Welp Magazine includes Audiobook Connection podcast in Top 20
Welp Magazine has curated a list of the best 20 post production podcasts of 2021, and the Pro Audio Voices podcast Audiobook Connection made the list. If you’re an author in the audiobook world, you may want to check out that list to find other podcasts of interest. For example, Podcast Method dives deeper into the technical details of podcasting that we cover on Audiobook Connection. Podcasting is a great way to further leverage your audiobook content, so if you’re considering starting a podcast, check out Dan Benjamin’s podcast as well as the episodes about podcasting on Audiobook Connection.
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Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world – as well as authors and publishers looking for tips from the pros on production and marketing. Behind-the-scenes interviews with audiobook creators as well as audiobook production and marketing tips – with episodes every other week.
Podcast Episodes
AC-I-292 Interview with Pozotron CEO Adam Fritz
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 [...]
AC-I-291 Interview with Mary Berelson, Author of Bicentennial Summer
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 [...]
AC-I-190 National Geographic Author releases The Empresario’s Wife
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 [...]
AC-I-289 Healthtainment – A Ground-breaking Entertaining Health Full Cast Audiobook
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 [...]
AC-I-288 IBPA – Benefits Behind the Scenes for Indie Authors & Publishers
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 [...]
AC-T-287 How to Use QR Codes in Your Audiobook Marketing
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 [...]
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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 chose the striking title Cheerful Obedience, and why he believes readers have connected so deeply with the book—earning it multiple national awards.
The conversation explores the themes at the heart of his work: moral duty, personal sacrifice, and the complexities of living with integrity. Patrick discusses the real-world issues his book addresses, the impact he hopes to create for readers, and what it means to bring authenticity and emotional truth into fiction.
Whether you’re a fan of character-driven fiction, military-inspired stories, or the craft of writing itself, this episode offers a rich and thoughtful conversation with an author whose life experience deeply informs his art.
Visit AMPlify Audiobooks to explore Cheerful Obedience and learn more about Patrick McLaughlin’s work.
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 behind his books, the meaning behind their titles, and the social and emotional issues they address—particularly the importance of empathy, self-acceptance, and celebrating what makes each person unique.
Throughout the conversation, Mike reflects on the impact he hopes his stories will have on readers of all ages, especially children and families navigating conversations about difference, kindness, and belonging. He explains how storytelling can open hearts, foster understanding, and encourage readers to see the world—and each other—with greater compassion.
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, and how our choices, our creativity, and our support of independent artists and platforms help us build a more connected and humane creative economy. This episode is a simple invitation to look for the light, be the light, and share it with one another—during the holidays and beyond.
