Nothing Jami Sieber – Hidden Sky Kevin MacLeod – Gagool, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Sound Dogs The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 2 | Chapter 4. Near Miss Chapter 5. Ruel Chapter 6. Pirates Story-so-far by Amy Watkins of Red Lion Square. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell R.E. Chambliss Barry J. Northern Colin Graham Charles Blanchard Mark Stone Chris Lester Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, and Warrior Kevin MacLeod – Lone Harvest, Nerves, Ominous, Interloper Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Bo Kair. | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 3 – Episode 1 | Chapter 1. A Leon Chapter 2. The Flood Chapter 3. Dakar Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Big Anklevich Rish Outfield Kimi Alexander Lance Schonberg Norm Sherman Craig Robertson R.E. Chambliss Barry J. Northern Hugh J. O'Donnell Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Everywhere, and Nothing Jami Sieber – The Darkening Ground Kevin MacLeod – With the Sea, Ghostpocalypse - 4 Temptress, Dark Walk, Rites Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Jason Kivela and Sarah Cloutier. | 2/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRelease Announcement for Book 3! | We go live on Feb 20, folks! Stuff I mentioned: Calibre eReader Jake Bible's Dead Mech Plague Birds by Jason Sanford on the Dunesteef | 2/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEnd Skyscraper Ad Contest – Voting Time! | It's time to vote on your favorite Skyscraper Ad! Which one would make you most curious if you didn't know anything about the story? Which is most likely to make you click? Visit the forums and vote. Voting ends Feb 7th. Also, I'm very close to having a release date for you on Book 3. :) | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitUpdate, New character portraits, and Contest | Stuff I mentioned: The Cast and Characters page! (always available among "The Story" links on the right) The Skyscraper Ad Contest - written details in the previous post | 1/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Ad Contest!! | Win a free, gorgeous t-shirt from the new Cowry Catchers swag store. Or, you know, just buy one. ;) To enter the contest, you need to create an ad 160 pixels wide by 600 pixels tall, using artwork from the books. It can be a JPG, PNG, or GIF. It can move if you wish, but it must be no bigger than 100K. Enter as many times as you like. I may use all ads, even those that don't win, to promote CC. Post your entries in the forums or send them to me (hilton at fauness dot com). Contest ends Feb 1st. We will vote on the most provocative ad (most likely to make people click and stay) the following week. Also, if you want the piratey font that I use in the titles of my books, it's Windlass. Examples of ad are here and here. The art above is by Jeff Mcdowall. It's the wrong dimensions for this contest, but it's a good example of a provocative idea with few words. And if you really want to make your own art for the ad, go ahead! :D Other important links: Cowry Catchers Book 1, the non-illustrated version - free on Smashwords My books on Amazon My books on BN (They've currently got Prophet on sale for free. I have no idea why, but I'm not too worried about it.) I <3 your reviews! | 12/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | ExplicitA Christmas present from Cowry Catchers | I'm posting the PDF for the first 3 chapters of Book 3. That's a sneak peek of the first episode (and a better stopping place than we're currently at). :D Merry Christmas! Art by Jeff McDowall. | 12/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers eBooks Special! | Hi, guys! I have eBooks! For all kinds of eReaders! From now until Christmas, I'm doing a 2-for-the-price-of-one special. Listen to the podcast for details, and visit the store on the right to purchase. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Kim the Comic Book Goddess | This is my interview with Morchella's voiceactor. She is the mastermind behind the Geek Pantheon and Your Moment of Kim, which is rumored to be backed by the notorious SSDWC (Secret Society for Delayed World Conquest). Shhh! Don't tell! No, wait. Scratch that. Do tell! Tell everyone to go and listen! :D Here's the direct iTunes link. Things we meantioned: Last FM Kim on GetGlue Abbie on GetGlue (I just looked this up) Ragnell – Kim’s feminst comic book blogger sister. | 11/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview on Podiomedia Chat | This week, I did an interview with Chris Moody of Podiomedia Chat. The Tagging program I couldn't remember is PBTagit by Bob Ranch. | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers 2 – Outtakes | This begins with about 28 minutes of feedback. If you just want the outtakes, skip to the last 12 minutes. ;) Stuff I mentioned: Business cards Little Lion Man song Burning Zeppelin Digger | 11/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 13 | Chapter 32. Vicious and Deceitful Chapter 33. Caught Chapter 34. Windchimes Story-so-Far is by Christof Laputka of The Leviathan Chronicles. