Month: April 2020

Interview with Rebecca Ehrenpreis – Narrator

Julie Gilbert Horror, Interviews, mystery ,

Introduction

Today, we have an interview with audiobook narrator, Rebecca Ehrenpreis. Thanks for joining us. Hope you like learning more about Rebecca and her work.

Featured project: Nightscape by Stephen R. George.

What brought you to working on this project?

Rebecca: I was interested in working on a mystery because I enjoy guessing what’s going to happen next. I really like the twists and turns and surprises a mystery has. I did a search on ACX and Nightscape written by Stephen R. George came up. I auditioned for it and a month later heard back from the publisher, Crossroad Press. I was accepted as the narrator. This is a Horror Mystery. I have to admit that I was so into it that sometimes when my daughter knocked on the door of my sound booth, I was so frightened that I started screaming. It happened more than once. 
Me: That sounds both amusing and terrifying.

Do you have a favorite character voice from the project? Why/ why not?  

I really like the voice I used for Bonnie Laine and also for the Red haired woman. They were both unique. I had never used them before.

How many other works have you narrated? 

I am now up to Book 6.

What was the most challenging other work you’ve voiced? Easiest? Most fun? What made it hard, easy, fun??  

This book was quite challenging because there were so many characters. Another book that I enjoyed Narrating was Delusional by Carolyn Adams, a mystery thriller. 

Can you recommend any of your other titles for us? What about the work is appealing?

I am working now on a Romance. I also enjoy it. It is a warm happy story. 

Which work are you most proud to have been a part of? Why?

Nightscape. The story line and Bonnie, the heroine, she and I are alike in many ways. I really understood her. We had similar circumstances. I am also divorced and brought two children up on my own. 

What drew you to voice acting?

I always enjoyed it. I used to create radio plays on my tape recorder when I was a kid and make up different characters. Then, later on in life, when I lived in London, I worked for a voiceover agency that sometimes cast me for voice acting jobs. It was a lot of fun.   

Is this the only acting you do? If you do other forms of acting, which is your favorite and why?

Rebecca: My most favorite acting part was in high school when I played the role of Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. The director of the play was the drama teacher at my high school, The Frisch School in Paramus, New Jersey. He was also the assistant producer of the famous off Broadway musical, The Fantasticks. Former students I have randomly bumped into throughout the years, still remember my part in the play. Even the principal of the school would call me, Nurse Ratched. Still today.
Me: Oh, neat. I think I’ve heard of that school.

What’s one random thing people don’t really know about you?  

That I am really funny.

Do you get to read for fun? Do you have a favorite genre to read for fun?

Yes, I love mysteries, thrillers, biographies, and books on the Holocaust. My mother is a survivor of the Holocaust from France.

Do you have other hobbies? What do you do to relax?  

I love dancing. I like Zumba. At home, I like to exercise to a website called, Just Dance.com. It’s a lot of fun. 

What kind of movies do you enjoy?

I like comedies, thrillers, tearjerkers, and documentaries.

Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know a little more about Rebecca. You can find all her Audible books here.

If you’d like to read more about Rebecca, check out her website.

http://rebeccavoice.com/audiobooks/

Audiobook Promotions …

ACX recently changed the policy on audiobook codes. There will be far less in the future, and they do not count as sales, so grab books while you can.

Feb Promos on Audiobook Crave.com (requires email sign in):
5 Steps to Surviving Chemistry
Spirit’s Bane (Guardian Angel Files Book 1)
Kindred Spirits (Guardian Angel Files Book 2)
Violence in Vegas (Eagle Eyes Book 1)
Rescue in Reno (Eagle Eyes Book 2)
Danger in Dallas (Eagle Eyes Book 3)

Devya’s Children Series Links:

Ashlynn’s Dreams Shorts – short stories featuring Jillian.
The Dark Side of Science – official prequel to Devya’s Children; Genetically altered kids fight for the right to live.
Ashlynn’s Dreams – Genetically altered Dream Shaper learns her gift.
Nadia’s Tears – Jillian tries to awaken her sister, Nadia, from a coma.
Malia’s Miracles – Jillian and her siblings try to save a friend’s mother.
Varick’s Quest – Jillian and Danielle get kidnapped. Nadia’s also in trouble.

Check out my other titles available on Audiobooks Unleashed:

Beyond Broken Pencils – contemporary, literary
Shadow Council Combo (Books 1-4)
(Alternately, the individual titles can be found on Audiobook Crave
SC 1: Money Makes it Deadlier
SC 2: Revenge Makes it Sweeter
SC 3: Christmas Makes it Chaos
SC 4: Treachery Makes it Tense)

Eagle Eyes – mystery thriller

Scratched Off – mystery, thriller; FBI agent vs serial killer, more intense than Shadow Council/Eagle Eyes

Awakening – Redeemer Chronicles Book 1, MG fantasy
The Holy War – Redeemer Chronicles Book 2, MG fantasy
Reclaim the Darklands – Redeemer Chronicles Book 3, MG fantasy

The Collins Case – Heartfelt Cases Book 1, Christian mystery
The Kiverson Case – Heartfelt Cases Book 2, Christian mystery
The Davidson Case – Heartfelt Cases Book 3, Christian mystery

Other titles on Audiobook Crave (but buried deep):
5 Steps to Better Blurbs – for authors
Innova – Christian Dystopia
The Golden City Captives – short fantasy
Fatal Interest – short mystery/thriller



Reflections on Pandemic Saga Cont.

