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Matt has premiered a new weekly podcast for you content hungry fans out there who've been vocally lamenting the absence of regular Weekly Video Addresses. Called GUT SHOTS, Matt has streamlined his regular GUT CHECK segment into a shorter, multi-tiered attack on a variety of subjects and people and possibly entire species. There will also be a companion post each week in the Matt-Wallace.com blog that expands upon a topic from every new GUT SHOTS (much like a mushroom cloud).
The Weekly Video Address will return when/if Matt's schedule and workload simmah down now.
In addition to putting the finishing touches on a new novel, Matt is also in the process of writing and recording new serialized podcast fiction for the FUTURE HISTORY feature of KILL (the) FEED. It's unclear whether it will be novel-length, but what we do know is that this new story is titled STONE WARRIORS and will rethink military sci-fi in a full-blown Matt-esque fashion (our word, not his; Matt would neither utter nor approve the phrase "Matt-esque" or any derivation thereof).
Matt was, however, quoted as saying, "When John Scalzi heard about this I guess he traveled back in time and enacted a murder/suicide pact with Robert Heinlein. There just wasn't any point, apparently."
New WITCH/HUNTER video production diaries are forthcoming and will feature casting news as well as more exclusive content from this balls-to-the-wall exciting project. Matt hopes to complete production on the webseries before the year is out and begin releasing WITCH/HUNTER in early 2010.
Finally, fans who ordered copies of THE NEXT FIX during Matt's appearances with Scott Sigler in September should receive them very soon. We apologize for the delay, and naturally blame everyone else but Matt."
Matt will make two special guest appearances as part of New York Times best-selling author Scott Sigler's ROOKIE TAILGATE TOUR, a twenty-city event Sigler is hosting throughout September in support of THE ROOKIE--the first limited edition hardcover release from Sigler's newly launched Dark Overloard Media
From ScottSigler.com:
"It's time for the ROOKIE Tailgate Tour! Demand that General Siglerisimo visits your city and destroys all that you hold dear. "Demand it" to insure every city on the list of 20 potentials is graced with moist blessings from Pope Siglericus XXX. Launching at Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA, on September 4-7, 2009. Get all your friends to vote, but only if they will attend the event -- should your city get 300 votes and only 3 people show up to the event, the General will launch nukes, anthrax, and air-drop auto-playing N'SYNC boomboxes that will shatter your will to live.
The game plan: We'll meet at an all-ages, family friendly sports bar in each town, read a little, have a bit of discussion, then grab a bite and a beer.
This will be a bad-ass joint event with Matt Wallace, author of The Next Fix, and my all around favorite writer."
Matt will join Sigler in Nashville, TN and in Indianapolis IN on September 8th and 9th respectively. The Nashville stop will be sponsored by BUDWEISER with free beer, prizes, and giveaways. You can find out all the details in Matt's blog.
This is a unique and rare event, as well as a unique and rare public appearance for Matt, who is sitting out the 2009 con season to focus on larger projects. If you're within driving, flying, or jetpacking distance, we recommend you make every attempt to catch it.
The final ballots for the 2009 Parsec Awards have been announced, and Matt has received no less than two nominations in the Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novella Form) category. His hardboiled sci-fi/noir/horror mash-up novella The End of Flesh heads up the ballot, and is joined by Pallas & Stan, Matt's origin story of the founding hero and villain of Mur Lafferty's PLAYING FOR KEEPS universe. The End of Flesh appeared in audio form on the Variant Frequencies podcast, while Pallas & Stan was featured on Stories of the Third Wave.
The End of Flesh originally headlined Matt's 2008 short story collection THE NEXT FIX and was called "the best short story I've read in years" by New York Times best-selling author and failed pimp Scott Sigler, who, coincidentally (not to be confused with "ironically," as there was nothing ironic about it) beat out Matt in the short story category at the Parsecs last year.
In addition, the sci-fi anthology webseries Stranger Things has been nominated for Best Speculative Fiction Video Podcast. Their 2008 episode "Latchkeepers" was based on Matt's original teleplay.
Thus far Matt is the only author to win consecutive Parsecs in the same category. This year's winners will be announced at the Parsec Awards ceremony during Dragon*Con 2009 in Atlanta, GA over Labor Day weekend.
The Parsec Awards were created in 2006 and are dedicated to rewarding excellence in various aspects of Speculative Fiction Podcasting. The 2009 steering committee are: Laura Burns, Gary Lindros, Kristin Mayo, Susie the Southern Geek, and Thomas Vincent.