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Big Anklevich Rish Outfield Ryan Stevenson Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Monsters, Q Song, Planet Kevin MacLeod – Road to Hell, Stages of Grief, Blue Feather, Dark Walk Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 11/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 12 | Chapter 29. Gwain Chapter 30. Right and Wrong Chapter 31. Not Poison Story-so-Far is by Hatching Phoenix of The Way of the Buffalo Podcast. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Big Anklevich Rish Outfield Terry Mixon Sound Credits Kim Fortuner - All I Want Beth Quist – Grace Kevin MacLeod – Lone Harvest, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog, Interloper, Gagool Jami Sieber - The Darkening Ground and Red Mood Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitShort Story Update | This is a feedback episode on the short story - the good, the bad, and the frustrating. Stuff I mentioned: Turkey City Lexicon Tim Pratt’s postmortem report on the Broken Mirrors story Edit: The first version of this I put up was mono. Oops. I uploaded it again in stereo. If you listen with earphones, stereo will sound better (both ears). If you listen in the car or on the computer, you won't hear a difference. | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitProfessionals – A Silveo Story | Episode 12 will be next week, folks! This week you get a Halloween-appropriate short story if you want to pay a few dollars for it. I'll explain and give you a preview in the audio. Relevant buttons are on the right. It will be a small miracle if I got all that code/ passwords/ pages correct, so if you find something isn't working, just tell me. The illustration is by Lyra Benassi. Voice Credits for this story (including those you don't hear in the preview) Norm Sherman Bryan Lincoln Rish Outfield Liz Mierzejewski Sound Credits Kevin MacLeod – Sovereign, Wounded, The Hive, Ghostpocalypse - 4 Temptress, Dark Times, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog, Dark Walk Digital Juice The Free Sound Project | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 11 | Chapter 26. Several Princes Chapter 27. Another Argument Chapter 28. The Tidal Flats Story-so-Far is by Mur Lafferty of I Should be Writing. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Kimi Alexander Ryan Stevenson Rish Outfield P.G. Holyfield Philippa Ballantine Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Diana Rowan - The Roaring Silence Kevin MacLeod – Gagool, Faceoff Jami Sieber - Invisible Wings Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. This picture did not come out quite as we had hoped and a re-sketched version will be available in the paid PDF. | 10/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 10 | Chapter 24. Jealous Chapter 25. A Familiar Face Story-so-Far is by R.E. Chambliss of the excellent Dreaming of Deliverance podcast novel. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman J. Daniel Sawyer Kimi Alexander P.G. Holyfield Ryan Stevenson Rish Outfield Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace, Monsters, Phoenix, Warrior Kevin MacLeod – Blue Feather, Scheming Weasel slower, Ritual, Lone Harvest Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 10/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 9 | Chapter 21. Monument Chapter 22. Plans Chapter 23. An Old Friend and a New Argument Story-so-Far is by Graeme of the wonderfully wacky Dribblecast, an offshoot of The Drabblecast. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Kim Fortuner Amy Watkins Kimi Alexander Ryan Stevenson Terry Mixon Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Kevin MacLeod – Lone Harvest, Comic Plodding, Comfortable Mystery 4, Machinations, Stages of Grief Jami Sieber - Undercurrent Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. A color version of this illustration will be available in the paid PDF. :) | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 8 | Chapter 19. No Claws Chapter 20. Sacrifices Story-so-Far is by Philippa Ballantine, author of a number of fantastic stories, including Weather Child and, most recently, Geist. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Kim Fortuner Ryan Stevenson Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Kevin MacLeod – Interloper, A Turn for the Worse Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Jason Kivela. | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 7 | Chapter 16. The Deep Dungeons Chapter 17. Messy Chapter 18. Interruption and Invitation Story-so-Far is by Kimi Alexander of Tale Chasing and Gifted Reader.com. