הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Paul Testa (2024)

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AC-I-237 Interview with author and trainer Paul Wyman (non-fiction) 30:35

1d ago30:35

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If you’ve ever used the common phrase “part of me wants to do this, but part of me want to do that” then you’ve experienced the conflicts that can arise between the inner parts of us. Coach, trainer and author Paul Wyman shares how his audiobook Parts of Me provides a better understanding and path forward with self-compassion. Though originally wri…

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AC-I-236 Medicine & Comedy - Interview with Ron Turker (Author-Narrator) 36:55

8d ago36:55

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Ron Turker, author of The Wandering Jew of St. Salacious. Ron started his career in med school and standup comedy around the same time. After feeling a need to send up a red flag, his novel became his vehicle. When his fans started calling for his audiobook in his voice, Ron stepped up to the challenge. Learn about his biggest surprises along the w…

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AC-T-235 The Value of Audiobook Pre-Production 29:32

15d ago29:32

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What difference can it make if you do a full and robust pre-production process for your audiobook? It can make a HUGE difference! Not just in terms of organization and efficiency, though those can be significant benefits, but also in terms of how successful your audiobook can be in reaching your own goals for it. Becky Parker Geist covers all the k…

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AC-T-234 Do I REALLY Have to Market my Audiobook? 15:21

22d ago15:21

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

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AC-I-233 From Stage to Audiobook: Pirates of Sausalito - Interview with John Byrne Barry 31:20

29d ago31:20

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The cast, author and director of Pirates of Sausalito by John Byrne Barry share the experience of producing as an audiobook what started out originally as a stage play. Host Becky Parker Geist and author John Byrne Barry played all the roles in this historically-inspired comedy, with Becky directing. Hear about the journey of this project in which …

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AC-T-232 Should you have Multiple Voices for your Audiobook? 23:52

1M ago23:52

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

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AC-T-231 Audiobook Distribution Details 27:07

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What exactly IS an audiobook, technically speaking? And why do all the audiobook producers deliver mp3 files but “not the entire audiobook”? Is there anything you have to do to make it a complete audiobook? Host Becky dives into the details of audiobook distribution: what exactly an audiobook is and why it requires a special type of delivery for a …

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AC-T-230 Finding Your Voices | Casting Your Audiobook 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Finding the right voice/s for your audiobook is critical to its success. Becky walks us through the options for narration: author narrator, single professional narrator, multi-voiced, and full cast. Learn about how to make the casting decisions and what factors to consider. You might be surprised at what factors matter when considering narrating yo…

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AC-I-229 Inetrview with Catherine Harrington (memoir) 21:55

2M ago21:55

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Author of The Longest War: A Psychotherapist's Experience of Divorce, Custody and Power, Catherine Harrington joins host Becky Parker Geist for a conversation about her book, from inception through the audiobook production process. Memoir authors may question whether they need to be the narrator for their own story. Hear about Catherine’s decisions…

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AC-I-228 Vulnerability in Memoir - Interview with author Ginelle Testa (Author-Narrator) 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Born to an abusive mother and a drug-dealer father, Ginelle Testa was not exactly set up for success—and her early years are just as troubled as one might expect. Raw, relatable, and powerful, Testa’s memoir Make a Home Out of You is a riveting tale of climbing up from rock bottom—and learning to make a home in oneself instead of in substances and …

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AC-I-227 Interview with Author Dawn Filos (Tales of a Pet Vet, a memoir) 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Dr. Dawn Filos has always had a passion for animals—and with a lot of hard work and perseverance, she turned that passion into a career. Dawn knew at the start that she didn’t want to narrate the audiobook of her memoir, and was happily surprised in the casting process when she selected from the auditions. Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes sad, and…

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AC-I-226 A Conversation with Lon Ballinger, Author of Party Boys 43:01

3M ago43:01

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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 …

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AC-I-225 Interview with Author Jaer Jones (YA multi-voiced) 26:41

