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December 3, 2019
Demon Audio Book Out Today!
Today is the day! It’s an audio experience nearly fourteen years in the making. Demon: A Memoir—the book that started my career—is out in audiobook!
Recently divorced and mired in a meaningless existence, Clay drifts from his drab apartment to his equally lusterless job as an editor for a small Boston press–until the night Lucian finds him and everything changes with the simple words, “I’m going to tell you my story, and you’re going to write it down and publish it.”What begins as a mystery soon spirals into chaotic obsession as Clay struggles to piece together Lucian’s dark tale of love, ambition, and grace–only to discover that the demon’s story has become his own. And then only one thing matters: learning how the story ends.
“Compelling, deep… a novel that has you compulsively turning pages and makes you think at the same time.”
-James Scott Bell, best-selling Author of Deceived
Get your copies from your favorite audiobook vendor:
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Demon-Audi...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/audiobo...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/audiobook/...
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/...
MEET THE NARRATOR
Joe Hempel was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a total eighties’ kid. He had a fascination with an eclectic array of shows that would later shape his performances in the audiobook world—shows like Alf, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and WWF Superstars. For more than a decade Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a NASM certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Combined with his animated personality and a love for reading, becoming an audiobook narrator was a natural step. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with almost 300 audiobooks ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. Joe is also the winner of the 2018 Independent Audiobook Award for Horror.
How did you get started in audiobook narration?
So exactly “how” I got into audiobook narration is a bit of an awkward thing to talk about. It was basically a dare. I was a book reviewer and reviewed an audiobook fairly poorly. I don’t remember exactly what it was or who it was, but it was roughly 5.5 years ago when I was contacted saying “If you think you can do better, you do it”. And so after some investigation, I dipped my toes into the water, and the rest is history!
Is this a full-time gig?
I do actually do this full time. I produce anywhere from 60-70 audiobooks a year ranging in all styles, and with various publishers as well as my own clients. It was a freeing feeling to be able to leave my full time job just over two years ago in order to pursue this. The publishers and clients that I have are all incredibly wonderful and I enjoy working with each and every one of them. There is never a dull moment in this world because you get to spend it immersed in all kinds of various worlds that these amazing authors create.
What do you love about your job?
There are so many great things about this job. First and foremost is the incredible people you meet along the way! Some of my best friends come from this industry. Be it an author, narrator, or publisher, that is number one on my list. A close second is the fact that I get to play in all these worlds that are created by the authors. I get to be a wizard one day, or the captain of a starship in another, the romantic lead the next day. I get to teach people or inspire people in the non-fiction work that I do. It’s all a very rewarding experience.
Have you experienced any unusual moments?
As far as anything weird……there isn’t a lot. I think the weirdest thing is that while it’s a very solitary workday, it’s a very social and old fashioned business where it’s important to meet the people who hire you. They want to know YOU the person, not just the audiobook narrator. Really though, it’s not that weird is it?
How long does it take to record a book?
Complexity plays a huge role in how long it takes to narrate a book. For non-fiction you have to research pronunciations, find names and locations, sometimes even calling like a city hall or police department to get proper pronunciations. So I would say that I strive to record two finished hours of audio a day. That usually takes about four hours in the booth, and then the other few hours in the day it’s preparing the future books or doing research for upcoming sections.
Recently divorced and mired in a meaningless existence, Clay drifts from his drab apartment to his equally lusterless job as an editor for a small Boston press–until the night Lucian finds him and everything changes with the simple words, “I’m going to tell you my story, and you’re going to write it down and publish it.”What begins as a mystery soon spirals into chaotic obsession as Clay struggles to piece together Lucian’s dark tale of love, ambition, and grace–only to discover that the demon’s story has become his own. And then only one thing matters: learning how the story ends.
“Compelling, deep… a novel that has you compulsively turning pages and makes you think at the same time.”
-James Scott Bell, best-selling Author of Deceived
Get your copies from your favorite audiobook vendor:
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Demon-Audi...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/audiobo...
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/audiobook/...
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/...
