Audiobooks with Ana

Ana Clements
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Welcome to "Audiobooks with Ana," where we explore the fascinating world of audiobooks with Industry Experts: Narrators, Producers, Directors, Event Creators and Authors. These conversations were recorded live in AUDIOBOOKS on the Clubhouse App, uncovering valuable insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge. Some of the sessions we have recorded are too good not to share! Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the audiobook industry and learn from the voices shaping its future. Thank you for tuning in. Season 1 recorded in 2023 Season 2 recorded in 2024 Season 3 recorded in 2025

  1. FEB 23

    PROSE & CONVS: LINDA Hughes, author and STEVE Corona, narrator

    A Prose and Convs. session with actor and coach, Steve Corona who produced his first audiobook in 2007 and then stepped away for a while. He says he wished he had come back to it sooner, but acting, the theatre and dialect coaching kept him busy. Linda Hughes, now a full time author of 4 years, with 27 books to her name, shares her story. Voiceover work in radio advertising. Seminar leader - life balance, team building, communication skills) and flying around the world. They talk us through the 37 characters in her book, Gold mountain and discuss their connection and collaboration. The Alaskan Gold rush inspired book is the second in the series https://www.lindahughes.com https://www.coronaproductions.org/audiobooks Episode 25 started off our 2025. This conversation was recorded on Clubhouse in January 2025

    43 min

  2. FEB 21

    PROSE&CONVS: Rosemary Cline, Audiobook Narrator & Kelly Brakenhoff, Author

    Part of our Prose & Convs series, narrator Rosemary Cline brought along author, Kelly Brakenhoff to discuss their project. They talked about their meeting and working together Rosemary shared her passion for narration and the other projects she is involved in Kelly shared her books, her love of all things creative and her incredible experiences with Sign Language Kelly Brakenhoff https://www.facebook.com/kellybrakenhoffauthor/ Clifton Strengths https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx Kelly’s website https://kellybrakenhoff.com/product/cassandra-sato-mystery-series-audiobook-bundle-books-1-4/ Episode 24 recorded Dec 2024 If you have any thoughts about the podcast or have any questions about audiobook narration or production, please get in touch: Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    46 min

  3. FEB 9

    Audio in Color with Andi Arndt Narrator and Nana Malone Author

    Another of our Prose and Convs sessions Audio in Color is a nonprofit grant program helping independent romance authors fund and create their first self-published audiobook. We are joined by Andi Arndt and Nan Malone to talk about funding debut audiobooks and championing New Voices in Romance. They talked to us about how they met, about STEAMY Lit and we are joined by Nana Malone, Author, promoter, mentor and life lover Andi Arndt, Narrator, Coach, Owner of Narrator.life Katie Robinson (Lyric Audio) PRODUCTION Ronyelle Baker - application form, JUDGES Ann Rachelle Jones organised the FALL INTO ROMANCE auction Also Gabrielle Redmond (CPA) treasurer Amy Oliveira can speak to the grantee experience As a community we value diversity and we need to share the importance of championing it. TO BE WELCOMED IS TO BE SEEN https://audioincolor.org If you have any questions about this podcast or about audiobook narration our production, please get in touch www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    49 min

  4. JAN 26

    Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them) Editor + Coach + Bestie

    Join Your Publishing BFF our Editor in residence, Dayna talks with us about life and the why of editing Their job as a Feature writer for local newspapers for 14 years - copy editing Interviewing families and centenarians. Their lives and their stories. Burn out - retraining in Fiction editing and starting Your Publishing BFF Their work, authors and their lives. The importance of hearing people’s stories and of representation. Book reading - romance & children’s books   Book writing - inclusive, representation The different types of editing: ARC and plot threads  Line and Copy editing Proof reading Character work and their story throughout the book How to find someone you trust: referrals from other authors & asking for samples ACE’s and EFA (editor membership) CIEP Chartered Institute for Editing and ProofReading - Ranked membership Dayna is Chair of CRW Contemporary Romance Writers and their Online Accessible Conference Writing Contests: Stiletto awards with narrators!! Also on committee for Northern Hearts (Toronto) writing conference NHC Dayna gives us a take on independent author conferences. How the different angles of approach allow narrators to understand viewpoints. Formats/schedules can give you new perspective and an openness to the industry Understanding how authors tick allows us to be empathic and more in tune Re-writing your Demo script. Abridging.  Dayna also LOVES working on website copy! So ,reach out! https://www.yourpublishingbff.com This was recorded June 2024 If you have any questions about this podcast or would like more information on Audiobook Production or Narration ... Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    54 min

