by Mary Jo
If you love audiobooks, the Golden Age has arrived. Back in the day, only major books, mostly bestsellers, were released in audio as well as print. Romances were seldom done in audio.
But now commercial audiobooks are no longer an ivory tower production. Amazon changed the face of traditional publishing when it introduced the Kindle ebook reader, and at the same time created the KDP production platform so anyone could publish a book.
Then they bought Audible.com, the 600 pound gorilla of audio, and Audible created ACX.com, a production platform that allows anyone to create her own audiobook, just as KDP allows us to create our own ebooks. This means that all those backlist books that were never available in audio can be produced and released directly by authors.
But no two revolutions are identical. A book can be traditionally printed or produced in e-book form, but either way, you read with your eyes. Audio is very different experience because it requires hearing rather than vision. A downside of audio is that we don't engage as closely with the story. When I read, it takes most of my attention. I'm really IN that book. Since audiobooks allow multitasking, the story won't usually be experienced as intensely.
BUT–audiobooks are a godsend for commuters creeping along in traffic or driving long distances. They're also great for people with learning disabilities that make reading difficult. Not to mention, audiobooks are terrific for those doing boring house work or exercise or anything that engages the body but not the mind.
Most of my books of recent years have audio editions, generally produced by Recorded Books, which does quality unabridged audiobooks aimed primarily at the library market. I liked that they were availables, so several months ago, I decided it was time to experiment with producing one of my backlist books in audio. I chose Thunder and Roses, first in my Fallen Angels series, because it's my bestselling backlist title. It's been–educational! (I had Kim Killion design a new cover in honor of this new venture. The other images in this post are earlier audiobooks done by others.)
A salient point is that there is a HUGE difference in cost between publishing an ebook and producing 
an audiobook. An ebook can be produced for almost nothing if the author is good technically and has the time. Even hiring someone else to do the cover, formatting, and uploading will cost only a few hundred dollars.
But producing an audiobook costs THOUSANDS of dollars. Why the cost difference? Because with very, very rare exceptions, authors need to hire narrators, who are usually highly skilled professional actors with a special gift for interpreting voices and storytelling. The cost for top caliber narrators is $200-400–or more–per finished hour of audiobook.
That "finished hour" is why ACX refers to narrators as "producers." They don't just read the story into a microphone; they check for accuracy and quality, correct errors, and insure that the audio tracks exactly with the written book so that Amazon can use their WhisperSync technology. That means that if you're reading a book on your Kindle and stop in the middle of a chapter, then start listening to the audiobook version in your car, it will pick up right where you stopped reading. Very cool.
So good narrators puts hours of work into each finished hour, and are worth every penny of what they charge. They also need to work in a professional quality sound studio in order to get professional quality sound, and good equipment isn't cheap.
Choosing a narrator is both harrowing and fun, because you go to ACX's database of producers and click on what qualities you want in your narrator. Male, female, either? If you want a British accent, do you want General, Welsh, Scottish, Cockney, or other? For an American accent, do you want General, Southern, Western, New York, Boston, or something else?
Most fun is clicking the voice qualities: Seductive/sexy, quirky, perky, sultry? Or perchance hysterical? <G> Lots of choices!
After you define the kind of narration you're looking for, you post an excerpt and ask for auditions. The excerpt should be short and have dialogue with your main characters. Some authors suggest it should include a love scene. (I went for a conflict scene, where Clare beards a hungover Nicholas in his den to demand his help.) Interested producers cruise those listings to find ones they might be suited for, record the audition sample, and send it to the author.
This is the harrowing part of the process. I decided to use only Audible Approved producers–elite narrators who have at least 25 productions on Audible, with positive reviews. So they're more expensive, but they're all going to be good.
I got about two dozen auditions, and every single one of them was acceptable. The trick was 
choosing the one that will be best for my book. This is where it helps to have listened to a lot of audiobooks, or at least audio samples. If a male narrator, does he do female voices well? And vice versa for a female narrator and male voices.
Pacing is a big issue–really slow narrators make me nuts. So I wanted a pace that was reasonably brisk voice without being rushed. With British settings for my books, probably a British born narrator will be best because they can do not only standard British, but regional accents like Geordie (Newcastle area), Welsh, Scots, etc.
I hadn't specified a gender, but as I listened to the auditions, I realized that generally I preferred male voices for my historicals. (If I were to do audio of my YAs, I'd choose a female narrator.)
After much tearing of hair, I settled on Peter Bishop, a British born voice actor who lives in the New York area. He was extremely professional and easy to work with, so we worked out a deadline for the finished audiobook. After delivery, the file was double checked for accuracy by Audible. Finally, in mid-October, the audiobook went live on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
This was an interesting and educational project, and it seems to be selling well enough to justify doing more audiobooks. Next time will be easier, I'm sure!
But for today, I'm giving away a free Audible download of Thunder and Roses. It will go to one commenter between now and midnight Saturday. So if you're into audiobooks, this is your chance!
Do you like audiobooks? Have you not thought much about them, but think it might be fun to listen to some of the great stories you loved in the past? As I said, the Golden Age of Audiobooks is here! What books would you like to hear in audio form?
Mary Jo
Mary Jo, I think it’s brilliant that you’ve made an audio book of Thunder and Roses. It’s a wonderful book and I look forward to listening to it. I particularly like audio books for driving reasonable distances (not short commutes) and for listening to while doing boring household tasks. The first time I used them for this purpose, I spent a whole day scraping incredibly stubborn layers of paint and wallpaper off — it was drudgery, at best, but instead it felt like I’d spent the day reading. It made the time fly and the task feel so much lighter.
I’d like all my favorite books to be in audio — then I will complete all the dreary household tasks I keep putting off.
Mary Jo, I think it’s brilliant that you’ve made an audio book of Thunder and Roses. It’s a wonderful book and I look forward to listening to it. I particularly like audio books for driving reasonable distances (not short commutes) and for listening to while doing boring household tasks. The first time I used them for this purpose, I spent a whole day scraping incredibly stubborn layers of paint and wallpaper off — it was drudgery, at best, but instead it felt like I’d spent the day reading. It made the time fly and the task feel so much lighter.
I’d like all my favorite books to be in audio — then I will complete all the dreary household tasks I keep putting off.
Mary Jo, I think it’s brilliant that you’ve made an audio book of Thunder and Roses. It’s a wonderful book and I look forward to listening to it. I particularly like audio books for driving reasonable distances (not short commutes) and for listening to while doing boring household tasks. The first time I used them for this purpose, I spent a whole day scraping incredibly stubborn layers of paint and wallpaper off — it was drudgery, at best, but instead it felt like I’d spent the day reading. It made the time fly and the task feel so much lighter.
I’d like all my favorite books to be in audio — then I will complete all the dreary household tasks I keep putting off.
Mary Jo, I think it’s brilliant that you’ve made an audio book of Thunder and Roses. It’s a wonderful book and I look forward to listening to it. I particularly like audio books for driving reasonable distances (not short commutes) and for listening to while doing boring household tasks. The first time I used them for this purpose, I spent a whole day scraping incredibly stubborn layers of paint and wallpaper off — it was drudgery, at best, but instead it felt like I’d spent the day reading. It made the time fly and the task feel so much lighter.
I’d like all my favorite books to be in audio — then I will complete all the dreary household tasks I keep putting off.
Mary Jo, I think it’s brilliant that you’ve made an audio book of Thunder and Roses. It’s a wonderful book and I look forward to listening to it. I particularly like audio books for driving reasonable distances (not short commutes) and for listening to while doing boring household tasks. The first time I used them for this purpose, I spent a whole day scraping incredibly stubborn layers of paint and wallpaper off — it was drudgery, at best, but instead it felt like I’d spent the day reading. It made the time fly and the task feel so much lighter.
I’d like all my favorite books to be in audio — then I will complete all the dreary household tasks I keep putting off.
I think this is an interesting development because, as you say, in the past it was only bestsellers that made it into audio books, and therefore not many short stories or more experimental or poetic forms. Whereas I think the more compact style of short forms can often work really well with audio. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this.
I think this is an interesting development because, as you say, in the past it was only bestsellers that made it into audio books, and therefore not many short stories or more experimental or poetic forms. Whereas I think the more compact style of short forms can often work really well with audio. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this.
I think this is an interesting development because, as you say, in the past it was only bestsellers that made it into audio books, and therefore not many short stories or more experimental or poetic forms. Whereas I think the more compact style of short forms can often work really well with audio. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this.
I think this is an interesting development because, as you say, in the past it was only bestsellers that made it into audio books, and therefore not many short stories or more experimental or poetic forms. Whereas I think the more compact style of short forms can often work really well with audio. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this.
I think this is an interesting development because, as you say, in the past it was only bestsellers that made it into audio books, and therefore not many short stories or more experimental or poetic forms. Whereas I think the more compact style of short forms can often work really well with audio. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with this.
I love audio books. I always have one in my vehicle. When I am listening, it is like a movie in my head. I also read books and ebooks and listen to books on my Ipod.
I love audio books. I always have one in my vehicle. When I am listening, it is like a movie in my head. I also read books and ebooks and listen to books on my Ipod.
I love audio books. I always have one in my vehicle. When I am listening, it is like a movie in my head. I also read books and ebooks and listen to books on my Ipod.
I love audio books. I always have one in my vehicle. When I am listening, it is like a movie in my head. I also read books and ebooks and listen to books on my Ipod.
I love audio books. I always have one in my vehicle. When I am listening, it is like a movie in my head. I also read books and ebooks and listen to books on my Ipod.
I love audiobooks, and always have one on the go. I have them on an iPod touch which I bought (second-hand) especially for them because the Audible app enables them to download really easily over Wi-fi. I carry the iPod in and out of the car (where I do most of my listening) so I can also listen when I’m cooking, trying to go to sleep, waking up, etc.. I find audiobooks ideal for things like knitting, which aren’t interesting enough otherwise. But I find I do more knitting just so I can listen to the books!
