"I think the number one thing (for an audiobook) is collaboration is the key..."

Audiobooks are an intimate experience. Author Loren Sorensen and Narrators Willa Jaymes and Christian Leatherman would know about creating stories - both in a book and in the booth. Loren gives us a glimpse behind the inspiration of her novella, The Trouble with Christmas. We also delve into Christian's thorough prep work and Willa's careful, immersive approach to character work.

Connect with Loren:
https://lorensorensenwrites.com/
Instagram: @lorensorensenwrites
TikTok: @lorensorensenwrites
Shopify: https://lsorensenbookstop.myshopify.com/

Connect with Willa:
https://www.willa-jaymes.com/
Instagram: @willajaymesnarrator
TikTok: @willajaymesnarrator
Facebook: @willajaymesnarrator

Connect with Christian:
https://christianleatherman.com/
Instagram: @leathermanaudio
TikTok: @leathermanaudio
Audible: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Christian+Leatherman

Check out The Trouble with Christmas:
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"There's a reason a lot of the marginalized characters start out in places like Wattpad...it becomes this people driven publishing house in a way...."

Watty award winning author, Lux Raven, understands how platforms like Wattpad are influencing publishing, reader's habits, and the rules of writing. We chat the success of serialized fiction and how authors can succeed there too. Plus, we chat the making of binge-able moments that can help build an audience.

Connect with Lux:
https://www.luxravenwrites.com/
Instagram: @luxravenwrites
Wattpad: @LuxRaven
TikTok: @luxravenwrites

Check out the Siren's Mark Duology:
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Special Thanks to:

Heather Kay Ling - Narrator

https://www.heatherkayling.com/

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Music:
Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystar
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"Someone said to me in my twenties...you can have it all but not all at the same time and that has stuck with me for a long time."

Award winning author, Alisha Fernandez Miranda joined me to chat the myth of “having it all,” motherhood, following your passions, and embracing strengths featured in her debut, Someone's Gotta Give. We also discuss the realities of working in philanthropy, fiction versus memoire writing, and exploring viewpoints of ambition and burnout.

Connect with Alisha:
https://www.alishafmiranda.com/
Instagram: @alishafmiranda
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishafernandezmiranda/

Check out Someone's Gotta Give:
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Media Mentions:

Poderistas

https://poderistas.com/

Good Morning America Interview

https://youtu.be/_GmQ1JEE4BI?si=BaG09OBt-uGe_W6V

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The YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPcGXevs2NQk3Ab9OD66zuQ

Support the Show
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancethestory

Find me below:
Twitter - @RomancetheStory
Instagram - @RomancetheStory
Facebook - @RomancetheStory

Music:
Strawberry Flavor Love by Daystar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMi0dxVgqvo

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