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This is the Author | Richard Sheridan, Ralph De La Rosa, and Hamish McKenzie Submitted by This Is The Author Podcast on November 13, 2018

In this episode, meet Richard Sheridan, author of Chief Joy Officer, Ralph De La Rosa, author of The Monkey Is the Messenger, and Hamish McKenzie, author of Insane Mode. From stories of joyful leadership to why we need a more joyful meditation practice, you’ll be inspired by the fascinating lessons and research these authors have to share.

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Tagged: business, Chief Joy Officer, Hamish McKenzie, Insane Mode, Podcast, Ralph De La Rosa, Richard Sheridan, The Monkey is the Messenger, This is the Author

NaNoWriMo Frenzy? 11 Author Insights to See You Through Submitted by Becca Stumpf on November 11, 2018

It’s National Novel Writing Month, and things are getting gnarly for you participating writers out there. Read more

Tagged: Casey Gerald, how to change your mind, Inspiring, michael pollan, NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, There Will Be No Miracles Here, This is the Author, Tight, Torrey Maldonado

This is the Author | Bishop Michael Curry, the Fab Five, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Submitted by This Is The Author Podcast on November 8, 2018

In this inspiring, love-filled episode of This is the Author, hear from Bishop Michael Curry, author of The Power of Love, the charismatic cast of Netflix’s Queer Eye (otherwise known as the Fab Five), authors of Queer Eye, and United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, author of Bold & Brave.

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Tagged: Antoni Porowski, Bishop Michael Curry, Bobby Berk, Bold & Brave, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Queer Eye, self-care audiobooks, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Tan France, The Power of Love, This is the Author

Giving voice to Grisham: Meet Michael Beck, narrator of THE RECKONING Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on November 5, 2018

John Grisham’s newest legal thriller, THE RECKONING, marks a return to the Southern Gothic setting his fans love, and is a shocking and suspenseful tale, made even more heart-pounding when told by a skilled storyteller. Enter narrator Michael Beck Read more

Tagged: john grisham, Michael Beck, mystery, The Reckoning, thriller series, thrillers

Scott Brick Narrates Jack Reacher Audios

LISTEN IN: New Jack Reacher narrator Scott Brick discusses taking on Lee Child’s bestselling series Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on September 19, 2018

There’s a new Reacher in town. But fear not, longtime Lee Child audio fans: while the great Dick Hill may have retired, there’s a new pro behind the mic to take on the Jack Reacher series when it returns on November 5th with PAST TENSE. Read more

Tagged: bestselling series, In the Studio, Jack Reacher, Lee Child, Past Tense, Scott Brick, series, thriller series

Scott Brick Talks About Narrating Thrillers Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on May 18, 2018

Listening to a thriller is a unique experience. Narrating one is just as unique. Read more

Tagged: Clive Cussler, Janet Evanovich, Scott Brick, The Gray Ghost, The Pursuit, The Rising Sea, thriller series, Tom Clancy, Tom Clancy Commander in Chief

Kimberly Farr & Girls In The Picture audiobook cover

Hello, Hollywood history! Voicing THE GIRLS IN THE PICTURE: an interview with narrator Kimberly Farr Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 25, 2018

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning narrator Kimberly Farr to the PRHA blog to tell us about how she approaches an audiobook project, and why she was particularly drawn to Melanie Benjamin’s most recent historical fiction treat, THE GIRLS IN THE PICTURE, which introduces listeners to two Hollywood legends: screenwriter Frances Marion and superstar Mary Pickford. Read more

Tagged: Kimberly Farr, melanie benjamin, narrators, the girls in the picture

This girl is on fire! Karissa Vacker on narrating the “triumphant fiction debut” by actress Krysten Ritter Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on October 3, 2017

Check out this guest post from audiobook narrator and multi-Earphones Award winner Karissa Vacker. She reads the psychological suspense thriller BONFIRE (on sale Nov. 7th) by Jessica Jones actress-turned-fiction-writer, Krysten Ritter. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly praises this “triumphant fiction debut” as a “pulse-pounding thriller.” Hear what it’s like to bring fall’s hottest book to life on audio… Read more

Tagged: BONFIRE, Guest Post, Jessica Jones, Karissa Vacker, Krysten Ritter, Psychological suspense

Visit Us at Star Wars™ Celebration Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on April 5, 2017

Dust off your light sabers, it’s time for Star Wars™ Celebration in Orlando! From April 13-16, come by and visit us at booth #2526. We have a plethora of activities and events to share with you. Read more

Tagged: Aftermath Empire's End, Ashley Eckstein, Chuck Wendig, Marc Thompson, sci-fi, scifi, Star Wars Ahsoka, Star Wars Celebration, Thrawn, Timothy Zahn

PRHA Receives Four Spoken Word GRAMMY® Award Nominations Submitted by Winnie De Moya on December 6, 2016

We’re elated to share the news that four Penguin Random House Audio productions received Best Spoken Word Album GRAMMY® Award nominations this morning, which include stories from Carol Burnett, Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, and John Doe! Read more

Tagged: crafter, Grammy, Grammy Nominations, Grammys