Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

AC-I-227 Interview with Author Dawn Filos (Tales of a Pet Vet, a memoir)

Dr. Dawn Filos has always had a passion for animals—and with a lot of hard work and perseverance, she turned that passion into a career. Dawn knew at the start that she didn’t want to narrate the audiobook of her memoir, and was happily surprised in the casting process when she selected from the auditions. Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes sad, and often hilarious, Tales of a Pet Vet will resonate deeply with pet lovers everywhere.Learn more at drdawnthepetvet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-226 A Conversation with Lon Ballinger, Author of Party Boys

Join the conversation with Lon Ballinger, author of Party Boys: How the Ballinger Brothers Built the Best Nightclubs in the World, discussing his experiences in the nightclub industry and the importance of integrity and responsibility in business. Lon shares his motivation for publishing an audio book, recording it himself, and the challenges he's faced. His intention to help others with his insights and inspire new and established business owners shines through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-225 Interview with Author Jaer Jones (YA multi-voiced)

Changing POVs (Points of View) chapter by chapter in a story is a device typically best served with one narrator for each POV. Go behind the scenes with Jaer Jones, author of My Invisible Father, and host Becky Parker Geist as they discuss the decisions and audiobook production process. You’ll also learn more about the inspiration for this Young Adult novel from this author who is also a middle school teacher.Learn more at https://jaerarmsteadjones.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-224 Interview with Author Chrissy Grigoropoulos (nonfiction, author-narrated)

Join host Becky Parker Geist as she welcomes Chrissy Grigoropoulos, an accomplished attorney, real estate broker, entrepreneur, and author of 'Lady Shark.' In this episode, Chrissy shares the inspiration behind her book, designed to motivate women at various stages of life to achieve financial freedom and entrepreneurial success. She highlights the importance of self-motivation, visible mentorship, and the practical steps outlined in her workbook to help listeners and readers take actionable steps toward their goals. Don't miss this exciting conversation and discover what it means to be a Lady Shark!Learn more about Ladyshark: https://theladyshark.com/Enjoy the audiobook here: LADYSHARK: How To Become A Millionaire In Your 30s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-T-223 Degrees of Full Cast Audiobooks

If you’re considering or in production with a full cast audiobook project, this episode is full of tips to help you in the process. From making sure your goals and style are in alignment with the production values to the density of the soundscape to how to listen to your files, Becky guides you through the details.Learn more about Full Cast Projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-222 Audiobook Dream Come True - Interview with Cheryl Melody Baskin

With a book intended to have the listener interact, and in which there are original songs and exercises, Cheryl Melody worked in collaboration with Pro Audio Voices to create a heartfelt and beautiful audio edition. Melody narrated her audiobook and worked with the PAV pre-production team to bring her aural vision to life. Learn about how she as an author-narrator approached the audiobook version and what she discovered in the process.Learn more about Cheryl Melody Baskin.Melody’s FaceBook GroupFind the audiobook on AMPlifyAudiobooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-221 Interview with Author Janja Lalich (multi-voiced nonfiction: Cults)

Join us for a deep dive conversation with Dr. Janja Lalich, Founder and CEO of the Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion, and author of Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships (3rd edition). Host Becky Parker (Geist) was the primary narrator for this multi-voiced audiobook, and Janja also recorded a couple segments. Learn more about the topic and the audiobook process in this engaging conversation.Learn more at https://janjalalich.com and https://lalichcenter.org Get the audiobook at AMPlify Audiobooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-220 Interview with author Claudia Marseille (memoir)

Claudia Marseille, author of But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World, joins host Becky Parker Geist for a conversation about this moving memoir. Becky was also the narrator of this audiobook that takes the listener on a journey through Claudia’s childhood, challenged by profound hearing loss in a time when hearing assistance technology was in its infancy. Learn more at ClaudiaMarseilleAuthor.com Get your copy of the audiobook at AMPlifyAudiobooks.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-I-219 How Images in your Book can Create Connection - Interview with Author Joy Moeller

Joy Moeller, BS, RDH, AOMT-C, author of Is Your Tongue Killing You? Learn How to Sleep, Breathe, Chew, and Swallow Correctly is a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. Her book was selling well, but she kept hearing that her customers weren’t getting around to reading it. An audiobook edition was called for. But with so many images, would that work? Absolutely yes! In this episode you’ll learn not only how the images in her book became an asset to the audio, but also a lot about myofunctional therapy and the health challenges people are dealing with not realizing the dramatic improvements that are possible.Learn more at https://joymoeller.com/. Get the audiobook at AMPlify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC-T-218 Podcast Goals & Implementation Options

Planning to start a podcast but have questions? There are some foundational questions you might not have even thought to ask yourself yet, that can be critical to your success. Join host Becky Parker Geist as she walks you through the first things you need to know and decide. Would you like to schedule a one to one call with Becky to discuss your podcast idea? Book a call here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices