As it is only one month away from Philippa Ballantine and I staging a simultaneous run on Amazon.com, we are offering these handy reminders to you announcing Billi’s return side-by-side with Puck the Trickster!
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Double Trouble on Amazon.com!!!
As many of you Snitches and Bitches may know, Billi’s Crazy Eights” has now evolved into “Double Trouble” with author and podcaster Philippa Ballantine joining me on the 08.08.08 rush on Amazon.com.
Why, you may ask? Take a listen to this interview with Tech for Writers, a podcast that focuses on the different gadgets out there specifically designed for writers. Along with the background on “Double Trouble” expect to hear banter between the New Zealand Kiwi and Virginia Ham, tech tips for podcasting a novel, and some good old fashioned geeking out.
And yes, this is the first Double Trouble interview. Expect more as we close in on 08.08.08!
Tech for Writers: Double Trouble with Pip and Tee [45:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (877)Hey, everyone! If you have a podcast and want to spread the word about Billi’s Crazy Eights, feel free to put this in your feed! More news to come!
Hey, everyone…
With an interview this weekend, I’m beginning to talk up Billi’s Crazy Eights. That being said, I’m about to dive into the edits for Chapters 11-16. The first half of the book has been polished and refined. I’m now looking at a two week crunch time to get Billi done and to the publisher. It’s not a problem with the editor keeping up with me, but vice-versa. I’m firing up iTunes and getting ready to dive in deep.
On doing so, I realize many of you were curious about the playlist I put together for Billi when I’m writing for him. With me, I’m always building on my books’ soundtracks. After you all have been so patient, I thought I’d finally list here the playlist for Billibub Baddings (spanning across two of his mysteries)…
Naked Under Leather, Rubber Band Banjo
Frankie Machine, Elmer Bernstein and His Orchestra
My Funny Valentine, Frank Sinatra
M SQUAD Theme, Stanley Wilson
Floozie, Alex North & His Orchestra
Fade to Black, Dire Straits
The Boss, JG & The Universal-International Orchestra
The Street, Elmer Bernstein
Droid Jazz, Rubber Band Banjo
I Got Plenty of Nuthin’, Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
Hammer Blow, Skip Martin
Return to Me, Dean Martin
Under My Skin, Frank Sinatra
Caper at the Coffee House, WB & Warner Brothers Star Instruments
Riff Blues, Skip Martin
Speak Softly Love, Al Martino
Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, John Barry
Your Six Self-Adaptive Inputs, Rubber Band Banjo
Lazy Mary, Lou Monte
Staccato’s Theme, Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra
At Last, Etta James
Late at Baliey’s Pad, WB & Warner Brothers Star Instruments
Richard Diamond, Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra
Echo Four-Two, Johnny Gregory & His Orchestra
Buona Sera, Louis Prima
French Quarter, Alex North & His Orchestra
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head, Dean Martin
Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix), A3
Many of the songs in this soundtrack come from a terrific collection called “Crime Jazz” and “Mob Hits”. It was after I started podcasting that Rubber Band Banjo got into the mix. Enjoy these selections if you set out to make your own Billi collection, and I’ll keep everyone in the know on how things are progressing with Billi’s next case.
Talk to you soon…
As you all know, I’m all about supporting podcast fiction authors out there. (Heck quite a few are featured in this podcast, and in Morevi: Remastered. This is why I couldn’t say no after Seth Harwood and J.C. Hutchins asked me to drop this message to you, my Snitches and Bitches, into Billi’s feed.
Scott Sigler’s Infected is out and all of us in the community of podcast writers are coming together to help get the word out.
Of course, this was also a grand opportunity to talk a little bit about Billi’s Crazy Eights.
08.08.08
August 8, 2008
This is when The Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery will be ready for shipping, and this will be when I make my run on Amazon.com. Let’s show the industry just how high a four-foot-one dwarf can reach!
