Narrator’s Cup of Joe — Woo Woo Blend
When the fabulous Daniela Acitelli interviewed me in 2021 on Narrator’s Cup of Joe, her fantastic YouTube video show, we talked about a lot of different topics. She invited me on the show again in...
View ArticlePublic Domain Narration Headquarters
When the obstacle in your way seems to have stopped you in your tracks, it’s not a failure. It’s part of what’s calling forth the necessary change so you can move through, around, over, or under...
View Article5 Things I Learned From Margaret Mitchell’s Letters
I always wondered why Margaret Mitchell didn’t write another novel after Gone with the Wind. I thought she could have feared the critics’ comments as they compared a second book to the epic, monumental...
View ArticleBly vs Bisland: The Story Behind the Story (Part 1)
Every now and again, we get a Divine whisper of an inspired idea. Such was the case about a very special and exciting audiobook I created and produced earlier this year. In 1889, Nellie Bly and...
View ArticleStray Post Roundup
Howdy, pardner! Welcome to my first stray post roundup! I don’t always confine my writing to this blog, and some of my critters have wandered off hither and yon across the ‘Net. I thought I’d rein...
View ArticleNational Tell A Story Day 2015 — DIXIE DIVAS
Today is National Tell A Story Day! In honor of this special day, I want to share the back story about one of my favorite books to narrate. Like a lot of people, I often download free Kindle books so...
View ArticleInterview with Audiobook Blogger Rebecca M. Douglass
Authors and narrators greatly appreciate the people who take the time to listen to our audiobooks and then write thoughtful reviews. In this second installment of the series, I’m excited to interview...
View ArticleAudiobook Releases Fall 2014
What would you do if you received a $20 bill on which someone had written “For a good time, call Kit” and a phone number? Sherry Spencer decides that she’ll call Kit and let her know that her phone...
View ArticleUpcoming Series: Interviews with Audiobook Bloggers
When you have the courage to put your art out in the world, you know you will get a mix of reactions to it in the reviews. I have never written a review (and don’t intend to start), but I’ve...
View ArticleThe Story Behind The Story Part 1: Illustrations
In July, I published the Kindle edition and audiobook of Edna Ferber’s classic coming-of-age story Fanny Herself: A Passionate Instinct. On the surface, the task of publishing new editions of a public...
View ArticleWinter 2014 Audiobook Releases
I’ve got several recent releases to post, so you might want to get a cup of coffee and relax! Earlier this year, I published The Heart of the New Thought by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, one of the leaders in...
View ArticleHogan’s Prescription for Success
This Date in My History is a series of blog posts taken from my private journal entries from at least 10 years ago. TDIMH — Tuesday 20 January 2004 11:18pm on my sofa When I leave my day job on the...
View ArticleIn the Shadow of Billy the Kid
You probably have heard the name of Billy the Kid, but have you heard the story behind his fame? Did you know a woman was involved? William Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, was a leading...
View ArticleGolden Nugget From Pat Fraley’s Pick Up Your Oscar Webinar
Pat Fraley recently taught a webinar called Pick Up Your Oscar: The Craft of Voice Over Acting. I sign up for just about everything Pat offers because I know I will learn great info that propels my...
View ArticleVoice-over career requires time and energy
Karen’s narration of this entry Nothing lasts forever. The most unforeseen circumstances will swamp you and baffle the wisest calculations. Only vitality and plenty of it helps you. –WASHINGTON A....
View ArticleReading for success
If you don’t like to read, voice-over is not the field for you. In addition to reading, interpreting and performing others’ scripts for pay, I am convinced that the most passionate and successful voice...
View ArticleCruising for a competitive advantage
A new audiobook project and new office furniture have kept me from writing a blog update in the past couple of weeks. Just after posting the last entry, though, Drew and I went on a fabulous Alaskan...
View ArticleMichael Palin’s thoughts on integrity
Happy new year! I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying this day. Each New Year’s Day, I strive to engage in activities that I want to occur all through the year....
View ArticleNeed help in creating a marketing plan?
Atlanta has been in a severe drought, and, and long last, we finally have some rain. With nothing planned for today, the temptation is great on this cool and drizzly day to read a book and take a nap....
View ArticlePaying attention to James Allen and Harry Potter
When I hear the same thing in quick succession from 2 or more people who aren’t related to each other and have no vested interest in the comments, I feel the Universe is giving me a sign to pay...
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