Hello. My name is Shaun Farrell . I'm an aspiring writer (well, I actually do write. I just don't get paid much), a podcaster, an actor, a public speaker, an interviewer, and the founder of Singularity Audio. You'll find information on most of that here. Thanks for dropping by.
News: In May I am performing in a production of Holy Ghosts, a play by Romulus Linney. The show runs all through May, and I'd be honored if you San Diegans came to a show. The theater location and showtimes are at my website .
Singularity Audio is my podcasting consultation company. If you want to learn how to podcast, and if you want a human voice to guide you through the early steps, I am here to help you get started.
We also specialize in creating book promos for authors. Book promos are a dynamic and powerful tool to seperate your book from the other 100,000 titles published each year. We will work under your direction to make the promo absolutely perfect, and we'll give you a marketing plan to best utilize the promo. Below is a sample of a promo we made for Toby Bishop's The Horsemistress Saga series. Please contact us if you are an author interested in having a promo to market your work.
And here is a promo we made for Sideways in Crime, a new anthology edited by Hugo Award nominated editor, Lou Anders.
Praise for the Singularity Audio Book Promo Service
"I loved the promo that Singularity Audio did for my new sci-fantasy book. Shaun Farrell does it all: writing, producing, voicing, and he has great knack for all three. It was a kick to hear it podcasted on Adventures in Scifi Publishing, one of my favorite interview shows."
- Kay Kenyon, author of Bright of the Sky and A World Too Near
"Creating a promotional piece with Shaun at Singularity Audio was nearly effortless. It was a pleasure, and I'll do it again!"
- Toby Bishop, author of Airs Beneath the Moon and Airs and Graces
There are also services for businesses and teachers. And if you are a writer who wants your book adapted into audio, drop by the website and see what I can do for you.
Adventures in Scifi Publishing is my podcast. My cohost, Sam, and I bring science fiction and fantasy authors to your ears one podcast at a time. We also interview editors, industry experts. and we give our own takes on books, writing, and the publishing industry.
Some past guests include Kevin J. Anderson, Tobias Buckell, R.A. Salvatore, Robert J. Sawyer, Kim Harrison, J.C. Hutchins, Tee Morris, John Ringo, Vicki Pettersson, David Webber, Tad Williams, Dan Simmons, James Van Pelt and many more.
Here's how you can listen:
- iTunes
- RSS
- Or go the website to listen directly over the internet. Please check us out, leave a comment on the blog, and if you like the show, tell a friend.
The Silk Code - My reading of The Silk Code, the Locus Award winning novel by Paul Levinson, is now available through Podiobooks.com . You can subscribe to the novel, thereby receiving new episodes automatically, or you can download the episodes individually at your convenience.
Each episode is introduced by a guest author. You'll hear the voice of Robert J. Sawyer, Jack McDevitt, J.C. Hutchins, Mur Lafferty, Timothy Zahn, Cory Doctorow, R.A. Salvatore and many more. Visit the blog page of the podcast to learn more!
Online Text Interviews with SFFH Authors
Clarkesworld Magazine published my article Countdown to Singularity, a Conversation with Vernor Vinge in the Jan 08 issue.
Interviews available at Far Sector SFFH:
Greg Bear , author of Quantico and other award winning novels
Tad Williams , author of Shadowmarch and the Otherland books
Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert ,authors of the Dune books
Josh Conviser , author of Echelon
Larry Niven , author of The Draco Tavern and Ringworld
Tobias Buckell , author of Crystal Rain
Nick Sagan , author of Everfree
Kim Harrison, author of A Fistful of Charms. Interview for Every Which Way but Dead here
Paul Levinson , author of The Plot to Save Socrates
Vernor Vinge , author of Rainbows End
Martha Wells , author of Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary
Timothy Zahn , author of Star Wars: Outbound Flight
Behind the scenes of bringing He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to DVD
Paula Woods , author of Strange Bedfellows
R.A. Salvatore , author of Promise of the Witch King
Harry Turtledove , author of Drive to the East
Jeff Mariotte , author of The Witch Season books
John Varley , author of Mammoth
Dennis L. McKiernan , author of Once Upon a Summer Day
Chitra Divakaruni , author of The Conch Bearer
Michael A. Stackpole , author of A Secret Atlas
Ray Bradbury , author or more books than I can list, but Fahrenheit 451 is my favorite
My review page includes my takes on SFFH books, films, and television. I no longer write this column on a monthly basis, and if you are interested in submitting reviews, look at the contact page at Far Sector. We seek reviewers! Those articles can be found here.
Besides being an aspiring writer, I am also an actor. Over the last couple of years I have had lead roles in The Foreigner, Over the River and Through the Woods, See How They Run, Harvey, and All My Sons. I perform in a couple of showcases each year, and the random gig. For instance, I was recently in a great film called Brite Eyes. See the trailer, click here . Check my blog in months to come for showtimes.
