The Audiobook Podcast

There are so many authors out there not sure about what path to take when it comes to audiobooks! Now in part two we continue to assist authors making informed choices by hearing a shared experience with a published author.

Donna McGeorge, the author of multiple books (some of them in audio,) "The 25 Minute Meeting" and "The First 2 hours" which were recorded with SquareSound in 2019.
We ask Donna about how being published has given her release an edge,  and also translated into Korean!  Where is everything now in Donna's business 12 months after the audio release.


LINKS:
www.donnamcgeorge.com
quikmarkmedia.com.au
wiley.com/en-au
gildanmedia.com
25minutemeetings.com
thefirst2hours.com.au

There are so many authors out there not sure about what path to take when it comes to audiobooks!  In the next two podcasts we are aiming to assist authors making informed choices by hearing shared experiences from two authors, one independent and the other a publisher author.
In Episode 17 we are in discussion with Lynne Cazaly, the author of multiple independent books and the audiobook “ISH” that was recorded with SquareSound in 2019.
We ask Lynne about her journey almost 12 months after the release.


LINKS:
lynnecazaly.com.au
quikmarkmedia.com.au
authorsrepublic.com
woodslane.com.au
ingramspark.com

In Episode 16 we chat with an audiobook enthusiast about his listening experience. Whilst Stacy Gougoulis also has a natural flair for narration as well, it is obvious that his keen interest as a listener of books has given him a lot of the knowledge which he applied into his toolbox as a narrator.  
Whilst not all narrators listen to books after they finish a day in the booth, there is a lot to be learnt by understanding the listener.

LINKS
Squaresound.com.au
@squaresoundstudio
@stacygougoulis

In Episode 15 we have a little history discussion with Dr. Jennifer Bowen, (radio producer and academic) in studio with Justine Sloane-Lees.  
Talking books, known more widely now as Audiobooks came about in the early 1920's, recorded on LP's and also presented by elocutionists on live radio.  And just in case you didn't think so...stories are also for men..despite the debate in the 50's "that grown men shouldn't listen to a story teller!"

In this episode we focus on some of the unexpected things you may find yourself doing when recording an audiobook. 

Like the recording of this podcast…!  Instead of having Abbe and Justine both in the studio, this episode was recorded from SquareSound Studio and via Source Connect we linked up to Abbe Holmes in her home studio. We love Source Connect! 

In light of the COVID 19 Pandemic, professional studios around the world are going remote due to the social distancing and self isolation that is upon us, but we continue to work out ways to keep on working together, so we can keep on working!  

In conversation with Luke Arnold about his debut contemporary fantasy novel, "The last smile in Sunder city".  Gripping from the first chapter, Luke has brilliantly narrated the first book of this trilogy. Actor and now author, now audiobook narrator, Luke shares his process and tells us about his first audiobook narration experience.
We are excited that there is more to come too!

LINKS
lukearnold.net
hachette.com.au/luke-arnold/the-last-smile-in-sunder-city
hachette.co.uk/contributor/luke-arnold
lmcm.com.au/artists/luke-arnold

Meet Rupert Degas.
Streaming our interview via SourceConnect to Ruperts home studio in Sydney, we get a sense of what it's like for Rupert's clients when they connect with him from around the globe.  After decades of recording audiobooks we ask Rupert how he works now, what gear he uses and what makes him so damn good.

LINKS
rupertdegas.com  
groversmillpodcast.com

Have you ever thought about being a voice over artist?  What is involved? What makes audiobook voice coaching different to other voice coaching styles?
In this episode we look at voice coaching from Abbe's lens as a voice coach and from Justine's work with 3rd year acting students.  How do you know if someone's got what it takes to be a voice narrator for audiobooks? 

LINKS
Abbe Holme: www.voiceovercoach.com.au
Justine Sloane-Lees: http://justinesloanelees.net.au

Stig's passion for audiobooks is infectious.  He has captivated millions of listeners globally and has been around longer than most doing this work.  
Long time friends with Abbe, Stig talks about the ABIA award winning audiobook "Boy Swallows Universe" by Trent Dalton, and how building solid partnerships and being creative is key. Stig also discuss's the role narrators can play as an audible illustrator, and how words should lift off the page with the narrators creativity and self expression.

In the studio, Abbe and Justine discuss what to expect, what to do and what to avoid doing based on how we work at SquareSound Melbourne, Australia.
In addition, Abbe shares her breathing techniques, how to use the breath in a deliberate and controlled way to minimise loud unwanted breaths, throughout the audio recording, without overthinking it!

If you've never recorded in a professional studio before and your narrating an entire book, step one, be prepared before you walk into the studio! 
Listen to the previous episode "Preparation" as it is part one to this episode "In the Studio".