Neworld Papers

The A.I. Repertory Theater presents a full-cast audio production of book one of the award-winning science fiction series, Neworld Papers. Is revealing the truth worth the disruption of a society? The Historian's Tale offers cinematic pacing, thematic sophistication (faith vs. evidence, agency vs. state control, personal identity vs. imposed destiny), and vivid sensory detail that position the novel for readers who enjoy deep world building grounded in strong character stakes.

  1. Glossary of Terms

    EPISODE 1 BONUS

    Glossary of Terms

    Here's a list of terms used on Neworld. It is recommended listening/reading before diving into the story. annum: an archaic way of measuring a person’s age; twelve consecutive months (two thirds of a cycle) cycle: the eighteen-month solar cycle from HighConjunction to HighConjunction HighConjunction: 1) the period when Neworld’s two suns are perfectly aligned with SolMinor eclipsing SolMajor; the period is marked by crippling snowfalls; 2) the ten-sol celebration that occurs during this period, when families gather, seclude themselves indoors, feast, and exchange gifts, concluding with bonfires ignited by the re-emerging families HighNoon: the time of day when SolMajor is at its zenith kon: the indestructible spirit that inhabits all living beings LowNoon: the time of day when SolMinor is at its zenith miss: a term of direct address for a female who has borne a child for a male contract missus: a term of direct address for a female with a contracted child missy: a term of direct address for a female without children RedNights: the middle of summer when SolMinor dominates the night sky sol: the time period from HighNoon to HighNoon SolMajor: Neworld’s larger, brighter, more distant sun; short form - SolMaj SolMinor: Neworld’s smaller, dimmer, nearer sun; short form—SolMin   Produced and Directed by Keith Brian Shaw [Human]   Performed by Zach Emerson as Fallon and the A.I. Repertory Theater players. Text ©2018 and Audio Production ©2025 Keith Brian Shaw

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The A.I. Repertory Theater presents a full-cast audio production of book one of the award-winning science fiction series, Neworld Papers. Is revealing the truth worth the disruption of a society? The Historian's Tale offers cinematic pacing, thematic sophistication (faith vs. evidence, agency vs. state control, personal identity vs. imposed destiny), and vivid sensory detail that position the novel for readers who enjoy deep world building grounded in strong character stakes.

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