Q&A with Josh Lanyon discussion
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It doesn't sound normal to me! How can the price go up after you click the buy button?!
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I should go look into this."
Yes.
The pricing is also confusing when Audible has a sale - the full price shows..."
I have the membership, so I don't think I've paid close enough attention to the actual pricing.
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Don't be sad: the Swiss-Germans have two kinds of "uh-..."
I think of the negative as "uh-uh." Or "Nuh-uh."
Jake's "Uh huh" to me always sounds skeptical but it's not a downright negation. :-D
Unconvinced. That's what it is.
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OMG... I LOVE his "uh-huh". So funny. I try to do that in real life to people, but they don't get it, which just ma..."
It's all about tone!
Jordan wrote: "Hj wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Do you still sign in with your Amazon account if you're a member? I should go look into this."
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The pricing is also confusing when Audible has a sale - the full ..."
Jordan- I just did the promo 3 months, then decided to stop the membership, but I had to call in to do that. They have different promotions all the time.They were real accommodating on the phone and basically talked me into doing the 'AudibleListener Light' membership for $9.95 re year. No monthly membership fee.
I receive emails on deeply discounted books-of-the-day, and I can see many times that it is MUCH less expensive to purchase the Kindle book first, then get the audiobook for prices as low as $1.99. I do not receive the 1 per month credit, but I was starting to have problems finding anything I wanted after the Holidays... Now I'm just awaiting new releases.
When one of my 'Free' codes didn't work, they just put an amount above and beyond the original credit in my account, and I was able to make my purchase. I have been very happy with audible... Even more so because I can read the reviews on the narrators, and hear samples.
It has worked out well for me,and I was able to benefit from their 40% off sale at Christmas..
Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Becky wrote: "Jake's sceptical 'Uh-huh' really comes into its own in the audio."OMG... I LOVE his "uh-huh". So funny. I try to do that in real life to people, but they don't get it..."
I think your narrator has Jake's tone down to a 'T'! Great choice ;)
Mtsnow13 wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Hj wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Do you still sign in with your Amazon account if you're a member? I should go look into this."
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The pricing is also confusing when Audible has a s..."
Thank you for mentioning this. I'm going to look into it. I have trouble spending my credits since it's usually cheaper to buy without using them, especially with the whispersync deals. Plus I have a bunch of audiobooks that I haven't had time to listen to yet.
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OMG... I LOVE his "uh-huh". So funny. I try to do that in real life to people, but they don't get it..."
Mostly it's about the fact that these people don't know Jake. Which kills me. The further I get in AE, the more I love Jake. LOVE Jake. I knew I did before, but the audio books are just making it more so.
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OMG... I LOVE his "uh-huh". So funny. I try to do that in real life to people, but they..."
Yep. Narrator KNOWS Jake. No doubt about that. :-)
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I should go look into this."
Yes.
The pricing is also confusing when Audible has a s..."
That's interesting! I didn't see that listed when I was on the site the other day. I'll check on that.
I should explain that when I talk about the prices looking odd in Audible I'm only referring to the figures which show on the page you get to when you "view basket" - the price you ultimately pay does not increase, they just do a really confusing thing of showing the original full price (I assume for some accounting reason of their own). If you click on "next step" you get to the checkout page which shows the correct, reduced prices.It's just confusing and somewhat scary when the prices for what's in your basket appear to be reverting to the pre-reduction amount!
Valerie C wrote: "Mtsnow13 wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Hj wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Do you still sign in with your Amazon account if you're a member? I should go look into this..."
Thanks ladies! I just called to switched to this plan. It was $9.95 for the year. It makes me a member of Audible without the monthly deductions. This is great. I should have done this earlier, but now I have all of Josh's audio books. *sigh* My credit card can rest awhile. =D
Thanks for passing on the info!
Reggie wrote: "Valerie C wrote: "Mtsnow13 wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Hj wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Do you still sign in with your Amazon account if you're a member? I should go look into this..."
Thanks ladies! I jus..."
When my last half price credit is used, I'm going to switch to this one as well, I have one left, then it'll be sales only for me
But 2 sign-up freebies and 6 credits at half price was too good to say no to :p
I've been listening to HotHeads... it was at a discount in December. And while I love the story and the narrator who's got a really lovely voice to listen to, I wish he'd made more distinct voices for Griff and Dante. I sometimes found it really difficult to get who was who in conversations between the two of them. So I think I prefer the book to the audio.... despite the narrators lovely voice.
I just finished The Rosie Project (m/f) which I really enjoyed. It was funny and touching, and it's cheap if you buy the Kindle version for $1.99. ;-)Currently listening to DOAPK - and not loving Jake at the moment!
