Free Reads ~ James Patrick Kelly Reads Himself
James Patrick Kelly here. I write science fiction and fantasy. I've published a lot. For instance, I've won the Hugo award twice and the Nebula once. But what have I done for you lately? A couple of years ago, I started posting mp3 files of me reading my own stuff on my website, www.jimkelly.net. Now I'm podcasting. Things change.Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Going Deep Part Three
Here is the Third (and final) Part of my story "Going Deep" which was first published in Asimov's in June of 2009. Time: 17:38 File Size: 8mb
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Going Deep Part Two
Here is Part Two of "Going Deep" a story so new that the ink isn't yet dry on its magazine publication in Asimov's Science Fiction. It's at the center of the new James Patrick Kelly issue (blush) Time: 20:22 File Size: 9.3mbThursday, April 23, 2009
Going Deep Part One
Here is Part One of Going Deep, a brand spanking new story, still on the news stands, don't you know, in the June issue of Asimov's Science Fiction. Time: 17:23 File Size: 16mbWednesday, April 15, 2009
John Kessel Interviews James Patrick Kelly Part Two
Fair Warning: The self aggrandizement continues with Part Two of the Guest of Honor Interview between John Kessel and James Patrick Kelly from Readercon 19. This took place in July of 2008. Happily, this is the concluding segment. Time: 20:25 File Size: 20mbWednesday, April 08, 2009
John Kessel Interviews James Patrick Kelly Part One
Fair Warning: And now for something completely different for Free Reads. This is Part One of the Guest of Honor Interview between John Kessel and James Patrick Kelly from Readercon 19. It was recorded in July of 2008 and contains more information than anyone would ever want to know about the perpetrator of this podcast. Listen at your own peril! Time: 31:54 File Size: 15mbThursday, March 26, 2009
Bernardo's House Part Four
Here is Part Four of Bernardo's House, which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 2003. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award in the following year. WARNING: CONTAINS BRIEF SCENES OF EXPLICIT SEXUALITY. Time: 14:40 File Size: 7.07mbWednesday, March 18, 2009
Bernardo's House Part Three
Here is Part Three of Bernardo's House which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction in June of 2003. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award in the following year. WARNING: CONTAINS BRIEF SCENES OF EXPLICIT SEXUALITY. Time: 17:38 File Size:8:46mbThursday, March 12, 2009
Bernardo's House Part Two
Here is Part Two of Bernardo's House which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 2003. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award in the following year. WARNING: CONTAINS BRIEF SCENES OF EXPLICIT SEXUALITY! Time: 16:59 File Size: 8.2mbTuesday, March 03, 2009
Bernardo's House Part One
Here is Part One of Bernardo's House, which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 2003. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award the following year. WARNING: CONTAINS BRIEF SCENES OF EXPLICIT SEXUALITY. Time: 17:53 File Size: 8.6mbMonday, February 16, 2009
Painting The Air Part Two
Here is Part Two of "Painting The Air," a story published as part of the Tumbarumba conceptual art project. In order to read this and the other stories of Tumbarumba, you have to load the Tumbarumba addon onto to your browser. And then you have to wait for something strange to happen. No, really -- it's cool! Time: 17:17 File Size:Monday, February 09, 2009
Painting The Air Part One
Here is Part One of "Painting The Air" a story was published as part of the Tumbarumba conceptual art project. You can read it, but only if it comes to you. There is no way you can type in a URL and get to it. Intrigued? So was I.
The audio version above is somewhat easier to access. Time: 21:15 File Size: 10mb
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Shoppers
Here is a short-short story -- aka flash -- called Shoppers which first appeared in the science journal Nature in April 2008. Time: 10:39 File Size: 5.1mb
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Don't Stop
Here is "Don't Stop," a short story first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 2007. It is currently on the Preliminary Ballot for the Nebula Award, given each year by the Science Fiction Writers of America. Time: 40:52 File Size: 20mb
Saturday, June 28, 2008
The Pyramid of Amirah
Oops. That took longer than I thought. Here is the third part of my reading from the Richard Hugo House, "The Pyramid of Amirah." Time: 18:28. File Size: 8.9mbThis podcast made possible in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Unique Visitors
Sort of back on a regular schedule. Here is a live version of Unique Visitors, complete with crowd noise, paper rustling and on the fly special effects. It is part two of the Richard Hugo House reading. Time: 16:43 File Size 8.0mbFriday, May 23, 2008
The Ice Is Singing
I'm back. I know, it's been awhile.Here is part one of a three part reading I gave in March, 2008 at the Richard Hugo House in Seattle, WA. Time: 17:27. File Size: 8.4mb.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Eight
Here is Chapter Eight, the last chapter, of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's Science Fiction in of June 2004. Time: 16:00 File Size: 7.7mbThursday, March 13, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Seven
Here is Chapter Seven of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June of 2004. Time: 8:38 File Size:4.1mb
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Six
Here is Chapter Six of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June of 2004. Time:20:13 File Size: 9.7mb
On another note: many listeners have emailed to complain that the first chapter of LOOK INTO THE SUN was truncated. That problem has now been fixed. Phillip Wing is once again at your service. Sorry for the inconvenience!
