Tales of the Children – Audio Ep. #3 – First Blood – Alex Briggs
Tales of the Children – A Land of Caern short story podcast anthology presented by P.G. Holyfield Before I go any further, it must be said/written. I’m not happy with this episode. The story is top...
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The Murder at Avedon Hill Package at The Boom Effect Auction
On Saturday, Feb. 27 (in two days!) Rich Sigfrit will be hosting an online auction on behalf of Tee’s daughter, affectionately known as “Sonic Boom.” I made a contribution to the auction: a signed copy...
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A Wake for “The Seanachai”
My good friend Patrick McLean over at The Seanachai (How to Succeed in Evil, Flinchy and the Mexican Show Truck) is doing his last episode of his podcast live on Stickam (link to the show will be...
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Oh, I’ve got a cover for you… right here…
Thanks to the great work of Alex White, art director at Dragon Moon Press, I’m honored to reveal the cover for the soon to be released (more on the book release date next week) DMP print version of...
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April Fool’s Day Cover…
Yesterday Alex White told me that they wanted to change the cover, even though Gwen over at Dragon Moon Press had already signed off on it. They did some market research and said they needed more...
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Donations (and a remembrance)
On the right-sidebar you will see two donate buttons. The first Paypal Donate button is for those that appreciate the website and the Murder at Avedon Hill podcast. Donations are greatly appreciated,...
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Short story in The Sovereign Era: Year One
Matthew Wayne Selznick wrote a wonderful novel called Brave Men Run. In fact, it was the first podcast novel I listened to when I started listening to podcasts back in 2006. In June of 2008 (if I...
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We’ve got a DATE!
Murder at Avedon Hill will be released on May 15, 2010. It might actually be on Amazon a bit earlier that this, but the 15th is when I would like people to purchase the book, if they are doing it on...
View ArticleMaAH over at Storycasting.com
Do you see a film in your head when you read or listen to audiobooks? I do. The guys over at Storycasting.com have added Murder at Avedon Hill to their site, and I’d love to see who you think would be...
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Welcome to PGHolyfield.com!
Welcome to the website of P.G. Holyfield, author and podcaster. Before we go any further, what can you find here? The Murder at Avedon Hill Podcast Novel The Tales of the Children Short Story Anthology...
View ArticleBook Launch Promos
Here are some links to the book launch promos I’ve created for next Saturday. If you can link to them in your blog, play them on your podcast, or send them out to people, I’d certainly appreciate it!...
View ArticleAudio Update – Amazon Rush, May 15th
Yes, we plan on doing an Amazon Rush on May 15th, 2010. That’s next Saturday, and I’ll be doing a live show on Stickam.com This audio update gives some info on what’s going on for the next week leading...
View ArticleThe Amazon Rush Event
For those of you that have never taken part in an Amazon Rush, what exactly is it? Simply put, we are attempting to push Murder at Avedon Hill up the charts by having as many people purchase it as...
View ArticleInterview on the Get Published podcast
Last week Michell Plested interviewed me for his “Get Published” podcast. It was a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it. The actual interview starts at around the 10 minute mark. I will be...
View ArticleTales of the Children – Ep. #4 – Big Axe, Small Hands – Dan Absalonson
Tales of the Children – A Land of Caern short story podcast anthology presented by P.G. Holyfield Tonight, as we approach the book launch of Murder at Avedon Hill, we have a Tales of the Children story...
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We’ve got Avatars!
If you’d like to support the book release, please consider using these avatars on Twitter, Facebook, and any other you frequent. And if people ask, tell them about the book launch and send them this...
View ArticleMaAH – Interview on Jack Mangan’s Deadpan podcast
Tonight we have one of my favorite interviews ever, with one of the great gentlemen of podcasting… Jack Mangan. Enjoy.
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Amazon Rush Flyer
Are you spreading the word? Are your friends confused about the Amazon Rush? Can you tell I’m just writing text here so the image below will appear underneath the thumbnail image, and not be pushed out...
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You want to give the novel a try?
Attached to this post is a .PDF of the prologue and first six chapters of Murder at Avedon Hill. And frankly, if you aren’t hooked by the end of the prologue, I’ve failed you (… believe me, I didn’t...
View ArticleInterview on Into the Blender Podcast
Last week I sat down with Chooch and Viv (two of my favorite people in the world) and we talked about the Launch. The conversation moved into many different areas not covered in other interviews, so...
View ArticleAmazon Rush Schwag
During the Amazon Rush (book URL http://tinyurl.com/maahamazon ) anyone that emails me at pgholyfield@murderatavedonhill.com with a copy of either an Amazon book or Kindle receipt will be entered in a...
View ArticleAmazon Rush Current Results
We have certainly rocked it today, people!!! This is where we are right now: #1 on the Movers and Shakers List (all books), #3 in Hot New Releases, Fantasy (General), #10 in Hot New Releases, Fantasy...
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Amazon Rush Schwag Drawing
I’m doing fun stuff with the kids today (since I was a little busy yesterday ). I’ll be doing the giveaway drawing tonight at 9:30 pm Eastern time. I’ll start up a livestream, so if you want to watch,...
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And the winners are…
I held my drawing this evening during a live stream on Stickam. We gave out fifteen prizes to people that supported me and Murder at Avedon Hill this weekend during the Amazon Rush. I wish I could have...
View ArticleBalticon
Are you coming to Balticon? If so, please stop by and see me at one or more of the following events! Friday, May 28th Reading – 5 pm – Pimlico Room Into the Blender Live Show, 11 pm – Chesapeake Suite...
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MaAH Special Edition: Interview with Howard Tayler
Balticon was wonderful–best convention I’ve ever attended. One of the many reasons for this (which I’ll detail in an upcoming audio update) was the forty-five minutes I got to spend with Howard Tayler....
