Bloghttp://www.viamoderna.com/blog/Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:21:56 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Getting CloserAaronWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:13:31 +0000http://www.viamoderna.com/blog/2010/3/2/getting-closer.html483904:5516971:6889867This past month I've undertaken the process of building an edit suite while I'm waiting comments from my current batch of readers concerning "The Quiet Nomad".  I also re-build my professional audio/video post resume site.  Please feel free to browse at your convenience (aaron.viamoderna.com).  The first short story (which is essentially an origin story for two characters mentioned in "The Quiet Nomad") is about half way done.  The first draft was too dark for me, so I'm trying to make it a bit less soul crushing.  The good news is that now that my Avid/Pro Tools system is up and running, an audio podcast will soon follow.  Also look out for information on my next facebook drunken live blog of CSpan.  For some reason people had a lot of fun with that one.  I'd like to end this with a heart felt prayer and best wishes that go out to the people of Haiti and Chile.  

]]>http://www.viamoderna.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6889867.xmlThe Quiet Nomadbookbooksclowne readerereaderfictionmimesci fiscience fictionAaronSat, 02 Jan 2010 21:01:41 +0000http://www.viamoderna.com/blog/2010/1/2/the-quiet-nomad.html483904:5516971:6201110The Quiet Nomad is the obscured first person account of a group of characters who vacillate around an A.I. trying to escape from a civilization who deems his existence to be illegal. It is a science fiction adventure narrated by a mime telling of an evolving bond between he and a thirteen year old orphan named Mynx who is more then she seems. Of their companions, one is an actor of artificial intelligence named Stella, who yearns for violent revenge on a humanity which has wronged her; another is a mysterious detective who is an ominous reminder to the mime's past. The last is a robotic beast whose simple A.I. desires nothing more than empathy. Their adventure sparks the downfall of a civilization and the foundation of a chaotic future.

There is a completed draft of the book and revisions are under way. Simultaneously, short stories that take place in the world of the Quiet Nomad will soon find their way to this site. Starting as simple posts, they will be archived as downloadable pdfs that can be put on any E-reader. In addition to that, audio versions of these stories will become available via podcasts initially and then they will be archived as downloadable MP3s for use on any Zune, Android or apple device. I'll be working on smart phone apps in the future as well.

News of the book will be related here as well as on Twitter and Facebook. I encourage everybody to contribute their comments and I will try my best to respond to any questions you pose. Suggestions are always welcome as well.

 

Thank you for visiting, and have a happy New Year.

 

Sincerely,

 

Aaron Davies

]]>http://www.viamoderna.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-6201110.xml