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Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

Becky Parker Geist

Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world - as well as authors and publishers looking

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28:14

AC-I-240 Interview with author Zelly Ruskin...

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2024/10/03

Becky interviews Zelly Ruskin, author of the debut novel Not Yours to Keep, a domestic suspense about a 32 yr old adoption specialist. The audiobook edition, narrated by Jess Wright, Carrie Brewer, and Jason Lasky, is written from multiple perspectives or POVs. Learn more about this project, some of the challenges people in the adoption process face—professionals and potential parents alike, and about the delight of hearing your audiobook come alive with multiple voices. We also touch on recent

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25:16

AC-T-239 You Could be Missing Out on Hundreds of...

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2024/09/26

How would you feel about missing out on earning $237,000 for your audiobook sales? That’s exactly what happened for an author who sold over 30K copies of her audiobook - via ACX. If she’d used her marketing to direct customer-listeners to AMPlify Audiobooks instead of Audible, she could have pocketed almost a quarter million dollars additional! Distribution and marketing matter! They can make the difference between no sales revenue and a quarter million dollars. But it takes a skilled and

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19:30

AC-T-238 Unpublished Children’s Books

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2024/09/19

A child’s curiosity knows no bounds. Even those who seem bored and distracted have the energy within them to participate in the world if only we arouse their interest. Today we look at the opportunities presented by Unpublished Children’s Books - children’s stories not yet published in an eBook or a print format, and ways to enrich the stories with a soundscape. We explore the benefits of producing your children’s stories in audio format vs. print format, the perks of getting published or

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28:11

AC-I-237 Interview with author and trainer Paul Wyman...

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2024/09/12

If you’ve ever used the common phrase “part of me wants to do this, but part of me want to do that” then you’ve experienced the conflicts that can arise between the inner parts of us. Coach, trainer and author Paul Wyman shares how his audiobook Parts of Me provides a better understanding and path forward with self-compassion. Though originally written for other coaches, the exercises and information in this audiobook have value for us all. The audiobook includes parts narrated by the author and the

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36:55

AC-I-236 Medicine & Comedy - Interview with Ron...

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2024/09/05

Ron Turker, author of The Wandering Jew of St. Salacious. Ron started his career in med school and standup comedy around the same time. After feeling a need to send up a red flag, his novel became his vehicle. When his fans started calling for his audiobook in his voice, Ron stepped up to the challenge. Learn about his biggest surprises along the way, and what’s coming up next.Learn more about Ron Turker. Get the audiobook at AMPlify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:32

AC-T-235 The Value of Audiobook Pre-Production

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2024/08/29

What difference can it make if you do a full and robust pre-production process for your audiobook? It can make a HUGE difference! Not just in terms of organization and efficiency, though those can be significant benefits, but also in terms of how successful your audiobook can be in reaching your own goals for it. Becky Parker Geist covers all the key points you’ll need to attend to as you think about or enter into pre-production.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:21

AC-T-234 Do I REALLY Have to Market my Audiobook?

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2024/08/22

Have you had those wishful thoughts that maybe you can just get the audiobook (or book) produced or published and then it will just sell? Do you drag your feet when it comes to marketing? Wondering if there’s a way to make marketing easier? This episode is for you.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:20

AC-I-233 From Stage to Audiobook: Pirates of...

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2024/08/15

The cast, author and director of Pirates of Sausalito by John Byrne Barry share the experience of producing as an audiobook what started out originally as a stage play. Host Becky Parker Geist and author John Byrne Barry played all the roles in this historically-inspired comedy, with Becky directing. Hear about the journey of this project in which two narrators, in this case also director and author, bring this story to life.Learn more about John Byrne Barry Get the audiobook today! Learn more

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23:52

AC-T-232 Should you have Multiple Voices for your...

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2024/08/08

When does an audiobook work best with multiple voices? What’s the difference between a full cast audiobook and a multi-voiced audiobook? Why would you choose one of these options for your own audiobook? Audiobook expert Becky Parker Geist dives into the details of when and why you might want to consider one of these options.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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AC-T-231 Audiobook Distribution Details

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2024/08/01

What exactly IS an audiobook, technically speaking? And why do all the audiobook producers deliver mp3 files but “not the entire audiobook”? Is there anything you have to do to make it a complete audiobook? Host Becky dives into the details of audiobook distribution: what exactly an audiobook is and why it requires a special type of delivery for a good customer experience.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:35

AC-T-230 Finding Your Voices | Casting Your Audiobook

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2024/07/25

Finding the right voice/s for your audiobook is critical to its success. Becky walks us through the options for narration: author narrator, single professional narrator, multi-voiced, and full cast. Learn about how to make the casting decisions and what factors to consider. You might be surprised at what factors matter when considering narrating yourself, or gain clarity on what to consider when listening to auditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:55

AC-I-229 Inetrview with Catherine Harrington (memoir)

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2024/07/18

Author of The Longest War: A Psychotherapist's Experience of Divorce, Custody and Power, Catherine Harrington joins host Becky Parker Geist for a conversation about her book, from inception through the audiobook production process. Memoir authors may question whether they need to be the narrator for their own story. Hear about Catherine’s decisions and reasons and so much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:23

AC-I-228 Vulnerability in Memoir - Interview with...

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2024/07/11

Born to an abusive mother and a drug-dealer father, Ginelle Testa was not exactly set up for success—and her early years are just as troubled as one might expect. Raw, relatable, and powerful, Testa’s memoir Make a Home Out of You is a riveting tale of climbing up from rock bottom—and learning to make a home in oneself instead of in substances and other people. Hear how Ginelle navigated the vulnerable moments, as she recorded her own memoir.Get your copy of the audiobook Make a Home Out of You on

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34:24

AC-I-227 Interview with Author Dawn Filos (Tales of a...

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2024/07/04

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

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

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2024/06/27

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

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AC-I-225 Interview with Author Jaer Jones (YA...

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2024/06/20

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

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AC-I-224 Interview with Author Chrissy Grigoropoulos...

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2024/06/13

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

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AC-T-223 Degrees of Full Cast Audiobooks

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2024/06/06

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

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AC-I-222 Audiobook Dream Come True - Interview with...

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2024/05/30

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

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AC-I-221 Interview with Author Janja Lalich...

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2024/05/23

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

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