Kimberly Fish's Blog - Posts Tagged "audible"
Finding an Audible voice for Character in The Big Inch
I've been working with a professional actor, talking through characterization, place, and nuance about the characters of my debut novel, The Big Inch, as we prepare to go into production for Audible. Because many of the characters in The Big Inch are Texan, and many have southern roots, you'd think it would be easy. Au Contraire. This roster of distinctive voices would give any actor a challenge. Since a listener can't see who's talking from the sentence structure, it's up to the narrator to give vocal cues and--here's the kicker--maintain those cues through hours and hours of a dialogue-based novel. God Bless the woman who's taking on this opportunity and her knack for mimicking the distinctives of a regional accent that needs just enough variation between the old and young women, those that are celebrating their southern roots, and those that are hiding from them.
To be fair, when I was writing The Big Inch, I never dreamed it would one day become an Audible book that would rely on a strong vocal actor bringing the characters to life for those listening while stuck in traffic or on an extended road trip. I trusted my reader's imagination. Now, though, I'm trusting someone to give sass and vigor to people that previously existed in my head. Stay tuned, I'll keep you in the loop as to how this is progressing, and what some of the tips I'm using to inspire the narrator to hear the characters as they sound inside my imagination.
To be fair, when I was writing The Big Inch, I never dreamed it would one day become an Audible book that would rely on a strong vocal actor bringing the characters to life for those listening while stuck in traffic or on an extended road trip. I trusted my reader's imagination. Now, though, I'm trusting someone to give sass and vigor to people that previously existed in my head. Stay tuned, I'll keep you in the loop as to how this is progressing, and what some of the tips I'm using to inspire the narrator to hear the characters as they sound inside my imagination.
The Big Inch Goes Audible
As crazy busy as we all are, and it's okay to admit there's not enough hours in the week to sit on the couch and read, sometime the best way to get a mental vacation, is to listen to an audio book.
The Big Inch was narrated by a fantastic Texas actress who carefully investigated the characters (and there are a lot of them!) in The Big Inch to make sure she got their voices correct for narrating the story. She got it right.
Maybe you're new to @Audible and want to sign up for a free 30-day trial when you download The Big Inch or maybe you have credits to burn--either way, load the WWII spy thriller onto your book list and let the mundane tasks of folding clothes, driving the highways, or whatever you do while listening, and enjoy a story that will tell you the crazy big things that were done in the name of WWII and the spirit of strong women, nearly broken by the espionage business, who solve the spy dramas on the American homefront.
The Big Inch was narrated by a fantastic Texas actress who carefully investigated the characters (and there are a lot of them!) in The Big Inch to make sure she got their voices correct for narrating the story. She got it right.
Maybe you're new to @Audible and want to sign up for a free 30-day trial when you download The Big Inch or maybe you have credits to burn--either way, load the WWII spy thriller onto your book list and let the mundane tasks of folding clothes, driving the highways, or whatever you do while listening, and enjoy a story that will tell you the crazy big things that were done in the name of WWII and the spirit of strong women, nearly broken by the espionage business, who solve the spy dramas on the American homefront.
Audio Book Goes Big! The Big Inch Downloaded
Audio books were always my go to for road trip travel--from the days of cassettes and CDs. Now, they couldn't be easier to download and bluetooth to your car stereos. No more near accidents for reaching for that clumsy CD case and trying to find the next chapter.
Thanks to a beautifully narrated production--my first novel, The Big Inch, has gained a toe-hold with @Audible listeners and I'm hoping it becomes an entire hand grip before too much longer.
The WWII historical thriller is like ear-candy to those who need to hear their stories. If you know someone that spends a lot of time in commutes, or hands-on work where they can listen to music, please suggest they try out @Audible--they're offering a 30-day trial for free! And if you think your friends like to be entertained while they're being informed about America's contribution to the WWII effort--then please, suggest they download #TheBigInch.
Thanks to a beautifully narrated production--my first novel, The Big Inch, has gained a toe-hold with @Audible listeners and I'm hoping it becomes an entire hand grip before too much longer.
The WWII historical thriller is like ear-candy to those who need to hear their stories. If you know someone that spends a lot of time in commutes, or hands-on work where they can listen to music, please suggest they try out @Audible--they're offering a 30-day trial for free! And if you think your friends like to be entertained while they're being informed about America's contribution to the WWII effort--then please, suggest they download #TheBigInch.
Comfort Plans Goes Audio
Lining up for those who like to listen to their novels, Comfort Plans is now available on Audible. This story is of a female architect with a lot to prove. A bit of a mash up between Fixer Upper and Hallmark with a dash of History Channel on the side, its chocked full of memorable characters. I've always been a "if walls can talk" sort of tourist and this story explores that potential from start to finish, with readers knowing the context of hidden letters long before anyone tangled in the plot.
Comfort Plans was the first book in my set of novels launching from the very real, Comfort, Texas, community and I've had so much fun creating a friend group that live on long past the last page. Hope listeners click on this new audiobook and enjoy a sweet, second chances stories ripe with family drama, humor, and a do or die finish.
Comfort Plans was the first book in my set of novels launching from the very real, Comfort, Texas, community and I've had so much fun creating a friend group that live on long past the last page. Hope listeners click on this new audiobook and enjoy a sweet, second chances stories ripe with family drama, humor, and a do or die finish.
