Your Book Your Voice

Narrating your own audiobook is one of the best ways to market your book and preserve your author brand.   Having worked over 30+ years in the entertainment industry, I'm going to share with you some insights from an audio post production perspective that will help tyou create a fan-frikkin'-tastic audiobook!   If you don't have an audiobook yet, book a free audiobook consultation call with me. Li...

There is an underlying misconception that an audiobook has to be perfect, like a well-crafted performance. Some author's I work with tell me they have to perform to be good enough. On this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast, I'l talk about performance, what it really is and if it belongs in your audiobook narration. If your don't have an audiobook, you need to have one. And when you make...

Over the last few years there has been a shift in marketing and how you and your products are perceived, especially for all you creatives. What is that shift? Have you made it? We'll dive into the strategy and how this shift will help you not only understand but promote and market your book and audiobook with greater success. Don't have an audiobook yet?? Narrate and publish your own audiobook in...

Ever sing in the shower and you said to yourself "Man, I sound good. I can be on The Voice!"   Well, even though you may think you don't have a shot to compete, let alone win…I'll let you in on a little secret…   You already won!   In this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll explain how every author is the undisputed winner when they narrate their own audiobook.   What…your book isn't...

All nonfiction authors need to narrate their own audiobook. Even fiction authors should do the same. But to do a great audiobook narration, you need some essentials. On this episode I'll go over four must-haves needed to do a fantastic audiobook narration. If your book is not an audiobook that you narrated yourself, don't wait any longer. Enroll in the Your Book Your Voice Audiobook Coaching Progr...

Ever wondered what a shamanic healer really is and what they actually do?   Excited to have in studio author and Shamanic Healer Amalia Camateros! Her journey as a health practitioner and healer is fascinating.   Plus Amalia will share what a Shamanic Healer really is and how she helps others heal. Also, we will dive deeply into her books "Transmissions of Earth Spirit Wisdom" and "Spirit of the S...

This episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast is a great one, especially for all you authors!   My special guest Sherry Kelly is a true entrepreneur…both as an author and running her own hair salon business.   Sherry has some great insights about what it takes to run a successful business which she describes in her book Floating Like A Jellyfish. Remember, it's about the journey and this direct...

Thrilled to have another great author in studio for this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast!   Rose Weintraub has written many articles related to her 40 years experience in the nursing profession.   However, her most prolific and heart-felt book is her latest memoir "Open To Ideas," a love story about her husband Mickey who passed away in 2007.   Join us for an insightful conversation th...

Join me for an awesome LIVE Your Book Your Voice Podcast with my special guest Nancy Oelklaus ! Nancy will be sharing about her career as an educator, teacher and coach. She has published multiple books and has a great meditation group that you definitely have to hear about. Nancy will also talk about her books and also the process of turning them into audiobooks…very cool! Check out Nancy's books...

Throughout my career I've come up with as well as used various catch phrases as part of my business model because they keep me aligned and focused. A lot of my infamous catch phrases help authors keep thjeir business on track and help build confidence when they narrate their own audiobooks. Let's dive into my infamous catch phrases, and feel free to use any one of them that resonates with you. You...

Your audiobook needs to be top notch as it represents your author brand so you never want to cut corners. This brings us to the question… Which is better…recording in a home studio or in a professional recording studio? In this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll present the pros and cons for both and give you a final winning verdict. Creating your audiobook can feel overwhelming but...

There are several misconceptions authors have about audiobooks and the audiobook world. One aspect deals with vanity and this comes in different forms. This episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast touches on some important misconceptions that need to be cleared up. If you have a book that is not offered as an audiobook and not sure how to start the process of creating one, reach out to me. Lea...

My very special in-studio guest is bestselling author and world traveler Genevieve Marshall.   Genevieve has traveled the world and published an amazing travel adventure book in 2022.   Her latest book, Blank Checks is a fascinating story about a mysterious app that you download where if you are chosen, you are given a blank check that you can fill out in any amount you desire.   Is this just a fi...

