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Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Hj wrote: "Johanna wrote: "And Manu, if you are lurking in the shadows, I found myself thinking of you while I listened to I Spy Something Bloody today. And the reason for that is o..."I've downloaded the I-Spy audiobbok on my new gadget-love and I am going to listen to it sooner, if there's a guy with a lovely accent. No art thief, unfortunately, only a bit overwhelmed by the translation thing. I miss you all and I miss reading for pleasure :)
I hope you are all ok, baci e abbracci all around!
Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Hj wrote: "Johanna wrote: "And Manu, if you are lurking in the shadows, I found myself thinking of you while I listened to I Spy Something Bloody today. And the reason ..."Hi Manu! *waves*
It is a lovely accent, altogether a very enjoyable narration, he makes the love scenes sound like poetry. The book has been placed on the soon to be listened to again-shelf :) (Together with CUTYS)
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I thought the "echoey thing" was a good way of conveying the fact ..."
Ah the flashbacks! Something I had never anticipated when I wrote the original story. They were so confusing! And I'm the writer!
Which was surprising because there are sort of flashbacks in AE, but not the same, and not confusing.
Anyway, Alexander came up with the echo, and I thought it worked pretty well.
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In Sunshine or In Shadow Four different narrators read thirteen different stories.
Not sure if this is actually a success or not. But one thing for sure, I know you guys will let me know if you want more of the same thing or not.
http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/In-...
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Josh wrote: "So we've got something new today from Audible! In Sunshine or In Shadow Four different narrators read thirteen different stories.
Not sure if this is actually a success or not. But one thing f..."
That's wonderful news!
Congratulations on the new audible-release! Skipping over there now...
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In Sunshine or In Shadow Four different narrators read thirteen different stories.
Not sure if this is actually a success or not. But one thing f..."
Oh. My. God. I hadn't realized that it's the WHOLE short story collection!!!! For some reason I thought it would only be the one short story! It's almost too good to be true. Hugs all around!!!! And the biggest one goes to Josh! *on her way to Audible to push all the buttons needed* :-)
Me, Three!!Along with other ways this group has enhanced my life, I have found the wonders of audio books!!
I have even spread the love to my family. They have started listening to sfy/fantasy books through the library. <3
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I have even spread the love to my family. They have started listening to sfy/fantasy ..."
Good job! :-)
Reggie wrote: "Along with other ways this group has enhanced my life, I have found the wonders of audio books!!"Yes, that! I never thought audio books could be soooo good. :-D
Me four! Still re-listening to the I Spy books, but these will be next!
This is what credits are for! Used one and bought it. Thank you, Josh - so looking forward to hearing these stories.I shall be interested to see if I can identify the reasoning behind using the different narrators, and how you chose which one for each story. (If it was merely expedience, better let me know before I go crazy trying to spot a rationale!)
Some of Stephen King's titles are selling for $35! Whoa. I never looked into audiobooks because I don't have a device for listening to them, but I did enjoy hearing the samples on my laptop.
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I shall be interested to see if I can identify the reasoning behind using the..."
No, I definitely wanted different voices for each story. I thought switching voices from story to story would help change the mood and the feeling of each work.
tried to match the voices, but that was hit or miss.
Josh wrote: "So we've got something new today from Audible! In Sunshine or In Shadow Four different narrators read thirteen different stories.
Not sure if this is actually a success or not. But one thing f..."
Downloading it now. But what short stories are on here? They are not listed.
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Hey you! It's good to hear that you're keeping busy and enjoying your translation work. We miss you!
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In Sunshine or In Shadow Four different narrators read thirteen different stories.
Not sure if this is actually a success or not. Bu..."
A print reader's delight. Thirteen short stories, five never before collected in print, written between 2007 and 2013. Sexy, sweet, and occasionally strange, these brief but emotionally powerful stories encapsulate everything readers of Male Male romance have come to love most about Josh Lanyon's work. The collection includes the five Petit Mort stories written for JCP Books: "Slings and Arrows," "Other People's Weddings," "Sort of Stranger Than Fiction," "Critic's Choice" and "Just Desserts." Arranged to flow thematically and stylistically are "Perfect Day," "A Limited Engagement," "In Sunshine or In Shadow," a lightly rewritten version of "The French Have a Word for It," "In a Dark Wood," "Until We Meet Once More," "Heart Trouble" and the new and exclusive "In Plain Sight."
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In Sunshine or In Shadow Four different narrators read thirteen different stories..."
Yay! Just got it. Good thing it takes awhile to load... because I should be grading science journals. : )
Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "I've downloaded the I-Spy audiobbok on my new gadget-love and I am going to listen to it sooner, if there's a guy with a lovely accent. No art thief, unfortunately, only a bit overwhelmed by the translation thing. I miss you all and I miss reading for pleasure :)I hope you are all ok, baci e abbracci all around! ..."
Manu - lovely to hear from you! You've been missed.
