Lost Gods
Summary: Kweku Anansi is just another member of the African diaspora, trying to make a place for himself in his adopted home of Toronto, Canada. He dreams of better days, of a time when he could be stop running small time cons just to make the rent. He dreams of the life he used to live, centuries ago when he was revered as a god. A chance encounter with a fellow con man with a dark and secretive past of his own, plunges them both into the dark world of the lost gods, gods who would do anything to be worshipped again. Including destroying the world, if necessary. How far will Anansi go to reclaim his godhood? What will he give up to have true power again? The answers can be found in “Lost Gods”, a new weekly podcast novel from author Drew Beatty.
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Hey Tricksters, So, last night I had insomnia. I came up with a rough outline for another adventure staring Coyote and Anansi, just in time for Halloween. Today, at 7:00PM I started to write it. 3500 words, one quick edit and a conversion to PDF, here it is almost 11:00, and I'm ready to roll it out. It's not perfect, it's less than 4 hours of effort. But, I hope you enjoy it and think it is fun. I had fun dashing it off, my first real writing in a month. Happy Halloween, Tricksters!
A Novel
Christiana Ellis is an amazing and hilarious author and podcaster who has been giving the world free stuff for years now.nbsp; One of her earlier works, Nina Kimberly the Merciless, is going to be available from Dragon Moon Press tomorrow. That's Friday May 15th for you time sensitive people. She's released it as a podcast, but now she's going one better. She thinks you're going to like the book (hey, I think you're going to like it too, if you're reading this you have amazing taste in fiction), and she has such faith in the material that she is going to give it to you, as a PDF. Now, I know what you are saying. "Drew, she totally stole that idea from you! I mean, you gave away your book as a free PDF, and now this Ellis woman is doing the same thing!" Well, I have to tell you, I stole that idea from Mur Lafferty. And I don't even know if she was the first person to give away her book like that. Maybe not. The moral is, we all like to get ideas from each other, which is great for you, the end user. Because most of those ideas are about how to get free stuff to you. Like this. The whole book as a free PDF. Enjoy.
A Novel
Hey Tricksters, Almost forgot, I was so excited to finish the podcast (AKA the hard part) I almost missed putting up the PDF. Thanks again!
Hello Tricksters, This is it. This is the last episode of Lost Gods. It's over, it's done.nbsp; Thank you so much for taking this journey with me, listening, commenting and everything. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, spread the word, did a Story So Far, Tweeted, whatever. Thank you. The community around Podiobooks rocks, they are the best people I know, and I have not even met most of you! So, two things. I will draw and post the names of the winners of the contest in the next few weeks - I want to get the book done and ready to rock, then I will do the draw. June at the outside. The other thing is I would like to announce that I have a monthly column starting in May for PopSyndicate.com! This is very exciting. I will be looking at the world of Podiobooks, interviews, news, history, things like that. So, if you are a podio author and you have something going on, please get in touch with me to let me know! Ok. The final chapter. This is the end, my friends. Thanks for sticking around. Story So Far: J.C. Hutchins Promos: Dorthea's Song
Hey Tricksters, Sorry I missed posting last night, just forgot. So, here is something to make your Monday morning that much better, the PDF of Lost Gods chapter 20!nbsp; As always,nbsp; I hope you enjoy the adventures of Anansi and Coyote.
Hello Tricksters, Here we are with the penultimate episode of Lost Gods.This is almost it. What a freaking ride. Wow. So, if the voices seem a little off in this episode, I had strep throat on the weekend. I wasn't even sure if I was going to make it. But I really want to stay on track, so I croaked out the episode. I hope you dig it. Shit hits the fans big time here. Otherwise, keep on rocking with your bad selves! Story So Far: James Melzer Promos: Hard Boiled Headline
Hey Tricksters, Inbsp; hope you are all having a great spring. As for me, well I am sick with the worst sore throat in the history of time! I hope it clears up in time for me to record episode 20 (lesson 123430 of doing this podcast - record EVERYTHING before you launch.nbsp; Then it is done and you don't miss weeks).nbsp; Tune in Thursday to see if I was able to record. Here is this week's PDF!
Hello Tricksters, Here we are with the penultimate to the penultimate episode of Lost Gods. I am already getting prepared to miss doing it! The story so far for this episode was done by Phillipa Ballantine, who has some amazing news! From her web site: Yes, I have just confirmed that I will in fact be an Ace Books author. Ace is an imprint of Berkley Books (which is part of Penguin), and has a fine history. The deal is for two novels, with the possibility of more if those sell. The book in question is indeed Geist, and a to be named sequel. I cannot say enough how thrilled I am for her! Way to go Pip! Now, on with the story! Story So Far: Phillipa Ballantine Promos: Nobilis
Hey Tricksters, Happy Easter! Can't make with the chatty chat - gotta run. Wanted to post first. All right, here is the chapter!
Hello Tricksters, Well, what can I say, Not only am I on time, I am about 30 minutes early! Rock ON! I think it is because I am fueld by margaritas tonight! I usually don't drink at all, so this is pretty nutty. Seems like lots of cool things going on in the Podiosphere these days. J.C. is going into overdrive with his promotion for Personal Effects: Dark Arts (I'm committed, are you?). The always delightful Philippa Ballantine received an interesting email today, so lets all send her some good vibrations. And finally, James Melzer, as always, seems to have something up his sleve. Stay tuned. But hey, how about that chapter 18? Story So Far: Kelly Lincoln Promos: Philippa Ballantine
Hey Tricksters, It's a quiet Saturday night, my boys are sleeping and my wife is out shopping, so I am going to release the PDF one day early. I know, Captain Latepants (AKA Latey McLates-A-Lot) is actually going to get something done ahead of schedule. Amazing. Don't forget, there are 3 weeks left in the "Spread the Word About Lost Gods" contest. Link here, play my promo, Stumble me, write a note in Facebook, give me a shout out on Twitter, anything like that will get you the opportunity to win a one of a kind special edition copy of Lost Gods. I'm going to link again to the new poster (JPG PDF) because I like it so much! All right, here is the chapter!
Hello Tricksters, Well, I am almost on schedule.nbsp; I would like to share my intence (very intense, so intense I spell it wrong) annoyance with Audacity right now. Crashy Mc Crashy. Anyhow, I'm almost late for work, so without any further ado, chapter 17! Story So Far: Arlene Radasky Promos: Podioracket
Hey Tricksters, Chapter 16, in all of its glory. Enjoy. Spread the word. Keep on rocking with your bad selves.