Worthy of a Richard Stanley killer robot flick, the Mk. 2 version of Matt's imperial internet hub is now on-line, fully activated, and awaiting its first user/victim. It has been months in the re-designing, re-building, and general re-armoring of Matt's domain on the web, but it has finally launched and you are now about to immerse yourself in its streamlined pathways, bold new features, and razor-edged multi-media content.
Welcome to Matt-Wallace.com 2.0
In addition to the new and unequivocally badass aesthetic of the site, we've completely reorganized the way you'll use and experience KILL (the) FEED and how you'll interact and keep up-to-date with Matt on the web. Be sure to check out Matt's newest Weekly Video Address for the full rundown on the redesign, as well as a State of the Union concerning the innovative and blockbuster changes coming to KILL (the) FEED that will be featured here.
J.C. Hutchins and award-winning horror/thriller writer Matt Wallace have teamed up to unleash the coolest promotion in the history of the mothereffin' multiverse. By evangelizing J.C.'s new novel Personal Effects: Dark Art, you have a shot at winning a unique, priceless sword ... THE Sword of Blood.
This is a BATTLE READY, real-deal, no-messing-around REAL sword, from Matt Wallace's private collection. It is a replica of the sword wielded by Charles V of Spain. In 1519, Charles V was crowned "Roman Emperor"; at that time, no other leader had ruled such an inmense kingdom in human history. The sword's blade is forged in high carbon stainless steel, and is 40 inches long. It was crafted by Marto, the same company that created swords for the Highlander television series.
But it gets so much cooler. J.C. and Matt will write a flash fiction story, focused on the Sword of Blood ... and that story will be written on the blade of the weapon. This story will not appear anywhere else on the planet; it is written for an audience of one - the person who wins the Sword of Blood. And to make this a true Sword of Blood, both J.C. and Matt will sign their names upon the sword in their own blood.
This sword originally cost hundreds of dollars, and is now truly priceless. Only one will be worthy to wield it.
How can you win THE Sword of Blood? Simple.
You must own a copy of Personal Effects: Dark Art. (Order a copy here.)
You must conduct a "show and tell" of the novel and its transmedia items (IDs, biz cards, documents, etc.) to several family members or co-workers.
Simply show off the book, and tell your pals about the novel and its "out of book" transmedia experience.
You must pass out copies of the Order Form PDF (found below) to each person you chat with.
You can do this in your home, at a friend's house, or at your workplace.
You must document this Show And Tell session with at least one photograph.
One worthy participant will be selected at random, and will receive THE Sword of Blood, featuring a flash fiction story written upon its blade and signed by its authors in their blood. This sword ruled the Roman Empire. It is more than worthy of your effort. In fact, the real question is: Are you worthy to possess it?
The contest ends July 31, 2009, so there's no time to waste. Print out the Order Form PDF for your peeps (found below), and get showing and telling. Be sure to document your efforts, and send at least one photo to J.C. at 7thSonNovel@gmail.com.
Click to download the PDF
Let's face it. You're a great disappointment to the man who helped give you life.
At least on Father's Day. Those last three consecutive black ties you got for him? The wall-mounted singing bass? That five-year subscription to Mustache Aficionado? Lame, kids. Lame. Break the cycle this year on Father's Day by giving your loving patriarch the gift of THE NEXT FIX by Matt Wallace. Give him a passport to the most blood-pumping action, adventure, thrills, chills, and techno-utopian escapades anywhere in print or digital media. Put him on the cutting edge of fiction and literature and grant him hours of entertainment in the process. He'll thank you for it. At least until next year.
And help others amp it up this Father's Day by including our special FATHER'S DAY FIX promo (featuring the vocal stylings and full endorsement of proud parent and host of the Vintage Gamer, Jim Van Verth) in your podcast, blog, or other favorite social networking outlet.
Because there are precious few good fathers left out there, and they deserve the coolest swag out there on this, their one day of nationally recognized appreciation.
"If Howard Hughes designed novel pimpage instead of psycho-conveyances, he would have built the SUPERVLURB." -- Matt Wallace
See what podcast fiction icons Philippa Ballantine, Scott Sigler, Seth Harwood, Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff, Christiana Ellis, Matt Wallace, James Melzer, Stephen Eley, Mark Jeffrey, Mur Lafferty, Phil Rossi and Matthew Wayne Selznick have to say about the new supernatural thriller novel, Personal Effects: Dark Art. Learn more at JCHutchins.Net.
TWO PARSEC AWARD WINNING AUTHORS IN A TITLE FIGHT
Just in time to celebrate Scott Sigler's limited (3,000 copy) release of THE ROOKIE in first edition hardcover, it's TITLE FIGHT by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace.