You say “A downside of audio is that we don’t engage as closely with the story. … Since audiobooks allow multitasking, the story won’t usually be experienced as intensely.” I’m not sure I agree. I frequently listen to old favourites (Heyer for example) or books which I’ve read before in paper. I’m surprised by how much more I get out of them by listening – not only things I tend to skim (long descriptions) but nuances which passed me by. I certainly don’t think of it as in any way less than reading in paper; often quite the contrary.
I love audiobooks, and always have one on the go. I have them on an iPod touch which I bought (second-hand) especially for them because the Audible app enables them to download really easily over Wi-fi. I carry the iPod in and out of the car (where I do most of my listening) so I can also listen when I’m cooking, trying to go to sleep, waking up, etc.. I find audiobooks ideal for things like knitting, which aren’t interesting enough otherwise. But I find I do more knitting just so I can listen to the books!
You say “A downside of audio is that we don’t engage as closely with the story. … Since audiobooks allow multitasking, the story won’t usually be experienced as intensely.” I’m not sure I agree. I frequently listen to old favourites (Heyer for example) or books which I’ve read before in paper. I’m surprised by how much more I get out of them by listening – not only things I tend to skim (long descriptions) but nuances which passed me by. I certainly don’t think of it as in any way less than reading in paper; often quite the contrary.
I love audiobooks, and always have one on the go. I have them on an iPod touch which I bought (second-hand) especially for them because the Audible app enables them to download really easily over Wi-fi. I carry the iPod in and out of the car (where I do most of my listening) so I can also listen when I’m cooking, trying to go to sleep, waking up, etc.. I find audiobooks ideal for things like knitting, which aren’t interesting enough otherwise. But I find I do more knitting just so I can listen to the books!
You say “A downside of audio is that we don’t engage as closely with the story. … Since audiobooks allow multitasking, the story won’t usually be experienced as intensely.” I’m not sure I agree. I frequently listen to old favourites (Heyer for example) or books which I’ve read before in paper. I’m surprised by how much more I get out of them by listening – not only things I tend to skim (long descriptions) but nuances which passed me by. I certainly don’t think of it as in any way less than reading in paper; often quite the contrary.
I love audiobooks, and always have one on the go. I have them on an iPod touch which I bought (second-hand) especially for them because the Audible app enables them to download really easily over Wi-fi. I carry the iPod in and out of the car (where I do most of my listening) so I can also listen when I’m cooking, trying to go to sleep, waking up, etc.. I find audiobooks ideal for things like knitting, which aren’t interesting enough otherwise. But I find I do more knitting just so I can listen to the books!
You say “A downside of audio is that we don’t engage as closely with the story. … Since audiobooks allow multitasking, the story won’t usually be experienced as intensely.” I’m not sure I agree. I frequently listen to old favourites (Heyer for example) or books which I’ve read before in paper. I’m surprised by how much more I get out of them by listening – not only things I tend to skim (long descriptions) but nuances which passed me by. I certainly don’t think of it as in any way less than reading in paper; often quite the contrary.
I love audiobooks, and always have one on the go. I have them on an iPod touch which I bought (second-hand) especially for them because the Audible app enables them to download really easily over Wi-fi. I carry the iPod in and out of the car (where I do most of my listening) so I can also listen when I’m cooking, trying to go to sleep, waking up, etc.. I find audiobooks ideal for things like knitting, which aren’t interesting enough otherwise. But I find I do more knitting just so I can listen to the books!
You say “A downside of audio is that we don’t engage as closely with the story. … Since audiobooks allow multitasking, the story won’t usually be experienced as intensely.” I’m not sure I agree. I frequently listen to old favourites (Heyer for example) or books which I’ve read before in paper. I’m surprised by how much more I get out of them by listening – not only things I tend to skim (long descriptions) but nuances which passed me by. I certainly don’t think of it as in any way less than reading in paper; often quite the contrary.
Thank you Mary Jo, I only have five of your audio books but all of your printed works. I listen to them whilst using the computer, then read in bed. I haven’t been able to find any other of your audiobooks to buy or listen to, so will be looking forward to Thunder and Roses and as many others as you can produce.
Thank you Mary Jo, I only have five of your audio books but all of your printed works. I listen to them whilst using the computer, then read in bed. I haven’t been able to find any other of your audiobooks to buy or listen to, so will be looking forward to Thunder and Roses and as many others as you can produce.
Thank you Mary Jo, I only have five of your audio books but all of your printed works. I listen to them whilst using the computer, then read in bed. I haven’t been able to find any other of your audiobooks to buy or listen to, so will be looking forward to Thunder and Roses and as many others as you can produce.
Thank you Mary Jo, I only have five of your audio books but all of your printed works. I listen to them whilst using the computer, then read in bed. I haven’t been able to find any other of your audiobooks to buy or listen to, so will be looking forward to Thunder and Roses and as many others as you can produce.
Thank you Mary Jo, I only have five of your audio books but all of your printed works. I listen to them whilst using the computer, then read in bed. I haven’t been able to find any other of your audiobooks to buy or listen to, so will be looking forward to Thunder and Roses and as many others as you can produce.
Great article, Mary Jo, thanks for writing it. I’m also using ACX.com to produce an audio version of my top seller, Lust, Money & Murder, and I wanted to point out to other authors considering this that you don’t necessarily have to pay the narrator up front. You can avoid all that cost by finding a narrator who will agree to be paid out of royalties, a 50/50 split. This is one of the ACX contract options. I prefer this because producing an audiobook is always risky and it’s worth it to me to share that risk with someone else.
Great article, Mary Jo, thanks for writing it. I’m also using ACX.com to produce an audio version of my top seller, Lust, Money & Murder, and I wanted to point out to other authors considering this that you don’t necessarily have to pay the narrator up front. You can avoid all that cost by finding a narrator who will agree to be paid out of royalties, a 50/50 split. This is one of the ACX contract options. I prefer this because producing an audiobook is always risky and it’s worth it to me to share that risk with someone else.
Great article, Mary Jo, thanks for writing it. I’m also using ACX.com to produce an audio version of my top seller, Lust, Money & Murder, and I wanted to point out to other authors considering this that you don’t necessarily have to pay the narrator up front. You can avoid all that cost by finding a narrator who will agree to be paid out of royalties, a 50/50 split. This is one of the ACX contract options. I prefer this because producing an audiobook is always risky and it’s worth it to me to share that risk with someone else.
Great article, Mary Jo, thanks for writing it. I’m also using ACX.com to produce an audio version of my top seller, Lust, Money & Murder, and I wanted to point out to other authors considering this that you don’t necessarily have to pay the narrator up front. You can avoid all that cost by finding a narrator who will agree to be paid out of royalties, a 50/50 split. This is one of the ACX contract options. I prefer this because producing an audiobook is always risky and it’s worth it to me to share that risk with someone else.
Great article, Mary Jo, thanks for writing it. I’m also using ACX.com to produce an audio version of my top seller, Lust, Money & Murder, and I wanted to point out to other authors considering this that you don’t necessarily have to pay the narrator up front. You can avoid all that cost by finding a narrator who will agree to be paid out of royalties, a 50/50 split. This is one of the ACX contract options. I prefer this because producing an audiobook is always risky and it’s worth it to me to share that risk with someone else.
Anne–
Nice that an audiobook could turn scraping wallpaper into something less than torture! There are some books of yours I’d love to hear in audio, too. AN ACCIDENTAL BFIDE. Or THE AUTUMN BRIDE, for that matter, Any of your brides, and more.*G*
Anne–
Nice that an audiobook could turn scraping wallpaper into something less than torture! There are some books of yours I’d love to hear in audio, too. AN ACCIDENTAL BFIDE. Or THE AUTUMN BRIDE, for that matter, Any of your brides, and more.*G*
Anne–
Nice that an audiobook could turn scraping wallpaper into something less than torture! There are some books of yours I’d love to hear in audio, too. AN ACCIDENTAL BFIDE. Or THE AUTUMN BRIDE, for that matter, Any of your brides, and more.*G*
Anne–
Nice that an audiobook could turn scraping wallpaper into something less than torture! There are some books of yours I’d love to hear in audio, too. AN ACCIDENTAL BFIDE. Or THE AUTUMN BRIDE, for that matter, Any of your brides, and more.*G*
Anne–
Nice that an audiobook could turn scraping wallpaper into something less than torture! There are some books of yours I’d love to hear in audio, too. AN ACCIDENTAL BFIDE. Or THE AUTUMN BRIDE, for that matter, Any of your brides, and more.*G*
I never thought about the work involved in producing an audiobook. I enjoyed learning about the process in your article. I really do enjoy audiobooks. I have found there is a great difference in quality too. Some really draw me in and others, not so much, because of the narrator’s voice. I just finished Mischief and Mistletoe and think that book would be great as an audiobook. Each holiday story was a fun read that I think would do well on audio.
I never thought about the work involved in producing an audiobook. I enjoyed learning about the process in your article. I really do enjoy audiobooks. I have found there is a great difference in quality too. Some really draw me in and others, not so much, because of the narrator’s voice. I just finished Mischief and Mistletoe and think that book would be great as an audiobook. Each holiday story was a fun read that I think would do well on audio.
I never thought about the work involved in producing an audiobook. I enjoyed learning about the process in your article. I really do enjoy audiobooks. I have found there is a great difference in quality too. Some really draw me in and others, not so much, because of the narrator’s voice. I just finished Mischief and Mistletoe and think that book would be great as an audiobook. Each holiday story was a fun read that I think would do well on audio.
I never thought about the work involved in producing an audiobook. I enjoyed learning about the process in your article. I really do enjoy audiobooks. I have found there is a great difference in quality too. Some really draw me in and others, not so much, because of the narrator’s voice. I just finished Mischief and Mistletoe and think that book would be great as an audiobook. Each holiday story was a fun read that I think would do well on audio.