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Ame wrote: "I've been listening to HotHeads... it was at a discount in December. And while I love the story and the narrator who's got a really lovely voice to listen to, I wish he'd made more distinct voices ..."I agree. I had some trouble figuring out Griff and Dante myself. But in other books he did the voices were distinct. I just finished The Nothingness of Ben which he narrated and the voices were very different.
Reggie wrote: "Thanks ladies! I just called to switched to this plan. It was $9.95 for the year. It makes me a member of Audible without the monthly deductions. This is great. I should have done this earlier, but now I have all of Josh's audio books. *sigh* My credit card can rest awhile. =D"I'm all in favor of letting credit cards rest ;-).
Can you explain to me what are the *monthly deductions*? And *the year* means 2014 or one year from the moment you join?
I think no monthly charge is what is meant by deductions. And yes, it's 1 year from the date you change to the annual plan. Also, they allow you to keep any credits you currently have on your account.
Antonella wrote: "Reggie wrote: "Thanks ladies! I just called to switched to this plan. It was $9.95 for the year. It makes me a member of Audible without the monthly deductions. This is great. I should have done th..."Monthly deduction gives you 1 credit to use on any book, it's $14.99, even if the book is $25, whether you choose that or the $9.95 for a year, your membership begins on the day you sign up
(there are more plans than that, and I think you need to contact Audible via mail or phone to get the 9.95 one, unless you have one of they big plans)
This way I can take advantage of the whispersync deals and some of their specials. I no longer have to buy a book token every month. It was charged to my credit card each month. I might get a Netflix account instead. ;)
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OMG... I LOVE his "uh-huh". So funny. I try to do that in real life to people, but they..."
I agree!
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That is one of the key things I listen for in the audio -- differentiation between the main characters. In the end, I think it's one of the single most important factor to the reader being able to get lost in the story.
That would have been commissioned by Dreamspinner. Their audio efforts are pretty hit and miss.
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Currently listening to DOAPK ..."
That's actually my favorite of the audio books though.
Josh wrote: "That would have been commissioned by Dreamspinner. Their audio efforts are pretty hit and miss. ..."I agree. Sample, sample, sample! But the audiobooks are getting better. They have caught on, I think. I've just listened to Sinner's Gin and now Whiskey and Wry. Both excellent narrations. Some of the best.
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I agree. Sample, sample, sample! But the audiobooks are getting better. They have ..."
Oh yes! It's right where the ebooks were before the flood. You can tell by the number of narrators piling into ACX and the number of audio books being produced. When people say things like, "Oh, I just can't get into audio," you have to smile because they are an echo of the "Oh, I just can't get into ebooks."
I'm right on the cusp of having sold ten thousand audio books since I began commissioning them. I should hit 10K this month. That's just incredible given the market when I first began this endeavor.
I find Dreamspinner's audiobooks are mostly a miss, and for the most part will not purchase... having said that, I am tempted by Rhys Ford's Sinner books.So far DOAPK is my fave too. I'll be listening to Dark Tide on my flight back from Canada to Ireland on Sunday.
Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "That would have been commissioned by Dreamspinner. Their audio efforts are pretty hit and miss. ..."I agree. Sample, sample, sample! But the audiobooks are getting be..."
Wow, ten thousand, that's quite neat, congrats
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So far DOAPK is my fave too. I'll be lis..."
I think it's some deal between ACX/Audible and the publisher. Same thing with Carina. The books are farmed out and you're not getting any real quality control. It's hit or miss, and when it's a hit, it's great! And when it's a miss (Noel pronounced NOELLE in Icecapade, for example) it's unlistenable.
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That's great. Congratulations! But since they are ALL brilliant books with great narrators you've chosen for them, that's just the beginning of it. It's so nice to hear your investments are paying off, Josh. :-)
Josh wrote: "I'm right on the cusp of having sold ten thousand audio books since I began commissioning them. I should hit 10K this month. That's just incredible given the market when I first began this endeavor. ..."Congratulations! That's amazing, but it's no more than you deserve given the quality of your audiobooks. And I think you may be responsible for quite a few people discovering the joy of audiobooks.
LJ wrote: "I find Dreamspinner's audiobooks are mostly a miss, and for the most part will not purchase... having said that, I am tempted by Rhys Ford's Sinner books.So far DOAPK is my fave too. I'll be lis..."
I've decided I AM going to get Rhys's Sinner books. Looks like DSP is finally starting to think a little more about their narrator choices. Here's hoping they continue..I've made the mistake of buying an audiobook that had rave reviews on GR, just to find I couldn't get past the first few chapters...ugh. Ruined it for me. Even the samples have led me astray once in awhile, so I also look at the star ratings that readers put on the narrator..