On another note: many listeners have emailed to complain that the first chapter of LOOK INTO THE SUN was truncated. That problem has now been fixed. Phillip Wing is once again at your service. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Five
Here is Chapter Five of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June 2004. Time: 11:48 File size: 5.7mb
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Four
Here is Chapter Four of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June of 2004. Time: 19:16. File Size: 9.3mb
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Three
Here is Chapter Three of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June of 2004. A Nebula finalist. Time: 12:09 File Size: 5.8mb
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter Two
Here is Chapter Two of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's Science Fiction in June of 2004. A Nebula finalist. Time: 21:40. File Size: 10.4mb.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Men Are Trouble Chapter One
Free Reads is back! Here is Chapter One of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's Science Fiction in June, 2004. A Nebula finalist. Time: 15:28. File size: 7.4mb
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-four
Here is Part Thirty-four of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 23:52 File Size: 11.5mbThis concludes LOOK INTO THE SUN. I'm going to be taking a couple of weeks off to recuperate before I launch my next foolhardy endeavor.
See you then!
Thursday, November 01, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-three
Here is the Part Thirty-three of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 15:44 File Size: 7.6mb
I just have a two word excuse for being so late:
RED SOX!
I know that doesn't mean anything to the vast majority of listeners, but there it is.
I just have a two word excuse for being so late:
RED SOX!
I know that doesn't mean anything to the vast majority of listeners, but there it is.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-two
Here is the Thirty-second Part of my 1989 novel, LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 28:52 File Size: 13.9mb
Thanks for your patience. This is is one of the longest installments.
Go Red Sox!
Thanks for your patience. This is is one of the longest installments.
Go Red Sox!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-one
Here is the Thirty-first Part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 
13:44 File Size: 6.6mb
It isn't my fault this is late! Really. Server re-indexing!
13:44 File Size: 6.6mbIt isn't my fault this is late! Really. Server re-indexing!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty
Here is the Thirtieth Part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 24:15 File size: 11.6mb
We're getting very near the end!
We're getting very near the end!
Monday, October 01, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-nine
Here is Part Twenty-nine of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 19:11 File Size: 9.2mb
Two weeks in a row of prompitude!
Two weeks in a row of prompitude!
Monday, September 24, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-eight
Here is Part Twenty-eight of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 26:57 File size: 12.9mb,
I'm back and on time. France was great!
I'm back and on time. France was great!
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-seven
Here is Part Twenty-seven of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 16:34 File size: 8.0mb
Fell behind in advance of my vacation in France.
Je suis désolé!
Fell behind in advance of my vacation in France.
Je suis désolé!
Monday, August 27, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-six
Here is Part Twenty-Six of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 12:20 File Size: 5.9mb
Two weeks in a row on time. Where's my medal?
Two weeks in a row on time. Where's my medal?
Monday, August 20, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-Five
Here is Part Twenty-five of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN Time: 27:33 File Size: 13.4mb
Hey, every so often I post on time!
Hey, every so often I post on time!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-four
Here is Part Twenty-four of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 17:09 File Size: 8.4mb
Late again!
Here's the link to my webchat on xfire.
Late again!
Here's the link to my webchat on xfire.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-three
Here is Part Twenty-three of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN Time: 20:24 File Size: 9.8mb
Sorry for the delay! Had this ready on Monday night but there were technical glitches.
Sorry for the delay! Had this ready on Monday night but there were technical glitches.
Monday, July 30, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-two
Here is Part Twenty-two of my 1989 novel, LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 8:23 file size 4.0mb
Monday, July 23, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-one
Here is Part Twenty-One of my 1989 novel, LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 19:58 File Size: 9.6mb
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty
Here is Part Twenty of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 20:34 File Size: 9.9mb
Sorry for the hiatus. Listen up for my flimsy excuse!