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Kim Fortuner Liz Mierzejewski Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Kevin MacLeod – Some Amount of Evil, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog, Aftermath Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustrations this week are by Sarah Cloutier. An additional illustration for this section will be available in the paid PDF only. :) | 9/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitDragon Con, Parsecs, and Cowry Catchers Continue | Episode 7 of Cowry Catchers Book 2 will drop on Wed, Sept 15! Meanwhile, have a look at Dragon Con pictures and check out the excellent podcasts who won. Things I talked about: The Parsec Winners The Hugo Winners Boneshaker by Cherie Priest is on Audible and Amazon. Zombies, steampunk, and air pirates. Give it a look! The Drabblecast's Super Animal Death Match Competition Me on Facebook | 9/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPodcast Update | I'll be at Dragon Con in Atlanta this Labor Day week-end! I'll tweet my wanderings, but you can be sure of finding me at the Drabblecast meet-up at Mama Ninfa's at the Peachtree Center, to be followed by the Parsec awards at 4 PM that evening. Come by, say hi, see what I look like without a surgical mask. ;) The story will start again soon. I need retakes from one more person before I can release a date. | 9/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMeet and Greet in San Fran Area | Hi, guys! I'll be at Saki's Spin-a-Yarn Restaurant on August 5th from 6 PM to 10 PM with Chris Lester and Dan Sawyer. If you live in the area, come out and say hi! | 8/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPause, ahoy! | Don't panic. I'll be back soon. In the meantime, check out the stuff I talked about: Me on Twitter and Facebook Jason Kivela and on Twitter My cast and their projects The Prophet of Panamindorah My other work The Audio Market List Oh, and one thing I did not mention because I did not see it in time: I did a guest post about writing and world building for for Mark Simmon's Burning Zeppelin Blog. Check it out! | 7/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 6 | Chapter 14. Sleeping and Waking Chapter 15. Dance Story-so-Far is by Alex Thomasser of Blue Zoo Podcast. If you enjoy aquariums, you should check out their online store. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Kim Fortuner Kimi Alexander Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Jami Sieber – Undercurrent Kevin MacLeod – Gagool, Unpromised, Road to Hell Diane Rowan – The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Mou, The Love Set- Yo m'enamori d'un aire_Buciumeana_The Wedding Song Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 7/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 5 | Chapter 12. Reputation Chapter 13. An Assassin, a Pirate, and a Smuggler Story-so-Far is by Bryan Lincoln of Fullcast, a podcast co-hosted by myself, where we talk about fullcast audio production. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Ryan Stevenson Terry Mixon Kim Fortuner Rish Outfield Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Diane Rowan – Chi Mi Na Morbheanna, Bucimis Jami Sieber – Undercurrent Kevin MacLeod – Nothing BrokenDigital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Jason Kivela. | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 4 | Chapter 9. What Came from the Door Chapter 10. Bitten Chapter 11. The Riddle of the Grape Presses Story-so-Far is by Craig Robertson, author of Anon Time and the Inner Glow Effect, available at Podiobooks.com. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Ryan Stevenson Terry Mixon Kim Fortuner Jeff McDowall Rish Outfield Big Anklevich Hughes Hilton Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Jami Sieber – Undercurrent Kevin MacLeod – Ghostpocalypse, Lone Harvest, Private Reflection Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustrations this week (3 of them!) are by Bo Kaier and Sarah Cloutier. Sarah's are the actual episode illustrations, but Bo is doing a species roster of the dangerous animals of Maijha Minor and the spider fits well with this episode. ;) As usual, click to see them bigger. | 6/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 3 | Chapter 6. Sea Fight Chapter 7. The Trap Chapter 8. Sprung Story-so-Far is by Dan Sawyer, author and producer of the splendid Antithesis series and the beautiful and quirky Down from Ten. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Rish Outfield Big Anklevich Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Kevin MacLeod – Blue Feather, Some Amount of Evil, With the Sea Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Bo Kaier. | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 2 | Chapter 3. A Lesson in the Phonetic Chapter 4. Malpin Chapter 5. Two Pirate Ships and an Island Story-so-Far is by Steven D. Lidster, host of the Clowns & Bunnies & Other Scary Things. