Meet the Podcast hosts

My name is Stephanie Police and I live in a little town called Reminderville (though I’m moving to Las Vegas soon to pursue a career in acting and screenplay writing). If you ever get the chance to talk to me, I have a very high energy level, so don’t be scared! Fun facts: I hate socks with a passion and feel that flip flops and tennis shoes are the only acceptable attire for feet. I once had to get 125 stitches in my right arm from an accident when I was eleven. I have two sisters, a niece, a nephew, and with any luck a new puppy, soon!

If you have any questions for me or would like to put in your two cents about any topic we talk about, email me (stephanie@epicuniverse.com) or send a message to spolice88 on the Epic forums!



Hey, I’m Derek Collins. Just another 30 year old guy (well, maybe not) located close to Warner Robins, Georgia with a beautiful wife and 3 rambunctious boys. I am a disciple of Christ and an avid football fan. (Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons!) If you knew me, you would know that I am very passionate about everything I do, but I also love to laugh and make others laugh. Right now I’m finding that there are not enough hours in the day to spend with God and family, work, and follow all the rabbit trails I’ve gotten myself into. Somehow, someway, I’m going to figure out to make it all fit. I’m currently working on starting my own blog site and podcast that will be revealing the unseen forces behind the world that you think you know.

Drop me an email (derek@epicuniverse.com) or as Dercol’s Goatee on the Epic Universe forums!

Podcast #3 - Who will Scott side with?

Stephanie and Derek discuss Scott Remington’s future. Other topics include: alien origins, General Thoor, Esther, and Svetlana.

SPOILERS INCLUDED!



Like it? Hate it? Want Stephanie and Derek to talk about something in the next episode? Talk about it on the Epic Universe forums or give your hosts direct feedback via email!!

stephanie@epicuniverse.com
derek@epicuniverse.com

Round 3 topic!!

Topic 3: Okay well this week's topic is going to go from the Great Race For Earth to a topic that is of high popularity -- our very own Golden Fulcrum. Scott will be the main topic tonite with some ad libbing in!!


Remember: FOR THE LOVE OF BORIS GIVE US FEEEEEEEDDDDBAAAAACCCKKK!!!!



xoxoxoxoxo
stephanie

Round 3!!!

What up my fellow Epic-nauts!! As promised Derrick and I will be linking up again tonite to dive into podcast number 3 for some more speculation and good-natured ribbing (I may be an Ithini but i strongly suspect that Derrick is an eidolon....I will investigate. Updates on that to follow ;-p)

I should have mentioned this before but I forgot (ever forget? I do it all the time). If you have not read Hero yet I STRONGLY advise AGAINST listening. #1 because you will have no idea what the veck we are talking about and #2 it could ruin the book for you. So if you haven't read Hero yet or are in the process OF reading it, DON'T LISTEN.

At least not yet ;) Once you've read it listen away and feel free to bombard me with questions, comments, and proof that Derrick is an eidolon.

Anyway, during this podcast we will be wrapping up our discussion about the Great Race for Earth and be moving on to another equally interesting topic. I have to discuss which one we will go with and will post the topic later. Make sure you tune in later this week when its posted and for the love of Boris GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK!!!! :):):):):):):):):)

toodles!!
xoxoxoxoxox
stephanie

Loading the Bandwagon

Stone Aside Publishing is about to begin an aggressive marketing campaign for the Epic series, and according to Stephen, getting people involved with the podcast and forum is only the beginning. "We're at the crux of the series right now. The beginning has ended. There'll probably be a longer wait than most fans are accustomed to before book four gets released. We want as many people on board as possible between now and then. The more, the better."

The Epic series has never been a heavily advertised series, but that may change soon. With an emphasis on getting as many people on board as possible before the release of book four, Epic may embark into new territory: media advertising.

"We were never against having paid advertisements out there," Stephen explains, "it was just never something we could handle on an small budget like ours. We have a little more leeway right now with that, at least enough to sit down and look at creative, effective ways to let people know this series exists. If there's a time to expand, it's right now."

There is currently no release date for Epic 4: The Glorious Becoming, with Stone Aside Publishing adopting a new "when it's done" policy.

