Inspiration sans hope
So I had an idea for a comic that I thought was very good. But I didn’t have anybody to help me with it. (In fact, I would have bet a large amount of money that there wasn’t a decent comic book artist in Charlotte.) Despair prevailed.
The Snake River Canyon Jump
Some months later, in January 2005, I launched the Seanachai. It was concieved as a podcast of original fiction. Non-fiction crept in because audio essays are cool. But the thrust of the thing was a new short story every week. It’s the Snake River Canyon Jump of writing stunts. I just wanted to see if I could do it.
A Hungry Beast
So the Seanachai consumed material as fast as I could develop it. And eventually my thoughts turned back to How to Succeed in Evil. It seemed a little weird to do a comic with no pictures – but I decided to write it as if I was trying to communicate the idea to a comic book artist. Basically to inspire someone to draw the comic.
A Losing Bet
So not only was there a good artist in Charlotte, he lived across the street from me. Here I thought that only through the magic of the internet would I connect with someone who could bring the vision to life. I mean surely, no one with talent and vision and a work ethic would loiter in the graphic arts mecca of Charlotte, NC. Discovering Nic has led me to wonder what else I’m grossly mistaken about.
The Rest
I’d like to say that the rest is history. But it’s not. The rest is now.
I just finished listening to the podcast – absolutley BRILLIANT – and I’m a podcast snob!
I’m totally impressed by the professional quality and presentation – and let’s top it off by J. Coulton’s – RE Your Brains.
When is the TV show or Movie scheduled?
Buffy, Angel, FireFly, etc have nothing on you!!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on the comic!!
I swear, this has got to be one of the greatest stories I have ever heard. Smarmy, witty, and despairingly acute, it really reflects the inner workings and blatant flaws with buisiness, villainy, and heroism. One of the greatest proagonist anti-heroes ever pitted against inferiority complexed lawyers, disgruntled voodoo priests, and folk singing zombies. Of such things are cult favorites and masterpieces made.
Who is the musician that created the music for the podcast?
Hey Patrick !!
Where the hell are you man? give me a call be great to catch up. 917.860.9237 Adam Roe
I have just finished the podcast. great writing and production ,well done. I hope for more on Podiobooks from you. Thanks again
HEllo. Just added your link here.