Is there a return on your invenstment of turning your book into an audiobook?   Yes there is…and on today's episode I'll go over the obvious and not so obvious ROI's you achieve when you narrate your own audiobook.   Ready to make a great investment in your author brand? Of course you are because that's what great entrepreneuers like yourself do!   Check out the links below to learn more: BOOK YOU...

Marketing…you love it or hate it or love to hate it. The point is that it is absolutely necessary, especially when you release your new audiobook. In this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast I'll go over some marketing hacks that you can easily do that will help boost "hearability" (and visibility) for your audiobook. Remember…the best person to narrate your audiobook is YOU. Enroll in the...

There are a ton of platforms that you can have your audiobook published on. But which ones are the best? Join me for an in-depth discussion on this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast and find out! If you don't have your book published as an audiobook narrated by YOU, now is the time to do it. Put your tax refund to good use! Learn more, schedule a quick audiobook consultation call amd enr...

The Audiobook Mental Game is more than just deciding whether you want to turn your published book into an audiobook. The real mental game happens when you want to narrate it yourself. And props to you for wanting to do so! In this episode I will go over the steps you need to take to start the audiobook creation process and how to prepare yourself mentally to narrate your own audiobook. Got your me...

Just like in The Shawshank Redemption, there is The Audiobook Redemption. In the audiobook world redemption ties into believing in yourself and having the confidence that you have what it takes to narrate your own audiobook. In this episode, we'll crush any barriers stopping you from creating an awesome audiobook in your own voice. You will have your redemption! Ready to move your author brand for...

Excited to not only have Ksenia Merck back on the podcast, but to have her live in studio! Ksenia is back to talk about the second book she narrated as an audiobook called So, You Want To Be A Leader. If you want to learn how to be a great leader, you need to check out this book! So many good personal stories and valuable advice.  The book was written by her late husband William Merck and Ksenia i...

Let's get down to the nitty gritty about which is best for your audiobook. AI? A professional narrator? Narrating your own audiobook? I'll be going over the good, bad and ugly about which method is truly the best for your audiuobook and author brand. Don't have your book published as an audiobook yet? I'm ready to help! Check out the links below for more info. and to enroll in the Your Book Your V...

Anthony J. Rodriguez aka Walking Crow has published his second book Evolution: Pathway To Embodiment, a great follow up to his critically accplaimed book Transformation Of A Walking Crow.   Walking Crow continues his story of transformation, enlightenment, and helping others heal and find their true path.   Join us for a very insightful conversation!   Get in touch with Walking Crow and grab a cop...

Jeanne "Bean" Murdock is not only an accomplished author who has published fifteen books, she has also written five autobiographies for other authors.   Jeanne is a comedian who loves improv as well.   Join in the conversation as Jeanne has some insightful stories to share as an author and also some funny expereinces…let the comedian shine!   You will not only learn a lot about embracing your auth...

Ksenia Merck is not only a great author, but she has embarked on a project that exudes a level of love and commitment rarely seen! Ksenia is taking the books her late husband wrote and turning them into audiobooks that she is narrating…a wonderful gesture of love and dedication to preserving her husband's legacy. She recently narrated and published the first book, a wonderful fiction story called...

I think we all have heard them…audiobooks that keep you on the edge of your seat and audiobooks that are mediocre monotone disasters that make "Bueller? Bueller?" sound like an emotional masterpiece. Join me on this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast to find out what it takes to bring emotion into your audiobook and truly keep every listener engaged and truly on the edge of their seat! Ne...

There are a lot of fears that are keeping you from narrating you own audiobook. Some fears stem from lack of self confidence in your voice. Other fears may stem from practical issues…or, let's be honest..excuses. Join me for this episode of the Your Book Your Voice Podcast and share your thoughts as I dive into common fears and things you can do to conquer them. Don't have an audiobook yet. I can...