3M ago26:41

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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 Ad…

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AC-I-224 Interview with Author Chrissy Grigoropoulos (nonfiction, author-narrated) 24:58

3M ago24:58

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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…

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AC-T-223 Degrees of Full Cast Audiobooks 32:55

3M ago32:55

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

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AC-I-222 Audiobook Dream Come True - Interview with Cheryl Melody Baskin 37:44

4M ago37:44

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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…

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AC-I-221 Interview with Author Janja Lalich (multi-voiced nonfiction: Cults) 40:43

4M ago40:43

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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…

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AC-I-220 Interview with author Claudia Marseille (memoir) 26:03

4M ago26:03

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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 techn…

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AC-I-219 How Images in your Book can Create Connection - Interview with Author Joy Moeller 36:59

4M ago36:59

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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 th…

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AC-T-218 Podcast Goals & Implementation Options 18:44

4M ago18:44

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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 p…

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AC-T-217 Should You Start Your Own Podcast? 23:00

5M ago23:00

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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 po…

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AC-I-216 Interview with true crime author RW Gates 28:09

5M ago28:09

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Having now produced three audiobooks with Pro Audio Voices, guest RW Gates shares his experience of audiobooks with a single narrator, two narrators, and a full cast. How do the audiobooks bring to life and enhance the telling of the chilling true crime tales? What special skill came to the fore in decoding what was considered to be the most imposs…

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AC-T-215 Basics for Narrating Your Own Audiobook 30:02

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Considering narrating your own audiobook? Author-Narrators should be aware before they get started, some of the key issues and top tips to make sure they’re making the best choice by being their own narrators. Once that decision is final, it’s important to know the best practices and tips moving forward into the recording process. Quality is critic…

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AC-T-214 Putting your Screenplay to Work for You as an Audiobook 19:06

5M ago19:06

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Are you a screenwriter with one or more screenplays you wish you could get some traction with? Wondering how you can get the attention of a producer or director or any influencer when the logline isn’t enough? Trying to think of ways to get one step closer and have the marketing tools and assets to reel in an interested audience and producer? Join …

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AC-T-213 Leveraging Audiobook Discount Codes 28:16

6M ago28:16

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What types of audiobook discount codes are there? And how can you leverage them to market your audiobook? Host Becky Parker Geist discusses all this and more! Learn about utilizing discount codes with groups, for events, and how to license your audiobook to incentivize event registrations for your own or others’ events. Get inspiration and tips on …

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AC-T-212 Your Audiobook Marketing Journey Starts with You 12:17

6M ago12:17

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Whether you’re at the start of your marketing journey or well on your way, this episode is foundational. What do you need to know to stay inspired along the way? How do you figure out who your audience is? What can you do to reach your audience effectively? This is an episode you’ll want to save and keep coming back to! Learn more about your ad cho…

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AC-T-211 How & When to Launch Your Audiobook 33:14

6M ago33:14

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Should you have your audiobook done in time for the book launch of your other formats or roll it out later—or even before the text versions? While there’s no single right way to launch your audiobook, how do you decide what will work best for you? It all comes back to marketing! Becky Parker Geist shares her top tips on how to manage your launch st…

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AC-T-210 Spotify and Audiobook Rights Concerns 27:31

6M ago27:31

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Since the acquisition of Findaway Voices by Spotify, some significant changes have taken place—changes you as an author of an audiobook should be aware of. Learn more about the red flags that are going up, the concerns about authors’ intellectual property rights, and more. What’s happening with royalties now that Spotify is offering subscribers 15 …

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AC-I-209 Interview with Lindsey Salatka, Author, Editor, Book Coach 28:20

7M ago28:20

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Need an eclectic set of languages and accents for your audiobook? Lindsey did for her novel Fish Heads and Duck Skin. Hear about the surprises of casting a challenging audiobook project. Living and working in Shanghai, Lindsey shares the story of how she came up with her book title, and how her experience of “new eyes” played a part in the book’s i…

