Plotsy signs sci-fi author G J Ogden for new vBook title

Plotsy has signed Kindle Storyteller Award winner G J Ogden for Forsaken Commander, the first Aternien Wars novel, as the next title for its Plotsy vBook format. The adaptation will stream later this year on Plotsy App and Plotsy.tv, giving the company another test of its book-to-screen model.

Why it matters: - Plotsy is expanding its Plotsy vBook format with a recognizable sci-fi franchise and a bestselling author. - The move gives readers another way to experience Forsaken Commander, with a screen version designed to preserve the original story. - The title will help Plotsy test demand for serialized book-to-screen releases across its app and streaming platform.

What happened: - Plotsy announced it signed science fiction author G J Ogden for the next Plotsy vBook title. - Forsaken Commander, the first book in Ogden’s Aternien Wars series, is set for translation from book to screen on Plotsy.tv. - Part One of the Plotsy vBook will be available for streaming in the Plotsy App later this year. - Fans can sign up for production updates at plotsy.tv. - Authors can learn more about the format at plotsy.tv/for-authors.

The details: - The Plotsy vBook translates a novel into a visual experience and releases it in Parts, mirroring how a printed book unfolds in chapters. - Plotsy positions the format as another reading option alongside print, ebook and audiobook. - Ogden won the Kindle Storyteller Award. - Ogden has written 50+ science fiction books. - His books have collected more than 15,000 five-star ratings across Amazon and Goodreads. - Ogden is a physics graduate and former technology journalist. - Forsaken Commander follows a war more than a century after humanity defeated the Aterniens, a post-human faction that pursued digital immortality and nearly conquered the Union of Nine. - Carter Rose, a former Master Commander who once served aboard the Longsword warships, is pulled out of exile by Major Carina Larsen after the Aterniens return and the Union is left without a fleet. - Michael Gorton, founder and CEO of Plotsy, said Ogden’s work reflects the company’s focus on author creativity and imagination. - Ogden said he wanted an authentic visual version of the book and liked that he works closely with the director and producers and has final approval on every Part.

Between the lines: - Plotsy is framing the vBook as an author-first adaptation model, with tighter creator control than traditional film or TV deals. - The company is using genre fiction, especially science fiction, to make the case for its format. - The signing also signals that Plotsy wants to build a roster of recognizable writers that can attract both readers and authors.

What's next: - Plotsy will release Part One of Forsaken Commander later this year. - The company will continue taking production updates and author inquiries through its website. - Plotsy’s broader pitch is that the platform can bring more books to screen while keeping the original vision intact.