MEET THE NARRATOR
Joe Hempel was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a total eighties’ kid. He had a fascination with an eclectic array of shows that would later shape his performances in the audiobook world—shows like Alf, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and WWF Superstars. For more than a decade Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a NASM certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Combined with his animated personality and a love for reading, becoming an audiobook narrator was a natural step. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with almost 300 audiobooks ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development. Joe is also the winner of the 2018 Independent Audiobook Award for Horror.
How did you get started in audiobook narration?
So exactly “how” I got into audiobook narration is a bit of an awkward thing to talk about. It was basically a dare. I was a book reviewer and reviewed an audiobook fairly poorly. I don’t remember exactly what it was or who it was, but it was roughly 5.5 years ago when I was contacted saying “If you think you can do better, you do it”. And so after some investigation, I dipped my toes into the water, and the rest is history!
Is this a full-time gig?
I do actually do this full time. I produce anywhere from 60-70 audiobooks a year ranging in all styles, and with various publishers as well as my own clients. It was a freeing feeling to be able to leave my full time job just over two years ago in order to pursue this. The publishers and clients that I have are all incredibly wonderful and I enjoy working with each and every one of them. There is never a dull moment in this world because you get to spend it immersed in all kinds of various worlds that these amazing authors create.
What do you love about your job?
There are so many great things about this job. First and foremost is the incredible people you meet along the way! Some of my best friends come from this industry. Be it an author, narrator, or publisher, that is number one on my list. A close second is the fact that I get to play in all these worlds that are created by the authors. I get to be a wizard one day, or the captain of a starship in another, the romantic lead the next day. I get to teach people or inspire people in the non-fiction work that I do. It’s all a very rewarding experience.
Have you experienced any unusual moments?
As far as anything weird……there isn’t a lot. I think the weirdest thing is that while it’s a very solitary workday, it’s a very social and old fashioned business where it’s important to meet the people who hire you. They want to know YOU the person, not just the audiobook narrator. Really though, it’s not that weird is it?
How long does it take to record a book?
Complexity plays a huge role in how long it takes to narrate a book. For non-fiction you have to research pronunciations, find names and locations, sometimes even calling like a city hall or police department to get proper pronunciations. So I would say that I strive to record two finished hours of audio a day. That usually takes about four hours in the booth, and then the other few hours in the day it’s preparing the future books or doing research for upcoming sections.
November 12, 2019
The Line Between made the Goodreads Choice Awards Semifinals!
Oh my gosh, you guys did it. The Line Between is in the semi-final round of the Goodreads Choice Awards!!!!! (I am FREAKING OUT.)
If you enjoyed The Line Between and have a moment could you be sure to vote? http://bit.ly/VoteTheLineBetween
November 1, 2019
Alchemy Writer's Retreat and Workshop
ALCHEMY IS LIVE!
It's finally happening and we are so excited! Join bestselling author friends Nicole Baart, Kimberly Stuart, and I next summer, June 12-14, for a boutique writer's experience in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in which we will pour out as much hard-won writing wisdom as we can fit into a weekend.
Registration is open and the early-bird discount is good through December 31, 2019.
I could go on and on about how amazing this is going to be, about how much work, passion, and heart we're putting into it and how much we want YOU to be there... But for the moment I invite you to explore our website and reach out if you have any questions.
https://alchemywriter.com/
Just know for now how excited we are to help new and emerging writers who have dreamed of writing. This is our heartbeat, and I think it's evident when we speak and teach that we are quite possibly the most enthusiastic cheerleaders for other writers you'll ever meet. So join us and let us cheer for you.
It's finally happening and we are so excited! Join bestselling author friends Nicole Baart, Kimberly Stuart, and I next summer, June 12-14, for a boutique writer's experience in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in which we will pour out as much hard-won writing wisdom as we can fit into a weekend.
Registration is open and the early-bird discount is good through December 31, 2019.
