Book Deal Brings Zombie Podcaster Dreams To Life
Nov 20th, 2008 | By Elisabeth Lewin | Category: Audio Podcasting, Making Money with Podcasts, Podcasting 
James Melzer, creator of the podcast novel The Zombie Chronicles, has landed a three-book publishing deal with indie publisher Permuted Press.
In one of the most heartfelt and gracious announcements I have ever read, Melzer says:
“I will treasure this moment, the moment I put pen to paper in order to finalize the deal, for the rest of my life. When I think back on it I will not only think back on all the hard work it took to get here but also on all of you for helping to make my boyhood dream come true.”
Permuted, a self-described “horror and apocalyptic book publisher,” has inked an agreement that Melzer says “is a first for podcast fiction,” because the first book in the trilogy “isn’t even finished yet!” The publisher bought the series based on the initial episodes of the story podcast.
Melzer is the latest example of podcast producers who have parleyed the success of their podcast into opportunities in other media. Scott Sigler is turning his podcast novels into hardcover books (via Crown) and movies. Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine have published an Ask-A-Ninja book, and will be writing and directing a remake of a classic movie. Michael Geoghegan’s Grape Radio wine podcast garnered a prestigious James Beard Award and has been contracted for use on American Airlines.
Publication date of the first volume of The Zombie Chronicles has yet to be determined, as the book is not finished being written at this time. In the meantime, the feed to subscribe to The Zombie Chronicles is here.
That gets my vote for the best headline ever.
Congrats to Melzer – sounds like a sweet deal.
“””Melzer is the latest example of podcast producers who have parleyed the success of their podcast into opportunities in other media. Scott Sigler is turning his podcast novels into hardcover books (via Crown) and movies. Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine have published an Ask-A-Ninja book, and will be writing and directing a remake of a classic movie. Michael Geoghegan’s Grape Radio wine podcast garnered a prestigious James Beard Award and has been contracted for use on American Airlines.””
Yeah or like the Grammy consideration for The Radio Adventures Of Dr. Floyd. But you wouldn’t read about that here on a podcast news site.
Maybe leaving sarcastic comments, instead of promoting your success in a positive, respectful way, isn’t the best strategy for correcting this.
Just wanted to again say thank you to everyone for listening and helping all my dream become a reality. All my listeners rock and I appreciate each and every one of them. This wouldn’t have happened without you guys.
“””Maybe leaving sarcastic comments, instead of promoting your success in a positive, respectful way, isn’t the best strategy for correcting this.”””
You mean like the nicely typed up press release I submitted using the Feedback & Suggestions link at the top of the page back on October 28th when it was announced? I always submit a nicely written, in standard format press release to your site whenever we have news and it never gets a mention. I apologize for being sarcastic. Seriously. I’m not being sarcastic. Just frustrated of trying to do things the right way and never getting noticed for them. I would think the first podcast to be considered for a Grammy would be podcasting news, but I guess not.
Congratulations on your book deal! Well done.