Set thousands of years in the future of THE ROOKIE, this exclusive podcast-only novella combines no-holds-barred MMA (mixed martial arts) with aliens, gangsters, and space drama. It's the story of two technologically souped-up futuristic alien gladiators on a collision course with history. Sigler is writing from the perspective of Korak the Cutter, legendary Quyth warrior entering the twilight of his own blood-soaked legend. Matt will be going head-to-head with him from the perspective of "The Heretic" Chaiyal North, the newly-crowned 6'9", 400 pound Galactic Fighting Alliance champion and the most feared Human fighter to ever step into an interspecies ring.
Just like their characters, Matt and Scott are also making history. This is their first collaboration, and the first time two Parsec winners have joined forces. Also just like their characters, Matt and Scott are going to keep trading off, back and forth, round for round, until this epic saga of violence and glory is complete.
And you have the chance to sit ringside *FOR FREE*.
You can catch Round #1 on Scott's Bloodcast and on Variant Frequencies right now, live. And don't forget to pre-order THE ROOKIE by Scott Sigler in limited first edition hardcover beginning TOMORROW exclusively on ScottSigler.com (if there are any copies left).
Look for Round #2 of TITLE FIGHT, written by Matt, next week. But for now, Korak the Cutter is sixty seconds away from death. Whose? We suggest you go find out . . .
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR SCOTT SIGLER CARRIES HIS NEXT FIX WHEREVER HE GOES
MUR LAFFERTY AND DEVOSPICE CARRY THEIR NEXT FIX WHEREVER THEY GO (WELL, ALMOST . . .)
The Time Has Come To BURN (the) FEED
The year began with a new website and a new exclusive podcast feed that saw the debut of Matt's Weekly Video Address. After several months of using you all as his unknowing beta tester army, Matt has surveyed the complete overhaul of KILL (the) FEED. The results are an entirely new, vastly improved podcast that will not only solve any technical issues you may've had in the past, but can in fact heal the sick and teach those born blind to truly appreciate colors and porn.
KILL (the) FEED 2.0 has launched. It is now hosted by Feedburner, the podcasting choice of our finest digital age warriors, and Matt is asking all of you who loyally subscribed to the Mk. 1 version of KILL (the) FEED to make the jump with him to Feedburner by re-subscribing. He's also commanding those who have not subscribed as of yet to do so or chance a fate worse than that of Fred Dryer's post-Hunter career.
In addition to his weekly video podcast, Matt will be introducing regular audio podcasts to KILL (the) FEED 2.0 featuring entirely new, unreleased pieces of his award-winning short fiction.
J.C. HUTCHINS (AND J.C. HUTCHINS) CARRY THEIR NEXT FIX WHEREVER THEY GO
How to Carry Your NEXT FIX Wherever You Go
Just in time to mark the release of the *even* newer, *even* shinier Kindle 2 (the latest generation of Amazon's new wireless reading device), Matt Wallace's award-winning, cortex-reaping short story collection THE NEXT FIXis now available on the Kindle reader AND Kindle for iPhone.
Even if you own THE NEXT FIX in old school hard copy form, this is without question the sleekest, sexiest, must-consume delivery system for Matt's addictive and mind-altering brand of hybrid thriller fiction.
Your eReader will never be able to kick after it has been exposed to its first shot of THE NEXT FIX by Matt Wallace.
JOIN THE DIGITIZED PIMP LEGIONS
To ensure that every tech-head bibliophile on the planet who owns a Kindle reader or has downloaded Kindle for their iPhone ALSO fills it with THE NEXT FIX, Matt has set out to create the single greatest multi-cultural promotion since The United Colors of Benetton. And the best part? He wants YOU to be a featured player in the video promo for the Kindle version of his first short story collection.
If the answer is "yes" across the board, E-mail Matt with the subject line "I WANT TO BE A VIDEO PROMO PLAYER" and you just might become exactly that when you star in the trailer for THE NEXT FIX for the Kindle.
For the Record, Obama is a Retroactive Plagiarist
A new year, a new website, a new attitude, and coming February 28th, 2009 -- a brand new podcast feed that will bring an entirely original and bloody spectrum of exclusive content to Matt's readers, listeners, and avid detractors across the globe. It is Matt Wallace's KILL (the) FEED and its home on the web can only be found here at Matt-Wallace.com -- where angels don't fear to tread, they gladly offer themselves up for sacrifice.
We are launching the new feed with the premiere episode of an all-new video podcast that will be Matt's weekly address to the nation and will feature current news, essays, rants, and the live execution of those Matt feels have wronged either him or the mental/emotional health and/or growth of America and the world at large.
. . . verbal executions. Naturally.
