Aural Delights #85 features Jeremiah Tolbert’s “The Culture Archivist”, narrated by yours truly. It’s a strange and thought-provoking far future piece that probes uncomfortably deep into themes of identity. Link here.
On the Stage & Behind the Mic
Yesterday was Day One and today Day Two of auditions for “Sweeney Todd” at the Bellevue Society for the Arts. Though the competition is fierce and impressive, I think I at least have a look at the lead– if not, perhaps a secondary character, and certainly a chorus role. Regardless of my personal outcome, let it be said right now: there will be some stunning talent on display in this show. Tickets go on sale July 10th.
A recent re-syndication, followed by an appearance on the fledgling Sofanauts podcast, have served as my introduction to Jeremiah Tolbert, who has invited me to read a story for Escape Pod. I’ll be taking a run at a clever tale by Samantha Henderson, and it should hit the EP feed some time this summer.
Speaking of podcasts and Mr. Tolbert, keep an ear on Starship Sofa for my reading of his far-future story “The Culture Archivist“. If I understand correctly, the story should air next week.
Sofanauts appearance
Tony Smith (from Starship Sofa) has a new roundtable podcast called The Sofanauts. The third episode is live, and I’m on the panel, alongside Campbell-nominated author Gord Sellar and Escape Pod managing editor Jeremiah Tolbert. (No, I’m really not worthy, thanks for asking.) Discussion topics for the episode include the Nebula and Locus awards, games as literature, the predicted Singularity, and the Heinlein/Spider Robinson novel Variable Star.
It’s a lively discussion; Tolbert in particular has a knack for answering counterintuitively and then backing his position convincingly.
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