Podcast

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 [...]

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 [...]

In today's episode, Becky discusses the topic of control - as it relates to audiobooks, and beyond. She reveals some ways (you may or may not know) that companies, such as Amazon, have their hands in EVERYTHING - from audiobook publishing to data storage - and why this is an issue. She breaks down how this can affect you personally, and in the bigger picture, [...]

On this day when everyone is thinking about being thankful, host Becky Parker Geist takes a moment to express her gratitude for everyone who has offered kind words and support over the past year.

In this episode, Becky interviews Julie Trelstad, who is currently the head of U.S. Publishing. They dive into her 30+ years of experience guiding authors and publishers throughout the publishing industry. Julie also outlines her partnership with Streetlib to create powerful new tools and software, including Amlet, which is the world's first ISCC registry designed for the AI era. To learn more, visit amlet.ai.

In this episode of The Audiobook Connection—Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams, host Becky Parker Geist talks with Brian Brady, author of the Fog City Stories series, beginning with Oh What a Tangled Web. A former police officer and corporate security executive, Brian brings a lifetime of real-world experience into his gripping tales of crime, suspense, and moral complexity. Together, they explore how Brian’s [...]

In this episode, host Becky Parker Geist welcomes Fran Severn, author of Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond. Together, they explore what it means to rediscover—or deepen—a love of horses later in life. Fran shares how her lifelong passion for horses began at age three and how that early spark led to a lifetime of riding, writing, and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]