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Thank you guys! Translation (actually I don't translate, I edit/control translations) is satisfying, because readers are increasing and enthusiast, but really really... how I wish they could enjoy Josh' writing in Italian. Anyway, I've already booked for the 2014 UK Meet, I hope you are all considering it :)
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Oh yeah? You have booked already? :-)
Yes, I'm definitely coming. And I hope to visit London before or after Bristol.
Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Thank you guys! Translation (actually I don't translate, I edit/control translations) is satisfying, because readers are increasing and enthusiast, but really really... how I wish they could enjoy ..."I am definitely considering it, I am still a little "jealous" of you all who got to meet in Manchester. :)When is it again?
Anne wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Thank you guys! Translation (actually I don't translate, I edit/control translations) is satisfying, because readers are increasing and enthusiast, but really really..."June 6-8 in Bristol, you should consider it, Anne! I'm planning on staying on Sunday too and leaving on Monday morning.
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It would be so lovely to meet you there, Anne. The UK Meet 2014 is in Bristol June 6th — 8th.
Here is the Meet's GR group where you can find more info: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
June the 6 is my birthday actually, so I could give that to myself as a gift :)
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Oh yes! One more reason to celebrate together — How fun would it be to have your birthday party there! :-)
Anne wrote: "June the 6 is my birthday actually, so I could give that to myself as a gift :)"I did that for myself last year! The meeting was later, in July, and my birthday is in August but it's just details ;)
Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "June the 6 is my birthday actually, so I could give that to myself as a gift :)"Oh yes! One more reason to celebrate together — How fun would it be to have your birthday party there!..."
Just one more reason to celebrate :D
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I did that for myself last year! The meeting was later, in July, and my birthday is in August but it's..."
And wasn't it fun to turn 30? ;-)
Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Anne wrote: "June the 6 is my birthday actually, so I could give that to myself as a gift :)"Oh yes! One more reason to celebrate together — How fun would it be to have your birth..."
:)
Johanna wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "And wasn't it fun to turn 30? ;-) "LMAO, I'll turn 25 next year, go figure!
Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "And wasn't it fun to turn 30? ;-) "LMAO, I'll turn 25 next year, go figure!"
I am still 29, so older than you with a couple of years only ;)
Johanna wrote: "And wasn't it fun to turn 30? ;-) "It was! I loved it! I'd do it again.
:)
I'll be 50 on the 9th of June next year. I don't think I'll be heading to England though, much as I'd love to.
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But wouldn't it be übercool to celebrate your and Anne's birthday together in Bristol? What a party that would be! :-)
When are you heading to Atlanta? This weekend?
I am headed to Atlanta on Saturday to visit with my half brother. Then I'll head over to the GRL hotel either late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. I'm booked Thurs-Sun, but I can add a day if getting me over there is a hassle.It's a 2-in-1 trip. Family and GRL.
And I would TOTALLY love to celebrate my B-day in Bristol!
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That sounds lovely. More than lovely, actually. ;-)
Emanuela ~plastic duck~ wrote: "I've already booked for the 2014 UK Meet, I hope you are all considering it :) ..."Fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
Johanna wrote: "I'm definitely coming. And I hope to visit London before or after Bristol. ..."Wonderful! The Meet is looking better and better.
Anne wrote: "I am definitely considering it, I am still a little "jealous" of you all who got to meet in Manchester. :)When is it again? ..."Anne, do please come to the Meet! And we'll help you celebrate your birthday.
Susinok wrote: "I am headed to Atlanta on Saturday to visit with my half brother. Then I'll head over to the GRL hotel either late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. I'm booked Thurs-Sun, but I can add a day if ..."After that, Bristol would be a rest-cure. Come to the birthday party!!
Back on topic - I had a fairly long drive today so indulged myself, listening to the new audiobook of the short stories in In Sunshine or in Shadow. What a wonderful experience. I'm very impressed with the choice of narrators - the reader for the title story had a real Irish lilt to his voice, and the one for The French Have a Word for It was also perfect; he sounded young and tentative and vulnerable. I'm very pleased I have more driving to do tomorrow!!
I can not wait to begin. Heavy driving day tomorrow and ISAIS is ready to go. Excited.
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Oh wait, can there be more perfect? Today one of my students wrote that something was more funner... : )
Karen wrote: "I listened to Perfect Day last night, and read aloud it was even more perfect than I remembered.Oh wait, can there be more perfect? Today one of my students wrote that something was more funner....."
How old was that student? I hope you're not teaching him use of English ...
But I do like the concept of "even more perfect", especially when applied to Josh's audiobooks. I was reflecting after I listened to ISAIS last night that his work just gets better and better the more often you read/listen, and listening is ideal because you really appreciate the rhythm and the word choice, the ones which echo something earlier in the story and the ones which reveal the character.
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I thought the "echoey thing" was a good way of conveying the fact that he's thinking, or remembering - I haven't checked back in the book, but it's the sort of thing which may be in italics and is difficult to differentiate in an audiobook.
The English accent is very good - only one or two little things to indicate that it isn't his first accent.