So, as much as I’m trying to hold in my excitement, I really can’t. If you want the short version, skip to the last paragraph. I’m a bit long-winded tonight.
Back in 2005, I remember moving in to one of my old apartments listening to a podcasted book. A podiobook, if you will. The first of it’s kind. Earthcore was the name, and it was great to keep my mind entertained while I mindlessly emptied boxes and organized my room. Now, I’m not one for the horror genre, at least not movies. But there was something that drew me into Earthcore. Maybe it was the fact that it was read by the author, his clear descriptions of the desolate Utah mountains, or the way he wields words like BlueRay shows details. I can’t be certain. All I know it that I loved that podiobook.
Now I’m horrid with filling in the gaps, so here’s a snip from Wikipedia…
“Scott decided to start podcasting his novel in March, 2005 as the world’s first podcast-only novel to build hype and garner an audience for his work. Sigler considered it a “no brainer” to offer the book as a free audio download. Having searched for podcast novels and finding none, Sigler decided to be the first. Sigler was able to get EarthCore offered as a paid download on iTunes in 2006. After EarthCore’s success (EarthCore had over 10,000 subscribers), Sigler released Ancestor, Infection, The Rookie, Nocturnal, and Contagious via podcast.”
Fast-forward to about a month ago. I’m casually tweeting up a storm when I see a random tweet from @weknowbooksETC talking about Scott possibly stopping in Birmingham after Dragon-Con this weekend.
Much to my surprise (my how we idolize people), I’ve been conversing with @ScottSigler since about the time I heard of him coming and he’s super stoked about the “Krakens Tailgate Tour”, which is to promote his latest accomplishment, getting is novel, “The Rookie” printed in hardcover!
He’s been boxing and shipping the books for his junkies, err… fans for the last couple weeks and “should” have books and t-shirts for sale on the “Tour”
Speaking of the “Tour” (and kinda the point of having this post), I’d love to have the social media community come out and show their support for Scott. If nothing else, come out and eat ribs/watch Monday Night Football and have a great time.
The “Tailgate” will be at Dreamland in Southside from 5:30pm to (it says 9pm but I’m betting we’ll leave after the game). For more details check out the Eventful page. I hope to see all of you out there!
