Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

In this powerful episode of the Audiobook Connection, host Becky Parker Geist welcomes Pamela Blair, author of The Reluctant Womb. A former Broadway dancer, social worker, solo traveler through Africa and the Middle East, single mother, and psychologist, Pamela has now turned to writing in post-retirement. Together, Becky and Pamela explore how this rich life experience shaped a book that tackles...

In this episode Becky welcomes Edward L. James, author of The Duras Kingdom. Edward shares his personal journey as a writer, reflecting on his background, early influences, and what ultimately led him to create The Duras Kingdom. He discusses the deeper themes and conflicts at the heart of the story, why those issues matter to him, and the impact he hopes the book will have on readers. The convers...

Becky and Pro Audio Voices would like to welcome you to the new year with a reminder about the importance of communication, and how you will be impacted when communication intersects with community and audiobooks. As certain aspects of media and technology continue to promote divisive content, let's all focus on coming together to try to understand each other without pre-judging, which will help b...

In this short holiday episode of Audiobook Connection: Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams, I pause to give thanks to the incredible authors, publishers, narrators, engineers, and creative professionals I have the privilege of working with, as well as to you—the listeners who support and sustain this work. Inspired by the winter solstice, I reflect on the balance between darkness and light,...

In this episode, Becky welcomes Mike Mirabella, author and songwriter of the Carla Stories series—including Sister Butterfly, I Used to Be Shy, and Special People—as well as On the Luck of an Irish Sailor. Mike shares his personal journey into writing and the life experiences that inspired him to create stories centered on compassion, understanding, and inclusion. He discusses the motivations behi...

In this episode, Becky sits down with Patrick McLaughlin, award-winning author of Cheerful Obedience: A Novel, U.S. Army veteran, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, and retired fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Patrick shares how his early life, military service, and career in law shaped his perspective as a storyteller. He reveals the inspirations behind his debut novel, how he c...

In today's episode, Becky discusses the topic of control - as it relates to audiobooks, and beyond. She reveals some ways (you may or may not know) that companies, such as Amazon, have their hands in EVERYTHING - from audiobook publishing to data storage - and why this is an issue. She breaks down how this can affect you personally, and in the bigger picture, the community. She also highlights som...

On this day when everyone is thinking about being thankful, host Becky Parker Geist takes a moment to express her gratitude for everyone who has offered kind words and support over the past year.

In this episode, Becky interviews Julie Trelstad, who is currently the head of U.S. Publishing. They dive into her 30+ years of experience guiding authors and publishers throughout the publishing industry. Julie also outlines her partnership with Streetlib to create powerful new tools and software, including Amlet, which is the world's first ISCC registry designed for the AI era. To learn more, vi...

In this episode of The Audiobook Connection—Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams, host Becky Parker Geist talks with Brian Brady, author of the Fog City Stories series, beginning with Oh What a Tangled Web. A former police officer and corporate security executive, Brian brings a lifetime of real-world experience into his gripping tales of crime, suspense, and moral complexity. Together, they...

In this episode, host Becky Parker Geist welcomes Fran Severn, author of Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond. Together, they explore what it means to rediscover—or deepen—a love of horses later in life. Fran shares how her lifelong passion for horses began at age three and how that early spark led to a lifetime of riding, writing, and encouraging others to embr...

In this episode of The Audiobook Connection—Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with David Beaumier, of Chanticleer Reviews, also an author who has always loved writing.   They discuss what brought David into the publishing world, and the importance of what authors do with reviews after they are written. He offers advice on how to reach your target audience...

In this episode, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with Carolyn CJ Jones, author of The Art of Forgiveness. Through a heartfelt and inspiring conversation, CJ shares her personal journey from deep resentment and pain to finding freedom through the power of forgiveness. Listeners will hear how CJ’s life experiences shaped her writing, what inspired her to share her message with the world, and why f...

In this week's episode of host Becky Parker Geist sits down with R.E. Fernandez, author of Sins, Tragedies, and Other Things That Make Us Human. Together, they dive into the inspirations, challenges, and emotional truths that shaped his deeply reflective collection. Fernandez opens up about his early life, creative journey, and the real-world experiences that inspired his writing. He and Becky exp...

In this episode, Becky shares essential guidance for authors considering whether to self-narrate all or a portion of their audiobook. Drawing from her extensive experience, Becky dives into what the author needs to know before stepping behind the mic, including: How to prepare mentally and physically before you start recording. The most common challenges faced related to narrating—and how to overc...

In this week's episode of the Audiobook Connection Podcast, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with Adam Fritz, CEO of Pozotron, to explore how AI technology is reshaping audiobook creation. Pozotron, a rapidly growing startup, has developed an innovative AI-powered audio proofing platform that streamlines audiobook production for narrators, editors, and publishers. By automating tedious tasks, Poz...

In today's episode, host Becky Parker Geist welcomes Mary Berelson, author of Bicentennial Summer, for an inspiring conversation on creativity, memory, and storytelling. Mary reflects on her childhood, the spark that led her to write, and the moment when a personal cross-country memory transformed into a fully realized work of fiction. She explores the timeless themes her novel addresses—identity,...

In this week's episode, join host Becky Parker Geist for a captivating conversation with Barbara H. Seeber, author of The Empresario's Wife: The Woman at the Center of the Texas Revolution. Barbara, an award-winning National Geographic writer and editor with over 30 years of publishing experience, shares the fascinating story behind her latest historical narrative. She reveals how her lifelong lov...

In this enlightening episode, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with Benjamin Smith, author of Why Are You Sick? How to Reclaim Your Health with the Ultimate Health Model. Together they explore the personal journey and bold ideas behind his award-winning book, which recently received a Literary Titan Award. Benjamin shares how his early experiences and lifelong curiosity led him to challenge conve...

In this episode of the AC podcast, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with Christopher Locke, Director of Membership Services at Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Together, they discuss the state of independent publishing and share tips about the book publishing process that will be helpful for indie authors striving to make a career out of their writing. Both of them have learned fro...

In this episode of the AC Podcast, Becky continues the discussion about using social media for marketing, specifically with the use of QR codes. You will learn how to link specific URLs to each code, how they can help you sell your audiobook at an event, and how to use these codes in your marketing push for your website. QR codes are showing a resurgence in their use and availability, so you will...

Some authors spend months, even years, putting pen to paper to craft their unique stories. Then there's the process of turning that written story into an audiobook. Finally, they reach the part that is equal parts exciting and overwhelming - marketing! This episode of the AC Podcast dives into the world of social media and explores how authors can use this ever-evolving medium to attract listeners...

Your audiobook’s ISBN isn’t just a number — it’s your book’s passport to the world. In this episode, discover why every audiobook needs its own ISBN, how metadata can supercharge your discoverability, who really shows as your publisher, and the insider reason Authors Republic assigns two ISBNs. A must-listen for any author serious about audiobook success.

Mary Means’ life’s work has been helping others do hard things together. She is well known as the award-winning founder of the Main Street revitalization movement that has brought vitality back to countless town centers. Many people know the professional side of Mary. Very few know the private Mary, the woman who achieved this while struggling with family trauma, inner doubts, imposter syndrome, a...

In this episode of Audiobook Connection, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with children's author Daniel Anton Novak, creator of The Symphony of Eight Stories. Daniel shares the deeply personal and imaginative roots of his bilingual story collection, how his childhood shaped his storytelling, and how dyslexia turned him into a visual narrator. He also opens up about the emotional inspiration behin...