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Thursday, February 25, 2010

#bbcawdio Final Scene- Line-by-line Breakdown

By bbcaadmin @ 10:17 AM :: 410 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
And now for our story's breathless conclusion... Congratulations to all our wonderful participants! Stay tuned to this space for announcements in the coming weeks about narrator, title, release date and more! The Twitter Audio will be available as a free podcast/download via iTunes and streaming here on this blog! (Please read from the bottom up.) RT @rmooreowlpower: Carly grinned at Jake, and grabbed her spork. "Let's go save the world." RT @WotV: Jake took Carly's hand and grinned. "Guess you really are ... the one... you know." RT @susiebj: Carly'd never imagined life as a zombie hunter, but then, who had? She pulled back and smiled at Jake. RT @susiebj: The models started cheering. Joyce whooped. "Come on you two. We got zombies to hu...
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Thursday, February 25, 2010

#bbcawdio Day 8 -- The Story So Far

By bbcaadmin @ 6:51 AM :: 234 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
It's mayhem on the runway as our fearless heroes try to stop the zombie invasion at Fashion Week. Here's our story so far: Carly was shocked when the hot new guy at Guru Fashion Agency texted her of all people. She barely knew Jake, but suddenly he was cryptically demanding her help and--even more shocking--saying his life depended on it! Before she can figure out if it's all a prank or deadly serious, she and her coworker Joyce discover a dead body in the office's broom closet. To her horror and shock, Joyce insists the cause of death was zombies! Carly struggles with the realization that zombies, vampires, werewolves and more are all real, but there's not much time for thinking--Jake calls again needing her help. The two women rus...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 13 Line-by-Line Breakdown

By bbcaadmin @ 3:24 PM :: 303 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Just in the nick of time, Carly got the cure to our Queen Zombie--but now what will happen? Tune in tomorrow morning at 9 AM EST for the thrilling conclusion to our Twitter Audio saga. (Please scroll down and read from the bottom up.) RT @rmooreowlpower: Without so much as a look or a word of thanks for Carly, Coco took the champagne, raised it in a toast & drank. RT @Taragel Taking her chance, Carly stalked forward and thrust the glass out to the iconic designer. "For you, Ms. Chanel." RT @rmooreowlpower Or more specifically, to his lap. She leaned over to whisper to him, her hair falling over his face and blocking his view RT @Taragel She grabbed the model and whispered quickly into her ear. The girl nodded and slipped away to the CE...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

#bbcawdio - Scene 12 - Line-by-line breakdown

By bbcaadmin @ 10:40 AM :: 267 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
Carly might have found an ally to help her pull off her plan to drug Coco! But danger awaits... Join us at 2:30 PM EST for more in the story! Please read from the bottom up. RT @rmooreowlpower: Carly swallowed. "Okay," she said. "Now I understand why I need the spork." RT @CahLac: "What? What are you seeing Carly?" asked Joyce. RT @crzychick04: "Models, clothes, people with camera equipment, chairs.... hmm... what's that?" RT @glenbw: "Just her 'guests', Joyce. Lots of guests," Carly complied. RT @crzychick04: "We can tell she's nearby, but there's too much interference. What do you see?" RT @glenbw: "Still no sign of Chanel yet", Carly pressed against her earpiece. "Can you find her with your tracking device?" ...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 11 Line-by-Line breakdown

By bbcaadmin @ 3:38 PM :: 282 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Carly takes a short break to regroup and rest up and then she hits the road for the final showdown with Coco Chanel! What will happen? Tune in tomorrow at 9 AM EST to find out... Please read from the bottom up. RT @terencewest: As Carly climbed into the van, she wondered if that was true. Would there be a 'later'? For any of them? RT @Taragel Joyce gave them both a shove towards the van. "Save it for later, you two.” RT @wotv: "You, I'll spit on," mumbled Carly. "Of course... if you want..." RT @csyusten"Uh, yeah, preventatively," Jake smiled, surprised, "Good idea." Joyce popped her head up, smirking. "You gonna kiss me too?" RT @JennyWorsley Carly had never been so forward in all her life, but she may get destroyed by a Zombie,...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 10 - Line-by-line breakdown

