J. C. Hutchins
| Chris Hutchins | |
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| Born | January 26, 1975 |
| Pen name | J. C. Hutchins |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
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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
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]
Bibliography
Books published in print
- 7th Son: Descent (2009)
- Personal Effects: Dark Arts (2009)
Podcast novels
- 7th Son: Descent
- 7th Son: Deceit
- 7th Son: Destruction
- Personal Effects: Sword of Blood
Reception
Critical reception to Hutchins' work has been mixed to positive, with Publishers Weekly praising both the first novel in the 7th Son series and Dark Arts[5][6] and Kirkus Reviews panning both.[7][8] The Celebrity Cafe reviewed Dark Arts, praising the story but stating that the extra elements detracted from the story instead of enhancing it.[9]
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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