Billi's Quick Cast #1: Crazy Eights and Scott Sigler [11:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1902)
For those you who remember Chapter Three, Joe Murphy is a familiar voice to you. he was one of Moran’s boys that tried to take on the biggest little detective in Chicago. You also know that a year ago today, Joe was taken from us…far too soon. In honor of his passing, the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund presents a collection of memories, from around the world.
On April 1, a podcaster takes one small step for writers, one giant leap for the publishing industry…
Infected, the new horror novel by Scott Sigler!
Now, if you’re not familiar with Scott’s work, be warned — Scott’s work is not for the faint at heart. He is about to grab the attention of booksellers and publishers, and we can hope that doors previously closed to podcasting authors like myself, Philippa Ballantine, P.G. Holyfield and Mur Lafferty to name a few (and there are so many talented podcasting authors out there…) will open.
Until that opportunity comes by, enjoy the PDF, and I will be talking to you soon…
…and yes, something big is coming down the pike. Billibub’s next case is coming soon…
Happy New Year, my Snitches & Bitches! We’re only in the second week of the new year and a lot of good things are having over here at Baddings Investigations. Take a listen and find out the latest on…
- Billibub Baddings and The Case of The Pitcher’s Pendant
- The new cover artist for Billibub Baddings
- Podcasting for Dummies, 2nd Edition
- Morevi: Remastered
Stay subscribed! There’s more on the way in 2008!
Hey, my Snitches & Bitches! It’s me — and as promised, I’m bringing a special preview to you of my next podcasting project — Morevi: Remastered. The details and, of course, the chapter is all in the file; but have a listen and enjoy the ride.
More news included in this exclusive preview concerning Billibub Baddings and The Case of The Pitcher’s Pendant. More to come, Crew! More to come…
Hello, my Snitches!
So where have I been and what’s going on with the monthly Billi Banters? Well, if you want to hear a full update on what I’ve been doing, take a listen to Episode #33 of The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy. This announcement will also give you a peek at what I’ve been doing with MOREVI: Remastered. So, I’ve been busy…
…and making progress on the new Billibub Baddings and the Case of the Pitcher’s Pendant.
Well, I just lost the Billi Snitch Line.
Yes, K7 gave away my voice mail as I had little to no activity for a month. (I know…how long have I been using it?!) While rules are rules, it doesn’t mean I have to like ‘em.
So, my beloved Snitches, I’m searching for an alternative to the Snitch Line. Bear with me.
No this has nothing whatsoever to do with Billibub Baddings (new content coming soon) but thanks to Ryah Lee of Calgary’s upcoming World Fantasy Convention 2008, I have now discovered what I think is the coolest Saturday morning indulgence. (And that is Anthony Steward-Head as “Balthazar”…can this get any cooler?!)
Could someone call WB Kids and have them replace Loonatics Unleashed with this?!
No, you’re not seeing things. This is a new Personal Best. TWO HOURS!
TWO HOURS of Listener Appreciation which includes…
- Bed music from George Hrab (”Irk” from Coelacanth)
- Sponsors
- Foenixfyre…her stuff is online and for sale. Do what I’m doing and decorate your studio with Chainmail Carrie’s art.
- Enjoying the offerings of Heavy Seas
- Yikes…I got my titles mixed up!
- I understand in Texas, when you order chili, they serve it cold…
- E-mail, voice mail, and thoughts on the Billibub Baddings experience.
- Looking ahead…
And don’t forget: July 7, 2007. After you listen to J.C. Hutchins‘ opening podcast of 7th Son: Book Three, join me and Leann Mabry for an exit interview where you Snitches can call in! Cian of View from the Quad is putting this together, so click here for more details on how to call in and talk to us!
So, I’m checking out the listing for Billi on iTunes, and on the second page of Arts > Literature I saw that iTunes was really digging the Dwarf Detective…
Then again, it could be a glitch. Still, I’d like to think Jobs is listening on his iPhone…
It’s been a a weekend of sugar highs, birthday games, and facing toys with those three words that strike terror in the hearts of mortal men (”Some Assembly Required”), but when I finally got down to The Bunker this weekend I found a mp3 file on my desktop and sticky note on one of my monitors that read “Don’t ask. Just post.”
I think Billi got into my recording equipment…
This is it, everyone. The last chapter. Not the last podcast, but the big goodbye to Billi…for now.
00:00 — The 2007 Parsec Awards
1:02 — Opening
- I thought about going straight into the episode…but reconsidered. (Lucky you!)
- Thanks for all the feedback on Fifteen!
- Sponsored by Typical Mac User, Give Us a Minute, The Sorrow, and Ink ‘n Doodles Creative Workshop
- More banter after the chapter…
3:36 — Epilogue: Three Coins in a Fountain
And now, the conclusion…
49:12 —Sponsors
49:12 — Billi Banter
- Bed Music: “Think for Yourself” by George Hrab
- That’s a wrap, folks!
- So…how about a podcast for The Pitcher’s Pendant?
- Wow! I’ve got some talented friends!!!
- Some more shout outs
- The Sponsors
- To all who donated
- The talented Leann Mabry
- The talented BB Players!
- And you, my beautiful Snitches!
- Snitch Line is open at 206.202.3973 (206.202.DWRF). Now that you know how it ended, bring it!
- E-mail’s and calls and e-mails will appear in the listener appreciation show next week!
- Mark your calendars! July 7, 2007. After you listen to J.C. Hutchins‘ opening podcast of 7th Son: Book Three, join me and Leann Mabry for an exit interview where you Snitches can call in! Cian of View from the Quad is putting this together, so click here for more details on how to call in and talk to us!
- Dragon Moon Special — Billi and Legacy of Morevi = $30.
- Let’s let Geo take us home…
56:10 — Promos
Well, as promised, I’m taking a play from the J.C. Hutchins’ promotional playbook. No Ministry here. Just Snitches on a Mission…
What’s in the feed right now is a PDF of a press release, complete with contact info and the dirt on the last episode. Circulate this to favorite podcasts, local media, any regional media in your area. Let people know this podcaster is about to wrap up a production that employed the voice and musical talents of the world, and he had a hell of a lot of fun doing it!
Thanks, my Snitches. Now, I’m off to record…
You Snitches have been waiting, and waiting more than patiently. Well, here it is…Chapter Fifteen.
Brace yourselves. This one is going to leave a mark!
00:00 — The 2007 Parsec Awards
1:00 — Opening
- Sponsored by Typical Mac User, Give Us a Minute, The Sorrow, and Ink ‘n Doodles Creative Workshop
- I gave myself Saturday to clock in some quality time with the podcast. Leann Mabry is such the pro!
- More banter after the chapter…
2:58 — Chapter Fifteen: Hell, Hell, the Gang’s All Here
Dwarf detective Billi Baddings was originally hired by socialite Julia Lesinger to uncover the “why’s” behind the death of her mobster boyfriend Pretty Boy DeMayo. Unexpectedly, he uncovered the existence of The Singing Sword, an ancient talisman from his own homeworld of Acryonis. This weapon of mass destruction is now somewhere in the streets of the Windy City and everyone from crooked curators to frustrated feds to the big boss — Alphonse “Scarface” Capone himself — is looking for it.
Oddly enough, the breakthrough in this case — both in DeMayo’s death and The Singing Sword — happened over Mick’s chicken soup and ham-and-cheese special. The hunch led Billi to a speakeasy and left him at the docks.
Tonight, everything happens.
1:01:27 —Sponsors
1:04:02 — Billi Banter
- Some sound effects featured in this episode courtesy of The Freesound Project
- Bed Music: “Droid Jazz” by Rubber Band Banjo
- To all of you beautiful Snitches, thank you. Wow, you sure know how to make an author and a podcaster feel the love.
- Did you enjoy this episode? Then do yourself a favor and listen to Leann Mabry’s 25th Tag in the Seam.
- The new Story So Far segment, from the Empire’s Finest.
- Why I’m sticking with “Billi’s Snitches” for your moniker (with respects to Siggy).