Podcast #2: The Great Race for Earth

The Epic Universe podcast has grown in size with the addition of Derek Collins as co-host to Stephanie Police. The podcast will shift format away from the interview style of its initial launch into a discussion format.

"The goal was never for me to be a primary contributor," explains Lee Stephen. "It was meant to be about the fun of speculation, and obviously I can't really play a part of that. I can't speculate when I know what's coming."

The quest for the Epic podcast's launch has been a long one, according to Stephen, having been a behind-the-scenes effort as far back as this time last year. With Stephanie Police securely in the wings as primary host, the task of finding a partner became a priority. When the position was opened on the official Epic forums, it didn't take long for someone to step up to the plate. Derek Collins (Dercol's Goatee from the forums) will join Stephanie Police as personality and theorist.

While Stephen may occasionally partake in a show, the main goal will now be discussion of the series' various plots and intricacies. The first discussion podcast, launched today, revolves around the Great Race for Earth as it pertains to EDEN Command and the various alien species. Fans are encouraged to be caught up with the latest novel, Hero, before giving the show a listen. "The last thing we want is for the show to spoil anything, and while it isn't starting off very spoiler intense, you'll definitely have some mild spoilers here and there."

All fans are encouraged to participate in the podcast by sending questions, comments, and their own theories to Stephanie and Derek.

Keep an eye out!!

Derrick and I will be getting together tonite to do our second podcast!! Keep an eye out on the forum and the blog and everywhere else that Aaron has the link!!


Tonite's topic: The Great Race For Earth; who is on our side?

Tune it when its posted and give us some feedback!!!

xoxoxoxox
stephanie

The Golden Fulcrum

Fan artwork by Fuchsia

Click the image to see the large version at DeviantART.

Starbase66 Podcast

In the second podcast in as many weeks, the syndicated podcast Starbase 66 interviewed Lee Stephen recently about Dawn of Destiny and the Epic series.



Please visit the Starbase66 website at http://www.simplysyndicated.com/sb66_admiralstable1/

New Co-host!!

As everyone is aware the first podcast was done with Lee Stephen, the author of our beloved Epic Universe series!! I will be doing a podcast with him sporadically, checking in with him etc. However because he knows whats going to happen in the series I needed someone to speculate and argue with!! So I am happy to say that Derek Collins (Dercol's Goatee for those in the forum) will be joining me as my co-host for the cast!! Our next cast will be up as soon as Lee gets back from his vacation. :):)

***Hero: My Official Review***

When we last left the 14th of Novosibirsk, a lot had changed. A cloud had settled over the group. A lion had fallen.Hero picks up three months after the events in Outlaw Trigger. Scott Remington, now a Nightman Fulcrum, has cut himself off from the rest of his unit in almost every way possible. Aside from participating in missions with the group, he has little interaction with anybody.

Until a character from his past arrives, intent on healing the wounds created by the Machine. As she tries her hardest to heal the wounds of not only Scott, but the rest of the 14th, other wounds are created. Comrades and leaders fall, and treachery and betrayal come from unexpected sources.As the Eden leaders struggle to discover the purpose behind the alien attacks, Scott struggles within himself. Which side will prevail, the heroic Golden Lion, or the cold, brutally effecient Nightman Fulcrum?This is Lee Stephen's best work yet. It seems that each of these books has gotten better as the story progresses.

Once again Lee is able to convey the sense of emotion to these characters that makes them more than just names on a page. He takes some unexpected but not unwelcomed turns with this third installment, and I think that every person that reads this book will come away, not only impressed with the story that Lee has masterfully laid out, but thirsty for more. I personally cannot wait until the next installment is released.

I give Hero a perfect 10/10.

Joshua Anderson (Scout07 on the Epic forums)

Wecome Stephanie

I'd like to take a minute to welcome Stephanie Police to the blog.

Some of you may be familiar with her from the Epic Universe forums -- she is known as spolice88 on the forums.

Stephanie has also worked with Lee Stephen to produce the Epic line of podcasts.

Epic Podcasts

The Epic Universe Podcast has officially launched! Lee sat down with Stephanie Police to discuss several aspects of Epic, including inspiration and characters.




Everyone is encouraged to send podcast questions or comments to stephanie@epicuniverse.com - some could be read on the air during the next recording!