I finished the contest prize for Alex! Granted, it did take me a month instead of two weeks, but still not too long, and I produced it with a guest reader, music, and sound effects. Contributors include:
Guest reader: Ryan Stevenson of the Dead Robots’ Society Podcast
Music for the story: Kevin MacLeod, specifically the titles “Interloper” and “One of Them.”
Music for the intro and outro: Allan Alexander and Jessica Walsh
The image I’m using is one of the many beautiful illustrations created by Sarah Cloutier for Cowry Catchers, which is on track to launch in December.
This was so much fun that I’ve decided to have another contest! People who entered the last contest will be entered into this one by default. If you didn’t enter last time, and you’d like a chance to choose a character from Prophet for a short story, write a review in some public place. Email me at hilton at fauness dot com and tell me it’s a contest entry. I’ll hold the drawing (and chat with Hughes about book stuff) on July 12.
Thanks for giving us another taste of your talent Abby!
This story is great. The story pulled me in right away and I found myself hanging on each word.
You’re welcome, Bryan! I was pleased with how the story came together, and I’m delighted that you enjoyed it.
It is amazing how much time music and sound affects add to the overall production. This is basically how I’m doing Cowry Catchers, too, except that it has separate voice actors. It’s a lot more work than a solo reader without effects, but it’s also a lot more fun.
Yea, I suppose the editing and splicing of each actors part adds time, especially when there is a conversation.