Free Reads ~ James Patrick Kelly Reads Himself

Going Deep Part Three

2009-05-06T21:55:00.003-05:00

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

Going Deep Part Two

2009-04-30T19:28:00.004-05:00

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: 9.3mb

Going Deep Part One

2009-04-23T20:32:00.003-05:00

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: 16mb

John Kessel Interviews James Patrick Kelly Part Two

2009-04-15T20:31:00.003-05:00

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: 20mb

John Kessel Interviews James Patrick Kelly Part One

2009-04-08T23:30:00.003-05:00

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: 15mb

Bernardo's House Part Four

2009-03-26T13:24:00.001-05:00

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: 7.07mb

Bernardo's House Part Three

2009-03-18T10:32:00.002-05:00

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:8:46mb

Bernardo's House Part Two

2009-03-12T14:49:00.004-05:00

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: 8.2mb

Bernardo's House Part One

2009-03-03T20:48:00.003-05:00

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: 8.6mb

Painting The Air Part Two

2009-02-16T14:30:00.003-05:00

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:

Painting The Air Part One

2009-02-09T16:19:00.006-05:00

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

Shoppers

2009-02-01T19:10:00.003-05:00

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

Don't Stop

2009-01-21T16:58:00.004-05:00

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

The Pyramid of Amirah

2008-06-28T19:05:00.006-05:00

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: 8.9mb

This podcast made possible in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts

Unique Visitors

2008-05-31T15:37:00.002-05:00

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 8.0mb

The Ice Is Singing

2008-05-23T09:37:00.002-05:00

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.

Men Are Trouble Chapter Eight

2008-03-17T16:04:00.003-05:00

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: 7.7mb

Men Are Trouble Chapter Seven

2008-03-13T16:25:00.004-05:00

Here is Chapter Seven of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June of 2004. Time: 8:38 File Size:4.1mb

Men Are Trouble Chapter Six

2008-03-04T18:17:00.006-05:00

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!

Men Are Trouble Chapter Five

2008-02-25T11:24:00.004-05:00

Here is Chapter Five of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June 2004. Time: 11:48 File size: 5.7mb

Men Are Trouble Chapter Four

2008-02-19T11:44:00.004-05:00

Here is Chapter Four of "Men Are Trouble" first published in Asimov's in June of 2004. Time: 19:16. File Size: 9.3mb

Men Are Trouble Chapter Three

2008-02-12T10:03:00.001-05:00

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

Men Are Trouble Chapter Two

2008-02-06T19:28:00.001-05:00

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.

Men Are Trouble Chapter One

2008-01-29T21:21:00.000-05:00

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

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-four

2007-11-07T19:56:00.001-05:00

Here is Part Thirty-four of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 23:52 File Size: 11.5mb

This 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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-three

2007-11-01T10:07:00.001-05:00

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.

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-two

2007-10-24T14:00:00.001-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-one

2007-10-17T09:00:00.001-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty

2007-10-09T20:58:00.001-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-nine

2007-10-01T19:37:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-eight

2007-09-24T17:45:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-seven

2007-09-05T19:41:00.001-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-six

2007-08-27T21:31:00.001-05:00

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?

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-Five

2007-08-20T19:07:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-four

2007-08-15T14:42:00.001-05:00

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.

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-three

2007-08-07T19:29:00.000-05:00

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.

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-two

2007-07-30T16:52:00.001-05:00

Here is Part Twenty-two of my 1989 novel, LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 8:23 file size 4.0mb

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-one

2007-07-23T13:59:00.000-05:00

Here is Part Twenty-One of my 1989 novel, LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 19:58 File Size: 9.6mb

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty

2007-07-17T13:44:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Nineteen

2007-06-25T13:35:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Eighteen

2007-06-21T17:44:00.001-05:00

Here is Part Eighteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 18:21 File Size: 8.8mb

This is way late. Sorry!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Seventeen

2007-06-11T19:04:00.001-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Sixteen

2007-06-05T10:20:00.001-05:00

Here is Part Sixteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 22:55 File Size: 11.0mb

A day late again, sigh.

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Fifteen

2007-05-29T09:50:00.001-05:00

Here is Part Fifteen of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 20:39. File Size: 9.9mb

Almost on time!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Fourteen

2007-05-21T14:08:00.001-05:00

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.

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirteen

2007-05-07T17:19:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twelve

2007-04-29T18:25:00.000-05:00

Here is Part Twelve of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN: Time: 16:59 File 8.2mb Size:

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Eleven

2007-04-23T21:31:00.000-05:00

Here is Part Eleven of my novel LOOK INTO THE SUN Time: 14:42 File Size: 7.1mb

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Ten

2007-04-18T19:23:00.000-05:00

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?

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Nine

2007-04-09T15:39:00.000-05:00

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.

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Eight

2007-04-03T18:00:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Seven

2007-03-27T12:45:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Six

2007-03-19T19:00:00.000-05:00

Here is Part Six of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 14:40 File Size: 6.91mb

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Five

2007-03-12T19:27:00.000-05:00

Here is Part Five of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time: 22:48 File Size 10.73 mb

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Four

2007-03-05T10:46:00.000-05:00

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!

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Three

2007-02-26T09:29:00.000-05:00

Here is Part Three of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Time 32:30 File size 14.95mb

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Two

2007-02-20T18:16:00.000-05:00

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

LOOK INTO THE SUN Part One

2007-02-09T21:17:00.001-05:00

Here is the first part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN. Free Reads is back! Time:27:37 File Size: 12.97mb

On The Net: Bring On The Digital Hugos

2006-12-28T20:52:00.000-05:00

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 mb

On The Net: Laughs

2006-12-13T19:56:00.000-05:00

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: 6.55mb

On The Net: Singular

2006-12-04T13:09:00.000-05:00

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 7.98mb

On The Net: Afraid of the Darknet

2006-11-28T20:29:00.000-05:00

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: 7.22mb

On The Net: Time Travel

2006-11-20T13:32:00.000-05:00

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: 6.82mb

On The Net: FTL

2006-11-14T15:36:00.000-05:00

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 8.03mb

Serpent

2006-06-19T12:23:00.000-05:00

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: 11.05mb

Proof of the Existence of God, etc, etc, etc.

2006-06-05T12:05:00.000-05:00

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: 6.71

Breakaway, Backdown ~ Part Three

2006-05-28T21:40:00.000-05:00

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: 5.96mb

For photos of Lisa on stage, click here
photo by Meghann Beauchamp

Breakaway, Backdown ~ Part Two

2006-05-21T21:22:00.000-05:00

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

Breakaway, Backdown ~ Part One

2006-05-15T13:21:00.000-05:00

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

Barry Westphal Crashes The Singularity

2006-05-08T13:00:00.000-05:00

"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: 4.82mb

Websites mentioned in the introduction:
Flickr pix of Grand Canyon trip
Burn download page

Unique Visitors

2005-10-25T09:58:00.000-05:00

"Unique Visitors" was first published in REDSHIFT edited by Al Sarrantonio, ROC, 2001. Time:15:09, File Size:7.11MB

Faith

2005-10-21T08:39:00.000-05:00

"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.