Sorry for the hiatus. Listen up for my flimsy excuse!
Monday, June 25, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Nineteen
Here is Part Nineteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 26:37 File Size 12.8mb
On time for a change.
Beware the self promo!
On time for a change.
Beware the self promo!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Eighteen
Here is Part Eighteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 18:21 File Size: 8.8mb
This is way late. Sorry!
This is way late. Sorry!
Monday, June 11, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Seventeen
Here is Part Seventeen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 15:15 File Size: 7.3 mb
Several websites were mentioned in my perhaps overly windy introduction:
Podible Paradise
The Wire
Noir Writer
The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy
On time for a change!
Several websites were mentioned in my perhaps overly windy introduction:
Podible Paradise
The Wire
Noir Writer
The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy
On time for a change!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Sixteen
Here is Part Sixteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 22:55 File Size: 11.0mb
A day late again, sigh.
A day late again, sigh.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Fifteen
Monday, May 21, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Fourteen
Here is Part Fourteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time 33:31. File Size: 16.1mb
So yeah, this is a week late. I've been kind of busy since I won a Nebula for BURN.
So yeah, this is a week late. I've been kind of busy since I won a Nebula for BURN.
Monday, May 07, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirteen
Here is (lucky?!?) Part Thirteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time:
10:47. File Size: 5.2mb,
So I'm off this weekend to attend another Nebula ceremony where I have something to win or lose. BURN (you remember BURN?) is up for the novella Neb.
WARNING: Next week's episode might be a little late -- for one reason or another.
See you then!
10:47. File Size: 5.2mb,
So I'm off this weekend to attend another Nebula ceremony where I have something to win or lose. BURN (you remember BURN?) is up for the novella Neb.
WARNING: Next week's episode might be a little late -- for one reason or another.
See you then!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twelve
Here is Part Twelve of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN: Time: 16:59 File 8.2mb Size:
Monday, April 23, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Eleven
Here is Part Eleven of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN Time: 14:42 File Size: 7.1mb
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Ten
Here is Part Ten of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 19:18. File Size:
Apologies for being late with this installment. The power went out Monday in the big storm that socked the Right Coast and we didn't have lights -- or internet access -- for thirty-six hours. Global warming, anyone?
Apologies for being late with this installment. The power went out Monday in the big storm that socked the Right Coast and we didn't have lights -- or internet access -- for thirty-six hours. Global warming, anyone?
Monday, April 09, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Nine
Here is Part Nine of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 17:13. File Size: 8.3mb
I have made the transition to my new site and have moved the podcast files to the Internet Archive. I would ask anyone who has been having trouble with this podcast to please give me another try.
I have made the transition to my new site and have moved the podcast files to the Internet Archive. I would ask anyone who has been having trouble with this podcast to please give me another try.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Eight
Here is Part Eight of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 11:06 File Size: 5.12mb
Jeez, you'd think for a chapter this short I could have posted it on time. I am so behind the 8-ball!
Jeez, you'd think for a chapter this short I could have posted it on time. I am so behind the 8-ball!
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Seven
Here is Part Seven of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 25:37. File Size: 11.72mb
Sorry this is late. Bad podcaster, bad, bad, bad!
Sorry this is late. Bad podcaster, bad, bad, bad!
Monday, March 19, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Six
Here is Part Six of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 14:40 File Size: 6.91mb
Monday, March 12, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Five
Here is Part Five of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 22:48 File Size 10.73 mb
Monday, March 05, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Four
Here is Part Four of my 1989 novel, LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 17:18 File Size 8.15mb
If you have been having trouble downloading any episode of the Free Reads Podcast, know that I feel your pain. I've been having trouble with my hosting service and will be moving as soon as I can recreate my site on a more reliable server. Thanks for your patience. All will be well Real Soon Now!
If you have been having trouble downloading any episode of the Free Reads Podcast, know that I feel your pain. I've been having trouble with my hosting service and will be moving as soon as I can recreate my site on a more reliable server. Thanks for your patience. All will be well Real Soon Now!
