Audiobook Connection – Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

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

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

Learn more at https://jaerarmsteadjones.com/

Join host Becky Parker Geist as she welcomes Chrissy Grigoropoulos, an accomplished attorney, real estate broker, entrepreneur, and author of ‘Lady Shark.’ In this episode, Chrissy shares the inspiration behind her book, designed to motivate women at various stages of life to achieve financial freedom and entrepreneurial success. She highlights the importance of self-motivation, visible mentorship, and the practical steps outlined in her workbook to help listeners and readers take actionable steps toward their goals. Don’t miss this exciting conversation and discover what it means to be a Lady Shark!

Learn more about Ladyshark: https://theladyshark.com/

Enjoy the audiobook here: LADYSHARK: How To Become A Millionaire In Your 30s

If you’re considering or in production with a full cast audiobook project, this episode is full of tips to help you in the process. From making sure your goals and style are in alignment with the production values to the density of the soundscape to how to listen to your files, Becky guides you through the details.

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With a book intended to have the listener interact, and in which there are original songs and exercises, Cheryl Melody worked in collaboration with Pro Audio Voices to create a heartfelt and beautiful audio edition. Melody narrated her audiobook and worked with the PAV pre-production team to bring her aural vision to life. Learn about how she as an author-narrator approached the audiobook version and what she discovered in the process.

Learn more about Cheryl Melody Baskin.

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Join us for a deep dive conversation with Dr. Janja Lalich, Founder and CEO of the Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion, and author of Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships (3rd edition). Host Becky Parker (Geist) was the primary narrator for this multi-voiced audiobook, and Janja also recorded a couple segments. Learn more about the topic and the audiobook process in this engaging conversation.

Learn more at https://janjalalich.com and https://lalichcenter.org 

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Claudia Marseille, author of But You Look So Normal: Lost and Found in a Hearing World, joins host Becky Parker Geist for a conversation about this moving memoir. Becky was also the narrator of this audiobook that takes the listener on a journey through Claudia’s childhood, challenged by profound hearing loss in a time when hearing assistance technology was in its infancy. 

Learn more at ClaudiaMarseilleAuthor.com

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

Learn more at https://joymoeller.com/. 

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

Considering becoming a podcast host? Or using a podcast to share your audiobook? What are the basic considerations you’ll want to evaluate before getting started? Host Becky Parker Geist will guide you through the basics of podcasting: why you might want to start a podcast, and what kind of podcast you might like to create. If you already have a podcast but are ready to add a team to manage all the details you’d like to delegate, this will also be helpful to you. 

Ready to dive into a one to one personal conversation about your podcast and how we can collaborate to customize it to exactly what you need and to match your goals? Schedule a short call at https://proaudiovoices.com/get-started.