New multi-narrator book on Audible

 

I was very happy to participate with narrators Mike Vendetti and Kathy Verduin in this production of Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas. 

"Dive into Lloyd C. Douglas's timeless tale of redemption, love, and the transformative power of selflessness. Magnificent Obsession follows the journey of Bobby Merrick, a wealthy and reckless young man whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident.

Struggling with guilt and a newfound sense of purpose, Bobby embarks on a path of personal growth, guided by a mysterious philosophy that challenges him to live for others.

Narrated by the talented trio of Mike Vendetti, Kathy Verduin, and Lee Ann Howlett, this audiobook brings the characters to life with vivid emotion and depth.

Experience the poignant moments, gripping drama, and uplifting themes of this classic novel in a way that will resonate long after the final chapter.

Perfect for fans of heartfelt stories and inspirational journeys, Magnificent Obsession is a testament to the enduring impact of compassion and courage."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here. 

A fun sci-fi short story now on Audible

I had the opportunity to record a classic sci-fi short story by William Tenn for Audible. Venus is a Man's World is a fun read. 

"In the future, Earth is ruled by women and many of the men have fled to other planets. Ferdinand is a boy on a spaceship headed to Venus where the men are said to be plentiful. He's with his older sister, Evelyn, who decided to leave Earth in search of a husband. After Ferdinand stumbles on a stowaway named Butt Lee Brown, a battle of the sexes ensues. Satire and humor abound in this tale from William Tenn."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the recording, head to Audible here.
 

New collection from Voices of Today!

I was very happy to be a part of these full-cast productions as a member of Voices of Today! A Gene Stratton-Porter Collection by Gene Stratton-Porter was produced via Spoken Realms. 

"Freckles and A Girl of the Limberlost are two of Gene Stratton Porter's most famous novels. Set primarily in the Limberlost Swamp of Indiana, USA, Freckles follows the story of Freckles, a lame orphan whose innate character rises above his circumstances. A Girl of the Limberlost is the story of Elnora, blamed for her father's death by her mother, who nevertheless meets every challenge that comes her way with admirable resilience. Uplifting and encouraging family listening!

Narration by Susan Iannucci. Also featuring the voices of David Shears, Sarah Bacaller, Ben Stevens, Linda Barrans, Graham Scott, Marty Krz, John Burlinson, Trisha Rose, Lee Ann Howlett, J D Sutter, John Burlinson, Lee Ann Howlett, Andy Harrington, Emma Faye, Adam Skousen, Sara Morsey, and Kendra Murray."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here. 

 

New recording (finally!) on Audible

Having a new roof put on your house and recording audio are two things that definitely do not mix.  I had to work on a couple of short projects in between the sounds of ripping, hammering, etc.  One hit Audible today via Spoken Realms:  Gretchen's Forty Winks by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

"A light, comedic short story from American author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

A young married couple with a baby is eking out a living while the husband, Roger, works to establish his own advertising company. His wife, Gretchen, is stunningly beautiful and unhappy with how much time Roger spends working.

After an evening with Roger's old friend, George Tompkins, who suggests that Roger needs more of a work/life balance, a flirtation begins between George and Gretchen.

How Roger decides to nip the relationship in the bud while meeting his career goal involves, among other things, a sleeping potion and a suitcase full of his wife's shoes."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the recording, head to Audible here. 

 

Classic recording from The Online Stage

 

I had the pleasure of playing several small roles as a member of The Online Stage in their production of The Iliad & The Odyssey by Homer. This was a massive undertaking but it was great to be a part of it.

"The Iliad, set 9 years into the Trojan War, tells the story of the wrath of Achilles. The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus as he wearily travels home from the war. The two epics provide the basis of Greek education and culture in the classical age. They have long remained among the most significant poems of European tradition. Produced here in full cast arrangement and narrated by Rob Goll, one can experience these age-old stories in a brand new way.

Featuring the voices of Rob Goll, Lance Rasmussen, Josh Innerst, Tyler Hyrchuk, Amanda Friday, Anna Grace, David Stifel, Jeff Moon, John Burlinson, Ted Wenskus, Lee Ann Howlett, Tom Saer, Nik Sliwerski, Marty Krz, Andy Harrington, Trisha Rose, Bob Gonzalez, Sydnee Fullmer, Stephen Indrisano, Lillian Rachel, Tomas Peter, Chris Marcellus, Russell Gold, Merete Mohs, Tim Sailer, Erin Grassie, Linda Barrans, Elizabeth Klett, Grace Keller Scotch, Ron Altman, Max Gallo, Andrew Coleman, Alan Weyman, and Michelle Marie.

This production is based on the prose translation by Samuel Butler."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here.

My recording of a classic now on Audible

 

My latest solo recording is now for sale on Audible.  I really enjoyed recording this sweet story -- The Innocents by Sinclair Lewis.

"An older New York City couple, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Appleby, decides to leave the city for Cape Cod where they open a tea room. The tea room fails, but that's just the beginning of their adventures. With no money and no prospects, they set out as hobos and roam the countryside meeting people and gaining new experiences for the first time in their lives. 

This lesser-known work by Sinclair Lewis explores universal themes of second chances, new beginnings, and being open to leaving one's comfort zone. The result is a charming tale of the discovery of inner resources the Applebys didn't realize they possessed."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here.

