Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

About Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

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 weekly. #C-Suite Radio.

Publisher

Becky Parker Geist

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2020

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

348 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   AC-I-348 Saintsville - A Halloween Treat

   Just in time for Halloween, Becky welcomes indie author Rory Surtain and narrator Jen McCool to explore Saintsville, a supernatural urban fantasy audiobook featuring a full cast of human voice actors. Discover how complex characters, immersive performances, and collaborative production bring this dark tale of witches, vampires, lycans, and a summoned warrior to life. The conversation also explores the creative process behind full-cast audiobooks, the challenges of indie publishing, and why authentic human performances continue to matter in an AI-driven industry. Plus, hear insights from behind the scenes and enjoy an exclusive sample from Saintsville! Explore more: Amplify Audiobooks: https://amplifyaudiobooks.com Rory Surtain’s website: https://surtain.net Pro Audio Voices: https://proaudiovoices.com Watch the video of this episode Support our work making the audiobook industry a more equitable place HERE: buymeacoffee.com/audiobookconnection #AudiobookConnection #Saintsville #RorySurtain #JenMcCool #Audiobooks #FullCastAudiobook #AudiobookNarration #IndieAuthors #UrbanFantasy #AudioDrama #AudiobookProduction #AmplifyAudiobooks

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   AC-I-347 From Page to Audio: Kestral Gaian on Storytelling and Audiobook Narration

   Host Becky Parker Geist talks with author Kestral Gaian about the journey to becoming a published writer and narrating The Boy from Elsewhere. Kestral shares how poetry helped them understand the world, how they overcame discouragement, and why reading their work aloud transformed their editing process. Discover valuable insights for authors considering self-narration and the art of bringing stories to life through audio.

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   AC-I-346 Beyond Prognosis: Living Life to the Fullest with Christine "Kippy" Hoene

   What if the key to living life to the fullest isn’t mastering something new, but having the courage to begin? In this inspiring episode, Becky sits down with entrepreneur, adventurer, and author Christine “Kippy” Hoene to discuss her memoir, The Whistler’s Daughter: Defying My Prognosis One New Sport at a Time, narrated by Carrie Brewer. Living with muscular dystrophy and several other health conditions, Kippy has spent nearly three decades challenging expectations by learning more than 40 sports—including rock climbing, scuba diving, kite surfing, surfing, mountain biking, and aerial arts. Despite medical prognoses about her physical limitations, she continues to embrace new experiences, pursue adventure, and discover joy in being a beginner. Kippy shares the deeply personal journey behind writing her first book, from finding her voice through journaling to navigating the challenges of editing, reflection, and vulnerability. She discusses why sharing failures and uncomfortable experiences matters just as much as celebrating accomplishments, and how learning something new can transform our understanding of what’s possible. Becky and Kippy also go behind the scenes of bringing The Whistler’s Daughter to audiobook, exploring the narrator selection process, collaborating on accents and pronunciations, and the unique experience of hearing your own life story told in another person’s voice. Kippy’s philosophy is a powerful reminder: You don’t have to be great at something to find joy in doing it. Life is a gift, and embracing it means continuing to learn, explore, and make the most of the opportunities available to us. 🎧 Listen to the audiobook: The Whistler’s Daughter by Christine “Kippy” Hoene, narrated by Carrie Brewer, available through AMPlify Audiobooks. Connect with Kippy on her Website and blog: https://thewhistlersdaughter.net AMPlify Audiobooks: https://amplifyaudiobooks.com Pro Audio Voices: https://proaudiovoices.com Watch the video of this interview Support our work making the audiobook industry a more equitable place HERE: buymeacoffee.com/audiobookconnection #AudiobookConnection #ChristineHoene #KippyHoene #TheWhistlersDaughter #BeckyParkerGeist #AMPlifyAudiobooks #ProAudioVoices #Audiobooks #AudiobookNarration #AuthorJourney #Memoir #InspiringStories #Resilience #LivingLifeToTheFullest #DisabilityRepresentation #PersonalGrowth #NeverStopLearning #Adventure #AuthorLife #BehindTheScenes

Who has been a guest on Audiobook Connection - Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams

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• Dan Flanigan
• Gary F Bengier
• Bonnie Comfort
• Jerrilee Geist
• Emily Busbee

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