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AC-I-208 Audio-Describing - An Interview with Karin Fisher-Golton 28:47

7M ago28:47

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Join us for a delightful discussion about children’s book editing and audio description of children’s book illustrations with Karin Fisher-Golton. Learn about some of the things that are particular to children’s books in print and in audio, and some of the opportunities to expand the messages and values of children’s books to young audiences. If yo…

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AC-I-207 Queer Representation in Kid Lit - An Interview with Lee Wind 53:22

7M ago53:22

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From book to how to leverage a podcast to get your content to your audience, this engaging discussion with author Lee Wind delivers insights that inspire. Lee is the author of 5 books so far, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as Chief Content Officer at IBPA. His own young life and how his life might have been changed had he had the books he is …

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AC-I-206 Interview with Audiobook Reviewer Amy Shannon 56:48

7M ago56:48

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Wondering how you can get your audiobook reviewed? Meet Amy Shannon, book and audiobook reviewer, as well as author of over 100 titles and literary consultant. Amy shares her passion for helping authors succeed and her journey. A part of Amy’s story involves a violent domestic assault, and this episode will alert listeners prior to that section. Le…

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AC-T-205 Pre-Production: How & Why to Prep Your Manuscript for Audiobook Production 22:57

7M ago22:57

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What are the elements to consider in audiobook pre-production? You might be surprised! Host Becky takes us into a deep dive on how to prepare your book manuscript for production. From figuring out the appropriate voice/s to images, front matter to back matter, as well as bonus material, you’ll learn what to attend to and how to maximize your levera…

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AC-I-204 Interview with Memoir Author Nancy J. Martin 19:28

8M ago19:28

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Nancy Martin, author of From the Summer of Love to the Valley of the Moon: A Memoir, had her book launch shut down when the pandemic hit. It landed right at the planned start of her book launch tour. Learn how that impacted her launch and how she is leveraging her audiobook release to reach new audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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AC-T-203 Sound Effects & Music in NonFiction Audiobooks 22:33

8M ago22:33

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What are the main considerations when planning music and/or sound effects in a nonfiction audiobook? Why and how would you use music in nonfiction? How can you create a more transformative experience for your followers with an audiobook than you can with a text format book like print or ebook? Get answers in this episode as well as in-depth details…

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AC-T-202 Sound Effects & Music in Children’s Audiobooks 29:51

8M ago29:51

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What are the prime considerations when planning music and/or sound effects in a children’s audiobook? How can authors write with the audiobook edition in mind? Get answers in this episode as well as in-depth details on post-production incorporating music and sound effects, such as placement and fades. Filled with tips on how to achieve the best mix…

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AC-T-201 What are Your Audiobook Goals? 21:13

8M ago21:13

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Figuring out your North Star can fuel your marketing and remind you of your why. There are two adjunct questions that can help you identify your biggest goal, your North Star. Host Becky Parker Geist guides you through the process of identifying your primary goal and how marketing can serve as the engine that gets you closer to reaching it. Learn m…

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AC-I-200 Interview with Viviana Izzo - Marketing Your Audiobook 36:57

9M ago36:57

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What are some top tips for marketing your audiobook if you narrated it yourself? And how do those change if you have a pro narrator? When should you begin your marketing journey? What does it mean for you as an author to be a business? These questions and more are addressed in this lively interview with Viviana Izzo, book consultant and marketing e…

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AC-T-199 Audiobooks for Small Independent Publishers - Getting Started | Where to Begin 28:38

9M ago28:38

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Do you have a press or publishing company or imprint that wants to take advantage of the tremendous audiobook growth trend but are uncertain about how to begin? This episode is for you! There are many aspects of audiobook production, distribution and marketing that can leave publishers either trying to DIY but feeling like they don’t know what they…

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AC-T-198 Why not ACX for Audiobook Distribution? 14:23