By bbcaadmin @ 10:55 AM :: 253 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Carly and the ZFT are getting ready to stage their last battle! But a mysterious complication might arise... What will it be? Join us at 3:00 pm EST to find out! Please read from the bottom up. 1.      RT @simon_staffans: Carly looked at Jake. "If I'm the one going in there, I need to know. Level with me. What's the worst that can happen?" 2.      RT @Surfingsue: "Yeah sure nothing to worry about here, just my life and zombie afterlife flashing before my eyes!" 3.      RT @45Spacer: the members of the zft exchanged awkward glances. joyce smiled "more so the latter, honey. But don't you worry" 4.      RT @WotV: "So, are we talking white shoes past Labor Day un...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

#bbcawdio - Day 6 - The Story So Far

By bbcaadmin @ 6:48 AM :: 254 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
It's mayhem on the runway as our fearless heroes try to stop the zombie invasion at Fashion Week. Here's our story so far: Carly was shocked when the hot new guy at Guru Fashion Agency texted her of all people. She barely knew Jake, but suddenly he was cryptically demanding her help and--even more shocking--saying his life depended on it! Before she can figure out if it's all a prank or deadly serious, she and her coworker Joyce discover a dead body in the office's broom closet. To her horror and shock, Joyce insists the cause of death was zombies! Carly struggles with the realization that zombies, vampires, werewolves and more are all real, but there's not much time for thinking--Jake calls again needing her help. The two women rush...
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Monday, February 22, 2010

#bbcawdio - Scene 9 Line-by-line breakdown

By bbcaadmin @ 4:06 PM :: 285 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Carly has one more challenge awaiting her and some surprise revelations to cope with! Can she stay strong and fulfill her purpose as The Keeper? Join us at 9 am EST tomorrow to find out. Remember: scroll down and read from the bottom up. RT @terencewest: Jake sighed, "We're going to war." RT @Taragel "So what happens now?" Carly asked. "What do we do till the shoot tonight?" RT @escapetheworld: She began to feel a little better. Then Joyce annouced. "Well, here we are, the ZFT headquarters!" RT @Nate_Music: Carly thought to herself, hopefully not watching me die, that's no fun. RT @escapetheworld Jake must've noticed she was nervous, since he took her hand & squeezed it. "You'll be fine. We'll be watching you." RT @JennyWor...
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Monday, February 22, 2010

#bbcawdio - Scene 8 - Line-by-line

By bbcaadmin @ 10:09 AM :: 298 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Jake has narrowly avoided becoming one of the undead thanks to Carly's life-saving liplock, but they still have to find a way to stop the cursed zombie supermodels from overtaking the city! As they rush off with the secret serum, what fate will await them.... Tune in at 2:30 pm EST to find out. Please read from the bottom up! RT @glenbw: "Alright, guys! Let's hit the road!" RT @CahLac: "Deal!" said Jake smiling. Her heart was beating too fast, her lips tingling still. RT @barbarathome: Carly looked around her to a bunch of ZFT members. "Well, as long as I don't have to wear the t-shirt", she smiled. RT @susiebj: Jake reached over and took Carly's hand. "I really hope you'll want to stay a part of the team." RT @glenbw: Joyce turned t...
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Friday, February 19, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 7 - Line-by-line

By bbcaadmin @ 3:22 PM :: 527 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
Oh no! Has Jake fallen prey to the evil zombie-models? How will Carly save him? Join us Monday at 9 AM EST to continue the story! Please read from the bottom up. RT @csyusten "Joyce are you there?" Carly shouted, pushing the earpiece tight to her ear, horror dawning. "I think they got Jake!" RT @Taragel Her gaze focused on his arm, where blood was trickling down from his bicep to his wrist. RT @omgxitskatiexx: Jake began to cough. Carly came to a halt. "Jake?" Her eyes widened in horror as Jake shook uncontrollably. RT @wheems01: The alarm blares as they push their way through the exit door. Outside in the dim sunlight, Jake doubles over. RT @csyusten: With one push of the door, the fire alarm sounded and the sprinklers drenched the ...
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Friday, February 19, 2010