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Balticon 44 Review – Glorious… ity… ness. Yeah
Normally I would record this, but work this week has been crazy and it’s already been almost a month since Balticon ended. So here’s the brain dump. I hope you enjoy it. —– Balticon 44 was simply…...
View ArticleJuly 4th Revisited – Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty”
I recorded this a couple of years ago and like to pull it back out for new listeners around July 4th. On March 23, 1775, at St. John’s Henrico Parish Church in Richmond, Patrick Henry spoke to the...
View ArticleNew e-Zine: Check it Out!
Scott Roche, one-time assistant producer of the Murder at Avedon Hill podcast, and others have started up a new e-Zine that will have both e-book and audio components. It’s pretty exciting if you ask...
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Reading from Balticon 44
Here is the audio from my reading at Balticon 44. Tee Morris joined me for an impromptu audio drama reading of Chapter 13 from Murder at Avedon Hill. If you have not listened to the podcast novel,...
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Dragon*Con 2010
Dragon*Con is next weekend. This will be my fifth straight year attending, and the fourth doing panels on the Podcasting track. Here are the panels I will be on, plus a couple of events I’ll be...
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New Feeds…
- - - - - - - I finally got around to adding new feeds to iTunes and Feedburner to give listeners two options: First, if you are only interested in content pertaining to Tales of the Children (and...
View ArticleTales of the Children – Ep. #5 – Love and Fire – Philippa Ballantine
Tales of the Children – A Land of Caern short story podcast anthology presented by P.G. Holyfield Today we have the Tales of the Children short story “Love and Fire,” by Philippa J. Ballantine I hope...
View ArticleTales of the Children – Ep. #6 – Ruby’s Child – Philip Carroll
Tales of the Children – A Land of Caern short story podcast anthology presented by P.G. Holyfield Today we have the Tales of the Children short story “Ruby’s Child,” by Philip Carroll. This episode was...
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October Update
A quick update for those of you that like these sorts of things: October has been a busy month, as all months are it seems. I am working on a new writing project, which right now means a lot of...
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TuacaCon
Saturday evening I am coordinating and co-hosting a virtual convention called TuacaCon. It is an excuse to get together with a lot of friends, both in person and virtually, and show off some of their...
View ArticleTuacaCon was a Blast
I’m going to be posting some videos here from the evening, and I’m already thinking about how to improve things for next year (Yes, there will be a next year). Here’s Part 1 of a skit that Jack Mangan...
View ArticleAppearance: Gail Z. Martin’s Ghost and the Machine Podcast
Last month I was interviewed by host Gail Z. Martin (Chronicles of the Necromancer, Fallen Kings Cycle) on her “Ghost and the Machine” Podcast. We talked about podcasting and why it is so important to...
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Winter Update
Hey everyone. It’s been a while, and I’ve got no real news to share about the podcast, other than to say I’ve got audio for two stories to edit and get out to you. When that will happen, I’m not sure,...
View ArticleMidwest Book Review – 5 Stars
Murder at Avedon Hill was reviewed by the Midwest Book Review. You can see the details of the review in the comments section of the Amazon book page.
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MaAH a finalist for ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award
ForeWord Reviews has a yearly BOTY awards program. Murder at Avedon Hill is a finalist in the category Fiction – Fantasy. From the website: ForeWord‘s Book of the Year Awards program was created to...
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Murder at Avedon Hill wins the Inaugural Dr. John William Polidori…
Murder at Avedon Hill wins the inaugural Dr. John William Polidori Award for Best Vampire Novel of 2010. Head on over to the Out of the Coffin podcast, check out episode 70, and listen to the awards...
View ArticleTales of the Children Ep. 7 – Love’s Sacrificial Song – Tabitha Grace Smith
Tales of the Children – A Land of Caern short story podcast anthology presented by P.G. Holyfield Today we have the Tales of the Children short story “Love’s Sacrificial Song,” by Tabitha Grace Smith....
View ArticleMaAH wins Silver Medal
ForeWard Book Reviews holds a yearly Book of the Year Awards. Murder at Avedon Hill was nominated (along with eight other titles) for the 2010 BoTY award for the category Fiction – Fantasy. Last week...
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DragonCon 2010 – Podcasting Track Kickoff Panel
I was on the kickoff panel at Dragon*Con 2010 for the podcasting track. I got to sit next to Veronica Belmont on the panel, so everything else after this was just gravy. Just kidding of course. Lovely...
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“Every Breath You Take”– Short Story “novella”
Almost two years ago my friend Matthew Wayne Selznick released an anthology called The Sovereign Era: Year One. I was thrilled to have my first published short story be in this anthology. I recommend...
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Appearance: The Roundtable Podcast
Last week I was a Guest Host on The Roundtable Podcast, a great new podcast that does two different things really well. Their primary purpose is to do story-workshops with new/budding writers, which is...
View ArticleBalticon 46 – Starts Today!
I won’t be there until tomorrow, but if you are around, here’s where you can find me: Saturday, 8 pm – Beyond the Wall (Derby) Saturday 10 pm – Dramatization or Straight Read (Salon B) Sunday 9 am –...
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Welcome!
Since I have spent most of my time on my other site, SpecFicMedia.com, I thought I should add a welcome post here to possible new visitors. Hi, I’m P.G. Holyfield. I am a podcaster and wrote a novel...
View Article“Canary in a Coal Mine”– New eBook available
“Canary in a Coal Mine” A few years ago I wrote a short story (short for me, in any case, around 8K words) for Matthew Wayne Selznick’s The Sovereign Era: Year One anthology. It was called “Every...
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