- The Billi #14 Rant Follow-up
- Foenixfyre…her stuff is online and for sale. Do what I’m doing and decorate your studio with Chainmail Carrie’s art.
- The Mac Pro got its workout, and I’m loving this monster.
- Wiley and the Day Job…still dealing with it, but getting some control back on things.
- Feeling groovy, especially in this episode’s afterglow.
- Dragon Moon Special — Billi and Legacy of Morevi = $30.
- Snitch Line is open at 206.202.3973 (206.202.DWRF). E-mail’s are welcome and with one chapter to go, all your calls and e-mails will appear in the listener appreciation show!
- Mark your calendars! July 7, 2007. After you listen to J.C. Hutchins‘ opening podcast of 7th Son: Book Three, join me and Leann Mabry for an exit interview where you Snitches can call in! Cian of View from the Quad is putting this together, so click here for more details on how to call in and talk to us!
- CALLING ALL SNITCHES: Let’s take a page from Clone Boy’s playbook…
- You all rock! I’m going to ask you one more time to bear with me as I finish up this Podcasting Boot Camp and remaining chapters. Look for the next chapter on Friday…
1:24:18 — Promos
You know…life sucks in that my paying jobs (the day job, Wiley Publishing) all seemed to crack the whip and make demands in the eleventh hour of Billibub Baddings.
I promised Billi’s Snitches and Bitches an episode, and I’m still planning to deliver. I’m trying to figure out where I can start putting Chapter Fifteen together, but so you know — my goal is to post the episode Friday night. I’m in Day Two of the Podcasting Boot Camp and Wiley is…well, it’s where it’s at. I’ve got a lot of plates spinning, and — as things go — they’re all spinning at this point of the story.
I will whet your appetite on this…in the final chapter of The Singing Sword, you’ve got a little surprise coming for being so good to me, especially in wake of the Billi #14 Rant.
Hang tight, everybody. I left you on a cliffhanger…but Fifteen is on the way, just weather the storm with me. Thanks.
You all heard about my stressful week in Billi #14 rant. The following afternoon, my wife, my kid, and I went to Panera’s for an afternoon snack. While Nat placed the order, I sat down in the comfy chair with Serena…
I started getting Skype messages, e-mails, and blog comments from you…
The new Mac is not only up and running, but recorded ADD Cast #41 flawlessly…
And I’m nearly done with three of four chapters…
Things most certainly are looking up. Thanks, everyone, for being there. 
One part Billibub…two parts bitching. Brace yourself. Tee’s not in a happy place…
(Links are coming soon.)
Chapter Fourteen: Not the Same Ol' Song & Dance [55:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (6141)00:00 — The Parsec Awards
1:00 — Intro Introbitching
- An urgent bulletin from Clair High for the Earth…
- Why is Tee not packing for AZ?
- Why is Tee’s body starting to shut down?
- Why is Billi #14 really late? Find out after the chapter…
03:27 — Chapter Fourteen: Not the Same Ol’ Song & Dance
Dwarf detective Billi Baddings has been grappling with the unknown location of The Singing Sword, but standing toe-to-toe with homicidal curators, conniving socialites, and even Al Capone himself was peanuts at the ball park compared to one night of intimate investigations with his client, social princess Julia Lessinger. While in the midst of the afterglow of a very long, very enticing evening Billi discovers a breakthrough in his case through Mick’s chicken soup and ham-and-cheese special.
33:43 — Promos
- Typical Mac User
- Give Us a Minute
- Murder by Design
35:45 — Billi Banter Bitching
- Some sound effects featured in this episode courtesy of The Freesound Project
- Bed Music: “For My Friends” from Sticks and Stone, Vol. 1, Evan Stone (show the love on CD Baby and iTunes…)
- Sponsored by Typical Mac User, Give Us a Minute, Murder by Design
- The Parsec Awards are accepting nominations. Don’t nominate Billi because it’s not eligible this year. It will be next year…so don’t forget about the dwarf!
- So, what has been going on behind the scenes since Episode 13?