#bbcawdio - Scene 6 - Line-by-Line

By bbcaadmin @ 10:43 AM :: 278 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Things are looking dire on the catwalk for Carly and Jake! What will the red button do? Join us at 2:30 pm EST to add more to the tale! Please read from the bottom up: 1.      RT @wotv: Just then her earpiece crackled to life "...whatever you do, don't press the red button!" screamed Joyce. 2.      RT @glenbw: Carly pulled the small contraption out of her pocket. Not knowing how the device worked, she simply pressed the red button. 3.      RT @Taragel Nothing. It was dead. Carly took a deep breath. She was on her own now. There was only one thing to do... 4.      RT @escapetheworld: She couldn't see a thing around her. "What the... JOYCE, ar you there?" She p...
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Friday, February 19, 2010

#bbcawdio Day 4 - The Story So Far

By bbcaadmin @ 7:03 AM :: 261 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
It's mayhem on the runway as our fearless heroes try to stop the zombie invasion at Fashion Week. Here's our story so far: Carly was shocked when the hot new guy at Guru Fashion Agency texted her of all people. She barely knew Jake, but suddenly he was cryptically demanding her help and--even more shocking--saying his life depended on it! Before she can figure out if it's all a prank or deadly serious, she and her coworker Joyce discover a dead body in the office's broom closet. To her horror and shock, Joyce insists the cause of death was zombies! Carly struggles with the realization that zombies, vampires, werewolves and more are all real, but there's not much time for thinking--Jake calls again needing her help. The two women rush...
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 5 line-by-line

By bbcaadmin @ 2:55 PM :: 303 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
The zombie models have overrun Bryant Park's Fashion Week! Can Carly and Jake stop them before the world's fashionistas become dinner? And what would Tim Gunn say about all this? Tune in tomorrow at 9 AM EST to tweet with us! Here's the line-by-line breakdown of today's storytelling  (Read from the bottom up) RT @JenniferLJacobs: She heard the din of the audience and the loud music, then a huge gasp arose from the runway. Showtime. RT @wotv: Joyce's voice came through her earphone, "Just wait for it...." RT @csyusten: "Jake! Joyce! It didn't work! Nothing happened!" Carly whispered violently. RT @susiebj: The music suddenly blasted. 121 pivoted and headed down the runway. Baffled, Carly had to follow as models pushed from behind. ...
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

#bbcawdio Day 3 -- The Story So Far

By bbcaadmin @ 6:58 AM :: 257 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
Is Zombie the new black? We're about to find out as our intrepid heroes hit Fashion Week! Here's our story so far: Carly was shocked when the hot new guy at Guru Fashion Agency texted her of all people. She barely knew Jake, but suddenly he was cryptically demanding her help and--even more shocking--saying his life depended on it! Before she can figure out if it's all a prank or deadly serious, she and her coworker Joyce discover a dead body in the office's broom closet. To her horror and shock, Joyce insists the cause of death was zombies! Carly struggles with the realization that zombies, vampires, werewolves and more are all real, but there's not much time for thinking--Jake calls again needing her help. The two women rush to his...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 4 - Line-by-line

By bbcaadmin @ 3:22 PM :: 1192 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
Finally Carly gets some answers about her predicament! But can she step up and save the day? Here's the line-by-line breakdown for scene 4 (Read from the bottom up!) RT @SaireeElizabeth: "Fashion Week or bust," Jake said grimly, steering the car towards Bryant Park. RT @WotV: Jake floored the Mustang and they were propelled out of the garage with a squeal of the tires. RT @terencewest: "No more time," Jake said climbing into a battered 70s Mustang, "we have to get you out of here." RT @Taragel Joyce tossed the keys to Jake & he grabbed Carly's hand, pulling her towards a door at the back of the room. It led to a garage. RT @CrystalMariaS: "We'll explain later, just go find that vial!" Joyce shouted pushing Carly RT @Fluffyb...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

#bbcawdio Scene 3 - line-by-line

By bbcaadmin @ 10:21 AM :: 336 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
What strange twists and turns have our zombie caper taken now? Check out our breakdown of Scene 3 below (read from the bottom up!) and find out!   RT @weirdsis: "You know the age old question: spit or swallow? You're going to spit, honey," said Joyce. RT @Taragel It was silent for a moment as the members of the ZFT shared misgiving glances in the musty old stockroom. RT @wheems01: "Not your blood, honey. The antidote is in your saliva." "So what? Am I supposed to go around kissing the zombies?" RT @NatiVi: "What, are you saying my blood is the antidote or something?" asked Carly, skeptical. RT @csyusten: "I'm pretty sure I don't have any antidote on me," Carly replied. "Not on you, in you..." Joyce whispe...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Day 2 of #bbcawdio -- The Story So Far

