Audiobook Connection
Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams
Host: Becky Parker Geist
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
Published on January 16, 2025
In this powerful episode, Becky sits down with Dawna to explore the inspiration behind her deeply personal memoir, Wounded No More. Dawna shares her journey from surviving childhood abuse to reclaiming her dignity and voice through writing. She discusses how the encouragement of a filmmaker led her to transform her painful past into a message [...]
Published on January 9, 2025
Join Sheldon Collins, author, screenwriter, and director, as he takes us on a journey through his creative evolution—from writing unproduced novels to directing indie films, and eventually crafting his historical fiction masterpiece, The Legend of Valentine. In this episode, Sheldon and Becky dive deep into the art of storytelling, exploring the challenges of writing historical [...]
Published on January 2, 2025
In the dark days of winter await time for reflection. Reconnecting with your passion and purpose, with your unique gifts, is a great way to live and to know what’s next for you in your journey. Why write a book? Why create an audiobook? Something inside you, whether conscious or not, moves you to take [...]
Published on December 26, 2024
The making of The Special Guest, A Christmas Story by Lee Allen, has truly been a family affair and blessing. Lee first published the book 30 years ago, illustrated by his wife Donna Campbell Allen.  Click here to get the Audiobook  Â
Published on December 19, 2024
Sally A.K.A Detective Writer is a self-published author, blogger, and podcaster who released her first book in 2021 and is currently working on a second book and the audio version of The Doctor. She first gained her inspiration to begin writing as a young child learning English. Join host Becky Parker Geist and Sally, author/podcaster, [...]
Published on December 12, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Paul Corona joins Becky Parker Geist to discuss his latest book, The Corona Protocol. Through 30 short stories, Dr. Corona explores the complexities of mental health, covering conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. He shares insights into his writing journey, his passion for psychiatry, and how his [...]
Published on December 5, 2024
This episode dives into the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the audiobook Freeing Teresa, a powerful story about a family's fight to rescue their sister from an unjust placement in a nursing home. Host Becky Parker Geist and creative collaborators Franke and Billiam James discuss the emotional intensity of the narrative, the importance of authentic representation [...]
Published on November 28, 2024
Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five [...]
Beverly Scott, author of Sarah's Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness, narrated her own memoir in a professional studio. Join Bev and Becky for a conversation about the inspiration for the researching and crafting of her book and her experience recording in a pro studio. What was the most surprising aspect of [...]
Are you an author planning to record your own audiobook? Or maybe a narrator new to the industry? Get some tips to help you succeed! What do you need to figure out before you get started? What are some of the most challenging aspects of audiobook narration? Focused primarily on performance elements, Becky also [...]