So excited that the first SIX books in the Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mystery series are available in two boxed sets!
Find them on Audible and iTunes
New release: Tea is for Tears book 6 in the Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mystery series
Learn All About the Business Side of Audiobooks on WriterSpark
Have you ever wondered what audiobook production and narration entails for an author? If you haven’t, this episode from WriterSpark Academy is for you! Audiobooks can be a huge asset to an author’s bottom line. There is a lot to learn, and that’s what I’m talking about in today with author and audiobook narrator Mary Castillo. She has great tips and resources about the audiobook arm of the publishing industry.
A QUICK LOOK AT BOOKS and RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Ready, Set, WRITE! (How to write a novel course) (https://writersparkwritingacademy.tea…)
* Mary Castillo’s Books (https://marycastillo.com/books-by-mar…)
* Audacity Free Open Source Software (https://www.audacityteam.org/)
* RX7 Software (https://getintopc.com/softwares/audio…)
* Canva (http://canva.com)
* Listen to Mary’s Voice Samples: https://marycastillo.com/audiobooks/a…
* Silent Echoes & Silent Obsession (https://amzn.to/45OHWOB)
* Living the Vida Lola (https://amzn.to/47AbIIL)
* Murder in Devil’s Cove (Book Magic #1-https://amzn.to/45M0S0z)
Suggested reading: On the Mic by Nic Redman (https://amzn.to/3syMFWB) Audiobook Recording: A Beginner’s Guide to Producing Audiobooks using Audacity (https://amzn.to/45v1oQH)
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Today on SCWA Hump Day Book Tour!
Thank you Southern California Writers Association and Maddie Margarita for having me and Author Kristy Tate on the weekly Facebook Live. We had a great time talking about Kristy’s wonderful time travel rom coms and the privilege I have as the audiobook narrator and producer playing in her world.
You can watch our 15-minute chat and learn more about the great community of SCWA! Watch: https://www.facebook.com/diana.pardee/videos/538978620880182
Montana Sky World Harper Ranch Series Continues
Book two in the Harper Ranch Series is now available!
Almost a year from book one’s audio release, I’m so excited to announce the series continues with Rebel Love Song! It is an honor to be the narrator for this series of sisters who risk everything to homestead the Montana territory and give their hearts to worthy (and handsome) men.
Gorgeous twenty-year-old Jessamine Harper faces the retribution of an angry government bent on stopping her suffrage writings. The rugged Bethesda Janes, a metalsmith hiding his Jewish heritage and his heartbreaking past, falls in love with the beauty, intelligence, and caring heart he finds in Jess. From urban St. Louis to the prairie and mountains of 1887 Montana Territory, intrigue, jealousy, and ambition bring Jess, Bethesda, and a determined government agent to a dramatic stand-off.
Ms. Nelson’s writing has an elegance that compelled me to turn the pages long into the night,” writes Linda N. Pines, EreaderNewsToday (4.9 out of 5 stars for Book One in the series, Rye’s Reprieve).
Now the adventure and romance continue with the trials and triumphs of Jessamine, the tomboyish, activist middle Harper sister, in Rebel Love Song.
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New audiobook now on sale
Today, The Divine Marriage: God’s Design for a Rewarding and Fulfilling Relationship by Jessica Rothmeyer, Ph.D. is now available on Audible.
Marriages everywhere are in trouble. Schedules are more hectic, families are complicated, and daily life is lived at a fast-forward pace. How can couples maintain the sanctity of their marriage while holding onto their emotional connection and overall satisfaction with one another?
The Divine Marriage offers both wisdom and practical suggestions on how to live out a biblical marriage – one that is honoring to God and more fulfilling than most couples ever dreamed was possible.
Having a better understanding of your God-given instincts as a man or a woman will lead you to a deeper spiritual awareness for yourself and your partner. These practical skills and step-by-step instructions will lead to increased intimacy, forgiveness, and restored affection for one another. As you are able to demonstrate these vital biblical truths within your relationship, you will surely inspire your family, friends, and even your children as they see all the miraculous changes in your marriage.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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Mary & Friends to Share Writing Groups at Boca de Oro Literary Festival
If you’re an emerging writer and author, the most important step – other than writing your books! – is to join a supportive writer’s group. I’ll be representing the Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America and I gathered up some amazing women who lead just a few of Orange County’s most dynamic writing and author groups and organizations. Meet Deanna Cameron, Maddie Margarita and Barbara de Marco Barrett March 7 from 2-3 p.m.
#ACXChallenge
Have you ever had a story idea rattling around in your head and then all of a sudden, the scene just comes to life? Its happened to me twice. ? When I saw the ACX Challenge to write and/or narrate a scene in which a bell ? is a character, I sat down and wrote a scene. Here’s the narrated version and I’m fired up to find out what happens next.
Enjoy Hells Belles, an original scene of what I plan to to turn into a paranormal cozy mystery. ?
Day 5 of the 30 Day Audio Meme Challenge Posted!
Write what should not be forgotten.
Day 4 of the Audio Meme Challenge continues!
What quote would you like to hear me read? Email me at Mary@marycastillo.com and tell me.