By bbcaadmin @ 6:23 AM :: 341 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating
We'll dive in to a new day of Twitter Audio storytelling in just about 30 minutes at 9 AM EST. Our first day saw us collaborating on a comic romance/zombie horror caper! Here's the story so far: Carly was shocked when the hot new guy at Guru Fashion Agency texted her of all people. She barely knew Jake, but suddenly he was cryptically demanding her help and--even more shocking--saying his life depended on it! Before she can figure out if it's all a prank or deadly serious, she and her coworker Joyce discover a dead body in the office's broom closet. To her horror and shock, Joyce insists the cause of death was zombies! Carly struggles with the realization that zombies, vampires, werewolves and more are all real, but there's not much t...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Twitter Audio Scene 2 - Line-by-line

By bbcaadmin @ 3:29 PM :: 416 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
As Day One of our Twitter Audio project winds down, it seems our fearless heroine has stumbled onto a massive zombie conspiracy! And how did the hot new guy Jake get involved? Will the ZFT save the day? And what's all this about her being "The Keeper"?  Will she ever get some answers--or some sensible shoes? It's tough getting blood on your Jimmy Choos...Tune in tomorrow at 9 AM EST for more in the comic caper! Here's the line-by-line Scene 2. Please read from the bottom up! RT @Kristinveiga "Honey the keeper is the one person in the world that can stop the zombie disease. Only you can save us now." Joyce said. RT @KataCullen: What's the keeper? Carly asked RT @csyusten: "You mean she's the keeper?" Joyce motioned to C...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Twitter Audio Scene 1 - Line by line

By bbcaadmin @ 12:56 PM :: 546 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating
We've kicked off our newest round of Twitter audio with the help of #1 NYT Bestselling author Meg Cabot (@megcabot)! Almost 1000 tweets have been submitted so far in our comic caper about zombies plaguing a modeling agency! Here's the line-by-line breakdown of our first scene as we take a quick break and follow us @BBCAA to join the fun! Please remember to read from the bottom up! RT @wheems01: The site that met her when she entered the men's restroom was not one she could have prepared for. RT @sebastianwaller: She threw herself in through the door, expecting the worst. RT @wheems01: Dragging Joyce, she ran as quickly as she could down the long hallway to the restrooms, praying she wouldn't be too late. RT @SaireeElizabeth: "Well, you sho...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

60 minutes and counting to Twitter Two Liftoff!

By bbcaadmin @ 9:00 AM :: 480 Views :: 1 Comments :: Article Rating :: General
We've got less than an hour to go before we embark on another whimsical, wild storytelling journey with the help of #1 New York Times Bestselling author Meg Cabot (@megcabot) and the Twitterverse! Meg will tweet the tantalizing first line at Noon EST and we'll immediately retweet it! Then you tweet a possible second line of the story, like this: @BBCAA Your Tweet Here #bbcawdio And then we're off! We'll select and retweet the lines that push the story forward in new and interesting directions at @BBCAA, so follow our account to keep up-to-the-minute on all the twists and turns. We'll try to shape a narrative out of all your creative ideas as quickly and spontaneously as possible. It will be messy and chaotic and maybe we'll go off in some crazy directions...
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Twitter Novel Round Two Kicks Off Soon!

By bbcaadmin @ 1:30 PM :: 1880 Views :: 4 Comments :: Article Rating :: News
 You can write an original audiobook story on Twitter with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author  Meg Cabot  Starting February 16 at Noon EST, author Meg Cabot (@megcabot) will launch a special interactive storytelling experience. She'll tweet the first line of an original tale and then the rest is up to you! Just login to your Twitter account (registration is free) to tweet your own suggested sentence to continue the tale.   How Does it Work? Read the opening line of the story tweeted by Meg and follow us here @BBCAA to tweet the possible next sentence of the story (tweets must be 140 characters or less) like this: @BBCAA Your Tweet Here #bbcawdio We'll ...
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