thefutureisbleak's Podcast http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com The official podcast of Bleak House Books, publisher of dark literary and crime fiction. en 2007 Bleak House Books leroy.ben@gmail.com Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Thu, 15 May 2008 04:20:00 GMT 180 The Future is Bleak The official podcast of Bleak House Books. Discussion of the publishing industry. Interviews with authors. Excerpts from books. bleak, house, books, publishing, author, interview, future, "the future is bleak" Bleak House Books leroy.ben@gmail.com Benjamin LeRoy http://libsyn.com/podcasts/thefutureisbleak/images/bhlogo.jpg thefutureisbleak's Podcast http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com Yes THE FUTURE IS BLEAK May 14 http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339486#
Bumper Music--"Bottle Rocket Battles" by The Reputation
]]> podcasts Thu, 15 May 2008 04:20:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=339486# publishing bleak house books Edgar Awards Bleak House Books The Future is Bleak No The Future is Bleak for April 21 (guest: none) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=331299# ]]> podcasts Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:32:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=331299# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak on April 20 (guest: Tasha Alexander) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=330433# And Only to Deceive, A Poisoned Season, and the forthcoming A Fatal Waltz (May 2008 from William Morrow) joins us for another late night and spontaneous podcast. We discuss her books, her writing process, and what she learned along the way going from unpublished writer to critically acclaimed author.

Biography of Tasha Alexander--
Tasha Alexander attended the University of Notre Dame, where she signed on as an English major in order to have a legitimate excuse for spending all her time reading. Following graduation, she played nomad for several years, eventually settling with her family in Tennessee. When not reading, she can be found hard at work on her next book.

Her first book, And Only to Deceive was called "a memorable debut," by Booklist. We think she's pretty cool, too.

*Bumper music* Carmelita as covered by G.G. Allin
]]> podcasts Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:13:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=330433# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak on April 13 (guest: Bill Cameron) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=328292# special edition of THE FUTURE IS BLEAK. Join us as Ben talks to Bill Cameron for the first time. What's so special about that? Bleak House is publishing Bill's next book Chasing Smoke this fall and the two men have never spoken a word to one another.

Will they be able to communicate? Will they get along? Tune in to find out.

BUMPER MUSIC: "Hold Up" by Marisa Kasriel
]]> podcasts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:58:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=328292# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak (the controversial "demystifying edition") http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=309899# ]]> podcasts Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:56:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=309899# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak on January 29th (guest: Craig McDonald) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=301758#
*bumper music* Your Ex-Lover is Dead by Stars
]]> podcasts Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:45:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=301758# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak January 27th (guest: Anthony Neil Smith) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=301076# ]]> podcasts Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:33:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=301076# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak--the Weekend Edition (guest: Nathan Singer) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=300595# A Prayer for Dawn and Chasing the Wolf) joins Ben to discuss Nathan's new book, In the Light of You (June 2008). You'll also get to hear Nathan's take on writing, a sample of his live performance with his band Voice in the Cage, and the heartwarming feel good story about how one man got plucked from the slushpile.

New York Times bestselling author John Connolly had this to say about In the Light of You--

"Incendiary and moving, deeply relevant and searingly honest, it [In the Light of You] deserves to catapult Nathan Singer into the list of America's best young novelists."

Noticeably absent from today's discussion is Deputy Sheriff Editor Alison, as she is getting ready for tonight's big season opening roller derby bout, where she will take on the persona of her alter-ego, Mel Ignant.
]]> podcasts Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:25:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=300595# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak on January 24th (We're back, and we're carrying announcements) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=300021#
*bumper music* "Wishes by Ex-Members
]]> podcasts Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:44:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=300021# bleak house books publishing industry Edgar Award Bleak House Books No THE FUTURE IS BLEAK for November 30th (guest: new intern Catherine, introduction by VB) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=283105#
Alison will be back (thank God) soon enough that you won't have to sit through many more Whim of Ben podcasts.


]]> podcasts Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:52:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=283105# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for November 26 (inconsistency doesn't make for good programming) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282339#
This is a total train wreck. If you've never listened to the podcast before, don't start here.

New podcast coming soon. We'll try harder.
]]> podcasts Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:10:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=282339# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak on October 31st (Special Halloween edition with guest Donna Bagdasarian, agent) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=273233#
We've got a special treat for you. No tricks. We're joined by agent Donna Bagdasarian of the Maria Carvainis Agency. She's dispensing all kinds of advice like penny candy. Hold out your pillow case. Plenty of information ahead.

And maybe a razor blade or two.


]]> podcasts Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:16:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=273233# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for October 18 (guest: none, drivel: plenty) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=268125#
Mr. McLego promotes Head Games by Craig McDonald the video. Go here.

Photographs of the intern built Mr. McLego replica house are here.
]]> podcasts Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:38:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=268125# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for September 27th (Fall is here. We have fallen.) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=260559#
We hope you enjoy.
]]> podcasts Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:18:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=260559# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for August 10th (We're Back!) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=243931#
We are your marionette, dear listener.
]]> podcasts Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:58:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=243931# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for July 11th (guest: Dana Kaye pt. 2) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=234370#
Bumper music--Husker Du, "Diane"
]]> podcasts Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:19:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=234370# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for July 10th (guest: Dana Kaye) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=233961#
Today's bumper music: "Roads and Cars" by The Green Mist
]]> podcasts Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:24:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=233961# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for July 9th (guest: Patrick Balester) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=233740#
Also, check out Ken Bruen tonight on Craig Ferguson.

