Episodes

  • Episode 16: Rebecca E. Treasure - Author Interview
    Dec 23 2024
    We are going to close this year out with our conversation with Rebecca E. Treasure, a Prolific Sci-fi Author and Editor at Apex Magazine! We talk about how Rebecca's travels have impacted her writing, the accomplishments she’s made, and the lessons she’s learned in her time as an editor and violin instructor. Join us for this interview and listen to the tips, tricks, and tid bits of advice that Rebecca has for us. Oh - we also talk a little about Lord of the Rings! Rebecca’s Links: https://linktr.ee/rebeccaetreasure https://rebeccaetreasure.com/ Upcoming Snap Judgment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxIHNwEkgnU My passion project (it didn't come up, but what the heck!): www.patreon.com/crepuscularmagazine Apex: www.apex-magazine.com Apex Books: www.apexbookcompany.com Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - Website https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/
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    24 mins
  • Episode 15: Ocean’s Twelve Days of Christmas - CRB Christmas Special
    Dec 20 2024
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - or at least they would be if Santa wasn’t on the verge of bankruptcy! With the north pole in dire straits, and receiving an alluring lead that could save the workshop, Santa has no choice but to assemble the finest crew in both of the poles. Their target: one of Scrooge’s tankers filled to the brim with cutting edge technology. Join in on the holiday mischief and mayhem in Connor Reads Books’ 2024 Christmas Special! Content Warnings: Coarse Language Violence Naughty Santa Brutality (brief) “Ocean’s Twleve Days of Christmas” Written by: Connor McGeverly, Isaac Andrews, and Alex Beadles Voice Actors: Lou Fox as the Narrator and Cutsie Isaac Andrews as Frosty and Rudolph Alex Beadles as Nethacker and Liam Connor McGeverly as Santa, Sneed, elf commando, and the officers Voice Over Links: Connor’s Links https://www.lconnorvoice.com/ https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 Lou’s Links https://x.com/BardCommander?t=IJjgVxpZ-qqnOeZC0kBXLw&s=09 https://youtu.be/Q1O-1CnU9sk?si=SkVWjh1ZsT6sGsx5 https://youtu.be/JYCHC79iipE?si=mkhWTYe4SKsAzRJf Isaac’s Links Email: Isaacandone@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/isaacand/ Mixing and Mastering Credits Louie Sanders; Soundmonk Studios - https://www.soundmonkstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/soundmonkstudios/ Music Credits: “Holiday Heist”; Two Guys from Work - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gZ8DcdkLSYTEpnz3JjSC1?si=tVvDgoIdTZeEzLQ4yZip9w Connor Reads Books Main Theme “Medieval Master” Louie Sanders, Soundmonk Studios
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    26 mins
  • Episode 14: Mike Jack Stoumbous - Author Interview
    Dec 9 2024
    Howdy Listeners, we have another superb interview for you! In this episode we talk to Mike Jack Stoumbous, a first place winner of the 2021 Writers of the Future Contest, and founder of the publishing company Wonderbird Press. We talk about what got Mike into writing, how he approaches any creative process he engages in, as well as some of the finer details of self publishing and crowd-sourcing funds for books and authors. We unpack some of the thinking and process of creating the Murderbirds and Murderbugs Anthologies. Thanks Mike for the interview, for being a great client, and for supporting other storytellers and creatives! Mike Jack Stoumbous’s Links: https://www.mikejackstoumbos.com/about https://www.mikejackstoumbos.com/wonderbird-press https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mike-Jack-Stoumbos/author/B01MXI8G2X?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://www.facebook.com/MikeJackStoumbos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPpY0RHOUXNk-YkZZ6PElog https://www.instagram.com/sirmikejack https://www.superstarswriting.com/ https://apex-writers.com/ Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - Website https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/
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    46 mins
  • Episode 13: Qualia Reed - Author Interviews
    Nov 25 2024
    Howdy folks, we have another great interview for you today! Today we talk to Qualia Reed; a prolific, self-published author who has created immersive sci-fi worlds, compelling characters, and cathartic story arcs all while artfully weaving LGBTQ+ themes throughout. Join us as we talk about Qualia’s inspirations, writing journey, and insights on the world of self publishing. Thanks for coming to interview Qualia! Qualia’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/qualiareed/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Qualia-Reed-Author-100087126994657/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22862775.Qualia_Reed https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BDTHJ3RP?ingress=0&visitId=f4b89a39-4ecd-4d9f-b56e-3821adbdf036 Listen to Ursus Aeternus! https://www.audible.com/pd/Ursus-Aeternus-Audiobook/B0CNL37SPH Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - Website https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/
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    50 mins
  • Episode 12: Desmond Astaire - Author Interview
    Nov 11 2024
    Howdy Listeners! We have another awesome author interview for you this week where we talk to award winning author Desmond Astaire. We talk about his inspirations writing in the Unhelpful Encyclopedia Series, his writing journey as a whole, and how his time serving in the military has given him some of his strongest strategies for getting stories written. Join us as we discuss the creative works of Desmond Astaire. Desmond’s Links: https://www.desmondastaire.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22428361.Desmond_Astaire https://www.amazon.com/stores/Desmond-Astaire/author/B09VB54NFM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Murder Birds: https://www.amazon.com/Murderbirds-Avian-Anthology-Unhelpful-Encyclopedia/dp/B0BS9S8PRR Murder Bugs: https://www.audible.com/pd/Murderbugs-Audiobook/B0DGB4TGY7 Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - Website https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/
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    27 mins
  • Episode 11: Sheriff’s Deputy - Halloween Special
    Oct 31 2024
    Howdy Listeners, I’m super excited to come to you with another story! This is a Connor Reads Books Original titled: “The Sheriff’s Deputy”. This Halloween we join in on the mysterious quest the local sheriff, and his trusty deputy are sent on the night after a horrible storm.They need to track down a valuable package, and rescue the caravan driver that got lost in the mighty haboob. Enjoy this Halloween short, Happy Spooky Season! “The Sheriff’s Deputy” Written by: Connor McGeverly & Isaac Andrews Voices: Sheriff - Isaac Andrews Deputy - Connor McGeverly Max - Lou Fox Mixing,Mastering, and Sound Design Credits: L. Connor Voice - Website Connor’s Links https://www.lconnorvoice.com https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 Lou’s Links https://x.com/BardCommander?t=IJjgVxpZ-qqnOeZC0kBXLw&s=09 https://youtu.be/Q1O-1CnU9sk?si=SkVWjh1ZsT6sGsx5 https://youtu.be/JYCHC79iipE?si=mkhWTYe4SKsAzRJf Isaac’s Links Email: Isaacandone@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/isaacand/ Music Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master - CRB Intro - https://www.instagram.com/Soundmonkstudios/ Email: Soundmonkstudios@gmail.com Other Contributors “Radiation Storm” - Carl Casey @ White Bat Audio https://youtu.be/Pjl2T9u3QUc?si=-BWFd3V7kjPQ7sG1 “Woods - Acoustic Folk | Background Music” Oak Studios - https://www.youtube.com/@oakstudiosok “Anxiety”; “Apprehension”; “Aftermath” Author: Kevin MacLeod Website - http://incompetech.com/ Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcPimbLEWH_w_l05-0Yt25qP2pjqv9Z4
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    10 mins
  • Episode 10: Quinn Cameron - Author Interview
    Oct 28 2024
    Howdy Listeners! We have another awesome author interview for you this week where we talk to Quinn Cameron, the Author of the Dark Urban Fantasy Series - “Marionette”. I ask questions about the themes in the book, inspirations for characters, and Quinn’s perspective on creating compelling heroes and villains. She even asks me a couple questions about performing the audiobooks. Come listen to the killer success of her first year, and what’s coming in the next year for Quinn, including two new fantasy book series. Quinn's Links: https://cquinnwrite.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37905962.Quinn_Cameron https://www.amazon.com/stores/Quinn-Cameron/author/B0CWS6FGBG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://www.instagram.com/cquinnwrite/ https://www.facebook.com/cquinnwritebooks Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - Website https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/ Promo codes for Pulling Strings Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Marionette: Pulling Strings, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo 4F4755994XGPM Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Marionette: Pulling Strings, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo CUKDKF42LRCCN Promo codes for Capitol Matters Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Capitol Matters (Marionette Book 2), now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo 4HR9G2CWALU6C Please enjoy one free audio review copy of Capitol Matters (Marionette Book 2), now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo 5T6DHAE75WGXK
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    36 mins
  • Episode 9: Author Interview - Jack Larsen
    Sep 23 2024
    Well Howdy Listener, we are doing something a little different today! This marks the beginning of a new segment on Connor Reads Books called: Author Interviews, where I interview some authors I've worked with. Today we talk with Jack Larsen, author of Patnude: a Storied Life, and The Facilitator. We talk about his writing process, how he got into writing, and some insights he would share with new authors. Please sit back and enjoy the episode! Jack Larson’s Links Website: https://jglarsen.com/ The Facilitator Patnude: a Storied Life Connor Reads Books: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connor-reads-books/id1717470807 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GpcirNgVdYm12QcAsLDGY Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits: L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/ https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665 https://www.fiverr.com/s/669Rvb Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/
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    34 mins