- From the beginning, the MacPro…
- Then, the podcasting front…
- The Day Job surprise…
- Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies and 48 hours in a lower circle of hell…
- …and bailing on the Wingin’ It! Pool Party 2007.
- NOW YOU KNOW WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE LAST PODCAST, AND NOW YOU KNOW WHY I’M NOT GOING TO PHOENIX!
- Any glimmers of hope?
- Beth Wojiski
- Paul from Des Moines
- Indiana Jim
- The MacPro situation…
- …and the weekend ahead.
- Dragon Moon Special — Billi and Legacy of Morevi = $30
- Snitch Line is open. E-mail’s are welcome.
- The countdown is on, two more chapters, then a listener appreciation show…and an exit interview where you all can call in! Cian of view from the Quad is putting this together, so check out his website for more details.
- Thanks for listening to me bitch! See you all next week!
THE BAD NEWS: The thing I was worried about the most concerning “guest voices” happened. So I’m not only putting things together at the last minute, but it’s delayed the posting of Episode #14.
THE GOOD NEWS: Nina Kimberly the Merciless has arrived to save the day.
Thanks, Christiana. I sincerely hope my writing and comedy timing reaches your level. Someday…
Billi is back, and our beloved drawf detective returns with an episode that is far from work safe, and even farther from kid safe!
00:00 — Opening
- Kicking off with a few voice mails of…encouragement?
- I survived May!!!
- Episode #13 brought to you by Typical Mac User, Ink ‘n’ Doodles, Give Us a Minute, and Whispers at the Edge
- The episode is NOT work-safe, and DEFINITELY NOT kid safe!
04:45 — Chapter Thirteen: Reading Between the Lines
Billi’s investigation into The Singing Sword had now caught the attention of his client’s high society rival, Eva Rothchild. At a black tie affair, Eva tried to play Billi for a fool in front of Julia Lesinger…
…but with Julia offering Billi a limousine home, our dwarf detective is about to get in the last word.
37:36 — Sponsors
40:28 — Billi Banter
- Bed Music: George Hrab’s “Irk”
- Music Geeking with George…good times!
- Continuing the Hrab theme later on…
- Thanks for keeping tabs on me, my Snitches & Bitches!
- Showing love to Leann
- So…”Snitches and Bitches”…does that work?
- Tee’s game plan for the summer…
- Three episodes left!
- Don’t forget the Dragon Moon Special — Billi and Legacy for $30
- Call the Snitch Line at 206.202.DWRF (206.202.3973) or e-mail me at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com. One more Special Edition (maybe two…) of The Billibub Baddings Podcast coming…
- Music Bonus: “Think for Yourself” by George Hrab
56:49 — Promos
- Filling the Page with Phil Rossi
No towering infernos or upside-down ocean liners, but it is an all-star cast of guest voices for the Billibub Baddings podcast…
…and with the amount of podcasting Tee’s been doing across these 72 hours, you might want to hold on to something. He’s in a really goofy mood!
00:00 — Opening
- Three hours of podcasting goodness in three days (but hardly a record for Tee…)
- Episode 12 sponsored by Typical Mac User, Give Us a Minute, and Murder by Design
- This episode’s special guest list reads like an Irwin Allen movie — a cavalcade of stars!
03:04 — Chapter Twelve: I’ll Live a Lush Life
What started as a simple (yet risky) investigation into the death of a Capone mobster, Billi has uncovered the theft of an artifact from his own realm of Acryonis, a black market operation run by the curator of the Ryerson Museum, and himself under the watchful eye iof the United States government.
Billi feels the need to step away from all this…and with an invitation extended by Eva Rothchild, Julia Lesinger’s high society foil, he’s about to enjoy a night out on the town.
Special Thanks to The Freesound Project and The Concert: A Classical Music Podcast for their contributions to this podcast.
46:47 — Sponsors
48:53 — Billi Banter
- Welcome to a very slap-happy Billi Banter….
- Bed Music: Rubber Band Banjo’s “Droid Jazz“
- Feedback to Pvt. Suckshard…
- Okay, it’s official: Billi’s taking a break.
