News Bulletin: A Book is Born
After writing two books (Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia published 2014 and Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival published 2018), I figured I’d exhausted further book-length writing projects. I’d already written two more books than I ever dreamed I’d write. My self, however, soon informed me otherwise. The stories my dad told and retold me years ago about his parents kept creeping into my consciousness. Basically, they wouldn’t leave me alone and I finally had to admit these tales were simply too compelling not to share. I will also acknowledge that I love to write historical fiction. Edits completed, Harry and Grace: A Dakota…
Meet Julie, narrator of “Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival” Audiobook
Julie from Mathilda Joy Productions has joined me today for an interview about narrating audiobooks. Julie, I’m so pleased to have you as a guest on my website! Before we get started, I’d like to publicly thank you for doing such a fantastic job narrating Maggie, turning the written story into an audiobook. Your voice was perfect for the job, right down to the Irish accent for a couple of the characters. I’d like to know more about the whole narration process, so I have a few questions I’d like to ask you. Let’s get started! First of all, how did you come up with the lovely name Mathilda Joy Productions for your business?…
Excerpt from Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival
Chapter 15 May, 1896. I drove down the lane towards our farmhouse with trepidation. As I approached, the barn doors hung open, an ominous sign. I almost hoped it was a thief, as I would rather face a thief than my husband. It was no thief. Sam must have heard our approach, as he stormed out of the barn and rounded the side of the house as I drove on by. His eyes ablaze with rage, he attempted to grab the horse’s harness. I considered turning around and heading back the way I’d come, but knew the strategy would prove futile and possibly dangerous. I envisioned him jumping upon Absalom…
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