J. C. Hutchins
Chris Hutchins | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1975 |
| Pen name | J. C. Hutchins |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Notable works | 7th Son |
| Partner | Eleanor Brown |
| Website | |
| jchutchins | |
J. C. Hutchins is the pseudonym for American podcast novelist and journalist Chris Hutchins.[1] Hutchins is best known for his 7th Son series.
Background
[edit]Hutchins began podcasting in 2006 after receiving multiple rejections from various agents,[2] with 7th Son being his first podcast release. Shortly thereafter in 2007, St. Martin's Press picked up the print rights to 7th Son and Dark Arts,[3] an interactive novel.[4] Hutchins, writes from home alongside his partner, novelist Eleanor Brown.[5][6]
Bibliography
[edit]Books published in print
[edit]- 7th Son: Descent (2009)
- Personal Effects: Dark Arts (2009)
Podcast novels
[edit]- 7th Son: Descent
- 7th Son: Deceit
- 7th Son: Destruction
- Personal Effects: Sword of Blood
Reception and influence
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]Hutchins' work has been mixed to positive, with Publishers Weekly praising both the first novel in the 7th Son series and Dark Arts[7][8] and Kirkus Reviews panning both.[9][10] The Celebrity Cafe reviewed Dark Arts, praising the story but stating that the extra elements detracted from the story instead of enhancing it.[11]
Praise by other authors
[edit]In an episode of the Aussie Osbourne Show William J. Bruce III described Hutchins as "transmedia legend",[12] while Eleanor Brown has dubbed Hutchins a "new media superstar.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ Pod Shots Broward Palm Beach
- ^ Authors Find Their Voice, and Audience, in Podcasts New York Times
- ^ Podcasting Your Novel: Publishing's Next Wave? Time Magazine
- ^ J.C. Hutchins Interview TOR.com
- ^ "No Eye of Newt Here: PW Talks with Eleanor Brown". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
- ^ Achauer, Hilary (June 2013). "The Written Word" (PDF). The CrossFit Journal.
- ^ Review: Personal Effects: Dark Arts Publishers Weekly
- ^ Review: 7th Son: Descent Publishers Weekly
- ^ PERSONAL EFFECTS Kirkus Reviews
- ^ 7th Son Kirkus Reviews
- ^ Personal Effects: Dark Arts The Celebrity Cafe
- ^ "The Plot Twist of Transmedia Legend J.C. Hutchins". Aussie Osbourne. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "About". Eleanor Brown. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ "No Eye of Newt Here: PW Talks with Eleanor Brown". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
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