tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7027068774699714713..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: David Hewson--Tips on Successful Audio BooksJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57396567852476033132018-08-16T06:52:04.750-04:002018-08-16T06:52:04.750-04:00In case anyone is still interested in the audio ve...In case anyone is still interested in the audio version... in the US it's deal of the day at Audible today only. Down from $24.95 to $3.95 and you don't have to be an Audible member to get it. Apologies for the native plug.<br />https://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/Romeo-and-Juliet-A-Novel-Audiobook/B01KGL9QN4?qid=1534415537&sr=sr_1_8&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_8&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=VJYDQD59YKYK0870QRRX&Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660866510522803724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71614427621732551902018-08-11T01:39:26.765-04:002018-08-11T01:39:26.765-04:00Awww, Amanda. xoxoxo
Awww, Amanda. xoxoxo<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18205953239721218042018-08-09T23:35:53.736-04:002018-08-09T23:35:53.736-04:00Oh, Jenn. I own it on Audible but haven't been...Oh, Jenn. I own it on Audible but haven't been able to bring myself to listen.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62841176631872673832018-08-09T23:34:43.347-04:002018-08-09T23:34:43.347-04:00Now that I have to look up!Now that I have to look up!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59113545035611577272018-08-09T22:57:23.762-04:002018-08-09T22:57:23.762-04:00I am new to the delights of audio books - I'm ...I am new to the delights of audio books - I'm listening to Kitchen Confidential now and it is both a comfort and a torment to hear Anthony Bourdain's voice in my ears. I am so looking forward to listening to your version of Romeo and Juliet, David. Congrats on the Audie! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7224850786511389772018-08-09T20:28:02.592-04:002018-08-09T20:28:02.592-04:00This is fascinating. I love audio books & had ...This is fascinating. I love audio books & had no idea that some books were written just for audio.Jana Leah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492395947508454607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73634959821540564082018-08-09T19:23:36.824-04:002018-08-09T19:23:36.824-04:00A real treat is Boris Karloff reading Kenneth Grah...A real treat is Boris Karloff reading Kenneth Grahame's The Reluctant Dragon. You can find it on Amazon for less than a dollar. It takes less than an hour to listen to. It was originally released on vinyl in 1958.David Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144607647071920674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74436963625649181802018-08-09T17:58:17.870-04:002018-08-09T17:58:17.870-04:00The only book I ever listened to had a narrator so...The only book I ever listened to had a narrator so annoying that it took 3 chapters of the regular book to get her out of my head! The other problem is that I can't just sit and listen the way I sit and read. The only way I see using audio books is if my sight gets really bad. I can play records while I'm cooking, doing dishes, or dusting but that doesn't take long enough to read a book. Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1160764808877877352018-08-09T14:48:40.940-04:002018-08-09T14:48:40.940-04:00Edith, you need to watch more British TV. And mayb...Edith, you need to watch more British TV. And maybe a few movies, lol!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6289558467333176752018-08-09T13:52:37.984-04:002018-08-09T13:52:37.984-04:00The youtube interviews are fabulous! Thanks for th...The youtube interviews are fabulous! Thanks for the links, Debs (in part because, being me, I didn't know who Richard Armitrage was...).Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61635988747336224032018-08-09T13:42:59.097-04:002018-08-09T13:42:59.097-04:00This is fascinating, David. I have to admit that ...This is fascinating, David. I have to admit that I've never listened to one of my own audio books; I just don't like to hear it, but maybe I need to get over that!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72091943397051102732018-08-09T13:35:10.974-04:002018-08-09T13:35:10.974-04:00You Jungle Red women run a terrific blog. Reading ...You Jungle Red women run a terrific blog. Reading it every summer-vacation-morning is a real treat! Am looking forward to lots of good reading of bad Hemingway on Saturday!! Amanda Le Rougetelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975933690463168906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40787818918650265582018-08-09T13:05:40.463-04:002018-08-09T13:05:40.463-04:00This is brilliant stuff, David.This is brilliant stuff, David.