Your audiobook’s ISBN isn’t just a number — it’s your book’s passport to the world. In this episode, discover why every audiobook needs its own ISBN, how metadata can supercharge your discoverability, who really shows as your publisher, and the insider reason Authors Republic assigns two ISBNs. A must-listen for any author serious about audiobook success.

Mary Means’ life’s work has been helping others do hard things together. She is well known as the award-winning founder of the Main Street revitalization movement that has brought vitality back to countless town centers. Many people know the professional side of Mary. Very few know the private Mary, the woman who achieved this while struggling with family trauma, inner doubts, imposter syndrome, and failed relationships. A lot of women do this while hiding their true emotions rather than seem weak or hysterical. Her candor and vulnerability permeate her book Something Worth Saving: A Memoir of Secrets, Betrayals, Resilience and Love. Reader response has been powerful, life-changing for some. Join us for this heartfelt conversation.

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In this episode of Audiobook Connection, host Becky Parker Geist sits down with children's author Daniel Anton Novak, creator of The Symphony of Eight Stories. Daniel shares the deeply personal and imaginative roots of his bilingual story collection, how his childhood shaped his storytelling, and how dyslexia turned him into a visual narrator. He also opens up about the emotional inspiration behind his characters. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, and bringing stories to life through sound.

In this episode of the AC Podcast, host Becky Parker breaks down the importance of connection from the viewpoint of the author and their audience. Figuring out who is your target audience is essential, and Becky outlines how you can narrow your search and identify your central market. Several ways to build strong connections and relationships discussed, and the answers to many questions about this aspect of audiobook marketing are highlighted.

Do you have to be a young person to succeed at marketing you audiobook on social media? What are the different types of rapport that affect how you communicate with your audience? In this informative episode of Audiobook Connection, host Becky Parker Geist highlights the best ways to align with people, and how your stance and the words you use directly relate to the marketing of your audiobook.

In this episode of Audiobook Connection, host Becky Parker Geist discusses how, and why, it is important to cater your audiobook to the ears of your listeners. Some things mentioned are deciding how often to use sound effects, what type of music to include, and using multiple voices to enhance the uniqueness of your audiobook and to craft an experience that your audience will want to listen to again and again.

This episode will appeal to authors interested in drawing listeners into their stories through the powerful medium of audiobooks.

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Join host Becky Parker Geist for a behind-the-scenes chat with Dan Flanagan, attorney and author of An American Tragedy and Dew Drops. Dan shares his journey from law to storytelling, the power of authentic dialogue, and how his Peter O’Keeffe detective series tackles justice, redemption, and human flaws.

Discover how An American Tragedy evolved into a multi-voice audiobook and why Dew Drops—originally a play—resonates as a poignant audio experience. Dan also reveals the real-life inspiration behind his gripping tales, including the 1980s "Satanic Panic."

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From Silicon Valley innovator to award-winning novelist, Gary's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. With a background in astrophysics and a passion for the philosophy of mind and consciousness, Gary crafts stories that fuse hard science with human emotion, delivering gripping tales that stay with you long after the final page. Unfettered Journey, Gary's debut novel, dazzled readers and earned 14 prestigious book awards. Its prequel, Journey to 2125, blends cutting-edge AI predictions, family drama, and societal challenges. Experience Journey to 2125 via the full cast audiobook production. With characters brought to life by professional voice actors, listeners will be swept into Max Macgyver's story as he unveils secrets spanning three generations. Named a Publishers Weekly Editors' Pick, this must-listen audiobook is already generating buzz for its exceptional quality.

Learn more at https://garyfbengier.com/