I never thought about the work involved in producing an audiobook. I enjoyed learning about the process in your article. I really do enjoy audiobooks. I have found there is a great difference in quality too. Some really draw me in and others, not so much, because of the narrator’s voice. I just finished Mischief and Mistletoe and think that book would be great as an audiobook. Each holiday story was a fun read that I think would do well on audio.
Beth–
I agree that short stories would work well in audio, and it would allow the use of varying narrators, which could be fun. I don’t know if there have been many such audio collections, but with ACX, there may be more in the future.
Beth–
I agree that short stories would work well in audio, and it would allow the use of varying narrators, which could be fun. I don’t know if there have been many such audio collections, but with ACX, there may be more in the future.
Beth–
I agree that short stories would work well in audio, and it would allow the use of varying narrators, which could be fun. I don’t know if there have been many such audio collections, but with ACX, there may be more in the future.
Beth–
I agree that short stories would work well in audio, and it would allow the use of varying narrators, which could be fun. I don’t know if there have been many such audio collections, but with ACX, there may be more in the future.
Beth–
I agree that short stories would work well in audio, and it would allow the use of varying narrators, which could be fun. I don’t know if there have been many such audio collections, but with ACX, there may be more in the future.
Roseanna, it sounds like you have a great visual imagination! No wonder audiobooks are a natural for you. I’m more of a word than image person, so I don’t actually listen to many novels in audio. I like non fiction books, though.
Roseanna, it sounds like you have a great visual imagination! No wonder audiobooks are a natural for you. I’m more of a word than image person, so I don’t actually listen to many novels in audio. I like non fiction books, though.
Roseanna, it sounds like you have a great visual imagination! No wonder audiobooks are a natural for you. I’m more of a word than image person, so I don’t actually listen to many novels in audio. I like non fiction books, though.
Roseanna, it sounds like you have a great visual imagination! No wonder audiobooks are a natural for you. I’m more of a word than image person, so I don’t actually listen to many novels in audio. I like non fiction books, though.
Roseanna, it sounds like you have a great visual imagination! No wonder audiobooks are a natural for you. I’m more of a word than image person, so I don’t actually listen to many novels in audio. I like non fiction books, though.
HJ, it’s interesting that you can engage so deeply with audiobooks. Clearly people have very different experiences. I’m very distractable, so I may need to focus on that page or my mind skips around.
Nice that audiobooks increase your knitting output!
HJ, it’s interesting that you can engage so deeply with audiobooks. Clearly people have very different experiences. I’m very distractable, so I may need to focus on that page or my mind skips around.
Nice that audiobooks increase your knitting output!
HJ, it’s interesting that you can engage so deeply with audiobooks. Clearly people have very different experiences. I’m very distractable, so I may need to focus on that page or my mind skips around.
Nice that audiobooks increase your knitting output!
HJ, it’s interesting that you can engage so deeply with audiobooks. Clearly people have very different experiences. I’m very distractable, so I may need to focus on that page or my mind skips around.
Nice that audiobooks increase your knitting output!
HJ, it’s interesting that you can engage so deeply with audiobooks. Clearly people have very different experiences. I’m very distractable, so I may need to focus on that page or my mind skips around.
Nice that audiobooks increase your knitting output!
Eunice–
Many of my audiobooks were done by Recorded Books for library sales, so if your library has a good interlibrary loan system, they may be able to get them for you. It’s worth a try, maybe.
Eunice–
Many of my audiobooks were done by Recorded Books for library sales, so if your library has a good interlibrary loan system, they may be able to get them for you. It’s worth a try, maybe.
Eunice–
Many of my audiobooks were done by Recorded Books for library sales, so if your library has a good interlibrary loan system, they may be able to get them for you. It’s worth a try, maybe.
Eunice–
Many of my audiobooks were done by Recorded Books for library sales, so if your library has a good interlibrary loan system, they may be able to get them for you. It’s worth a try, maybe.
Eunice–
Many of my audiobooks were done by Recorded Books for library sales, so if your library has a good interlibrary loan system, they may be able to get them for you. It’s worth a try, maybe.
Mike, you’re absolutely right about the advantages of using ACX’s 50/50 royalty split option. Since it was my first indie audio production and I was awfully busy earlier in the year, I thought that going with an Audible Approved narrator would mean I’d have to invest less time because all such narrators are very good. But I may try a 50/50 split later. I’m glad to hear that it’s working for you.
Mike, you’re absolutely right about the advantages of using ACX’s 50/50 royalty split option. Since it was my first indie audio production and I was awfully busy earlier in the year, I thought that going with an Audible Approved narrator would mean I’d have to invest less time because all such narrators are very good. But I may try a 50/50 split later. I’m glad to hear that it’s working for you.
Mike, you’re absolutely right about the advantages of using ACX’s 50/50 royalty split option. Since it was my first indie audio production and I was awfully busy earlier in the year, I thought that going with an Audible Approved narrator would mean I’d have to invest less time because all such narrators are very good. But I may try a 50/50 split later. I’m glad to hear that it’s working for you.
Mike, you’re absolutely right about the advantages of using ACX’s 50/50 royalty split option. Since it was my first indie audio production and I was awfully busy earlier in the year, I thought that going with an Audible Approved narrator would mean I’d have to invest less time because all such narrators are very good. But I may try a 50/50 split later. I’m glad to hear that it’s working for you.
Mike, you’re absolutely right about the advantages of using ACX’s 50/50 royalty split option. Since it was my first indie audio production and I was awfully busy earlier in the year, I thought that going with an Audible Approved narrator would mean I’d have to invest less time because all such narrators are very good. But I may try a 50/50 split later. I’m glad to hear that it’s working for you.
Jackie, since audiobooks are entering that Golden Age *G*, I thought people would be interested in the process. I agree that Mischief and Mistetoe would make a fun audiobook. I wonder if soon more publishers will start working with ACX and Audible to produce audio versions of their lists? Interesting thought.
Jackie, since audiobooks are entering that Golden Age *G*, I thought people would be interested in the process. I agree that Mischief and Mistetoe would make a fun audiobook. I wonder if soon more publishers will start working with ACX and Audible to produce audio versions of their lists? Interesting thought.
Jackie, since audiobooks are entering that Golden Age *G*, I thought people would be interested in the process. I agree that Mischief and Mistetoe would make a fun audiobook. I wonder if soon more publishers will start working with ACX and Audible to produce audio versions of their lists? Interesting thought.
Jackie, since audiobooks are entering that Golden Age *G*, I thought people would be interested in the process. I agree that Mischief and Mistetoe would make a fun audiobook. I wonder if soon more publishers will start working with ACX and Audible to produce audio versions of their lists? Interesting thought.
Jackie, since audiobooks are entering that Golden Age *G*, I thought people would be interested in the process. I agree that Mischief and Mistetoe would make a fun audiobook. I wonder if soon more publishers will start working with ACX and Audible to produce audio versions of their lists? Interesting thought.
Wow, producing audiobooks is quite the process! I listen to you and other authors’ works while doing things that need my hands but not my brain, like housework, laundry etc. For some reason, I cannot listen to well written novels while driving, I guess I get too absorbed in the story and try to block out reality. I would love to hear any and all of your backlist as audiobooks.
Wow, producing audiobooks is quite the process! I listen to you and other authors’ works while doing things that need my hands but not my brain, like housework, laundry etc. For some reason, I cannot listen to well written novels while driving, I guess I get too absorbed in the story and try to block out reality. I would love to hear any and all of your backlist as audiobooks.
Wow, producing audiobooks is quite the process! I listen to you and other authors’ works while doing things that need my hands but not my brain, like housework, laundry etc. For some reason, I cannot listen to well written novels while driving, I guess I get too absorbed in the story and try to block out reality. I would love to hear any and all of your backlist as audiobooks.
Wow, producing audiobooks is quite the process! I listen to you and other authors’ works while doing things that need my hands but not my brain, like housework, laundry etc. For some reason, I cannot listen to well written novels while driving, I guess I get too absorbed in the story and try to block out reality. I would love to hear any and all of your backlist as audiobooks.
Wow, producing audiobooks is quite the process! I listen to you and other authors’ works while doing things that need my hands but not my brain, like housework, laundry etc. For some reason, I cannot listen to well written novels while driving, I guess I get too absorbed in the story and try to block out reality. I would love to hear any and all of your backlist as audiobooks.
Thanks for trying audiobooks. I have found them to be better now Han ever. Most of the readers are wonderful.. I love to listen at work when I am charting. I can drown out the other people talking and not join in on their conversation… There for not charting I can’t write on the computer and talk.
Thanks for trying audiobooks. I have found them to be better now Han ever. Most of the readers are wonderful.. I love to listen at work when I am charting. I can drown out the other people talking and not join in on their conversation… There for not charting I can’t write on the computer and talk.
Thanks for trying audiobooks. I have found them to be better now Han ever. Most of the readers are wonderful.. I love to listen at work when I am charting. I can drown out the other people talking and not join in on their conversation… There for not charting I can’t write on the computer and talk.
Thanks for trying audiobooks. I have found them to be better now Han ever. Most of the readers are wonderful.. I love to listen at work when I am charting. I can drown out the other people talking and not join in on their conversation… There for not charting I can’t write on the computer and talk.
Thanks for trying audiobooks. I have found them to be better now Han ever. Most of the readers are wonderful.. I love to listen at work when I am charting. I can drown out the other people talking and not join in on their conversation… There for not charting I can’t write on the computer and talk.
I absolutely love audio books! I actually listen to more books on CD than I read because you can listen while gardening, commuting to work, and doing mundane household chores. My favorites are the ones with two actors – one for the male voices and one for the female voices. Not too many historical romance books are recorded. My hope is that many more books get recorded.
I absolutely love audio books! I actually listen to more books on CD than I read because you can listen while gardening, commuting to work, and doing mundane household chores. My favorites are the ones with two actors – one for the male voices and one for the female voices. Not too many historical romance books are recorded. My hope is that many more books get recorded.