I could go on and on about how amazing this is going to be, about how much work, passion, and heart we're putting into it and how much we want YOU to be there... But for the moment I invite you to explore our website and reach out if you have any questions.
https://alchemywriter.com/
Just know for now how excited we are to help new and emerging writers who have dreamed of writing. This is our heartbeat, and I think it's evident when we speak and teach that we are quite possibly the most enthusiastic cheerleaders for other writers you'll ever meet. So join us and let us cheer for you.
September 30, 2019
Target BOGO Special on The Line Between!
Book clubs, buddy readers, and early holiday shoppers: paperback copies of The Line Between are buy one/get one free at Target online here!
August 30, 2019
Win an Advance Copy of A Single Light
Enter for a chance to win one of fifty Advance Reader Editions of A Single Light, the gripping sequel to The Line Between, which NYT bestselling author Alex Kava calls "Everything you want in a thriller."
Enter Now: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Six months after vanishing into an underground silo with sixty others, cult escapee Wynter Roth and ex-soldier Chase Miller emerge to find the area abandoned. No sign of those who were supposed to greet them—the same people Wynter was counting on to help her locate the IV antibiotics her gravely ill friend, Julie, needs in order to live.
As the clock ticks down on Julie’s life, Wynter and Chase embark on a desperate search for medicine and answers. But what they find is not a nation on the cusp of recovery, but one decimated by disease.
With food and water in limited supply and their own survival in question, Chase and Wynter come face-to-face with a society radically changed by global pandemic, where communities scrabble to survive under rogue leaders and cities are war zones. As hope fades by the hour and Wynter learns the terrible truth of the last six months, she is called upon once again to help save a nation she no longer recognizes—a place so dark she’s no longer sure it can even survive.
"A breathless thriller of nonstop suspense." -Book Reporter
A SINGLE LIGHT Advance Copy Giveaway!
Enter for a chance to win 1 of 50 Advance Reader Editions of the gripping sequel to The Line Between, which New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava calls "Everything you want in a thriller."
Six months after vanishing into an underground silo with sixty others, cult escapee Wynter Roth and ex-soldier Chase Miller emerge to find the area abandoned. No sign of those who were supposed to greet them—the same people Wynter was counting on to help her locate the IV antibiotics her gravely ill friend, Julie, needs in order to live.
As the clock ticks down on Julie’s life, Wynter and Chase embark on a desperate search for medicine and answers. But what they find is not a nation on the cusp of recovery, but one decimated by disease.
With food and water in limited supply and their own survival in question, Chase and Wynter come face-to-face with a society radically changed by global pandemic, where communities scrabble to survive under rogue leaders and cities are war zones. As hope fades by the hour and Wynter learns the terrible truth of the last six months, she is called upon once again to help save a nation she no longer recognizes—a place so dark she’s no longer sure it can even survive.
"A breathless thriller of nonstop suspense." -Book Reporter
On Sale September 17!
Enter for a chance to win here: http://bit.ly/ASingleLightGiveaway
August 22, 2019
A Single Light Pre-order Special
Pre-order Special! Pre-order A Single Light in any format, post on social media that you did, send a link to your post with your address and copy of your receipt to cindy@toscalee.com. Receive the Single Light tote FREE!
August 19, 2019
The Line Between 100 Copy Giveaway!
My publisher is giving away 100 copies of The Line Between (now out in paperback!)
Enter to win this giveaway here.
Enter to win this giveaway here.
August 13, 2019
Out in Paperback Today!
The Line Between is now out in paperback--just in time to read over Labor Day weekend!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vNfvlA
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/LineBN
Indie Bound: http://bit.ly/LineIND
Target: http://bit.ly/LineBetweenTarget
July 30, 2019
Ending Soon! THE LINE BETWEEN $1.99 Sale
"VERDICT: Lee's perfectly crafted dystopian thriller will keep readers up all night and have them begging for a sequel." (Library Journal (Starred Review))
Ending soon: The Line Between $1.99 sale! (Grab it now, just in time to read before A Single Light releases September 17!
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vNfvlA
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/LineBN
iBooks: http://bit.ly/LineiBook
IndieBound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/97814...