Today's bumper music--"Black Swan" by Thom Yorke.
]]> podcasts Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:34:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=233740# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for July 2nd (guest: none) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=231502#
Was it you?
]]> podcasts Mon, 2 Jul 2007 19:45:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=231502# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 25th (guest: Jen Jordan) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=229097#

]]> podcasts Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:00:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=229097# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 21st (the special Shout Out episode) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=227750# ]]> podcasts Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:46:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=227750# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 20th (guest: Craig McDonald) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=227370#
Meanwhile (or, actually, beforehand) Ben and Alison discuss the news of the day, taste test a new energy drink, and offer an invitation to any aspiring author--be a guest on the podcast and ask all the questions you want to of a real live publisher. Interested in that last bit? Send an email to publicity@bleakhousebooks.com to get your name in the hat.
]]> podcasts Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:35:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=227370# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak is June 19th (guest: Jonathan Messinger of Featherproof) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=227037#
Those of you in the Chicago area should go out and support them tonight. For more information visit www.featherproof.com

For more on Jonathan visit www.shootthemessinger.com

This podcast is dedicated to Punk Planet (who set a great model for both Bleak House Books and Featherproof). Thank you for everything. Your spirit lives on.
]]> podcasts Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:01:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=227037# Bleak House Books No Featherproof Punk Planet publishing small press The Future is Bleak for June 18th (guest: none) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=226756# ]]> podcasts Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:01:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=226756# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 15th (guest: none) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225847#
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]]> podcasts Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:26:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225847# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 14th (guest: nobody) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225499#

]]> podcasts Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:55:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225499# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak June 13th (guest: Sean Chercover, finally) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225149# ]]> podcasts Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:54:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=225149# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 12th (guest: none) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=224710#
Questions? Email them to publicity@bleakhousebooks.com


]]> podcasts Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:25:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=224710# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 11th (guest: intern Derek) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=224358#
We somehow managed to discuss the Dorito X-13D again (Alison procured a bag for me), answered some questions, and yammered on at great length about nothing in particular.

Intern Derek joined us in the second half of the show to discuss his near fatal rollerblading incident.

We want to send a very loud and sincere "Get Well Soon, Good Man" to Paul A. Toth (p.dot). You're in our thoughts.]]> podcasts Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:45:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=224358# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 8th (guest: Mike Segretto of Contemporary Press) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=223458#
For more information on Contemporary Press, visit them www.contemporary press.com

]]> podcasts Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:53:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=223458# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for June 7th (guests: interns Rachel and Katie) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=223075#
If not, we'll be back tomorrow.
]]> podcasts Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:36:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=223075# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak-June 6th (guests: none) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=222783# ]]> podcasts Wed, 6 Jun 2007 23:10:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=222783# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak-June 5th (guest: nobody) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=222336#

]]> podcasts Tue, 5 Jun 2007 20:27:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=222336# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak (and we're totally exhausted) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=222063#
Tomorrow will be a gem.

Hopefully.
]]> podcasts Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:07:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=222063# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for May 25th (guest: nobody) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=218546#
Question you want answered? Send your email to publicity@gmail.com.

]]> podcasts Fri, 25 May 2007 21:04:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=218546# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for May 24th (guest: Marshall Cook) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=218321#

]]> podcasts Fri, 25 May 2007 04:45:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=218321# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for May23rd (guest: Nathan Cain) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=217854# indiecrime.blogspot.com

Tomorrow's guest (sure, we've heard this before, Ben) will be Sean Chercover. I think I'm sensing a trend.
]]> podcasts Wed, 23 May 2007 22:21:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=217854# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak May 22nd (no guests, just us) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=217588#

]]> podcasts Wed, 23 May 2007 01:32:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=217588# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak for May 21st (no guests, just us) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=217135#
It's also important to note that today's episode is dedicated to the recently retired, but no less cool Ms. Snark. We thank her for the support over the years and wish her well in future endeavors.
]]> podcasts Mon, 21 May 2007 21:02:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=217135# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak May 18th (guest: Bill Bryan) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=216170# Night Court and Coach) Bill Bryan where we discuss his debut novel Keep it Real.

More more on Bill visit www.bill-bryan.com

We'll be back on Monday. Send us your publishing questions--publicity@bleakhousebooks.com

Have a good weekend.

Ben and Alison
]]> podcasts Fri, 18 May 2007 18:58:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=216170# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak May 17th (guest: Judith Vernant of Moisson Rouge) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215917# ]]> podcasts Thu, 17 May 2007 23:06:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215917# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak, May 16th (guest: Sarah Weinman) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215494#
For more information on Sarah, please visit her website at www.sarahweinman.com
]]> podcasts Wed, 16 May 2007 20:27:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215494# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak May 15th (with guest Wilda Williams) http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215141# ]]> podcasts Tue, 15 May 2007 22:04:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=215141# Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak, Monday May 14th with Marcus Sakey http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=214727# ]]> podcasts Mon, 14 May 2007 19:30:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=214727# marcus, sakey, blade, itself, alison, janssen, benjamin, leroy, bleak, house, books Bleak House Books No The Future is Bleak episode one http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=204065# Who is Shayla Hacker, coming this June from Bleak House Books.
]]> podcasts Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:28:00 GMT http://thefutureisbleak.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=204065# Bleak House Books No