Today, in the third episode of J.C. Hutchins’ Beta Clone Army Update podcast (where he talks about promotion and progress of his “7th Son” series of novels, including “7th Son: Descent”), I was outed. I am John Smith, the journeyman folk-rock singer who, it just so happens, is also one of seven human clones.
Almost a year ago, author J.C. Hutchins came to me with the idea to create a mini-album of songs presented with the conceit that they were written, performed and recorded by John Smith, a fictional character from “7th Son: Descent.” The songs would by used to promote the October 2009 paperback release of “7th Son: Descent.”
Now, you can hear the whole story through a conversation between J.C. Hutchins and myself on his latest Beta Clone Army podcast. The interview begins at the 35 minute mark!
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MP3 versions of the John Smith “Anyman” songs are available at ReverbNation. A CD will be available, along with high-quality MP3s, through CDBaby.com and anywhere digital music is sold, in late November. Stay tuned!
I’m very disappointed in this development. John Smith is a lot easier to say than Mathew Wayne Selznick. Ouch. Just injured a few fingers trying to type it.
;^)
If it makes it any easier on you, Paul, you can just call me “sir.”
And you can call me Mud. I misspelled your first name.
Sadly, this happens all the time. I still remember being on the school bus in fifth or sixth grade and having a kid insist that I was spelling my name wrong; that “Matthew” had one “t.” So it goes. This web site also gets lots of hits from people looking for “Michael Wayne Selznick,” too, so at least you came closer than that!
I knew it.
That’s what I wanted to ask J.C. after the songs were plaed first, but I forgot.
Hutch, like me, would have been silent on the matter if you had asked, Selganor — we agreed to keep it a secret until he did the big reveal in his podcast.
What an amazing project! I’ve no doubt, though, that the best is yet to come.
Thanks, Dianne! All due to the promototastic vision of J.C. Hutchins!
Wow, this is why I love the podcast-author-community. You guys are so innovative and it’s truly awesome to see how you work together to promote and enhance (!) each other’s work. I love it and I love supporting the awesomeness you bring.
Thanks, Sacha! I consider Hutch a good friend, so working with him on the Anyman project was a real treat. Thanks for supporting the awesomeness! I’ll do what I can to keep bringing it..!
Great work Matt. I’ve been hearing your voice, both spoken and vocals for 2 – 3 years now and by “Rockefeller Center” I was certain it was you. Impressive stuff!
Bob
Thanks a lot, Bob! It’s really fun hearing folks’ responses to the John Smith project, since so many only really know me as a writer. Thanks!