Monday, February 26, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Three
Here is Part Three of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time 32:30 File size 14.95mb
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Two
Here is Part Two of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Sorry this is a day late! Free Reads is a lot of work! Time 37:44 File Size: 17.70mb
Friday, February 09, 2007
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part One
Here is the first part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Free Reads is back! Time:27:37 File Size: 12.97mb
Thursday, December 28, 2006
On The Net: Bring On The Digital Hugos
Here's the last column of 2006 ... er ... actually, 2005. Hear now On The Net: Bring On The Digital Hugos. First published in Asimov's in May of 2005. Here is the text version with the links, such as they are. Time 18:23.32 File Size: 8.76 mbWednesday, December 13, 2006
On The Net: Laughs
Sorry this took so long. I actually had it done on Monday, but for some reason Front Page wouldn't send it to my server. Damn you, Evil Empire! Anyway, here is at long last. I hope it was worth the wait. This column first appeared in Asimov's in March of 2003. If you want to read the column and pursue the links, click here. Time: 13:54:66 File Size: 6.55mbMonday, December 04, 2006
On The Net: Singular
Here's yet another alleged hit "On The Net: Singular" from my bi-monthly column in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. You can read the column and discover the many broken links here. Time 17:23:52 File Size 7.98mbTuesday, November 28, 2006
On The Net: Afraid of the Darknet
The hits just keep coming! Well, glancing blows, anyway. Here is another fave installment from my column "On The Net" which runs bi-monthly in Asimov's. This one is called "Afraid of the Darknet." You can read the original column and click the links (not all guaranteed to work!) here. Time: 15:19:61. File Size: 7.22mbMonday, November 20, 2006
On The Net: Time Travel
Here's On The Net: Time Travel, another installment of my (temporarily) non-fiction podcast, bringing back some of my favorite columns from the "On The Net" series at Asimov's. You can read the original column and click the links I mention here. Time: 14:28:25. File Size: 6.82mbTuesday, November 14, 2006
On The Net: FTL
Here is the debut of my new non-fiction (sort of) podcast. First up is "On The Net: FTL," originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction in June, 2004. Length: 17:11:13. File size 8.03mbMonday, June 19, 2006
Serpent
Here is "Serpent" podcast in its entirety. It was first published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in May, 2004 Time: 23.33. 46 File Size: 11.05mbMonday, June 05, 2006
Proof of the Existence of God, etc, etc, etc.
Here is the story which has the longest title I've ever written: "Bierhorst, R. G., Seera, B. L. and Jannifer, R. P. ‘Proof of the Existence of God and an Afterlife.’ Journal of Experimental Psychology. Volume 95, Spring, 2007, pages 32-36." It first appeared in Asimov’s Science Fiction, August in 1998. Time: 14:14.80 File Size: 6.71Sunday, May 28, 2006
Breakaway, Backdown ~ Part Three
Here's Part Three of "Breakaway, Backdown" a one act play adapted from the story of the same name. The story first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 1996. "Breakaway, Backdown" the play has had several productions, but in February 2006 I was able to capture an excellent one in sound. This is the New Hampshire Theatre Project production, starring the late Lisa Richardson and directed by Genevieve Aichele. It is in three parts. Time 12:41.73. File Size: 5.96mbFor photos of Lisa on stage, click here
photo by Meghann Beauchamp
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Breakaway, Backdown ~ Part Two
Here is Part Two of "Breakaway, Backdown" a one act play adapted from the story of the same name. It is in three parts. Time 13:15.36. File Size: 6.22mb
Monday, May 15, 2006
Breakaway, Backdown ~ Part One
Here is Part One of "Breakaway, Backdown" a one act play adapted from the story of the same name. It is in three parts. Time 13:16.94. File Size: 6.23mb
Monday, May 08, 2006
Barry Westphal Crashes The Singularity
"Barry Westphal Crashes The Singularity" was first published on The Infinite Matrix in September, 2002 and was reprinted in Beyond Singularity edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois (Ace Books) in December, 2005. Time: 10:16.28 File Size: 4.82mbWebsites mentioned in the introduction:
Flickr pix of Grand Canyon trip
Burn download page
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Unique Visitors
"Unique Visitors" was first published in REDSHIFT edited by Al Sarrantonio, ROC, 2001. Time:15:09, File Size:7.11MBFriday, October 21, 2005
Faith
"Faith" was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction, June 1989. Time:59:25, File Size 27.86 MB. In 1999, "Faith," an opera adapted from this story by composer Michael Ching has its debut at the City Auditorium in Concord, NH. It subsequently has played in New York and Chicago.Archives