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Ryan Stevenson Terry Mixon Sound Credits Beth Quist – “Grace” and “Monsters” Kevin MacLeod – Dark Walk, Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog, Sinfonia Number 5 Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustrations this week are by Sarah Cloutier. The first is Silveo teaching Gerard the phonetic. The second is a flashback picture of Malpin and Silveo as a child. | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers Book 2 – Episode 1 | Chapter 1. Silver and Black Chapter 2. Flagship Dinner Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester J. Daniel Sawyer Lance Schonberg Hughes Hilton Big Anklevich Sound Credits Beth Quist – "Grace" and "Monsters" Kevin MacLeod – Eternal Hope, Blue Feather, Comfortable Mystery 4 Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMachiavelli’s Fox and Lion | We're going live with Book 2 on June 3 folks! For real this time. Listen to my update for details. Also, I talk about how I originally imaged Gerard and Silveo as archetypes. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Kimi Alexander | Here's the interview with Kimi Alexander, Thessalyn's voice actor. She has two podcasts: Guardians and Talechasing. Her professional voice acting site is here. Stuff we mentioned: Audio Lark Drop.io You Send It | 5/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitNight in the Crystal City | Prophet is on on Audible.com! I have a new promo! Also, I have a short story for sale at panamindorah.com. It’s $2 in text and audio – 30 minutes/ 4300 words. | 4/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with the Dunesteef – Part II | Here’s the second half of the interview with Big and Rish of the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine. You can vote on the Cowry Catcher's release schedule here. | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with the Dunesteef – Part I | Here's the interview with Big and Rish of the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine. Rish is Mishael (Gerard's father), Big is Jaleel (Gerard's brother), and they both do a lot of bit parts. They also provide marvelous out-takes. :D Stuff I meantioned: A Cat Prince Distinguishes Himself (the Lexis short story) Miranda and the Butterfly (one of my non-Panamindorah stories on the Dunesteef) | 4/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Dead Robots’ Society | This week for a change, the Dead Robots' Society interviewed me. :D (And then I sort of interviewed them as well.) Check'em out. They're a fun writing podcast. Ryan is Alsair Terry is Farell, Arundel, and other voices Justin is Paiter P.G. will be playing King Leopaard Maijha in Book 2. | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Dead Robots’ Society – Intro | Don't forget to check out Fullcast Podcast this week-end. Feedback is welcome. | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Sarah Cloutier, artist | Here’s the interview with Sarah Cloutier, my main artist for Cowry Catchers. Stuff we talked about: Metanoia Elf Quest Moonshadow I announced a hard release date for Cowry Catchers Book 2. It is April 23. Click the cut to view sequential sketches to paintings. | 3/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Nathan Lowell, Gerard’s Voice Actor | Here’s the interview with Nathan Lowell, of the Solar Clipper and Tanyth Fairport books. Stuff we mentioned: Quarter Share on Ridan Publishing website Dan Sawyer's Blog Down from Ten Patrick O’Brian's books, narrated by Patrick Tull | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Norm Sherman, Silveo’s Voice Actor | Here's the interview with Norm Sherman of The Drabblecast. Stuff we mentioned: Norm's funny CD Norm's Ash and Rowan CD Dragon Page Cover to Cover Bo Kaier The Worth Within, Drabblecast 25 (the tapeworm story) J. D. Sawyer's Antithesis The Dunesteef Beneath Ceaseless Skies Clarkesworld Toast by Jamie Lackey (Drabblecast 123) Kevin Anderson's Audio Market List | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitInterview with Chris Lester – Gwain’s Voice Actor | Here's the interview with Chris Lester of the Metamor City Podcast. Stuff we mentioned: George R.R Martin Neil Gaiman's blog Bacula | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitOut-takes from Cowry Catchers Book 1 | Here's an update on the progress of Book 2, some information about the production process, and the hilarious out-takes from Book 1. Also, Silveo and Thess will cry if you don't go to iTunes right now and review Cowry Catchers. That convenient link will take you straight to the listing like a portal through space and time. Go on; go review. This week's adorable chibi art is by Sarah Cloutier. | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 11 | Chapter 31. Missing Chapter 32. Final Warning This concludes Book 1, but don't go away! The bloopers are next week, and they are hilarious. I'll also give you an update on the progress of Book 2. Story-so-Far is by Jack Hosley, host of the charming variety show, Wander Radio. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Rish Outfield Terry Mixon Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Kevin MacLeod – Ritual Diane Rowan - Chi Mi Na Morbheanna Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Sarah Cloutier. It's a bit of a spoiler, so you might want to wait until after you listen to view. | 2/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 10 | Chapter 28. A Picnic Chapter 29. A Sad Story Chapter 30. Mance Story-so-Far is by Norm Sherman, host and producer of the weird and wonderful Drabblecast. If you like Cowry Catchers, you will like Drabblecast. :D Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Kimi Alexander Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Kevin MacLeod – Long Note Three, Road to Hell Diane Rowan – The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Mou, Grainne's Set- Flying to the Fleadh_Glass of Beer, Chi Mi Na Morbheanna Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Green Sprite. Note: if you click the picture, you'll get a larger version. | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 9 | Chapter 26. Thank You Chapter 27. The Meerkat Story-so-Far is by Terry Mixon, one of the hosts on the ever-informative Dead Robots' Society Podcast. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Big Anklevich Rish Outfield Terry Mixon Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Kevin MacLeod – Machinations, Blue Feather, Long Note Three, Scheming Weasel slower, Ominous Sound Snap The Free Sound Project The illustration this week is by Green Sprite. | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 8 | Chapter 22. A Local Guide Chapter 23. A Debate about Choices Chapter 24. Port Holovarus Chapter 25. Shinies and Lord Holovar Story-so-Far is by Liz Mierzejewski, talented voice actor on many podcasts, and author of the podcast novel Apparition, as well as many short stories. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Kimi Alexander Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Big Anklevich Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Diane Rowan – The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Mou Jami Sieber – Daybreak Kevin MacLeod – Commic plodding and Ritual Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Sarah Cloutier. | 1/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 7 | Chapter 19. What Happened in a Closet Chapter 20. A Knife and a Rope Chapter 21. Home Waters Story-so-Far is by James Durham, author and producer of the 2009 Parsec Award winning FETIDUS - The Foundation for the Ethical Treatment of the Innocently Damned, Undead and Supernatural. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Kimi Alexander Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Kim Fortuner Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Diane Rowan – Grainne's Set- Flying to the Fleadh_Glass of Beer Jami Sieber – Red Mood Kevin MacLeod – Gagool Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Sarah Cloutier. | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 6 | Chapter 16. Lost Ground Chapter 17. Aftermath Chapter 18. Maps and a Library Story-so-Far is by Justin Macumber of the thought-provoking Dead Robots' Society Podcast. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Kimi Alexander Chris Lester Ryan Stevenson Rish Outfield Big Anklevich Terry Mixon Hughes Hilton Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Diane Rowan – The Sea Set- Arran Boat_Thalassaki Mou Jami Sieber – The Darkening Ground, Maenam, and Red Mood Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Green Sprite. | 1/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitStatus Update | Hello, listeners! We're 5 episodes in, and I thought I should say hello. You can get to the forums I mentioned by clicking the big orange button on the right. Mark Simmon's detailed review of Cowry Catchers can be found at his blog, where he reviews other stuff as well. Read it; he obviously has good taste. :D | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 5 | Chapter 13. Tea with Flag Chapter 14. Flirtation and Chocolate Chapter 15. More Talking Story-so-Far is by Big and Rish from the exceedingly well-produced fullcast audio fiction podcast, The Dunesteef. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Kimi Alexander Chris Lester Big Anklevich Hughes Hilton Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Diane Rowan – La Rosa Enflorece: To Rinaki and Grainne's Set- Flying to the Fleadh:_Glass of Beer Kevin MacLeod – Flue Feather and Comfortable Mystery 4 Jami Sieber – Hidden Sky Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Green Sprite. | 1/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 4 | Chapter 10. Silveo Gives Advice Chapter 11. Ocelon Town Chapter 12. The Contents of a Warehouse Story-so-Far is by Kim the Comic Book Goddess of the hilariously snarky Your Moment of Kim podcast. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Ryan Stevenson Chris Lester Terry Mixon Hughes Hilton Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace and Fives Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Sarah Cloutier. | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 3 | Merry Christmas!! Chapter 7. Insult and Injury Chapter 8. Reprimand Chapter 9. Mine Story-so-Far is by Chris Lester of the dark and delicious Metamor City podcast. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Ryan Stevenson Chris Lester Kimi Alexander Terry Mixon Rish Outfield Kim Fortuner Hughes Hilton Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace and Blue Planet Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Diana Rowan – Warp & Weft Kevin MacLeod – Interloper, Aftermath, Private Reflection Jami Sieber - Out of the Mist Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Sarah Cloutier. | 12/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 91 | ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 3 PDF | Tip for people who want to read on their phones: The easiest way is just to browse to the website in Safari (or whatever browser you use), and click the download link for the PDF. It'll come up, and you can read it. Much easier than trying to manipulate a PDF through iTunes. | 12/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 2 | Chapter 4. A Dead Shelt’s List Chapter 5. A Traitor and A Child Chapter 6. Mystique Story-so-Far is by Nathan Lowell of the irresistible Solar Clipper novels. He's also got a young adult fantasy coming up called Ravenwood. Definitely check him out. Voice Credits Nathan Lowell Ryan Stevenson Chris Lester Kimi Alexander Justin Macumber Rish Outfield James Durham Hughes Hilton Sound Credits Beth Quist – Grace Amoeba – Moonlight Flowers Diana Rowan - Your Soul Is A Chosen Landscape Kevin MacLeod - Gagool, Road to Hell, Aftermath Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Sarah Cloutier | 12/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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| 94 | ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 1 PDF | I've decided to release this book in serialized text format as well. I know I have readers who just don't do audio. Here's the first episode in text. In the future, it'll drop each week right before the podcast episode. Enjoy! | 12/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 1 | Chapter 1. The Captain of Police Chapter 2. The Minstrel Chapter 3. The Prisoners For those paying attention, this launches a day early. :) Enjoy! Voice Credits: Nathan Lowell Norm Sherman Ryan Stevenson Chris Lester Kim Fortuner Kimi Alexander Big Anklevich Hughes Hilton Sound Credits: Beth Quist – Grace Diane Rowan - La Rosa Enflorece:To Rinaki Amoeba - Moonlight Flowers Digital Juice Sound Snap The Free Sound Project Click the link below to see the whole illustration by Sarah Cloutier. | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCowry Catchers – Book 1, Episode 0 | The story launches next week! Here's what to expect. | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitPromo for Book 1 | I have a promo! Listen and tell me what you think. I'll be releasing a short 1 minute version (under the Promo/Backcover tab) for anyone who can spare me one minute, but not three. The long promo is better, though. I'm done with all but the outros for Book 1. It will go live on Friday, December 11. If you have a podcast and want to include my promo, I'd be delighted, but please don't run it until I have content up on the 11th. Music is by Beth Quist ("Grace" and "Monsters") and licensed with permission from Magnatune.net. | 11/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 98 | ExplicitVideoPreview of the preview | I'm playing around with the video trailer. This is not the final version, but I kind of like it. In the final version, I will probably overlay snipets of voice actor dialogue with the music. Some people will recognize some of those voices (which is exciting all by itself), and it will also add another dimension to this presently-over-simplistic preview. This version does conflate Silveo with Gerard because of the way the words and pictures came together. That's too potentially confusing not to fix. Anyway, it still looks neat. | 5/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
A Masterpiece!