I absolutely love audio books! I actually listen to more books on CD than I read because you can listen while gardening, commuting to work, and doing mundane household chores. My favorites are the ones with two actors – one for the male voices and one for the female voices. Not too many historical romance books are recorded. My hope is that many more books get recorded.
I absolutely love audio books! I actually listen to more books on CD than I read because you can listen while gardening, commuting to work, and doing mundane household chores. My favorites are the ones with two actors – one for the male voices and one for the female voices. Not too many historical romance books are recorded. My hope is that many more books get recorded.
I absolutely love audio books! I actually listen to more books on CD than I read because you can listen while gardening, commuting to work, and doing mundane household chores. My favorites are the ones with two actors – one for the male voices and one for the female voices. Not too many historical romance books are recorded. My hope is that many more books get recorded.
OMGOMGOMG!
I am so freaking excited about this post Mary Jo!
Can you believe it that I’m listening to it RIGHT NOW? Chapter 8!!!
Two days ago I had an email [don’t know if it’s Amazon or Audible] and in it was info on T&R and since I just finished reading your Christmas book “The Christmas Cuckoo”, I was all poised to get this one for my Kindle, and then I saw that if I bought the Kindle one for 5 bucks, I could get the Audible for only 2 bucks [the WhisperSync thingy] and I just couldn’t pass up the deal ESPECIALLY after I listened to the narrator!
That same day I got “Flowers From the Storm’ by Laura Kinsale, and now I had two books and went nuts trying to figure out which one did I want to listen first!
“Thunder and Roses” won since I never read it before [you’re still ‘new to me’ author believe it or not!] and I’m so glad I bought it. I’m loving every minute of it so far! My listening pleasure is during my comute to & from work, and sometimes when work is slow and the office is not too busy.
I also listen at home while doing chores. Audible is new to me as well, and my first book was OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, and so far I’ve only gotten the WhisperSync versions of some of my faves.
I’ll take myself out of the running for this Giveaway because I already have the book and wish good luck to all that enter 😉
I would LOVE to hear Jo Bourne’s “The Forbidden Rose”; any of Katherine Kingsley’s books [have the all & love them all];”The Vow” by Mary Spencer;any book by Gayle Wilson; any by Eve Byron;
But you know, I think narration is so important. The voice of Davina Porter from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is truly amazing and I enjoy it a lot. There are some narrators that can put one off and one needs to have a good sense of ‘hearing’ while choosing the right person to tell the tale…You did an outstanding job!
I do have a question for you though. Like I mentioned, Davina Porter is doing all of DG’s books in O/series because it’s told from first person’s POV and that works for that series, so when you do the rest of the Fallen Angels series, will you be having a different narrator? I was hoping you would as this voice will forever now in my mind be Nickolas 🙂
Better sign off right now…Hope to see you at b2b as one of the authors had decided to celebrate your work and our 3rd year Bloggoversary with one of your books as a giveaway, and that will be on Thanksgiving 🙂
HUGS!
Mel
http://www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com
OMGOMGOMG!
I am so freaking excited about this post Mary Jo!
Can you believe it that I’m listening to it RIGHT NOW? Chapter 8!!!
Two days ago I had an email [don’t know if it’s Amazon or Audible] and in it was info on T&R and since I just finished reading your Christmas book “The Christmas Cuckoo”, I was all poised to get this one for my Kindle, and then I saw that if I bought the Kindle one for 5 bucks, I could get the Audible for only 2 bucks [the WhisperSync thingy] and I just couldn’t pass up the deal ESPECIALLY after I listened to the narrator!
That same day I got “Flowers From the Storm’ by Laura Kinsale, and now I had two books and went nuts trying to figure out which one did I want to listen first!
“Thunder and Roses” won since I never read it before [you’re still ‘new to me’ author believe it or not!] and I’m so glad I bought it. I’m loving every minute of it so far! My listening pleasure is during my comute to & from work, and sometimes when work is slow and the office is not too busy.
I also listen at home while doing chores. Audible is new to me as well, and my first book was OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, and so far I’ve only gotten the WhisperSync versions of some of my faves.
I’ll take myself out of the running for this Giveaway because I already have the book and wish good luck to all that enter 😉
I would LOVE to hear Jo Bourne’s “The Forbidden Rose”; any of Katherine Kingsley’s books [have the all & love them all];”The Vow” by Mary Spencer;any book by Gayle Wilson; any by Eve Byron;
But you know, I think narration is so important. The voice of Davina Porter from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is truly amazing and I enjoy it a lot. There are some narrators that can put one off and one needs to have a good sense of ‘hearing’ while choosing the right person to tell the tale…You did an outstanding job!
I do have a question for you though. Like I mentioned, Davina Porter is doing all of DG’s books in O/series because it’s told from first person’s POV and that works for that series, so when you do the rest of the Fallen Angels series, will you be having a different narrator? I was hoping you would as this voice will forever now in my mind be Nickolas 🙂
Better sign off right now…Hope to see you at b2b as one of the authors had decided to celebrate your work and our 3rd year Bloggoversary with one of your books as a giveaway, and that will be on Thanksgiving 🙂
HUGS!
Mel
http://www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com
OMGOMGOMG!
I am so freaking excited about this post Mary Jo!
Can you believe it that I’m listening to it RIGHT NOW? Chapter 8!!!
Two days ago I had an email [don’t know if it’s Amazon or Audible] and in it was info on T&R and since I just finished reading your Christmas book “The Christmas Cuckoo”, I was all poised to get this one for my Kindle, and then I saw that if I bought the Kindle one for 5 bucks, I could get the Audible for only 2 bucks [the WhisperSync thingy] and I just couldn’t pass up the deal ESPECIALLY after I listened to the narrator!
That same day I got “Flowers From the Storm’ by Laura Kinsale, and now I had two books and went nuts trying to figure out which one did I want to listen first!
“Thunder and Roses” won since I never read it before [you’re still ‘new to me’ author believe it or not!] and I’m so glad I bought it. I’m loving every minute of it so far! My listening pleasure is during my comute to & from work, and sometimes when work is slow and the office is not too busy.
I also listen at home while doing chores. Audible is new to me as well, and my first book was OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, and so far I’ve only gotten the WhisperSync versions of some of my faves.
I’ll take myself out of the running for this Giveaway because I already have the book and wish good luck to all that enter 😉
I would LOVE to hear Jo Bourne’s “The Forbidden Rose”; any of Katherine Kingsley’s books [have the all & love them all];”The Vow” by Mary Spencer;any book by Gayle Wilson; any by Eve Byron;
But you know, I think narration is so important. The voice of Davina Porter from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is truly amazing and I enjoy it a lot. There are some narrators that can put one off and one needs to have a good sense of ‘hearing’ while choosing the right person to tell the tale…You did an outstanding job!
I do have a question for you though. Like I mentioned, Davina Porter is doing all of DG’s books in O/series because it’s told from first person’s POV and that works for that series, so when you do the rest of the Fallen Angels series, will you be having a different narrator? I was hoping you would as this voice will forever now in my mind be Nickolas 🙂
Better sign off right now…Hope to see you at b2b as one of the authors had decided to celebrate your work and our 3rd year Bloggoversary with one of your books as a giveaway, and that will be on Thanksgiving 🙂
HUGS!
Mel
http://www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com
OMGOMGOMG!
I am so freaking excited about this post Mary Jo!
Can you believe it that I’m listening to it RIGHT NOW? Chapter 8!!!
Two days ago I had an email [don’t know if it’s Amazon or Audible] and in it was info on T&R and since I just finished reading your Christmas book “The Christmas Cuckoo”, I was all poised to get this one for my Kindle, and then I saw that if I bought the Kindle one for 5 bucks, I could get the Audible for only 2 bucks [the WhisperSync thingy] and I just couldn’t pass up the deal ESPECIALLY after I listened to the narrator!
That same day I got “Flowers From the Storm’ by Laura Kinsale, and now I had two books and went nuts trying to figure out which one did I want to listen first!
“Thunder and Roses” won since I never read it before [you’re still ‘new to me’ author believe it or not!] and I’m so glad I bought it. I’m loving every minute of it so far! My listening pleasure is during my comute to & from work, and sometimes when work is slow and the office is not too busy.
I also listen at home while doing chores. Audible is new to me as well, and my first book was OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, and so far I’ve only gotten the WhisperSync versions of some of my faves.
I’ll take myself out of the running for this Giveaway because I already have the book and wish good luck to all that enter 😉
I would LOVE to hear Jo Bourne’s “The Forbidden Rose”; any of Katherine Kingsley’s books [have the all & love them all];”The Vow” by Mary Spencer;any book by Gayle Wilson; any by Eve Byron;
But you know, I think narration is so important. The voice of Davina Porter from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is truly amazing and I enjoy it a lot. There are some narrators that can put one off and one needs to have a good sense of ‘hearing’ while choosing the right person to tell the tale…You did an outstanding job!
I do have a question for you though. Like I mentioned, Davina Porter is doing all of DG’s books in O/series because it’s told from first person’s POV and that works for that series, so when you do the rest of the Fallen Angels series, will you be having a different narrator? I was hoping you would as this voice will forever now in my mind be Nickolas 🙂
Better sign off right now…Hope to see you at b2b as one of the authors had decided to celebrate your work and our 3rd year Bloggoversary with one of your books as a giveaway, and that will be on Thanksgiving 🙂
HUGS!
Mel
http://www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com
OMGOMGOMG!
I am so freaking excited about this post Mary Jo!
Can you believe it that I’m listening to it RIGHT NOW? Chapter 8!!!
Two days ago I had an email [don’t know if it’s Amazon or Audible] and in it was info on T&R and since I just finished reading your Christmas book “The Christmas Cuckoo”, I was all poised to get this one for my Kindle, and then I saw that if I bought the Kindle one for 5 bucks, I could get the Audible for only 2 bucks [the WhisperSync thingy] and I just couldn’t pass up the deal ESPECIALLY after I listened to the narrator!
