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 through [...]
AMPlify Audiobooks empowers indie authors with control over pricing, marketing, and direct sales, fostering community and higher royalties to thrive independently in the audiobook market.
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 forgiveness [...]
AMPlify Audiobooks empowers indie authors with 65% royalties, transparent sales data, direct distribution, marketing control, and a supportive community for greater earnings and autonomy.
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 explore the central themes [...]
Indie authors are reshaping audiobook distribution by embracing direct sales, boosting royalties with platforms like AMPlify, engaging communities, and controlling fair pricing and marketing for greater profits and audience connection.
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 overcome them. Key performance techniques [...]
AMPlify Audiobooks empowers indie authors with control over pricing, marketing, and direct sales, offering 65% royalties, personalized marketing, and a supportive community for greater earnings and creative freedom.
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, Pozotron empowers creative professionals to focus on performance and [...]
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, freedom, and the search for [...]