This marvelous book expands the fantasy world of Panamindorah Abigail gifted us with in her
Prophet trilogy and it does so with afterburners. A fresh set of characters are meticulously and
imaginatively crafted, bringing them to 3-dimensional life with the skill only a master can hope to achieve. The story is enrapturing, charming, and thrilling, with empathetic heros and truly dastardly villains. The adventure itself is superb, outstanding on its own merits. The production quality, with top notch actors delivering journeymen performances, and seamless editing make this one of the best audiobooks ever produced. Abigail's innovative addition of artwork to illustrate the episodes, and the inclusion of text versions to anticipate all our needs, set new standards for this evolving medium. The listener need not have completed the Prophet of Panamindorah series to be enthralled by this gem, but it too should not be missed. This book is of the class which make me jealous of those who have not been seduced by it yet, as I know how much they will enjoy it, experiencing it for the first time. If you wonder that my praise may be more hyperbole than thoughtful analysis, please avail yourself of the iTunes links to see my other reviews. This one, my friends, is the real deal!
Great Work!
I am thoroughly impressed at the world building, the unfolding plot and the fabulous full cast production with this story.
Norm Sherman and Nathan Lowell are wonderful together as the lead voice talents.
My current favorite and I'm enjoying every second of it.
Intriguing plot, rich characterization, deft world-building, i.e., GOOD
Abigail Hilton's Guild of the Cowry Catchers is utterly delightful. It's really a joy to experience the polished work of a talented writer/producer. All of the elements are in place and working together smoothly and beautifully. The setting of the world itself is sweeping, diverse, and spacious and yet is gradually revealed with vivid intimacy. When authors do this properly you simply feel as if you are there, in a wonderful (sometimes menacing) place that existed long before you arrived. The rhythm, the pacing, and the texture of the narrative guide you in to the world, sometimes gently and seductively, and sometimes suddenly and rapidly. As a consequence, the feeling of listening to the story unfold is like being on a sea voyage; times of tempest, times of thrilling excitement, and times of peaceful contemplation in between. The characterization. Each character is important and well thought out. One mark of a good author is that she has much more in her imagination than what is written on the page. The characters then seem to be alive in their own right and not just slaves to the narrator's perspective. In this way, we are able to be surprised by what they do, say, and feel. Wonderful!!! The writing reveals an experienced, masterful hand. The voice acting. Abigail Hilton has assembled a cast of talented actors. Where do these people come from? I have no idea how much work must go into this behind the scenes. They somehow carry it off perfectly. There's no need to suspend disbelief. You get to the end of each episode, the music comes on, and you realize that your disbelief had already been suspended for you. The music. The introductory and closing songs are both beautiful and extremely effective in creating the right atmosphere. The incidental music and main themes are handled with a deft touch. No heavy-handed manipulative moves here. It works. The production. I'm no expert on all of the techniques that go into producing a work like this. I just know that it sounds really good. Well, if it's not obvious, I'm a big fan of the podcast. I think the author/producer has done an excellent job. I feel so fortunate that she's somehow chosen to share her work in this venue thus far. I expect to be paying for it before long. I've tried to write a review that would be useful to prospective listeners. In short: listen to this and if you love fantasy, intrigue and excellent world-building and three-dimensional characterization, you will be very pleased. But all of that stuff aside, as for the story itself, well, I'm loving it. It's fantastic, imaginative, intriguing, and magical. So there you have it: an enthusiastic five stars.
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