tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post5099847819711981037..comments2023-11-30T07:21:38.040-08:00Comments on Writers in Residence: Putting Your Book into Audio Format with Narrator Becky Parker Geist and Author Karina FabianBonnieShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-78563331596160947582015-10-14T05:37:18.414-07:002015-10-14T05:37:18.414-07:00It’s here! After a nearly 2-week delay, I Left My ...It’s here! After a nearly 2-week delay, I Left My Brains in San Francisco is up on Audible. Check it out at http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/I-Left-My-Brains-in-San-Francisco-Audiobook/B016CF3U80/Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-49784912189587417842015-10-06T21:46:22.038-07:002015-10-06T21:46:22.038-07:00You're very welcome. Audiobooks got my husband...You're very welcome. Audiobooks got my husband through many a DC commute. I'm so glad to have two of my favorites in this medium now.Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-43547384847335789862015-10-06T21:45:35.191-07:002015-10-06T21:45:35.191-07:00Thanks, Jackie. To be frank, I'm not a big zom...Thanks, Jackie. To be frank, I'm not a big zombie fan myself. I made the zombies more to be funny and fun to play with. As I mentioned above, the book's delayed, but you are welcome to register to get the first 3 chapters free and to get notified when the book goes live. Plus you might win a free copy of the first one. http://karinafabian.com/freezombiefiction/Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-73188740426785842012015-10-06T21:43:09.144-07:002015-10-06T21:43:09.144-07:00Thanks! Alas, I drive a convertible - a Miata, the...Thanks! Alas, I drive a convertible - a Miata, the most fun car in the world! - and unless there's rain or snow, the top is down. I don't get to listen much in the car anymore. <br /><br />As noted above, the audiobook is delayed at Audible, so please follow the link and sign up to get the first 3 chapters and notice of when it's out. http://karinafabian.com/freezombiefiction/Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-78274605955133598982015-10-06T21:40:53.177-07:002015-10-06T21:40:53.177-07:00GB, if you want an autographed bookplate, go to my...GB, if you want an autographed bookplate, go to my contact page at http://fabianspace.com and send me the dedication name and snail mail, and I'll send you one.Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-80040706842883721612015-10-06T21:39:47.907-07:002015-10-06T21:39:47.907-07:00It was a pleasure. I really enjoy radio shows, too...It was a pleasure. I really enjoy radio shows, too. My good friend at work used to write radio plays in college. I know of a couple online, too. Look up Adam Graham - he does detective stories and a superhero story if I recall. It's been a while.<br /><br />Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-6331967503144938192015-10-06T09:56:48.469-07:002015-10-06T09:56:48.469-07:00First, thank you both. Books on Tape were a lifeli...First, thank you both. Books on Tape were a lifeline for me when I worked ten hour shifts. That two hour daily commute was the only "free" time I had to read, and being a captive audience allowed me to experiment with genres I wouldn't have had the patience to read on the page. Still, my enjoyment depended as much on the reader as the writing. Thanks for an enlightening post.Miko Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877203657513631557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-88472386614965723212015-10-02T09:34:23.629-07:002015-10-02T09:34:23.629-07:00I'm a die-hard audio-book listener, being a me...I'm a die-hard audio-book listener, being a member of Audible for many years (and Books-On-Tape before that). For a membership fee, I order 24 each year, plus they have $6.95 choices and 2-for-1 specials. <br /><br />The writing of a book is most important (thanks to Karina)... but close beind is the narration. I have met Scott Brick (MWA interviewed him once) and he's a nice guy, but I cannot stand his narration and will not buy/rent any book read by him.<br />What's also sad is when a long-running series suddenly loses the reader (like for Insp. Gamach in Louise Penny's books) or when the editor suddenly decides to use a different person. (Lillian Jackson Braun's "Cat Who-- series was almost ruined when Russian-villain-sounding Theodore Bikel read a few. Reviewers BEGGED for them to bring back George Guidell.)<br /><br />Anyway, though zombie books are not my favorite, I'm looking forward to listening to you, Becky, read this one! Keep 'em coming!Jackie Houchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753758587434594531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-74087059680101481602015-10-02T09:15:23.580-07:002015-10-02T09:15:23.580-07:00Ordered the second to the last copy in stock at Am...Ordered the second to the last copy in stock at Amazon. Thanks for bringing these two to our attention, Jack.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-14967228641067347402015-10-02T07:38:01.486-07:002015-10-02T07:38:01.486-07:00This was a fascinating post. I have always wondere...This was a fascinating post. I have always wondered what goes into making a successful audiobook. I "read" a lot of them--I'm your target audience in that I listen while driving and they help make even routine commutes bearable--and am always struck by the difference a good narrator can make. I have abandoned books, not because I didn't like the author's style but because the narrator got on my nerves. Karina, your books sound really interesting and entertaining. And Becky, thanks for explaining the process so clearly. I know what MY next audiobook will be. Thanks for visiting our blog today.BonnieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-41319579164228948972015-10-02T07:25:27.393-07:002015-10-02T07:25:27.393-07:00You'll enjoy them, Gayle, because you love goo...You'll enjoy them, Gayle, because you love good writing. Thank you so much for sharing the behind-the-scenes process, Becky and Karina. After reading the Neeta Lyffe series, I'm curious how the characters will sound on audio. :) Jacqueline Vickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066655287551999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-84772764732090935682015-10-02T06:49:26.046-07:002015-10-02T06:49:26.046-07:00What a fabulous interview Jackie - Karina- Becky. ...What a fabulous interview Jackie - Karina- Becky. Talking books is a great new dimension for us writers. I have listened to numerous books on a CD, some well done, but most bare-bones with no change in voices and no sound effects. Doing them like the old radio shows from the 50s or earlier really makes them come alive. While living in France all we had was the Armed Forces radio with old radio shows. They were very good. What you two are doing is bringing back a lost art with even more class. I will get one of your zombie books, not necessarily my favorite genre, but boy did you make your characters appealing. All the best to both of you. Thanks for telling us more about this very exciting avenue for writers.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-16120160624922362012015-10-02T04:54:11.198-07:002015-10-02T04:54:11.198-07:00Thanks for hosting us today!Thanks for hosting us today!Karina Fabianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937791512486438983noreply@blogger.com