I know it is pretty personal as far as 'voice' but this has been starting to work for me. Thanks for the heads up on the Sinner books, Susinok! I loved reading them, so will look forward to listening, as well..(have to finish my 3 Josh series first though) ;)
Thank you Josh for the quality work, and taking the time AND investment to select great narrators. AND so glad it is paying off for you!!
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I agree. Sample, sample, sample! But the audiobooks are getting be..."
Wow! 10K is pretty darn good, I think!
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Yes. Definitely yes. I wouldn't be looking for more digital audio books if it weren't for Josh!
Josh wrote: "I think it's some deal between ACX/Audible and the publisher. Same thing with Carina. The books are farmed out and you're not getting any real quality control. It's hit or miss, and when it's a hit, it's great! And when it's a miss (Noel pronounced NOELLE in Icecapade, for example) it's unlistenable."I love the audio for Icecapade! True, having Noel pronounced Noelle was a bit off, but that really was the only "miss" with that audio, imo. The narrator is fantastic, such an amazing voice, I think he did a wonderful job with it :-)
Josh wrote: "...When people say things like, "Oh, I just can't get into audio," you have to smile because they are an echo of the "Oh, I just can't get into ebooks."I'm right on the cusp of having sold ten thousand audio books since I began commissioning them. I should hit 10K this month. That's just incredible given the market when I first began this endeavor. "
Yay! Congratulations! Your audiobooks are wonderful wonderful wonderful! :-)
I do have one DSP book on my wishlist, if they make it, Tigerland by Sean KennedyI wish Samhain and Torquere would do audios, I have a few books I would LOVE to get from them if possible
Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "That would have been commissioned by Dreamspinner. Their audio efforts are pretty hit and miss. ..."I agree. Sample, sample, sample! But the audiobooks are getting be..."
I'll just join the line of congratulations, well deserved. And soon we can celebrate the next ten thousand!
Josh wrote: "I'm right on the cusp of having sold ten thousand audio books since I began commissioning them. I should hit 10K this month. That's just incredible given the market when I first began this endeavor. ..."That's amazing! Did you get many fan letters from readers who discovered your works through audiobook first?
I'm glad the audiobooks are doing so well! I can't get enough of them. I'm almost finished with DOAPK, and I will be sad when I finish The Dark Tide.I listened to Perfect Day again this morning. I think it's my favorite short story. :-)
LJ wrote: "I find Dreamspinner's audiobooks are mostly a miss, and for the most part will not purchase... having said that, I am tempted by Rhys Ford's Sinner books.So far DOAPK is my fave too. I'll be lis..."
The Sinner books are VERY well done. I love them both. I hope they can find someone who can pronounce Korean to do the Dirty Kiss series.
Josh wrote: "I think it's some deal between ACX/Audible and the publisher. Same thing with Carina. The books are farmed out and you're not getting any real quality control...."I think that's changing. I know Rhys Ford worked with her narrator for the Sinner's Gin series. She talked about it either on her blog or Facebook.
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Anne wrote: "I'll just join the line of congratulations, well deserved."Me too. Sometimes repetitions are ok ;-).
Antonella wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'll just join the line of congratulations, well deserved."Me too. Sometimes repetitions are ok ;-)."
Me as well. Congratulations. Well done. That's a big number. :)
Josh wrote: "Susinok wrote: "Josh wrote: "That would have been commissioned by Dreamspinner. Their audio efforts are pretty hit and miss. ..."I agree. Sample, sample, sample! But the audiobooks are getting be..."
Well done, you.
I finished up the sequel to Sinner's Gin, Whiskey and Wry. One of the best narrators! So far the only books he's done are these two. But I'll be keeping an eye out for more by him.Today I'll start Kick Start while working on my baby blanket.
Finished The Dark Tide last night (I enjoyed it SO much!), and going to start the second story in Armed and Dangerous: Four Dangerous Ground Novellas, Volume 1 while doing projects around the house.
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That's how I'd use it. And I believe how Jake used it :-)"
Me too.
It's making me sad, and annoyed, that there's only an hour left of the audio book. Less than an hour! My life will end when I get home tonight! GAH! lol. I can't bear to part with it.
Which reminds me of a quote I pulled last night from a YA book I'm currently reading:
"I don't wanna diiiiiie!" Moth wailed into Bertie's ear like a tiny, demented ambulance siren.
Keep in mind, Moth is the tiny fairy from The Tempest. Imagining his size, makes it all the more funny, I think. Plus, I love the description used here.