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23870840577272504402018-08-09T12:59:36.303-04:002018-08-09T12:59:36.303-04:00Just reminding everyone that our Bad Hemingway con...Just reminding everyone that our Bad Hemingway contest is open until tomorrow, and that's it a great 6 book prize! We'll be publishing the entries and announcing the winner on Saturday.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9607909883987961412018-08-09T12:58:20.604-04:002018-08-09T12:58:20.604-04:00Yes, Teri, I really enjoy listening to book that I...Yes, Teri, I really enjoy listening to book that I've read. It gives you a different perspective and notice so many things you might have skipped over while reading--especially if you're hurrying to find out the ending!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71960644553650886162018-08-09T12:54:01.910-04:002018-08-09T12:54:01.910-04:00I love to read a book first and then subsequently ...I love to read a book first and then subsequently listen to it. By listening to it I pick up on details that I rushed by reading it. I tend to do this over and over if I love the characters in a book or series. I also can multi task by listening to a book while at the gym or driving my car, etc. it can be soothing also to listen to a story. If I have insomnia, a good book that I’m familiar with will help me fall asleep. Teri Soareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09857726595089810271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31755873317114893742018-08-09T12:38:20.289-04:002018-08-09T12:38:20.289-04:00This is terrific.This is terrific.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53328966492882729292018-08-09T11:06:48.953-04:002018-08-09T11:06:48.953-04:00If you want to see the full version of Richard and...If you want to see the full version of Richard and I talking about the project it's here. Please excuse my inarticulacy. I'd turned up from the UK the night before and not slept a wink because my hotel room appeared to be located in the Midtown Tunnel. Richard was as articulate as ever. He's clean shaven here because he was playing a character who aged from 19 to 60 in an off Broadway play at the time. <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ahH4-LoCkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660866510522803724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34298629954761478462018-08-09T11:01:41.043-04:002018-08-09T11:01:41.043-04:00I've been listening to more audio books in the...I've been listening to more audio books in the last few years, so I found this very interesting. And I certainly agree that a good story is a good story regardless of how it is told.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19145347122109857822018-08-09T10:53:23.826-04:002018-08-09T10:53:23.826-04:00Such an interesting discussion! I listen to books ...Such an interesting discussion! I listen to books only on road trips. My vehicle is so ancient I can play only books on CDs. So no Audible experiences here. I am beyond thrilled to hear that Nic and the gang will be back. I have really missed them.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70756987346857602892018-08-09T10:14:05.458-04:002018-08-09T10:14:05.458-04:00This is a MUST WATCH!!! This is a MUST WATCH!!! Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39772091995427456432018-08-09T10:13:54.601-04:002018-08-09T10:13:54.601-04:00They were selected by the publishers. Audible hire...They were selected by the publishers. Audible hired Richard for this and an earlier Hamlet I co-wrote. Whole Story Audio picked Saul for the Costa books. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660866510522803724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5821334503111179662018-08-09T10:11:07.871-04:002018-08-09T10:11:07.871-04:00The narrator is key. Get the wrong one and nothing...The narrator is key. Get the wrong one and nothing can save you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660866510522803724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50400090895782048202018-08-09T10:09:03.089-04:002018-08-09T10:09:03.089-04:00David, I'd love for you to tell us how you end...David, I'd love for you to tell us how you ended up with your wonderful narrators.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88207334181589642632018-08-09T10:08:09.310-04:002018-08-09T10:08:09.310-04:00I am absolutely with Hank. I now listen to the aud...I am absolutely with Hank. I now listen to the audio versions of previous books while I'm writing, partly because I love my narrator and it helps me to stay in my characters, and partly because it's a constant reminder of how the book is going to sound. And, oh, do I struggle with the dreaded he said/she said. <br /><br />As David suggests, I almost always write in fairly short scenes, and I try to make it clear in the first sentence whose viewpoint we are in. All of David's tips work equally well for printed books.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.com