So, I’m listening to this dude’s novel via podcast, and it’s pretty dang creepy so far. It hits the presses on April First, and this ain’t no April Fools gag.

A quick once over of the plot so far: Spore-like seeds from outer space be infecting people and turnin’ um all crazy and schtuff. Dude, seriously, it’s creepy so far.

Now, y’all have heard / read me yammering on and on about writing and trying to get published and stuff, and lately, I’ve been on this audio / podcasting kick, Well if you wanna hear a real, friggin pro, check this Scott Sigler dude out. He’s the real frickin’ deal, and he’s sending a message out to the publishing world that amounts to:

“Empower your authors, Indulge the fans, Maximize your sales.”

I paraphrase.. but.. that’s what it boils down to.

So, Here are some links to this dude’s stuff.

Infected is the audio book. It’s being posted weekly, episode by episode. The production quality is fan tastic, it’s well read, and it’s got me by the guts. I am impatient for the rest of it.

Scott Sigler’s website. He’s got more books, more podcasts, a video to watch, lotsa stuff. I’m serious when I advise you to check his work out (if you’re into hard scifi, and scary, flippin’ stories)

Ooh ooh, and let me pause on that JUST a moment… Hard Scifi.. This doesn’t mean it’s a bunch of hetero (icky tuh) boink scenes.. though there are those. Dudes, this man knows his schiznet, and he writes it. Ancestor was a freakin’ genetics 1301 course, and so far Infected is a lesson in creepy microbiology / horrible infectious agent-ology. There is a scientific notion- a hypothesis- a theory- something deep and steeped in real world science, and it is the foundation of these stories. While this dude may throw in the occasional yucky kiss, the science of his writing gives the story plausibility that teleporters and warp drives just can’t touch.

BUT. I think I’ve rambled long enough. The point of this WHOLE post is this:

Scott Sigler’s publisher, Crown, is allowing US, the audience, to download free PDF copies of the book for a limited time. The book is due out on April First, and you can pre-order it on amazon. You’ll want it to preorder your copy after checking out the PDF.

And finally, the URL you’ve been waiting for:

http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/infected/downloads/infected_novel.pdf

Check it out. Check it out now! The PDF is free. Listen to the podcast chapters, Download the PFD, buy the book. The story so far is fan-effing-tastic and creepy as hellballs. Buy your copy on Amazon.Com before April 1.. Or, pop down to Book People and buy or special order your copy there. I’m serious. Check it out. Even I’m getting my copy and heading down to Houston with Jenn and Corie to get the dude’s name scrawled inside it. Oh, and don’t think you’re just gonna be borrowing my autographed copy. Speeeit. Seriously! Get your own infection.