New mystery collection now on Audible

 

Just released on Audible!  The Amelia Butterworth Mysteries by Anna Katharine Green comprises three of this classic writer's books.  I narrated The Circular Study. This production is by Voices of Today and published via Spoken Realms.

"Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was one of the first writers of detective fiction and a major precursor of more celebrated female crime writers like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers.

She composed more than 30 major crime novels, her prime detective characters being policemen Ebenezer Gryce and Caleb Sweetwater and amateur sleuths Amelia Butterworth and Violet Strange.

The Amelia Butterworth Mysteries is a series of three novels featuring Amelia Butterworth teaming up with Ebenezer Gryce. Miss Butterworth is a nosy high-society lady whose wealth and lack of family give her plenty of free time in which to solve several Victorian-era crimes.

That Affair Next Door - narrated by Cate Barratt.

Lost Man's Lane - narrated by Terah Tucker.

The Circular Study - narrated by Lee Ann Howlett."

 

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here.

My latest recording -- a classic mystery -- now on Audible!

My latest solo just went up for sale on Audible.  I recorded The Circular Study by Anna Katharine Green as a member of Voices of Today.  Publication is via Spoken Realms. 


"A man is found dead in the study of his New York City house and Detective Gryce is called upon to deduce the how and why of his murder - if it is indeed a murder.

With the assistance of Miss Amelia Butterworth, Gryce must investigate the meaning of the meager clues, including the cries of a talking bird, in order to uncover what happened to the victim.  Solving this crime will involve several generations of two families.

Author Anna Katharine Green was often referred to as 'the mother of the detective novel' and was an early influence on Agatha Christie."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here.

A Full-Cast Children's Classic from The Online Stage

I was happy to play the role of Mrs. Hale in the children's classic, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery.  This story never gets old.  Produced in cooperation with Spoken Realms.


The always delightful and entertaining classic Anne of Green Gables is performed by actors from The Online Stage! Written in 1908, for all ages, by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. She published as L. M. Montgomery. 

Anne Shirley is an 11-year-old orphan adopted by a middle-aged brother and sister, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They had wanted to adopt a boy to help with their farm on Prince Edward Island in the fictional town of Avonlea. Matthew persuades Marilla to give Anne a chance. Anne is a handful, and they fall in love with her.

The sequels will follow Anne as she grows up under their care for her.

Cast:

Narrator - Susan Iannucci
Anne Shirley - Amanda Friday
Marilla Cuthbert - Elizabeth Klett
Flora Jane Spencer, Dianna Barry, Miss Stacy - Tiffany Halla Colonna
Mrs. Rachel Lynde, Josie Pie, Miss Lucilla Harris - Maureen Boutilier
Matthew Cuthbert - Ron Altman
Gilbert Blythe, Stationmaster, Jimmy Glover, somebody - Ted Wenskus
Ruby Gillis, Carrie Sloane - Becca Maggie
Mr. Phillips, Doctor, Moody Spurgeon - Jeff Moon
Mrs. Barry - Lee Ann Howlett
Mrs. Peter Blewett, Aunt Josephine Barry, a stout lady - Marie Hoffman
Mrs. Spencer, Mrs Allan, Jane Andrews - PJ Morgan

Production and audio editing by Susan Iannucci

The Online Stage is a collective of narrators and actors who have come together to create high-quality productions of classic dramatic works in audio format.

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here. 

A Dorothy Parker title now on Audible!

I can't resist a little Dorothy Parker now and then!  My latest recording on Audible is Men I'm Not Married To by the aforementioned Dorothy Parker.  This was produced in cooperation with Spoken Realms. 

"In this story, by American writer Dorothy Parker, a woman gives a laundry list of men she's not married to. She also convincingly states the reasons why she is not and would not want to be married to the various men. Parker's wit and humor shine through as the eccentricities and foibles of the men are described."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the recording, head to Audible here. 

Another full-cast production from The Online Stage on Audible!

I was privileged to play a small role in the latest production from The Online Stage in cooperation with Spoken Realms.  Abraham Lincoln by John Drinkwater is now available on Audible.  I play the role of Mrs. Otherly along with another unnamed woman.

"In survey after survey, Abraham Lincoln is universally ranked as the greatest of America's presidents, setting standards for honesty, courage, compassion and ethical responsibility. John Drinkwater's play was the British poet's first theatrical success, opening in England in 1918 to surprising acclaim and making its way to Broadway in 1919, to even stronger public enthusiasm. It was produced on radio by Orson Wells on August 15, 1938, on his program, The Mercury Theater on the Air. In 1924, a two-reel film version of the play was distributed nationwide, one of the very first sound films, and on May 26, 1952, the play was presented on television on the anthology series Studio One, with film icon James Dean in a very noticeable supporting role.

After a brief poetic prologue, the play depicts six scenes from Lincoln's life that illustrate key aspects of his remarkable character:

• His acceptance of the Republican nomination for President
• The outbreak of hostilities at Fort Sumter
• Discussions with three very different individuals about the conduct of the war
• The emancipation proclamation
• The surrender at Appomattox
• The assassination at Ford's Theater

Featuring Ben Stevens as Abraham Lincoln. Additional voices provided by Andrew Coleman, Linda Barrans, Larry Wilson, Ron Altman, Libby Stevenson, Jennifer Fournier, Peter Tucker, Andy Harrington, Joseph Tabler, