Interview The Evil Genius!
Misty: Good afternoon, sir. If I understand correctly I can contact an EDJ at this address, correct? We at 33.3 FM radio would like to interview EDJ at some point soon. Could you give him this message for me?
From all of us at 33.3 FM radio, thanks.
Misty McCluney
EDJ: EDJ speaking...what's in it for me? Heh
Misty: If you help us out, not only will we send you a special prize in the mail, but you will also win a trip for 2 to London... No, that was a total lie. We can't afford that. But, you shall receive something in the mail. What do ya say?
Misty McCluney, President and founder of 33.3 FM radio
EDJ: MAILZ!!! Count me in ^_^ What sorta survey thingy be this?
Misty: Since you are sorta, kinda a co-author of ISC, I'd like to ask you some questions about that. A while back I interviewed your co-author, Savvy. Would this be all right with you?
EDJ: Heh, sorta kinda indeed. I'm the brain behind most of DJ's work after all. That's perfectly fine with me.
Misty: Ok. ^_^ *drags EDJ to radio station* Ok, we're starting in 3...2...1...
*talks into mic* Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us at 33.3 Fm radio. I'm your host, Misty. And today we have a special guest, EDJ, who helps write the book Ice Sword Chronicles. EDJ, thank you for taking time to be here with us today.
EDJ: *mock salutes* It's my pleasure, Misty. How are you today?
Misty: I am doing very well, thanks. First off, I'd like to ask, how did you all start writing ISC?
EDJ: Hmm, you know, that would probably be better answered by my Other, DJ. But as far as I can remember, ISC began as a simple game of chaining alternating thoughts that have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Also known as the Wrong Answers to Obvious Questions game.
Misty: That's interesting. Now, I heard that you all don't exactly have an... outline as to what is going to happen. Does this make things more difficult, or not so much?
EDJ: That's correct, Misty. And actually, it doesn't really get in the way too much. ISC's always been about the spontaneity and random moments of the authors, so not having any outline actually allows us to be more creative. We certainly have specific end goals in mind, but the paths to those ends are mostly open.
Misty: Very interesting. Now, time for a commercial break.
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Misty: We're back. I'm Misty and today we are interviewing Ice Sword Chronicle co-author, EDJ. Who, I have just learned, is actually a character in the story. Can you tell us a little bit about that, EDJ?
EDJ: Ah, I'd be happy to, Misty. I consider myself to be sort of the tragic hero of ISC. Sure, I start out as being an evil super villain and all, but as time passes, the reader actually gets to know the real me. And I end up really becoming the hero I was meant to be, but we wouldn't want to spoil any surprises, so I can't really say too much about that bit. But there's definitely some exciting things about it.
Misty: After you become... I wouldn't say not evil, but less evil than more, Do you look back and wish you had stayed that way?
EDJ: Well, becoming...less evil...led me to being undead, to make a very long story short. But I would make the same decision every single time if I had to do it again. To answer the question that is ISC, I would go to the ends of life itself for love. Wow, that sounded really sappy.
Misty: *plays pre-recorded "awww..."* That's really sweet and... Almost hard to imagine. How are you hoping ISC plays out?
EDJ: Yeah, the whole evil genius that lost his edge thing's going there. Whatevs, you know? Anyway, I'd love to see ISC turn into the media darling that it is meant to be...book series, movies *cough* not like Eragon *cough* cartoon series, video games, the little collectible bobble heads, the whole deal!
Misty: Well, that's really great. But I was kinda referring to the story itself...
EDJ: Oh, that. I'd love to talk more about it, but I was threatened within an inch of my non-life if I said anything about what's next. So I can't really tell you anything new specifically about where we're going, but it's definitely leading up to the grand finale, the big tuna, the whole enchilada, the final countdown! *starts singing* It's the final countdown! *ahem* I mean, stay tuned...it's going to be awesome.
Misty: Sorry, folks. I tried. *smiles* It's been great having you on the show today, EDJ. Thanks again for coming on. Is there anything you would like to say to our listeners before we leave?
EDJ: Well, besides to say thanks for watching, I'll just say... *thinks* oh! Always Hope!!
Misty: Always hope, now there's a saying to live by. Thank you all for listening this evening. *looks at camera on ceiling* I would also like to thank our web audience who is watching us this evening. *waves* *camera switches off* That's a wrap! Thank you once again, EDJ. *shakes his hand* You will be receiving your prize in the mail shortly.
How far will you go to protect the ones you love?