TALKING BOOKS

by Simon Mattacks

The Podcast for People who love Audiobooks! In the past few years, I've recorded over a hundred Audiobooks. I thought it would be great to talk to some of the authors whose books I've narrated, to find out what they thought about the whole process. We talk about characters, voices, accents, the writing process, the recording process, in fact, all things audiobook related. As well as some things not! If you're a fan of  ...   ...  Read more
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  • Season 1

  • Talking Books 9 - T.A. Williams

    Talking Books 9 - T.A. Williams

    S01 E09
    54:23

    Author TA Williams chats about his bestselling 'Cozy Mystery' series set in Tuscany featuring ex Met Police Detective Dan Armstrong and his faithful labrador, Oscar.

  • TALKING BOOKS 8 - CATHERINE THOMPSON - AUDIO MANAGER ISIS AUDIO

    TALKING BOOKS 8 - CATHERINE THOMPSON - AUDIO MANAGER ISIS AUDIO

    S01 E08
    47:36

    This week I get back in my car and travel to Oxford, home of Isis Audio, to chat with Catherine, head of all things audiobook related and the lovely lady who gives me work. We take a behind the scenes look at the birth of an audiobook and meet 'Barry' the most in demand narrator working today.

  • TALKING BOOKS 7 - STEVE MCHUGH - HELLEQUIN CHRONICLES AND OTHERS

    TALKING BOOKS 7 - STEVE MCHUGH - HELLEQUIN CHRONICLES AND OTHERS

    S01 E07
    53:37

    Hugely successful Urban Fantasy author Steve talks about his writing journey and what drew him to fantasy fiction. He talks about favourite characters, connecting with some of his author heroes and his latest novel, Blessed Odds.

  • TALKING BOOKS 6 - MARK EDWARDS - THE RETREAT - THE LUCKY ONES - KEEP HER SECRET

    TALKING BOOKS 6 - MARK EDWARDS - THE RETREAT - THE LUCKY ONES - KEEP HER SECRET

    S01 E06
    49:19

    Mark talks about his journey to becoming a bestselling author, his writing process, the importance of marketing and how to speak like a modern teen. Bruv/Mate/Innit. Oh and there's some karaoke too.

  • TALKING BOOKS 5 - LOUISE VOSS - THE BLISSFULLY DEAD - THE LAST STAGE - KERRY TUCKER LEARNS TO LIVE

    TALKING BOOKS 5 - LOUISE VOSS - THE BLISSFULLY DEAD - THE LAST STAGE - KERRY TUCKER LEARNS TO LIVE

    S01 E05
    46:52

    Where it all started for me. I talk to talented author and my good friend Louise Voss, who kindly persuaded her audiobook publishers to use me to record The Blissfully Dead back in 2015. Louise talks about why her latest novel 'Kerry Tucker Learns To Live' may well be her last.