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Join Host Bryan Lincoln and Michael L Stokes in the late spring sunshine at BALTICON 46 with series creator Jay Smith, voice actors Laura Nicole (Shiva Vesta, Aaron), Keith DeCandido (Todd Rage), Carole Stokes (Narrator, Ruby),  M Sieiro Garcia (Caitlin, Sarge), Rebecca Rinas (Ronni), and Veronica Giguere (Jill Woodbine) for a talk on podcasting, audio drama and what is shaping up to be THE new media conference for audio dramatists, fullcasters and novelists for audio. We also talk about Googies, “In the Flesh” and Season 2 of HG World. Special thanks for Balticon organizers (especially Paul Fischer), Alex White, and the awesome podcasting community for its support. Recorded Sunday May 27th in the courtyard of the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn.

Returning from what was to have been an “honorable defeat” McInnes finds himself the center of a media firestorm over a supposed threat he made to the newly recognized dictator of M’Benda.

Long before the zombie apocalypse, Neil McInnes lived in the most dangerous and hopeless parts of the world as part of various United Nations initiatives.  After a fall from grace withing the ranks of the Royal Air Force, Fight Lieutenant McInnes was sent to a small African nation in the midst of a bloody genocidal war.  Here is Part 1 of “A Simple Prop” by Jay Smith, read by Ayoub Khote with music by Kevin MacLeod and mastered by Michael L Stokes. While waiting for more Jill Woodbine and The Googies, please feel free to comment on this episode.  Listener response will determine if the show is picked up for a full season on the 3015 North Network. (*This episode was made available for a short period in 2012 as a test episode)

The End.  The Diary of Jill Woodbine was a finalist for a 2012 Parsec Award. The author would like to thank the cast and crew (past and present) of HG World for the inspiration and the support he’s received in making this podionovel as a companion series to the Parsec-winning audio drama series.  Thank you to Michael Stokes, Bryan Lincoln, Kevin MacLeod, and of course the voice of our miss Jilly - Veronica Giguere. “This novel is dedicated to those who inspired my love of audio theater.  Bob Crawford, Arch Oboler, Orson Welles, Douglas Adams, and Dirk Maggs. Happy Halloween, my friends.  - Jay Smith“ This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

Everything changes. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

In Chapter 23, Jill meets Lucille - and life will never be the same again. In Chapter 24, Jill reflects on the choices she has made and must make for herself and everyone else inside HG World. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

In Chapter 21, Jill spends a long overdue evening with Molly and discovers that even the person she trusts most in the Down Under keeps important secrets from her.  Jill has to decide if she can trust Molly, or if she must look into matters for herself. In Chapter 22, Jill learns the secret history of Paul Handsome and is set on the path to her destiny inside the Down Under of HG World. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

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HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 20 “Red Molly explains the importance of her recovered Bible and her ordeal crossing 500 miles of hostile territory to find safety.” This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 19 “Jill discovers the true purpose of the Down Under and her place in it.” This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 18 “Where do zombie babies come from?” This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 17 Jill finds herself in a very bad place. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 16 Jill takes her first steps into the Down Under and discovers… This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 15 There’s more to HG World than exists on the sales floor. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 14 - Supplemental To be true to the story, Jill has to be true to herself. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 13 Constable David has some news about Red Molly - good and bad.  At a driving range set up on the roof of HG World, David and Jill confront a rare but dangerous situation with one of the residents named O’Neal. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes. (This version has been remastered and reposted)

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 12 Hiding out in an empty classroom inside HG World, Jill tries to piece together what has been happening inside the warehouse while exploring why the world came to such a state in the first place. A new opportunity may hold the key to finding Red Molly. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes. (This version has been remastered and reposted)

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 11, Part 2 Jill confronts Hank about his intentions for Red Molly.  Molly explains why she agrees to spend time with Manager Jack and shares a secret with Jill that makes a connection between the two on an intimate level. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 11, Part 1 Calming herself near the “Mayor’s Residence” - Jill meets someone who is about to change her life, and someone else who could end it. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

HG World presents: “The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 10 Taking on the guise of a helpful newsletter copy writer, Jill begins her investigation of HG World and has an experience that shatters any illusions she had of safety or hope for leaving “Site #2210″ alive. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.