http://succeedinevil.com How to Succeed in Evil is not a self-help page for the maladjusted. It it is the story of Edwin Windsor, Evil Efficiency Consultant. He's like Arthur Andersen for Supervillains. Sun, 01 May 2011 20:56:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The full thing novel available at http://www.PatrickEMcLean.com/unkillable PatrickEMcLean.com feed right here: http://succeedinevil.com/2010/12/06/unkillable-preview-subscribe-to-patrickemclean-com/ PROMO & FIRST CHAPTER In case you'd like an idea of what you are getting yourself in for. Promo (please play everywhere and often) Prologue: Song FIVE CHAPTER PREVIEW Just enough to get you hooked. Here it is in pdf format. COMPLETE AUDIOBOOK -- two options -- Option #1: The individual audiobook files. Sure, ... http://succeedinevil.com/2010/03/06/all-kinds-of-evil-all-kinds-of-available/ Okay, boys, this is the week we knock over the barn. Uh boss? Why a barn again? Because that’s where the blue bag is, you idiot. Remember: everyone wear suits, so we’ll stand out in a rural setting. Then we’ll meet up right under the big metal grain chute. And there it is, ... http://succeedinevil.com/2010/02/22/how-to-succeed-in-evil-in-a-nutshell/ You think it's frustrating for you? You have no idea how frustrating it is for me not to be able to work on fiction full-time. Sadly, that's just not the way things work at the moment. But writing isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. And if there is anything an ... http://succeedinevil.com/2010/01/24/so-hey-why-havent-you-gotten-any-more-evil/ So I've gotten a number of emails asking about a sequel. And yes, another book is coming. (With that ending, c'mon? There has got be another book.) But here's a brief update on what I've been up to, and what I will be doing before book two. I have completed a ... http://succeedinevil.com/2009/10/29/update-the-end-is-never-the-end-at-least-not-with-this-book/ In which all the loose ends are tied up. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/09/03/htsietn-epilogue/ I have take a pause and realize just how cool you guys really are. For example, check out the comments on Chapter 70. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/27/htsietn-chapter-70the-only-sane-thing-to-do/#comments Helpful, critical, smart feedback. And a crapload of encouragement. It's just awesome. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/08/24/you-know-every-once-and-a-while/ It's coming. I've actually reworked the entire last third of the book in preparation for submitting it to publishers, and am now working on a suitable epilog for these audiobook episodes. Thanks for bearing with. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/08/19/whats-going-on-wheres-this-ending/ So I bobbled the ending. Well, that's not completely true. The story has a great half an ending. See the story that really interests me is what would make a reasonable person decide that they need to take over the world? How does someone become an Evil Genius. Not in ... http://succeedinevil.com/2009/08/03/oops-i-forgot-to-kill-the-shark-more-ending-to-come/ It all becomes clear. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/27/htsietn-chapter-70the-only-sane-thing-to-do/ Edwin takes action. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/27/htsietn-chapter-69negatively-buoyant/ Elegant sadness. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/27/chapter-68-edwin-dresses-for-the-funeral/ Edwin turns a corner. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/27/htsietn-chapter-67-you-want-evil/ Aren't you afraid of me? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/24/htsietn-chapter-66-from-a-higher-place/ Is this the end? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/23/htsietn-chapter-65-out-of-business/ Playing by the rules. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/22/htsietn-chapter-64-the-last-hole/ Topper can't stand it. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/21/htsietn-chapter-63-the-back-nine/ A reversal of fortune. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/20/htsietn-chapter-62-the-turn/ Maybe golf just isn't his game? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/17/htsietn-chapter-61-the-front-nine/ The fateful day begins http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/14/htsietn-chapter-60-henchcaddy/ Edwin picks it up? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/13/htsietn-chapter-59-excelsior-throws-the-gauntlet/ Director Smiles front and center http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/10/htsietn-chapter-58-gus-in-the-hospital/ Overcome a strong body through a weak mind. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/09/htsietn-chapter-57-get-him-to-pop/ Arguments are opened. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/07/08/htsietn-chapter-56-a-reasonable-disagreement/ So I apologize. I have run out of pre-recorded chapters and have not been able to record any more because my voice is TRASHED due to a summer cold of a particularly nasty variety. I am feeling much better, but still sounding like an alligator gargling gravel and broken glass. ... http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/25/delay-of-game/ Justice isn't made out in the open air. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/22/htsietn-chapter-55-a-tale-of-two-backrooms/ Every good lawyer needs one. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/19/htsietn-chapter-54-an-angle/ It's hard to catch up with a guy who can fly. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/18/htsietn-chapter-53-serving-a-process/ Topper searches for base motives. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/17/htsietn-chapter-52-a-score-to-settle/ It was inevitable. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/16/htsietn-chapter-51-the-death-of-culture/ Master of Darkness? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/06/15/htsietn-chapter-50-agnes-vs-mistevio/ Stay with the numbers Lifto. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/27/htsietn-chapter-49-mr-the-magnificent/ Victory is hollow after all. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/26/htsietn-chapter-48-somewhere-over-kansas/ Dr. Loeb gets his laser. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/22/htsietn-chapter-47-a-giant-illusion-in-space/ Why talk to the Puppet? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/21/chapter-46-the-man-who-pulls-the-strings/ I just flew in from Cleveland... http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/20/htsietn-chapter-45-excelsior-speaks/ Edwin sells a scheme. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/19/htsietn-chapter-44-the-pitch/ The Cromoglodon is a hit. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/18/htsietn-chapter-43-getting-the-best-of-a-bad-bounce/ An innocent seduced? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/15/htsie-tn-chapter-42-the-cromoglodon-is-born/ Excelsior is surprised by defeat. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/14/htsietn-chapter-41-down-but-not-out/ Edwin figures it out. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/13/htsietn-chapter-40-how-to-make-advantage-from-avalanche/ Topper finds more than he bargained for. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/12/chapter-39-topper-detects/ Excelsior is called in to deal with Barry. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/11/htsietn-chapter-38-calling-forth-nemesis/ Trying to talk Edwin out of a funk. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/08/htsietn-chapter-37-topper-gives-a-pep-talk/ Agnes restores order http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/07/htsietn-chapter-36-a-blackjack-toting-angel/ Barry BASH Architecture. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/06/htsietn-chapter-35-barry-bash/ Not a good idea. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/05/htsietn-chapter-34-reasoning-with-barry/ Clarence gets a visit from Topper. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/04/htsietn-chapter-33-clarence-gets-scared/ Topper's the man for the job. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/05/01/htsietn-chapter-32-enlisting-the-little-savage/ The one thing he's good at. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/30/htsietn-chapter-31-barry-bash/ Enter a poor little boy named Barry. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/29/htsietn-chapter-30-cotton-candy/ Edwin recovers himself. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/28/htsietn-chapter-29-a-new-suit/ The duration of Dr. Loeb's success? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/27/htsietn-chapter-28-23-seconds/ Topper wants credit for the win. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/25/htsietn-chapter-27-the-rescue/ Everything comes apart at the seams. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/24/htsietn-chapter-26-marauding-through-the-night/ Superpowered Man vs Nature http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/23/htsietn-chapter-25-excelsior-fights-the-hurricane/ How things went horrifyingly wrong. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/21/htsietn-chapter-24/ Things go horrifyingly wrong. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/20/htsietn-chapter-23-how-did-this-happen/ Edwin twists Eustace http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/17/htsietn-chapter-22-the-demands-of-dr-loeb/ Topper vs. the locals. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/15/htsietn-chapter-21-strip-clubtruck-stop/ Does Edwin regret spurning Iphagenia? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/14/htsie-tn-chapter-20-search-your-feelings/ Restraint and perseverance aren't paying off. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/13/htsietn-chapter-19-nothing-right-for-agnes/ Why fight for it when you can simply buy it? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/10/htsietn-chapter-18-edwin-makes-his-pitch/ The world ain't what it used to be. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/09/htsie-tn-chapter-17-using-the-asset/ Edwin does what he does best. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/08/chapter-16-just-a-consultant/ Agnes does her job. Topper attempts to swing into action. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/07/chapter-15-following-the-protocol/ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/06/chapter-14-empress-josephine/ Can a mere garment encompass all of civilzation? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/03/chapter-13-edwin-dresses-for-dinner/ Excelsior tries to take a night off. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/02/chapter-12-cindi-with-an-i/ Edwin checks in. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/04/01/chapter-11-calling-home/ Edwin learns far more than he wanted to about Iphagenia Rielly http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/31/chapter-10-cassette-girl/ Edwin meets the Not-So-Sinister Dr. Loeb's mother, Iphagenia. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/30/htsietn-chapter-nine-what-do-you-want-mr-windsor/ The one scheme that can't possibly work. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/27/htsietn-chapter-eight-a-giant-laser-in-space/ Gus gives the big guy a pep talk. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/25/htsietn-chapter-seven-excelsior-on-the-beach/ Edwin plots, schemes and puts up with Topper. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/24/htsietn-chapter-six-theres-money/ Edwin and Topper hit the links. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/23/htsie-chapter-five-a-par-four-life/ Enter Agnes, Edwin's formidable secretary. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/20/htsietn-chapter-four-a-child-of-faded-empire/ Edwin walks down memory lane. This is not my beautiful house. This is notmy beautiful wife. How did I get here? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/19/htsietn-chapter-three-edwin-walking-the-hallway/ Edwin meets the not-so-sinister Dr. Loeb. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/18/htsietn-chapter-two-vorld-domination/ We had a couple of technical difficulties today with the site. Inexplicably the feed might have included a pointer to Chapter Two in the post for Chapter One. So you might have skipped a chapter. It's not going to disrupt the logical flow of the story, but if you have missed ... http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/17/something-weird-with-chapter-one/ Excelsior races to the rescue? http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/17/htsietn-chapter-one-a-lot-of-words-he-doesnt-know/ I'm going to release a chapter a day until we're all done. Hand on everybody, we're going to for a ride! http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/16/chapter-release-schedule/ In which a brave pilot fights to save his plane and all on-board. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/16/how-to-succeed-in-evil-the-novel-prologue/ March is the new February. No really. Okay, so I missed Feb, but we've got a go live date on the novel of March 16th. And this lovely podcast, with promo, explaining what's been going on with the book and what happens next. http://succeedinevil.com/2009/03/03/evil-novel-announcement/ Inexplicably, 2008 was a very busy year for paying work. I think that makes me one of 3 people in North America who's not experiencing a recession (yet), but it was kind of bad for the other writing. Until now, because that means that I've got a fat cushion of ... http://succeedinevil.com/2009/01/13/still-not-dead-still-writing-away/ ...for I will not desert you. It's a paraphrase from one of my favorite parts of Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman. And even though I haven't been podcasting, I have not abandoned well, the faith, let us say. The book proceeds. Such arrogance to attempt such a long work, but ... http://succeedinevil.com/2008/08/27/be-of-good-cheer/ So somebody once said, that authors only really write about themselves. And maybe that's true. Consider Ian Fleming. Fleming had a good war but fought it all from behind his desk in Whitehall. Peter Smithers, a colleague in naval intelligence, said: “Ian constantly longed to be personally engaged ... http://succeedinevil.com/2008/06/04/where-did-edwin-come-from/ So I have a t-shirt somewhere that says "Evo is my God" -- he was giving them out at DragonCon a couple of years ago. He's a magnificent bastard, not self-effacing, but.. Anyway, I think Evo's spot on. I think I'll start doing podcasts of the process. You will NEED ... http://succeedinevil.com/2008/04/26/regular-updates-who-really-cares-about-spoilers/ So the old email box has been flooded in the last week. And everybody is asking the same question. What in the hell is going on? The only thing I find lacking in your work to date is the lack of quantity. I enjoy Edwin, as well as the ... http://succeedinevil.com/2008/04/23/an-evil-update-and-a-question/ So I'm printing the first draft. It's the biggest thing I've ever printed. 200 pages on 8.5 x 11 paper. I even jiggered the margins so it would be smaller. It's a big moment. The thing is a big brawling mess. I'm pretty sure my toner cartridge is going to ... http://succeedinevil.com/2008/01/24/call-it-a-draft-already/ So I just got a nice comment on the last episode of the El Justiador podcast from a guy named Julian. http://succeedinevil.com/2007/09/16/el-justiador-part-5/ I assume he's Australian because his email shows up with a .au ending. And the bit that jumped out at me was > Within a few days I had ... http://succeedinevil.com/2008/01/07/lets-hear-it-for-the-australian/ Edna's tough for a couple of reasons. One, I haven't quite figured out what she should do in the story. I've got her voice pretty well nailed, but I don't know what she has at stake. But then again, what does Moneypenny have at stake in any of the Bond ... http://succeedinevil.com/2007/12/30/the-edna-dilemma/ I have no idea what black, gleeful part of my soul this character came from. But God do I love this bloodthirsty little guy. Here he is talking to Edwin. "If you messed with my head like that, you be lucky if I didn't dress up in a Tooth Fairy ... http://succeedinevil.com/2007/12/21/the-thing-with-topper/ So I've recently had some questions about the comic. And we don't have anymore printed. But, I do have a pdf of the the completed and colored first issue. Call it a Christmas present to the faithful and the early adopters. http://succeedinevil.com/2007/12/13/the-first-issue-of-the-comic-in-pdf/ It seems like it's safe to announce the thing. Kind of like a pregnancy, it's gone on long enough that the doctors are pretty sure it's going to go to term. I've never written a novel before. I was always afraid of it. I though that writing a screenplay was ... http://succeedinevil.com/2007/12/03/so-im-44271-words-into-a-how-to-succeed-in-evil-novel/ So I had this dynamite opportunity that sucked up all my time for the last three months. The way it goes I guess. But 'evil has suffered. Just the way it has to be. The reality is that it's touch and go and tug of war until I can get ... http://succeedinevil.com/2007/09/17/ideas-take-time-farewell-to-jordan/ Edwin confronts the Matador of Justice. http://succeedinevil.com/2007/09/16/el-justiador-part-5/ A reversal of fortune and an unexpected surprise. http://succeedinevil.com/2007/07/21/el-justiador-part-4/ A rollercoaster. There is a lot of interest in 'Evil. Sure people think it should be comic. But some folks think it would make a nice TV show. Still others think it would be a great movie. And who am I to disagree with any of them? Ed Wood on ... http://succeedinevil.com/2007/06/19/whats-been-going-on/ Topper tries to reason with his captors. http://succeedinevil.com/2007/05/30/el-justiador-part-3/