- So what will I be doing in this “down” time?
- Seminars on podcasting
- Classes on video editing
- Catching up on Billibub Baddings and The Pitcher’s Pendant
- Meeting the next Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies deadline
- Barnes & Noble of Jordan Creek Town Center Mall (May 18, 7:00pm)
- DemiCon 18 (May 18-20)
- Balticon 41 (May 25-28)
- Billi broke the Top 20 on iTunes Podcasts > Arts > Literature!
- Dragon Moon Special — Billi and Legacy for $30! And dont forget the EXTRA-SPECIAL Dragon Moon Special for you…
- Call the Snitch Line at 206.202.DWRF (206.202.3973) or e-mail me at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com. One more Special Edition of The Billibub Baddings Podcast coming…
59:31 — Promos
- Paul S. Jenkins’ The Plitone Revisionist
- Mur Lefferty’s Heaven
- P.G. Holyfield’s Murder at Avedon Hill
- Whispers at the Edge
Yes, that’s right, coming down to the wire with recording and editing Chapter Twelve, but I am slamming the breaks on the next installment to deliver — as promised — The Second Listener Appreciation Show!
Sure I’ll post show notes…later. First, I’ve got to answer e-mail and watch Jack Bauer save the world. Until then, here it is — Billibub’s Second Special, presented by Typical Mac User,Give Us a Minute, and Ink ‘n Doodles Creative Workshop. Enjoy!
…and no, I’m not. I took a special promo that I originally cut for Scott Sigler and have turned it into a new spot for Billi’s podcast. So feel free to put this in your own feeds and let people know I’m out here!
Seems appropriate that the episode numbered “1″ and “1″ features the master of the vocal variations based on a theme. Heads up, all you Beta Clones, because Hutch is in the mix!
00:00 — Opening
- Special Promo: Mac Pro, a new thriller from Steve Jobs (special thanks to Paul form Des Moines)
- Special Guest Voice: J.C. Hutchins
03:05 — Chapter Eleven: Give My Regards to Elliot
After a night that ended with one dead Ryerson curator, a whopper of a hangover, and murder charges dropped thanks to an appearance by Capone’s ace attorney, Michael Ahearn, Billi gives Miranda (and himself) a day off. The following day picks up exactly where his case left off, bringing new players into this already complicated intrigue.
49:01 — Sponsors
51:08 — Billi Banter
- Bed Music: George Hrab’s “Irk”
- I wanted to get this episode out but WHAT A DAY…
- Check out the progress on Billibub Baddings and The Case of the Pitcher’s Pendant!
- Huge, heaping handfuls of thanks to J.C. Hutchins, friend, talented author, and podcaster.
- Thoughts on the new Mac (including what Tee’s new Mac sounds like!)
- Congrats to Mick Nowinski himself, Phil Rossi, for the launch of Crescent
- Show some love with an iTunes review…
- …but don’t forget about Billi
- on iTunes…
- on Podcast Pickle…
- …and on Podiobooks.
- And check it out: The Featured Podcasts in the “Arts > Literature” Section of iTunes:
- Appearances
- Barnes & Noble of Jordan Creek Town Center Mall (May 18, 7:00pm)
- DemiCon 18 (May 18-20)
- Balticon 41 (May 25-28)
- See me at a con? I got an EXTRA-SPECIAL Dragon Moon Special for you…
- Call the Snitch Line at 206.202.DWRF (206.202.3973) or e-mail me at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com, and get ready for the next Special Edition of The Billibub Baddings Podcast.
After a week of recharging and recording, the Dwarf Detective of Chicago is back!
00:00 — Opening
- Episode #10 brought to you by GeekLabel, Give Us a Minute, and Typical Mac User
- I’ve got the most patient fans!
- Welcome to Author’s Alley with Episode 10’s Special Guests
02:53 — Chapter Ten: Hitting the Books
His morning and afternoon well spent with case leads, Billi decides to return to the Ryerson their pho