A Brief History on the Importance of ... Well, History, With Dan Jones
Once dubbed "England's edgiest historian," author Dan Jones delights in finding new ways to make history come alive for everyone - whether you thought it was for you or not.
Authors
For some lucky fans, writing a Star Wars novel is a dream come true
Ever wonder how one goes from writing fan fiction to being a full-on contributor to the official Star Wars® universe? We asked some of the most well-known authors of Star Wars novels.
When Should Writers Narrate Their Own Work?
It's one thing to be a gifted author, it's quite another to give life to those words in a way listeners will love. How often can an "authorrator" do both?
Who Is This Dirk Maggs, And Why Does He Rule So Hard?
The colorful 'X-Files: Cold Cases' writer/director on adapting for audio well-loved works like 'Alien,' 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' and Neil Gaiman's novels.
Escape From Our Echo Chambers Starts With Listening Greatness
Instead of seeing the people outside of our bubbles filtered through polarizing narratives, how can we learn to understand their perspectives and hear them — in their own voices?
The Informed Imagination Of Don Winslow
How the bestselling crime novelist continues to take on all sides of the narco-trafficking universe, from cartels to cops, with astonishing vividness and plausibility.
M.R. Carey Has All The Gifts, Really
Between his screenplays, adaptations of Marvel comics, and best-selling sci-fi novels, the British author has amassed a heap of fans. He chats with one of them, Audible Editor Sam Pagan.
Rewriting The Rules: Marriage, Maternity, And Memoir With Ariel Levy
New Yorker staff writer Ariel Levy reveals her most intimate experiences using thoughtful prose and candid self-reflection in her new memoir 'The Rules Do Not Apply.' Hear our conversation with the author and enthusiastic narrator newbie.
Here's What Happened When I Tried To Write A Legit Romance Scene
Faith Salie, host of Audible's series 'Authorized', dedicated a whole season to talking with best-selling romance authors. But would that give her the chops to write a decent romance herself? She tried her hand at crafting her own sex scene, no matter how much it made her blush. Hear the fruits of her labor.
The Secret To This Romance Author's Success? Breaking All The Rules.
When Kristen Ashley decided to ignore the "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" and just do her own thing, devoted fans followed.
Margaret Atwood Shares Some Of Her Favorite Speculative Fiction
The "Handmaid's Tale" author has just released, with Audible, an updated edition, complete with new introduction and extended ending. Here she explains the difference between speculative fiction and sci-fi, and recommends some of her favorites.
Among The Blessings Of Blindness, Audiobooks
Isaac Lidsky began to go blind at age 13, losing his sight entirely by the time he was 25. But when he could no longer read the words on the pages of his beloved books, a different sense opened up those worlds for him.