Episode 47

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12th Dec 2023

Bring Your Books Alive with the Voice of - Marnye Young

Audiobook narration is a growing part of the publishing industry, with many people enjoying the convenience and immersive experience of listening to books. Authenticity is crucial in audiobook narration, as it evokes emotions and creates a connection with the listener that artificial intelligence cannot replicate. Narrators often have a preference for certain genres, and historical fiction is a favorite for Marnye Young. Narrating an audiobook requires time and effort, with an average ratio of three hours of work for every finished hour of audio. Marketing and branding are important for audiobook narrators to stand out in a competitive industry. Listening to the finished audiobook can be a mixed experience for narrators, as they may be critical of their own performance but also proud of their work. Accents and getting into character are skills that audiobook narrators develop to bring the story to life. Preparation and taking notes are essential for narrators to understand the story and maintain consistency throughout the narration process. Balancing motherhood and work as a mompreneur can be challenging but rewarding. Listening to audiobooks is essential for aspiring narrators to understand the craft and explore different genres. Getting started in narrating audiobooks requires a combination of listening to audiobooks, seeking coaching or workshops, and creating sample recordings. Setting up a home studio with the right equipment is crucial for professional-quality recordings.

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Have you ever thought about writing your first book? After writing my first novel, I wanted to uncover how other authors went from an idea to a published book. Hopefully, you can find the motivation to take your idea to a printed book. We are here to motivate you; once you publish it, we can have you on the Author Eche. Tell Us Your Story.

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Travis Davis

Travis is the author of thrillers Flames of Deception and Cobalt: The Rise and Fall of the Great Reset. He is also the author of One of Four: World War One Through the Eyes of an Unknown Soldier. Travis is An Air Force Brat who grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and Germany, where he met his beautiful wife. During his three tours in Germany, he conducted hundreds of border patrols along the East-West German border and Czechoslovakia-West German border. Where he saw first-hand communism and its oppression of its citizens, he retired from the US Army, where his last duty assignment was as Assistant Operations Sergeant of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana. He is a lifetime member of the Sergeant Morales Club and received multiple awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal.
When he is not writing or working, Travis enjoys exercising, traveling (he loves a good road trip), baking different loaves of bread, and just relaxing in his backyard with friends and family while having a cold beer. He currently lives in Allen, Texas, with his wife of 36 years; he has three adult children: two daughters living in Arkansas, one son living in Northern Virginia, and eight wonderful grandchildren.

“Travis never met a stranger,” his wife always says.