That same day I got “Flowers From the Storm’ by Laura Kinsale, and now I had two books and went nuts trying to figure out which one did I want to listen first!
“Thunder and Roses” won since I never read it before [you’re still ‘new to me’ author believe it or not!] and I’m so glad I bought it. I’m loving every minute of it so far! My listening pleasure is during my comute to & from work, and sometimes when work is slow and the office is not too busy.
I also listen at home while doing chores. Audible is new to me as well, and my first book was OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, and so far I’ve only gotten the WhisperSync versions of some of my faves.
I’ll take myself out of the running for this Giveaway because I already have the book and wish good luck to all that enter 😉
I would LOVE to hear Jo Bourne’s “The Forbidden Rose”; any of Katherine Kingsley’s books [have the all & love them all];”The Vow” by Mary Spencer;any book by Gayle Wilson; any by Eve Byron;
But you know, I think narration is so important. The voice of Davina Porter from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is truly amazing and I enjoy it a lot. There are some narrators that can put one off and one needs to have a good sense of ‘hearing’ while choosing the right person to tell the tale…You did an outstanding job!
I do have a question for you though. Like I mentioned, Davina Porter is doing all of DG’s books in O/series because it’s told from first person’s POV and that works for that series, so when you do the rest of the Fallen Angels series, will you be having a different narrator? I was hoping you would as this voice will forever now in my mind be Nickolas 🙂
Better sign off right now…Hope to see you at b2b as one of the authors had decided to celebrate your work and our 3rd year Bloggoversary with one of your books as a giveaway, and that will be on Thanksgiving 🙂
HUGS!
Mel
http://www.bookworm2bookworm.wordpress.com
Mary Jo,
I not only like audiobooks, I NEED them! My eyesight has gotten poor with age and I can forsee a time when even Kindle’s largest print is unreadable. Thank you.
Mary Jo,
I not only like audiobooks, I NEED them! My eyesight has gotten poor with age and I can forsee a time when even Kindle’s largest print is unreadable. Thank you.
Mary Jo,
I not only like audiobooks, I NEED them! My eyesight has gotten poor with age and I can forsee a time when even Kindle’s largest print is unreadable. Thank you.
Mary Jo,
I not only like audiobooks, I NEED them! My eyesight has gotten poor with age and I can forsee a time when even Kindle’s largest print is unreadable. Thank you.
Mary Jo,
I not only like audiobooks, I NEED them! My eyesight has gotten poor with age and I can forsee a time when even Kindle’s largest print is unreadable. Thank you.
I love the whole series and audio books. I primarily listen while sewing (who wants to hear the same song on the radio over and over) and I sometimes choose books that I might not normally read. The narrator is important, especially for a series as I will hear that person’s voice in my head when I read future books that don’t have an audio.
I love the whole series and audio books. I primarily listen while sewing (who wants to hear the same song on the radio over and over) and I sometimes choose books that I might not normally read. The narrator is important, especially for a series as I will hear that person’s voice in my head when I read future books that don’t have an audio.
I love the whole series and audio books. I primarily listen while sewing (who wants to hear the same song on the radio over and over) and I sometimes choose books that I might not normally read. The narrator is important, especially for a series as I will hear that person’s voice in my head when I read future books that don’t have an audio.
I love the whole series and audio books. I primarily listen while sewing (who wants to hear the same song on the radio over and over) and I sometimes choose books that I might not normally read. The narrator is important, especially for a series as I will hear that person’s voice in my head when I read future books that don’t have an audio.
I love the whole series and audio books. I primarily listen while sewing (who wants to hear the same song on the radio over and over) and I sometimes choose books that I might not normally read. The narrator is important, especially for a series as I will hear that person’s voice in my head when I read future books that don’t have an audio.
I love your stories so much. I would really be wonderful to hear the audio books. They always make me feel like I’m right there.
Thank you for the chance!
I love your stories so much. I would really be wonderful to hear the audio books. They always make me feel like I’m right there.
Thank you for the chance!
I love your stories so much. I would really be wonderful to hear the audio books. They always make me feel like I’m right there.
Thank you for the chance!
I love your stories so much. I would really be wonderful to hear the audio books. They always make me feel like I’m right there.
Thank you for the chance!
I love your stories so much. I would really be wonderful to hear the audio books. They always make me feel like I’m right there.
Thank you for the chance!
I love listening to old favorites. I even re-listen to favorite books. I’ve even started listening to new books (from the library if possible) on occasion. I like walking while listening.
I’d love to win a audible version of Thunder and Roses. I think it’s time for a reread of it.
I love listening to old favorites. I even re-listen to favorite books. I’ve even started listening to new books (from the library if possible) on occasion. I like walking while listening.
I’d love to win a audible version of Thunder and Roses. I think it’s time for a reread of it.
I love listening to old favorites. I even re-listen to favorite books. I’ve even started listening to new books (from the library if possible) on occasion. I like walking while listening.
I’d love to win a audible version of Thunder and Roses. I think it’s time for a reread of it.
I love listening to old favorites. I even re-listen to favorite books. I’ve even started listening to new books (from the library if possible) on occasion. I like walking while listening.
I’d love to win a audible version of Thunder and Roses. I think it’s time for a reread of it.
I love listening to old favorites. I even re-listen to favorite books. I’ve even started listening to new books (from the library if possible) on occasion. I like walking while listening.
I’d love to win a audible version of Thunder and Roses. I think it’s time for a reread of it.
I love audiobooks, but I’ve found that the narrator can enhance or ruin my enjoyment of the story. I’ve often wondered how the reader was chosen. Since Blood and Roses is your own release, you selected the reader yourself. Mostly I choose unabridged versions, because I don’t want to miss anything. However I’ve listed to two abridged Georgette Heyer novels read by Richard Armitage and he was terrific.
I love audiobooks, but I’ve found that the narrator can enhance or ruin my enjoyment of the story. I’ve often wondered how the reader was chosen. Since Blood and Roses is your own release, you selected the reader yourself. Mostly I choose unabridged versions, because I don’t want to miss anything. However I’ve listed to two abridged Georgette Heyer novels read by Richard Armitage and he was terrific.
I love audiobooks, but I’ve found that the narrator can enhance or ruin my enjoyment of the story. I’ve often wondered how the reader was chosen. Since Blood and Roses is your own release, you selected the reader yourself. Mostly I choose unabridged versions, because I don’t want to miss anything. However I’ve listed to two abridged Georgette Heyer novels read by Richard Armitage and he was terrific.
I love audiobooks, but I’ve found that the narrator can enhance or ruin my enjoyment of the story. I’ve often wondered how the reader was chosen. Since Blood and Roses is your own release, you selected the reader yourself. Mostly I choose unabridged versions, because I don’t want to miss anything. However I’ve listed to two abridged Georgette Heyer novels read by Richard Armitage and he was terrific.
I love audiobooks, but I’ve found that the narrator can enhance or ruin my enjoyment of the story. I’ve often wondered how the reader was chosen. Since Blood and Roses is your own release, you selected the reader yourself. Mostly I choose unabridged versions, because I don’t want to miss anything. However I’ve listed to two abridged Georgette Heyer novels read by Richard Armitage and he was terrific.
Wonderful post. I have very recently started reading audiobooks. Most of them have been re-reads as I am reluctant to try new books in this format. And I can tell you that it is a whole different experience all together. And there is the dramatizing by the narrator that gives the whole book a new flavor. I am sure as an author it must be nerve-wracking to pick someone who will not “murder” your book. I am now reading a narrator who is over-emoting and it is annoying to me even though I love this book!! I will definitely give Thunder and Roses a chance .. since it is one of my all time favorites. Also love love this series.
Wonderful post. I have very recently started reading audiobooks. Most of them have been re-reads as I am reluctant to try new books in this format. And I can tell you that it is a whole different experience all together. And there is the dramatizing by the narrator that gives the whole book a new flavor. I am sure as an author it must be nerve-wracking to pick someone who will not “murder” your book. I am now reading a narrator who is over-emoting and it is annoying to me even though I love this book!! I will definitely give Thunder and Roses a chance .. since it is one of my all time favorites. Also love love this series.
Wonderful post. I have very recently started reading audiobooks. Most of them have been re-reads as I am reluctant to try new books in this format. And I can tell you that it is a whole different experience all together. And there is the dramatizing by the narrator that gives the whole book a new flavor. I am sure as an author it must be nerve-wracking to pick someone who will not “murder” your book. I am now reading a narrator who is over-emoting and it is annoying to me even though I love this book!! I will definitely give Thunder and Roses a chance .. since it is one of my all time favorites. Also love love this series.
Wonderful post. I have very recently started reading audiobooks. Most of them have been re-reads as I am reluctant to try new books in this format. And I can tell you that it is a whole different experience all together. And there is the dramatizing by the narrator that gives the whole book a new flavor. I am sure as an author it must be nerve-wracking to pick someone who will not “murder” your book. I am now reading a narrator who is over-emoting and it is annoying to me even though I love this book!! I will definitely give Thunder and Roses a chance .. since it is one of my all time favorites. Also love love this series.
Wonderful post. I have very recently started reading audiobooks. Most of them have been re-reads as I am reluctant to try new books in this format. And I can tell you that it is a whole different experience all together. And there is the dramatizing by the narrator that gives the whole book a new flavor. I am sure as an author it must be nerve-wracking to pick someone who will not “murder” your book. I am now reading a narrator who is over-emoting and it is annoying to me even though I love this book!! I will definitely give Thunder and Roses a chance .. since it is one of my all time favorites. Also love love this series.
Mary-
I suspect you’re right that if an audio novel is too compelling, it could be dangerous to listen to in the car!
Mary-
I suspect you’re right that if an audio novel is too compelling, it could be dangerous to listen to in the car!
Mary-
I suspect you’re right that if an audio novel is too compelling, it could be dangerous to listen to in the car!
