SLAY Episode 64: Ransom

So you finally publish that novel — now how do you interact with your audiobook narrator? How do you make sure the narrator matches your tone and vibe? Author Scott Sigler (also an audiobook producer) and audiobook narrator A.B. Kovacs (also an audiobook producer and director) give you the ins and outs. Plus, newbie narrator tips from Ray Porter, narrator god known for HAIL MARY, EARTHCORE, and JOE LEDGER.  Hat tip to K.C. Alexander for her SINless series, which A.B. Kovacs narrated. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delilah continues her plan to escape Teddy Two-Fingers's clutches, using captive Gabriella Radu as a pawn. Delilah manipulates Teddy into ransoming Gabriella. Lincoln and Billy had a run-in when Billy dumped all the booze, beer, and wine in the Old Stone Church. Things got heated and came to blows, stopping only when Gabriella’s father, Bogdan Radu, said his daughter must see Lincoln immediately. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

His first “database” was a binder with handwritten notes. After three decades in the biz, how does he track all the ideas that clog up his big bald noggin? Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magda used her healing talents to dress Lincoln’s bar fight wounds, but it will take him a bit of time to fully heal. Billy, Ariella, Magda, and Lincoln are at a dead end in the search for Delilah Droman. With no leads and less hope, is it time to give up? If so, Delilah herself didn’t get that memo. She’s put her escape plan into play, and what a dangerous plan it is. Can she maneuver her way out of Teddy’s two-fingered clutches? Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott’s writing career began by writing roleplaying game books and articles for the games Champions, Silent Death, and Dungeons & Dragons. Scott and ARealGirl Herself look back on this exciting, breaking-into-the-business time of Scott’s 20s. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the brawl at Stoolie’s Bar, and the showdown with rixator Basil Beverly and adjurator Rochelle Dollar, Billy took Lincoln back to the Old Stone Church. Teddy Two-Fingers is reveling in his new foreman’s talents. Delilah Droman has been the find of the century for him and his nightmare-harvesting operation. Delilah, though, isn’t quite as excited. She spends her days amplifying the nightmares of children, forcing them to face their deepest terrors over and over again. If Delilah doesn’t do this, she will be the one experiencing the endless horror, and if she is tossed into that abyss, her plans or escape — for her and for the children — will drift away like that last tatters of a forgotten dream. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, Champions, and more help turn Scott into a New York Times bestselling author? Scott and ARealGirl herself dig into the history of many weekends of teenage nerdom.  DEEP CUTS are bonus episodes of SCOTT SIGLER SLICES. There is no story content; it’s all a couple of nerds in love talking about topics generated by Scott’s fans (the Junkies) in front of a live chatroom audience. We apologize for the Kobold Cabbage. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lincoln got himself in a whole heapin’ helpin’ of trouble. He started a fight at Stoolie’s bar, got his ass whooped, then sucker-punched Finish The Job Johnson, which got Lincoln’s ass thrown into a gutter, where Basil Beverly — second in command of the Bastion — and his socius Rochelle Kolar tried to bring Lincoln in for questioning regarding the kidnapping of Delilah Droman. Can Billy and Dragon keep Lincoln from being carted away? Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode of a podcast that celebrates the Sigler Junkies, recorded live with a chat room of said Junkies. As this is a live recording, you’ll notice it’s a bit less polished than the fiction podcast. But in true Sigler fashion, there’s still some naughty language, lots of laughter, and general tomfoolery. In this episode, we talk about AI in writing and audiobook narration as Scott preps for a panel at StokerCon 2024. Links mentioned in this episode: Wondercraft audiobook parrot mode Bette Midler v Ford Motor Company Deep Cuts comes courtesy of GoDaddy Promo Codes. The coupon code CJCFOSSIG3 trims 99% off the 1st year of a 3-year domain. Created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs. Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lincoln went looking for a fight at Stoolie’s Bar and Grille. He found one. He intends to “follow the pain” and get Booty Shooty and Lupo to reveal the location of Teddy Two-Fingers. Delilah’s training continues. She’s learned how to feed the thirty-two kids held captive in Teddy’s nightmare factory. She’s learned how to harvest filament from the parasitic dreamgaunts. Now, it’s time for her to learn how to change the children’s nightmares, how to make them even worse.  Episode sponsored by GoDaddy Promo Codes. The coupon code CJCFOSSIG3 saves 99% off the first year of a three-year domain. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “They’re Watching Me” by SUPERWEAPON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices