What happens when a book becomes more than words on a page — when it sounds like a movie, feels like a journey, and inspires like a movement? In this episode, we dive deep with author and entrepreneur Jason, who shares his groundbreaking experience turning his story into a cinematic audiobook — complete with original scoring, immersive sound design, and heart.

Jason opens up about his collaboration with Lucent Audio’s Jeff Gillitt, the creative process behind bringing emotion and authenticity to every chapter, and the vulnerable moments of doubt that turned into triumph. We also explore the future of publishing — from developmental edits and storytelling techniques to the power of BookBub launches, PR partnerships, and what it really takes to turn a book into a bestseller.

Whether you’re an aspiring author, a storyteller, or a creative visionary, this conversation is your behind-the-scenes pass to the evolving world of audio storytelling — where passion meets production, and authenticity sells better than strategy ever could.

🎧 Listen in to discover:

• The making of a cinematic audiobook and how sound transforms storytelling
• Why trusting your creative instincts matters more than formulas
• Insider tips on publishing, marketing, and keeping your vision intact
• How collaboration can elevate your message — and your impact

✨ Brought to you by storytellers who believe books should be felt, not just read.

In this episode of The Story Cure, I sit down with Ari Block — the brilliant creator of The Story Samurai podcast, and truly one of those people you feel like you’ve known forever.

We first met when I was a guest on his show, and the conversation was so good that I had to bring him on mine. From storytelling and parenting to the future of AI, this episode is full of insights, laughter, and real talk about what it means to listen, adapt, and connect in a rapidly changing world.

Ari shares:
💡 The surprising origin story behind The Story Samurai
🎲 How Dungeons & Dragons shaped his storytelling superpower
👨‍👧 Parenting lessons on empathy and turning bullies into friends
🧘 The art of true listening — and what 200 interviews taught him
🤖 How storytelling and AI are transforming human connection

If you care about communication, creativity, or raising emotionally intelligent humans in a tech-driven world, this one’s for you.

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