Mary-
I suspect you’re right that if an audio novel is too compelling, it could be dangerous to listen to in the car!
Mary-
I suspect you’re right that if an audio novel is too compelling, it could be dangerous to listen to in the car!
H. Payne–
YOu must be a great multi-tasker if you can chart and listen to an audiobook at the same time! If I’m writing, I can’t even listen to vocal music, only instrumental–the words grab me. But hearing a conversation would be even more distracting!
H. Payne–
YOu must be a great multi-tasker if you can chart and listen to an audiobook at the same time! If I’m writing, I can’t even listen to vocal music, only instrumental–the words grab me. But hearing a conversation would be even more distracting!
H. Payne–
YOu must be a great multi-tasker if you can chart and listen to an audiobook at the same time! If I’m writing, I can’t even listen to vocal music, only instrumental–the words grab me. But hearing a conversation would be even more distracting!
H. Payne–
YOu must be a great multi-tasker if you can chart and listen to an audiobook at the same time! If I’m writing, I can’t even listen to vocal music, only instrumental–the words grab me. But hearing a conversation would be even more distracting!
H. Payne–
YOu must be a great multi-tasker if you can chart and listen to an audiobook at the same time! If I’m writing, I can’t even listen to vocal music, only instrumental–the words grab me. But hearing a conversation would be even more distracting!
LilMissMolly–
I’m sure there will be lots more audiobooks available, though I suspect that using two narrators will remain rare since it would surely increase the production costs substantially. It would be fun to listen to, though!
LilMissMolly–
I’m sure there will be lots more audiobooks available, though I suspect that using two narrators will remain rare since it would surely increase the production costs substantially. It would be fun to listen to, though!
LilMissMolly–
I’m sure there will be lots more audiobooks available, though I suspect that using two narrators will remain rare since it would surely increase the production costs substantially. It would be fun to listen to, though!
LilMissMolly–
I’m sure there will be lots more audiobooks available, though I suspect that using two narrators will remain rare since it would surely increase the production costs substantially. It would be fun to listen to, though!
LilMissMolly–
I’m sure there will be lots more audiobooks available, though I suspect that using two narrators will remain rare since it would surely increase the production costs substantially. It would be fun to listen to, though!
Melanie–
How terrific that you’re listening to THunder and Roses now! That was a GREAT deal from Amazon. THe narrator Laura Kinsale is using, Nicholas Boulton, is truly awesome.
Davina Porter narrated one of my books and was very good, though I think I like Barbara Rosenblatt even better. This Golden Age of audiobooks is as terrific for narrator as it is for authors. The quality of the narrator can make or break an audiobook.
I haven’t decided if I’ll get new narrators for each book or not. I understand that one can become identified with a particular hero, but he was so great to work with that I may not want to give that up!
Melanie–
How terrific that you’re listening to THunder and Roses now! That was a GREAT deal from Amazon. THe narrator Laura Kinsale is using, Nicholas Boulton, is truly awesome.
Davina Porter narrated one of my books and was very good, though I think I like Barbara Rosenblatt even better. This Golden Age of audiobooks is as terrific for narrator as it is for authors. The quality of the narrator can make or break an audiobook.
I haven’t decided if I’ll get new narrators for each book or not. I understand that one can become identified with a particular hero, but he was so great to work with that I may not want to give that up!
Melanie–
How terrific that you’re listening to THunder and Roses now! That was a GREAT deal from Amazon. THe narrator Laura Kinsale is using, Nicholas Boulton, is truly awesome.
Davina Porter narrated one of my books and was very good, though I think I like Barbara Rosenblatt even better. This Golden Age of audiobooks is as terrific for narrator as it is for authors. The quality of the narrator can make or break an audiobook.
I haven’t decided if I’ll get new narrators for each book or not. I understand that one can become identified with a particular hero, but he was so great to work with that I may not want to give that up!
Melanie–
How terrific that you’re listening to THunder and Roses now! That was a GREAT deal from Amazon. THe narrator Laura Kinsale is using, Nicholas Boulton, is truly awesome.
Davina Porter narrated one of my books and was very good, though I think I like Barbara Rosenblatt even better. This Golden Age of audiobooks is as terrific for narrator as it is for authors. The quality of the narrator can make or break an audiobook.
I haven’t decided if I’ll get new narrators for each book or not. I understand that one can become identified with a particular hero, but he was so great to work with that I may not want to give that up!
Melanie–
How terrific that you’re listening to THunder and Roses now! That was a GREAT deal from Amazon. THe narrator Laura Kinsale is using, Nicholas Boulton, is truly awesome.
Davina Porter narrated one of my books and was very good, though I think I like Barbara Rosenblatt even better. This Golden Age of audiobooks is as terrific for narrator as it is for authors. The quality of the narrator can make or break an audiobook.
I haven’t decided if I’ll get new narrators for each book or not. I understand that one can become identified with a particular hero, but he was so great to work with that I may not want to give that up!
Barbara–
You are absolutely part of a major audience for audiobooks. Are you familiar with the National Library Service for the Blind? They provide audio and Braille materials for the visually impaired, and it’s all free, I think. I know they were a great service for my mother when her vision deteriorated. The URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Barbara–
You are absolutely part of a major audience for audiobooks. Are you familiar with the National Library Service for the Blind? They provide audio and Braille materials for the visually impaired, and it’s all free, I think. I know they were a great service for my mother when her vision deteriorated. The URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Barbara–
You are absolutely part of a major audience for audiobooks. Are you familiar with the National Library Service for the Blind? They provide audio and Braille materials for the visually impaired, and it’s all free, I think. I know they were a great service for my mother when her vision deteriorated. The URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Barbara–
You are absolutely part of a major audience for audiobooks. Are you familiar with the National Library Service for the Blind? They provide audio and Braille materials for the visually impaired, and it’s all free, I think. I know they were a great service for my mother when her vision deteriorated. The URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Barbara–
You are absolutely part of a major audience for audiobooks. Are you familiar with the National Library Service for the Blind? They provide audio and Braille materials for the visually impaired, and it’s all free, I think. I know they were a great service for my mother when her vision deteriorated. The URL: http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Laurie A–
You’re so right about the quality of the narrator. I think it’s also true it’s a good place to experiment with new authors. I’ve enjoyed audio biographies, especially if narratored by the author, like Frank McCourt’s ANGELA’S ASHES and Katharine Graham’s autobiography. (Sorry, can’t remember the title.)
Laurie A–
You’re so right about the quality of the narrator. I think it’s also true it’s a good place to experiment with new authors. I’ve enjoyed audio biographies, especially if narratored by the author, like Frank McCourt’s ANGELA’S ASHES and Katharine Graham’s autobiography. (Sorry, can’t remember the title.)
Laurie A–
You’re so right about the quality of the narrator. I think it’s also true it’s a good place to experiment with new authors. I’ve enjoyed audio biographies, especially if narratored by the author, like Frank McCourt’s ANGELA’S ASHES and Katharine Graham’s autobiography. (Sorry, can’t remember the title.)
Laurie A–
You’re so right about the quality of the narrator. I think it’s also true it’s a good place to experiment with new authors. I’ve enjoyed audio biographies, especially if narratored by the author, like Frank McCourt’s ANGELA’S ASHES and Katharine Graham’s autobiography. (Sorry, can’t remember the title.)
Laurie A–
You’re so right about the quality of the narrator. I think it’s also true it’s a good place to experiment with new authors. I’ve enjoyed audio biographies, especially if narratored by the author, like Frank McCourt’s ANGELA’S ASHES and Katharine Graham’s autobiography. (Sorry, can’t remember the title.)
Debra–
I have a cat who looks very like yours lying in front of my keyboard. *G* His nose is white, though. The comments I’m getting here are definitely encouraging me to do more audiobooks!
Debra–
I have a cat who looks very like yours lying in front of my keyboard. *G* His nose is white, though. The comments I’m getting here are definitely encouraging me to do more audiobooks!
Debra–
I have a cat who looks very like yours lying in front of my keyboard. *G* His nose is white, though. The comments I’m getting here are definitely encouraging me to do more audiobooks!
Debra–
I have a cat who looks very like yours lying in front of my keyboard. *G* His nose is white, though. The comments I’m getting here are definitely encouraging me to do more audiobooks!
Debra–
I have a cat who looks very like yours lying in front of my keyboard. *G* His nose is white, though. The comments I’m getting here are definitely encouraging me to do more audiobooks!
Robin–
Listening to an audiobook while walking would definitely be a prime use. My library carries a lot of audiobooks, so I hope yours does, too.
Robin–
Listening to an audiobook while walking would definitely be a prime use. My library carries a lot of audiobooks, so I hope yours does, too.
Robin–
Listening to an audiobook while walking would definitely be a prime use. My library carries a lot of audiobooks, so I hope yours does, too.
Robin–
Listening to an audiobook while walking would definitely be a prime use. My library carries a lot of audiobooks, so I hope yours does, too.
Robin–
Listening to an audiobook while walking would definitely be a prime use. My library carries a lot of audiobooks, so I hope yours does, too.
Prema–it’s tricky to get exactly the right balance of narration. Too emotive is distracting, but one doesn’t want it too flat, either. I like brisk pacing, but there are probably listeners who like slower. I’m glad you love the Fallen Angels series. There will be more coming in audio. As soon as I’m a bit less busy, I’ll go into production with the second book, I think.
Prema–it’s tricky to get exactly the right balance of narration. Too emotive is distracting, but one doesn’t want it too flat, either. I like brisk pacing, but there are probably listeners who like slower. I’m glad you love the Fallen Angels series. There will be more coming in audio. As soon as I’m a bit less busy, I’ll go into production with the second book, I think.
Prema–it’s tricky to get exactly the right balance of narration. Too emotive is distracting, but one doesn’t want it too flat, either. I like brisk pacing, but there are probably listeners who like slower. I’m glad you love the Fallen Angels series. There will be more coming in audio. As soon as I’m a bit less busy, I’ll go into production with the second book, I think.
