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 [...]
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 [...]
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 narrative. She reveals how her lifelong love of storytelling, deep [...]
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 and lifelong curiosity led him to challenge conventional views on [...]
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 of their writing. Both of them have learned from personal [...]
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 push for your website. QR codes are showing a resurgence [...]
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 explores how authors can use this ever-evolving medium to attract [...]
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 success.
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 struggling with family trauma, inner doubts, imposter syndrome, and failed [...]