  5. JAN 15

    Tim Pabon, Actor, Narrator and Acting Coach

    Join us as we chat with Tim Pabon. Born in Madrid, Spain he talks to us about his life on the East Coast of America. He talks us through his MFA Programme, life as an actor … his theatre company and becoming a steward of your own stories. His introduction and commitment to audiobooks. His work as an acting coach and working with Andi Arndt on 3rd person narration at Narrator.Life www.TimAPabon.com

    44 min

  6. JAN 14

    Brad Shaw of WONDERLAND VO, Actor and Voice Artist

    Trigger Warnings: Mentions of Cancer, therapy and recovery Join us to talk to BRAD SHAW, the owner of WONDERLAND VO Brad shared his career highlights and inspiration for WONDERLAND VO ⁠www.wonderlandvo.com⁠⁠ In December 2023, Brad launched a charity audiobook as a podcast, sharing "Alice Through The Looking Glass" one chapter at a time. Every donation to Cancer Research UK gets us one step closer to our goal.  CRUK to help save lives.  Alice in Wonderland (175 voices) ⁠www.bradshawvoice.com⁠ Alice through the Looking Glass ⁠www.wonderlandvo.com⁠ #WonderlandChallenge2 #DonateForACause If you have any questions about this podcast or about AUDIOBOOK production, narration or the industry, get in touch with Https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching Thank you

    38 min

  7. JAN 12

    Steven Jay Cohen, Spoken Realms, Writer, Director, Production and Tech

    Join us to chat with Steven Jay Cohen owner of the Cooperative Publishing model, audiobook producer and packager, Spoken Realms LLC, connecting storytellers from around the world to a modern production and distribution system with global reach. https://spokenrealms.com Steven shares his story as theatre tech while at college to engineering NPR Selected Shorts. He has a broad knowledge of the industry, writing, staging and producing off-off-broadway. An MA in Education, his incredible blog posts The importance of knowing your Imprints Acquiring the distribution contract with Audible, programming, creating the system which became Spoken Realms He talks to us about how Public Domain works His Podcast: Yet another dating app YADA We discuss his blog post, (my most suggested link) ⁠https://stevenjaycohen.tumblr.com/post/622987297644740608/proper-mic-positioning-in-11-steps-or-less⁠ His favorite emoji Distribution - Exclusive vs non-exclusive And his most requested piece of advice ... https://stevenjaycohen.com Recorded April 2024 If you'd like any more information about this podcast or audiobook narration, production or coaching, please get in touch https://www.anaclements.co.uk/coaching

    59 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    Prose & Convs: Joe Solari, Author, Coach and Conference Organiser 2024_April

    The prolific Joe Solari joins us to discuss the upcoming 2024 Author Nation and share his insights into the industry and a creative career. He shares his sense for where the business is headed and information & thoughts relevant to all creatives Joe talks about how you can build a brand around your talent - the cumulative advantage: brand trust, is slow. How to attract and be a good business partner. What’s the promise to the audience? Joe does direct sales for his books and audio through his website and discusses the benefits to be had. He speaks to narration and storytelling - As narrators we play at the edge of the subconscious "Your website is the source of truth for what you are and what you stand for" He talks about fans and signed editions - amazon can’t do that! Your super-fans and patience, commitment and consistency! You can find more about Joe at: https://joesolari.com/ https://www.authornation.live/?r_done=1 https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorNationLive

    56 min
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Welcome to "Audiobooks with Ana," where we explore the fascinating world of audiobooks with Industry Experts: Narrators, Producers, Directors, Event Creators and Authors. These conversations were recorded live in AUDIOBOOKS on the Clubhouse App, uncovering valuable insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge. Some of the sessions we have recorded are too good not to share! Join us as we uncover the inner workings of the audiobook industry and learn from the voices shaping its future. Thank you for tuning in. Season 1 recorded in 2023 Season 2 recorded in 2024 Season 3 recorded in 2025

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  • Creator
    Ana Clements
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ana Clements
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