Prema–it’s tricky to get exactly the right balance of narration. Too emotive is distracting, but one doesn’t want it too flat, either. I like brisk pacing, but there are probably listeners who like slower. I’m glad you love the Fallen Angels series. There will be more coming in audio. As soon as I’m a bit less busy, I’ll go into production with the second book, I think.
Prema–it’s tricky to get exactly the right balance of narration. Too emotive is distracting, but one doesn’t want it too flat, either. I like brisk pacing, but there are probably listeners who like slower. I’m glad you love the Fallen Angels series. There will be more coming in audio. As soon as I’m a bit less busy, I’ll go into production with the second book, I think.
Actually The Autumn Bride is available on audio, Mary Jo — the first of my books to be er, audioed? *g*
Actually The Autumn Bride is available on audio, Mary Jo — the first of my books to be er, audioed? *g*
Actually The Autumn Bride is available on audio, Mary Jo — the first of my books to be er, audioed? *g*
Actually The Autumn Bride is available on audio, Mary Jo — the first of my books to be er, audioed? *g*
Actually The Autumn Bride is available on audio, Mary Jo — the first of my books to be er, audioed? *g*
Mary Jo – I love listening to Audiobooks and am building quite a library of Audios from Audible. I have been a huge fan of yours since forever and probably have every book you’ve written. Since Audiobooks have come into their own and I very rarely go anywhere without a book I am either listening while housework, driving or walking the dogs; reading my Kindle or at the very list reading a real book. However as these aged eyes of mine get more and more tired, I don’t have to stop reading – Love AUDIOS and hope your have more and more of your books narrated -. Not only will you get us old fans to buy your audios, but you will also be enticing an entirely new generation of fans!
GOOD HEALTH to you always and that creative and talented mind that has given and continues to give my life such pleasure!
Mary Jo – I love listening to Audiobooks and am building quite a library of Audios from Audible. I have been a huge fan of yours since forever and probably have every book you’ve written. Since Audiobooks have come into their own and I very rarely go anywhere without a book I am either listening while housework, driving or walking the dogs; reading my Kindle or at the very list reading a real book. However as these aged eyes of mine get more and more tired, I don’t have to stop reading – Love AUDIOS and hope your have more and more of your books narrated -. Not only will you get us old fans to buy your audios, but you will also be enticing an entirely new generation of fans!
GOOD HEALTH to you always and that creative and talented mind that has given and continues to give my life such pleasure!
Mary Jo – I love listening to Audiobooks and am building quite a library of Audios from Audible. I have been a huge fan of yours since forever and probably have every book you’ve written. Since Audiobooks have come into their own and I very rarely go anywhere without a book I am either listening while housework, driving or walking the dogs; reading my Kindle or at the very list reading a real book. However as these aged eyes of mine get more and more tired, I don’t have to stop reading – Love AUDIOS and hope your have more and more of your books narrated -. Not only will you get us old fans to buy your audios, but you will also be enticing an entirely new generation of fans!
GOOD HEALTH to you always and that creative and talented mind that has given and continues to give my life such pleasure!
Mary Jo – I love listening to Audiobooks and am building quite a library of Audios from Audible. I have been a huge fan of yours since forever and probably have every book you’ve written. Since Audiobooks have come into their own and I very rarely go anywhere without a book I am either listening while housework, driving or walking the dogs; reading my Kindle or at the very list reading a real book. However as these aged eyes of mine get more and more tired, I don’t have to stop reading – Love AUDIOS and hope your have more and more of your books narrated -. Not only will you get us old fans to buy your audios, but you will also be enticing an entirely new generation of fans!
GOOD HEALTH to you always and that creative and talented mind that has given and continues to give my life such pleasure!
Mary Jo – I love listening to Audiobooks and am building quite a library of Audios from Audible. I have been a huge fan of yours since forever and probably have every book you’ve written. Since Audiobooks have come into their own and I very rarely go anywhere without a book I am either listening while housework, driving or walking the dogs; reading my Kindle or at the very list reading a real book. However as these aged eyes of mine get more and more tired, I don’t have to stop reading – Love AUDIOS and hope your have more and more of your books narrated -. Not only will you get us old fans to buy your audios, but you will also be enticing an entirely new generation of fans!
GOOD HEALTH to you always and that creative and talented mind that has given and continues to give my life such pleasure!
Anne–The Autumn Bride is available in Audio??WAY cool!
Anne–The Autumn Bride is available in Audio??WAY cool!
Anne–The Autumn Bride is available in Audio??WAY cool!
Anne–The Autumn Bride is available in Audio??WAY cool!
Anne–The Autumn Bride is available in Audio??WAY cool!
Marilyn–thanks so much for the lovely words. Audiobooks are definitely a blessing for aging eyes. And for dog walking!
Marilyn–thanks so much for the lovely words. Audiobooks are definitely a blessing for aging eyes. And for dog walking!
Marilyn–thanks so much for the lovely words. Audiobooks are definitely a blessing for aging eyes. And for dog walking!
Marilyn–thanks so much for the lovely words. Audiobooks are definitely a blessing for aging eyes. And for dog walking!
Marilyn–thanks so much for the lovely words. Audiobooks are definitely a blessing for aging eyes. And for dog walking!
Yes, it’s fab, Mary Jo — I was thrilled when they told me it was going to happen.
Yes, it’s fab, Mary Jo — I was thrilled when they told me it was going to happen.
Yes, it’s fab, Mary Jo — I was thrilled when they told me it was going to happen.
Yes, it’s fab, Mary Jo — I was thrilled when they told me it was going to happen.
Yes, it’s fab, Mary Jo — I was thrilled when they told me it was going to happen.
The first audiobook is really special, sort of like hitting a big list. I hope they continue to audio your books!
The first audiobook is really special, sort of like hitting a big list. I hope they continue to audio your books!
The first audiobook is really special, sort of like hitting a big list. I hope they continue to audio your books!
The first audiobook is really special, sort of like hitting a big list. I hope they continue to audio your books!
The first audiobook is really special, sort of like hitting a big list. I hope they continue to audio your books!
I love hearing about behind the scenes topics! Whether it’s your choices when writing, or learning about the “book” business, it’s fascinating. I have enjoyed audio books, but have mostly listened to non-fiction books. It was while I was driving more for my job, and I think I felt the time had to be “well” spent! I fell out of the habit when I changed jobs. But I’ve just started listening again and have not been so restrictive in my choices. I’ve enjoyed your books for years, and would love the opportunity to listen to one, that admittedly, I haven’t read.
I love hearing about behind the scenes topics! Whether it’s your choices when writing, or learning about the “book” business, it’s fascinating. I have enjoyed audio books, but have mostly listened to non-fiction books. It was while I was driving more for my job, and I think I felt the time had to be “well” spent! I fell out of the habit when I changed jobs. But I’ve just started listening again and have not been so restrictive in my choices. I’ve enjoyed your books for years, and would love the opportunity to listen to one, that admittedly, I haven’t read.
I love hearing about behind the scenes topics! Whether it’s your choices when writing, or learning about the “book” business, it’s fascinating. I have enjoyed audio books, but have mostly listened to non-fiction books. It was while I was driving more for my job, and I think I felt the time had to be “well” spent! I fell out of the habit when I changed jobs. But I’ve just started listening again and have not been so restrictive in my choices. I’ve enjoyed your books for years, and would love the opportunity to listen to one, that admittedly, I haven’t read.
I love hearing about behind the scenes topics! Whether it’s your choices when writing, or learning about the “book” business, it’s fascinating. I have enjoyed audio books, but have mostly listened to non-fiction books. It was while I was driving more for my job, and I think I felt the time had to be “well” spent! I fell out of the habit when I changed jobs. But I’ve just started listening again and have not been so restrictive in my choices. I’ve enjoyed your books for years, and would love the opportunity to listen to one, that admittedly, I haven’t read.
I love hearing about behind the scenes topics! Whether it’s your choices when writing, or learning about the “book” business, it’s fascinating. I have enjoyed audio books, but have mostly listened to non-fiction books. It was while I was driving more for my job, and I think I felt the time had to be “well” spent! I fell out of the habit when I changed jobs. But I’ve just started listening again and have not been so restrictive in my choices. I’ve enjoyed your books for years, and would love the opportunity to listen to one, that admittedly, I haven’t read.
My audiobook collection is mostly my comfort books. As you say about multitasking, these are the books which, not only being ones I want to re-read, are often ones which I know well enough to be able to track if I miss a few minutes when my attention wavers.
The really good audiobooks are the ones where I get so involved that I get a familiar book presented so I see new things in the story–new appreciation of the descriptions, new insights on plot or characters, that sort of thing.
I also find it interesting to see which audiobooks have some quirk of the recording that keeps me from re-listening, and which I re-listen to even though something the narrator does is driving me crazy. I have to really love the book for that to happen!
My audiobook collection is mostly my comfort books. As you say about multitasking, these are the books which, not only being ones I want to re-read, are often ones which I know well enough to be able to track if I miss a few minutes when my attention wavers.
The really good audiobooks are the ones where I get so involved that I get a familiar book presented so I see new things in the story–new appreciation of the descriptions, new insights on plot or characters, that sort of thing.
I also find it interesting to see which audiobooks have some quirk of the recording that keeps me from re-listening, and which I re-listen to even though something the narrator does is driving me crazy. I have to really love the book for that to happen!
My audiobook collection is mostly my comfort books. As you say about multitasking, these are the books which, not only being ones I want to re-read, are often ones which I know well enough to be able to track if I miss a few minutes when my attention wavers.
The really good audiobooks are the ones where I get so involved that I get a familiar book presented so I see new things in the story–new appreciation of the descriptions, new insights on plot or characters, that sort of thing.
I also find it interesting to see which audiobooks have some quirk of the recording that keeps me from re-listening, and which I re-listen to even though something the narrator does is driving me crazy. I have to really love the book for that to happen!
