Year-end Organization Since we’re fast approaching the end of 2024, I thought it might be helpful to share my activities to organize and prepare for the start of a new year.Read MoreLiving with No RegretsI regretted not asking for a Barry Manilow tour poster 30 years ago. I explain why I no longer have that regret and offer 5 ways to live without regrets.Read MoreThings I’ve Learned About Adding New Entries to My JournalsA few days ago, I showed a narrator friend my collection of journals, which I started keeping consistently in 1999. She was interested in beginning a journal and asked some questions that started me thinking about things I’ve learned about adding new entries to my journals. I think many people may wish to start a […]Read MoreHow to Narrate Copyrighted BooksI received a message from a narrator who wants to narrate a book that's still protected by copyright. They wrote that they don't know what to do after approaching the publisher or how to distribute the book. You can either license the rights or persuade the RH to hire you. This article outlines the process.Read MoreArt, Blurbs, and Critics for PD BooksI want to share a few ideas to help you promote your public domain audiobooks with interesting pull quotes from critics' reviews, publisher marketing text in your descriptive blurbs, and authentic cover art.Read MoreRevoked Findaway’s License to Apple for Machine LearningLast updated 10/7/23 Update 4 added 10/7/23: Earlier this week, Findaway finally removed the Machine Language clause from the Distribution Agreement. As I wrote in 2021, taking steps to remove the human voice and replace it with a synthesized one destroys the art form. I certainly do not want or intend to participate in […]Read MoreTDIMH – Frustration Is TemporaryI often look at my journals from the past with the thought “What happened X years ago today?” When entries are at least 10 years old, I sometimes re-publish them here on my blog in the category of This Date in My History (TDIMH). They helped me see how far I’ve come and hopefully encouraged others along […]Read MoreNarrator’s Cup of Joe — Woo Woo BlendDaniela Acitelli invited me on her Narrator's Cup of Joe show to discuss "woo woo" subjects: affirmations, visualizations, and manifestations. This article expands on that conversation with additional stories and resource links.Read MoreEmbracing Life and WorkDavid Cassidy's story is a powerful reminder to accept and be grateful for your life. I've also learned to embrace only the work that I can do. Read MoreThe Story Behind the Story Part 2: MusicToday’s World Violin Day! As you know, I play harp, not violin. However, a violinist and his instrument figured prominently in my audiobook of FANNY HERSELF: A PASSIONATE INSTINCT by Edna Ferber and in the music I chose to go under the credits. I started to write this quick story as a Twitter thread, but I […]Read More