Fire up your feed readers on Saturday, February 28th, and subscribe to get the first batch of content on KILL (the) FEED. Your aggregators are about to be made big with child -- the firstborn heir to the new awesome.
Matt-Wallace.com Launches -- Apollo Rocket Cowers in Fear
Matt's official website has been retooled, redesigned, and redubbed by the sick and twisted minds at Hurdy Gur, Inc., and is now poised for its final assault on the websites of every other horror, thriller, and sci-fi author in the internet realm.
Matt's new website aims to keep his fans more up-to-date, more entertained, and more involved in all the exciting, bloody, mindwarping developments in the worlds of his fiction, screenplays, podcasts, columns, and every other media aspect currently under siege by the man's chameleon-like abilities.
New features are currently in the works that will make Matt-Wallace.com a full-on, balls out, wholly interactive experience for the legions of listeners, readers, and viewers out there who can't get enough of Matt's visceral and unique brand of storytelling. Keep checking back or you just might miss the last bus to digital nirvana . . . or oblivion.
Matt Enrolls In The Catholic Seminary? WHAT???
No, but he does lend his vocal talents to the newest short story on the award-winning Variant Frequencies podcast. In "Creature of God" by Jack Mangan, Matt plays the role of Father Vitor, a priest with questionable motives and an even more questionable vocabulary.
Matt joins an all-star cast that includes a who's-who in podcasting and features Heather Welliver, Kreg Steppe, John Cmar, Matt Wallace, J.C. Hutchins, Chris Lester, Seth Harwood, Neil Stringer, and Scott Sigler.
Variant Frequencies is currently celebrating three years of excellence that has seen it receive numerous Parsec Awards, including the Best Fiction (Short Form) Parsec for Matt's stories "Absolution, Insured" and "No World for Warriors" as well as a 2008 nomination for Matt's "Delve"
Murky Depths Issue #7 Drops With Matt As Its Wingman
Matt's DEPTH CHARGE column returns to Britain's best prose and comics quarterly in the newest issue of Murky Depths. In a piece entitled "Fucking Vampires" Matt takes aim at the whole Twilight phenomenon for those of us without eight-inch vertical bangs and razor-blade scars on our forearms, as well as other prevailing genre fiction trends.
Murky Depths is available at fine retailers throughout the UK and ships worldwide to its international readers.
If there's a party at the end of the universe, Matt Wallace's THE NEXT FIX will be the drug of choice.
Matt's highly anticipated debut short story collection is available now in both hardcover and paperback editions. Filled with the multi-award-winning stories that captivated the minds and ears of thousands of listeners when they were first made available as downloadable podcasts, THE NEXT FIX collects Matt's thrilling tales of horror, sci-fi, and tech-noir for the first time ever.
From the Back Cover:
Only one drug can bring the visceral and the sublime together in a single trip, where the best and worst of the human drive boils down to a tech-noir concoction that is part street-level Heaven and part fiery beauty of Hell. Consider these pages a controlled substance.
"Matt Wallace serves up two-fisted action -if your fists are half-cybernetic, the size of hamhocks, and covered in broken glass."
--Scott Sigler, New York Times Best-Selling Author of CONTAGIOUS
"Matt Wallace is the boogeyman in your closet. He's the monster under your bed. He's the shadow that slides along the walls. Matt Wallace's writing is so compelling and so terrifying that you'll keep turning the pages, addicted to his work.
--J.C. Hutchins, author of 7th SON: DESCENT
"Matt Wallace possesses a supercharged hard boiled voice that rumbles and rocks as he delivers stories that rip the reader across landscapes of personal apocalypse. The tales from his first collection, The Next Fix, range easily and effectively from the gritty to the surreal, the far reaches of space to individual hells, often in the space of a few pages. With a storytelling style born from podcasting, he knows how to grab and hold a reader's attention - that crackle and hiss you hear isn't interference, but energy and joy as his love of language and story stretches bandwidth to accommodate his vision."
--Gerard Houarner, author of ROAD FROM HELL
"Visceral and raw-Matt Wallace takes hold of you and doesn't let go!"
--R.D. Hall, writer, NBC's HEROES
Worthy of a Richard Stanley killer robot flick, the Mk. 2 version of Matt's imperial internet hub is now on-line, fully activated, and awaiting its first user/victim. It has been months in the re-designing, re-building, and general re-armoring of Matt's domain on the web, but it has finally launched and you are now about to immerse yourself in its streamlined pathways, bold new features, and razor-edged multi-media content.
(Re)Subscribe to the on-demand media barrage of domination that is KILL (the) FEED 2.0 hosted by Feedburner.
