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.
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Podcast Episodes
 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In this episode of the AC Podcast, host Becky Parker breaks down the importance of connection from the viewpoint of the author and their audience. Figuring out who is your target audience is essential, and Becky outlines how you can narrow your search and identify your central market. Several ways to build strong connections and [...]