Julie Gilbert reflections
Biscuit and Nugget demonstrate social distancing.

Introduction:

It’s a well-known fact that tragedy has a way of bringing about the best and worst in people. I’m not here to discuss that. A second well-known fact is that people are more open to the idea of things being out of their control when they have hard proof that things are indeed outside their control.

How should we react/behaving in times of crisis?

Depend on God. Pray. Think about it. You have access to the one being in the entire universe who can actually change things instantly, and you let the chance slip by repeatedly because you felt embarrassed (insert other emotion: anger, resentment, shyness). That sounds crazy.

A Little Background:

I’ve probably prayed more in the last week than the rest of 2020 combined. Why? Well, I can’t breathe. I mean, I can. It’s just harder sometimes. Don’t know if I have covid-19 or some other disease that saps the strength and wallops you with random bouts of chest pain and shallow breathing. (I’m fine. Really. I think I’m on the tail end of it. Mostly, my energy levels are keeping on. Only occasionally am I experiencing the lethargic don’t-feel-like moving thing.) And it doesn’t really matter. I’m staying away from people anyway.

I mean the fragility of life becomes very apparent when every breath is an uncertain one. God can and will bring healing to many regardless of our actions, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still seek His help.

The News is Getting Tedious

Depending on the source, it’s conspiracy this, tragedy that, we’re still short supplies, they’re lying, they’re covering something up, death toll reaches uncharted heights, random heartwarming tale, these idiots are still congregating, these sick people ignored the social distancing thing, etc.

Buckle in, people, we are probably in for another month or two of such headlines. If it’s stressing you, stop watching the news. And stay off social media, too. Go find a nice audiobook to listen to or watch a movie with the family. Enjoy the slower pace of life.

But what if I’m worried about my job, the economy, sick family members?

Talk about it with others. Don’t let it devolve into complaining about who’s messing up or any political nonsense. Explore your feelings. What are you really scared of?

Uncertainty?

Pain?

Helplessness?

All of the above?

Something else entirely?

Find something still going right in your life. List out things you’re grateful for. List out things you can’t wait to get back to doing. Life’s on pause right now for many. It’s not over.

Conclusion:

It’s not strictly a numbers game. There could be a death toll of 1 and some family would feel that loss. Don’t focus on the what is wrong unless you have an answer to fix it. Focus on the little things. How can you help one person or one family?

You may not think prayer is a powerful thing, but try it. A little kindness goes a long way.

Audiobook Promotions …

Audiobook Crave is no longer a thing. I have also moved to have 11 of my books go wide…so I can put it on more sites. When that happens, codes for these books won’t work.

Were on Audiobookcrave.com (which just went under). Ones with links are relisted at Audiobooksunleashed.com.
5 Steps to Surviving Chemistry
Spirit’s Bane (Guardian Angel Files Book 1)
Kindred Spirits (Guardian Angel Files Book 2)
Violence in Vegas (Eagle Eyes Book 1) – not relisted yet
Rescue in Reno (Eagle Eyes Book 2)
Danger in Dallas (Eagle Eyes Book 3)

Devya’s Children Series Links:

Ashlynn’s Dreams Shorts – short stories featuring Jillian.
The Dark Side of Science – official prequel to Devya’s Children; Genetically altered kids fight for the right to live.
Ashlynn’s Dreams – Genetically altered Dream Shaper learns her gift.
Nadia’s Tears – Jillian tries to awaken her sister, Nadia, from a coma.
Malia’s Miracles – Jillian and her siblings try to save a friend’s mother.
Varick’s Quest – Jillian and Danielle get kidnapped. Nadia’s also in trouble.

Check out my other titles available on Audiobooks Unleashed:

Beyond Broken Pencils – contemporary, literary
Shadow Council Combo (Books 1-4)
The Individual titles are available but not yet listed on an ad site
SC 1: Money Makes it Deadlier
SC 2: Revenge Makes it Sweeter
SC 3: Christmas Makes it Chaos
SC 4: Treachery Makes it Tense)

Eagle Eyes – mystery thriller

Scratched Off – mystery, thriller; FBI agent vs serial killer, more intense than Shadow Council/Eagle Eyes

Awakening – Redeemer Chronicles Book 1, MG fantasy
The Holy War – Redeemer Chronicles Book 2, MG fantasy
Reclaim the Darklands – Redeemer Chronicles Book 3, MG fantasy

The Collins Case – Heartfelt Cases Book 1, Christian mystery
The Kiverson Case – Heartfelt Cases Book 2, Christian mystery
The Davidson Case – Heartfelt Cases Book 3, Christian mystery

Other titles:
5 Steps to Better Blurbs – for authors
Innova – Christian Dystopia
The Golden City Captives – short fantasy
Fatal Interest – short mystery/thriller