FOR THE HELL OF IT Vol.6 No.2 ON APAC! by Johnny Heller So you’re coming to New York City for APAC…or the Audies! …or maybe just to get a nice lean corned beef on hot rye with a pickle and some kosher mustard and maybe a cream soda…..mmmmmm. Why aren’t you here yet? In the interest of community relations and all around good guy-ness, I am going to tell you all about APAC so you will be prepared and able to fully enjoy yourselves while visiting the Big Apple. First off – what the hell is APAC? Well, many think the letters stand for: “ACTORS PAYING ALOT of CASH”. And …
Tips for Growing into the Growing Audiobook Field BY JOHNNY HELLER (This series originally appeared on the Edge Studio blog as a multi-installment article. Audiobooks-Part1 Audiobooks-Part2 Audiobooks-Part3 ) There has been a well-documented oft -discussed general swell in audiobook production and interest — which is indeed generally swell. With the rise in popularity of the medium, there has been a corollary rise in the number of actors and would-be-actors who are trying to get some work as audio book narrators. Nothing wrong with that. Actors far outnumber acting job opportunities and every actor needs to explore every avenue available to ply his craft for loot. However not every actor is …
Jennifer Conner has had her nose in a book for as long as she can remember. In an attempt to redefine her identity after motherhood, she began blogging at The Literate Housewife Review in January 2007. It was a difficult bedtime routine with her daughters that first prompted her to pursue audiobooks. After listening to Simon Vance narrate The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, she discovered that she is a true audiobook geek at heart. In addition to her blog, you can find Jennifer on Twitter as @lithousewife. Imported from Michigan, she currently lives in Southwest Virginia with her family. Find her on the web at: Literate Housewife Jennifer Conner …
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John Pruden is a professional voice actor who records audiobooks, corporate and online training narrations, animation and video game characters, and radio and TV commercials. His exposure to many people, places, and experiences throughout his life—from his wide array of jobs early in life; to his Army service as a UH-60 Black Hawk assault helicopter pilot; to his travels through forty-four U.S. states, South America, Europe, and Asia; to his experience in professional improv and competitive singing—provides a solid creative foundation from which to draw for his intelligent audiobook narrations and gritty but sensitive vocal characterizations. His audiobooks include The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt, which was chosen by the …
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