My audiobook collection is mostly my comfort books. As you say about multitasking, these are the books which, not only being ones I want to re-read, are often ones which I know well enough to be able to track if I miss a few minutes when my attention wavers.
The really good audiobooks are the ones where I get so involved that I get a familiar book presented so I see new things in the story–new appreciation of the descriptions, new insights on plot or characters, that sort of thing.
I also find it interesting to see which audiobooks have some quirk of the recording that keeps me from re-listening, and which I re-listen to even though something the narrator does is driving me crazy. I have to really love the book for that to happen!
My audiobook collection is mostly my comfort books. As you say about multitasking, these are the books which, not only being ones I want to re-read, are often ones which I know well enough to be able to track if I miss a few minutes when my attention wavers.
The really good audiobooks are the ones where I get so involved that I get a familiar book presented so I see new things in the story–new appreciation of the descriptions, new insights on plot or characters, that sort of thing.
I also find it interesting to see which audiobooks have some quirk of the recording that keeps me from re-listening, and which I re-listen to even though something the narrator does is driving me crazy. I have to really love the book for that to happen!
“Thunder and Roses” was the first book I read by you. It captured me to the extent that you became, and have remained, my favorite writer and an inspiration for my own writing. I’m delighted to hear this wonderful story will now be made available in a new way! Congratulations.
“Thunder and Roses” was the first book I read by you. It captured me to the extent that you became, and have remained, my favorite writer and an inspiration for my own writing. I’m delighted to hear this wonderful story will now be made available in a new way! Congratulations.
“Thunder and Roses” was the first book I read by you. It captured me to the extent that you became, and have remained, my favorite writer and an inspiration for my own writing. I’m delighted to hear this wonderful story will now be made available in a new way! Congratulations.
“Thunder and Roses” was the first book I read by you. It captured me to the extent that you became, and have remained, my favorite writer and an inspiration for my own writing. I’m delighted to hear this wonderful story will now be made available in a new way! Congratulations.
“Thunder and Roses” was the first book I read by you. It captured me to the extent that you became, and have remained, my favorite writer and an inspiration for my own writing. I’m delighted to hear this wonderful story will now be made available in a new way! Congratulations.
Patti–
How nice that you now have a job where you can listen more widely! I hope if you listen to Thunder and Roses, you’ll like it. It’s one of my most popular stories. I’m particularly fond of Nicholas and Clare.
Patti–
How nice that you now have a job where you can listen more widely! I hope if you listen to Thunder and Roses, you’ll like it. It’s one of my most popular stories. I’m particularly fond of Nicholas and Clare.
Patti–
How nice that you now have a job where you can listen more widely! I hope if you listen to Thunder and Roses, you’ll like it. It’s one of my most popular stories. I’m particularly fond of Nicholas and Clare.
Patti–
How nice that you now have a job where you can listen more widely! I hope if you listen to Thunder and Roses, you’ll like it. It’s one of my most popular stories. I’m particularly fond of Nicholas and Clare.
Patti–
How nice that you now have a job where you can listen more widely! I hope if you listen to Thunder and Roses, you’ll like it. It’s one of my most popular stories. I’m particularly fond of Nicholas and Clare.
Nancy–
It's true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator
enhances that. But a narratory that doesn't appeal really grates! I
find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I'm interested in
non-fiction content, I don't mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice
is -always- a plus!)
In a message dated 11/9/2013 12:21:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Nancy–
It's true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator
enhances that. But a narratory that doesn't appeal really grates! I
find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I'm interested in
non-fiction content, I don't mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice
is -always- a plus!)
In a message dated 11/9/2013 12:21:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Nancy–
It's true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator
enhances that. But a narratory that doesn't appeal really grates! I
find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I'm interested in
non-fiction content, I don't mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice
is -always- a plus!)
In a message dated 11/9/2013 12:21:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Nancy–
It's true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator
enhances that. But a narratory that doesn't appeal really grates! I
find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I'm interested in
non-fiction content, I don't mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice
is -always- a plus!)
In a message dated 11/9/2013 12:21:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Nancy–
It's true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator
enhances that. But a narratory that doesn't appeal really grates! I
find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I'm interested in
non-fiction content, I don't mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice
is -always- a plus!)
In a message dated 11/9/2013 12:21:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Nancy–
It’s true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator enhances that. But a narratory that doesn’t appeal really grates! I find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I’m interested in non-fiction content, I don’t mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice is -always- a plus!)
Nancy–
It’s true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator enhances that. But a narratory that doesn’t appeal really grates! I find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I’m interested in non-fiction content, I don’t mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice is -always- a plus!)
Nancy–
It’s true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator enhances that. But a narratory that doesn’t appeal really grates! I find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I’m interested in non-fiction content, I don’t mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice is -always- a plus!)
Nancy–
It’s true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator enhances that. But a narratory that doesn’t appeal really grates! I find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I’m interested in non-fiction content, I don’t mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice is -always- a plus!)
Nancy–
It’s true that listening gives a new view of a story, and a great narrator enhances that. But a narratory that doesn’t appeal really grates! I find that more true with fiction than non-fiction. If I’m interested in non-fiction content, I don’t mind the voice as much. (Though a good voice is -always- a plus!)
Simone–
What a lovely compliment! If you listen to Thunder and Roses in this new format, I hope you enjoy it as much as on the page.
Simone–
What a lovely compliment! If you listen to Thunder and Roses in this new format, I hope you enjoy it as much as on the page.
Simone–
What a lovely compliment! If you listen to Thunder and Roses in this new format, I hope you enjoy it as much as on the page.
Simone–
What a lovely compliment! If you listen to Thunder and Roses in this new format, I hope you enjoy it as much as on the page.
Simone–
What a lovely compliment! If you listen to Thunder and Roses in this new format, I hope you enjoy it as much as on the page.
I love audiobooks – and the audiobook of thunder and roses, which I’m reading/listening to right now! I’m so glad you are putting your books into audio format 😀
I love audiobooks – and the audiobook of thunder and roses, which I’m reading/listening to right now! I’m so glad you are putting your books into audio format 😀
I love audiobooks – and the audiobook of thunder and roses, which I’m reading/listening to right now! I’m so glad you are putting your books into audio format 😀
I love audiobooks – and the audiobook of thunder and roses, which I’m reading/listening to right now! I’m so glad you are putting your books into audio format 😀
I love audiobooks – and the audiobook of thunder and roses, which I’m reading/listening to right now! I’m so glad you are putting your books into audio format 😀
Hey Mary Jo!
Just got done listening yesterday and all I have to say is WOW!
I so hope you’ll have the other 5 books in Fallen Angels out very soon. I can’t tell you how much I loved the story and I’m so looking forward to Michael’s story….
At this point I don’t care who you use as long as I get to listen to the story! LOL!
Now, when will I see you visit my blog?! [that was subtle, aye?]
HUGS!
Mel
Hey Mary Jo!
Just got done listening yesterday and all I have to say is WOW!
I so hope you’ll have the other 5 books in Fallen Angels out very soon. I can’t tell you how much I loved the story and I’m so looking forward to Michael’s story….
At this point I don’t care who you use as long as I get to listen to the story! LOL!
Now, when will I see you visit my blog?! [that was subtle, aye?]
HUGS!
Mel
Hey Mary Jo!
Just got done listening yesterday and all I have to say is WOW!
I so hope you’ll have the other 5 books in Fallen Angels out very soon. I can’t tell you how much I loved the story and I’m so looking forward to Michael’s story….
At this point I don’t care who you use as long as I get to listen to the story! LOL!
Now, when will I see you visit my blog?! [that was subtle, aye?]
HUGS!
Mel
Hey Mary Jo!
Just got done listening yesterday and all I have to say is WOW!
I so hope you’ll have the other 5 books in Fallen Angels out very soon. I can’t tell you how much I loved the story and I’m so looking forward to Michael’s story….
At this point I don’t care who you use as long as I get to listen to the story! LOL!
Now, when will I see you visit my blog?! [that was subtle, aye?]
HUGS!
Mel
Hey Mary Jo!
Just got done listening yesterday and all I have to say is WOW!
I so hope you’ll have the other 5 books in Fallen Angels out very soon. I can’t tell you how much I loved the story and I’m so looking forward to Michael’s story….
At this point I don’t care who you use as long as I get to listen to the story! LOL!
Now, when will I see you visit my blog?! [that was subtle, aye?]
HUGS!
Mel
Melanie–
I’ll definitely be doing more audiobooks, though at a slowish pace because they are very expensive. I’ll probably work my way along the Fallen Angels series, though I must admit, Michael is very tempting!
Yes, I have visited your blog. Very cool! Bookworms of the world, unite! Even if we are all introverts. *G*
Melanie–
I’ll definitely be doing more audiobooks, though at a slowish pace because they are very expensive. I’ll probably work my way along the Fallen Angels series, though I must admit, Michael is very tempting!
Yes, I have visited your blog. Very cool! Bookworms of the world, unite! Even if we are all introverts. *G*
Melanie–
I’ll definitely be doing more audiobooks, though at a slowish pace because they are very expensive. I’ll probably work my way along the Fallen Angels series, though I must admit, Michael is very tempting!
Yes, I have visited your blog. Very cool! Bookworms of the world, unite! Even if we are all introverts. *G*
Melanie–
I’ll definitely be doing more audiobooks, though at a slowish pace because they are very expensive. I’ll probably work my way along the Fallen Angels series, though I must admit, Michael is very tempting!
Yes, I have visited your blog. Very cool! Bookworms of the world, unite! Even if we are all introverts. *G*
Melanie–
I’ll definitely be doing more audiobooks, though at a slowish pace because they are very expensive. I’ll probably work my way along the Fallen Angels series, though I must admit, Michael is very tempting!
Yes, I have visited your blog. Very cool! Bookworms of the world, unite! Even if we are all introverts. *G*