9M ago14:23

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Trying to understand how audiobook distribution works and what your options are? ACX (part of Amazon) may be all you’ve heard about, and Audible (also Amazon) might be all that is on your radar for your audiobook release. But there are key things you need to know that will dramatically help you make the best decisions, and these decisions will make…

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AC-T-197 Why AMPlify Audiobooks 22:03

9M ago22:03

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What’s wrong with the audiobook industry? And why and in what ways does it need to change? Becky leads us behind the scenes to discover what has driven the development of AMPlify Audiobooks, what some of the challenges have been in the process, and where we’re headed. AMPlify Audiobooks: Best for Authors: Best for Listeners. Learn more about your a…

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AC-T-196 Your Expertise as an Author and How that Impacts Marketing 23:18

10M ago23:18

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Do you consider yourself an expert? You should! Learn more about what questions to ask yourself that will both help you recognize your own expertise and also help you better identify your target audience. What kind of value should you be providing to them? Where do they hang out and what does that mean for you? Finding the answers to these kinds of…

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AC-T-195 Top Tip for Audiobook Marketing and Sales 21:47

10M ago21:47

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What is the one most critical action you can take to effectively market your audiobook? You’d be surprised how many authors fail to take this one critical step and miss out not only on sales but also on building their own community and following. Make sure you are one of the authors who get this step done and done right. Learn more about your ad ch…

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AC-I-194 Audiobook Footnotes & Annotations and How to Handle Them 18:43

10M ago18:43

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Wondering what to do about those pesky footnotes and annotations when making an audio of your book? Most audiobook producers will just assume they don’t matter and omit them. But is that the case with YOUR book? What are the key questions to ask and decisions you’ll need to make for your unique project. Becky Parker Geist guides you through the app…

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AC-I-193 A Peek Behind the Curtain of Audiobook Royalties 19:15

10M ago19:15

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In this Audiobook Connection Podcast episode, host Becky Parker Geist explores the intricacies of audiobook royalties, distribution, and sales. For authors seeking to maximize their success, this podcast provides valuable insights into the world of audiobook royalties and distribution strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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AC-I-192 Video Books with Live Action: An Interview with Jim Parker and Once Upon a Dance 31:22

11M ago31:22

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A children’s book with live action dancers? You got it! Join a delightful conversation with author of the Once Upon a Dance book series for children and filmmaker Jim Parker of Riverview Studios. A sample of the beautiful video book created in this collaboration can be seen at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AC-I-191 How to Run a Cross-Promotion Campaign 21:19

11M ago21:19

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Collaborating with your fellow authors on a cross promotional campaign to boost your audiobook sales can be a powerful tool! Host Becky Parker Geist shares the playbook for the thriller campaign being run by a group of authors on AMPlify Audiobooks™ and how they’ve created wins for every participating author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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AC-I-190 Thriller Series Audiobooks - Interview with Francis Rivetti 26:59

11M ago26:59

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Author Francis Rivetti joins Becky in a discussion about The House on Liberty Street—Home of Second Chances. Francis’ career as a journalist in England ferreting out stories in the local small village scene continued on after her move to the U.S. doing the same in the small towns of Northern California. Learn more at: https://proaudiovoices.com/pro…

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AC-T-189 Using AMPlify Audibooks for Success - Joe Belcastro 29:58

11M ago29:58

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How is author Joe Belcastro using the AMPlify Audiobooks platform with his fellow thriller authors to collaboratively spread the word about his novel Dominature? Find out in this episode, including a few clips from an interview with Joe from episode 145 as well as the update on the current collaborative marketing campaign with his fellow thriller a…

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AC-I-188 Thriller Series Audiobooks - Interview with Bob Rogers 29:01

11M ago29:01

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Host Becky Parker Geist interview Bob Rogers, the author of the historical novels First Dark and The Laced Chameleon, which earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, San Francisco Review, and Baltimore Examiner. Becky was also the narrator for The Laced Chameleon, with Bob handling post-production. Bob is a meticulous researcher, known to spend …

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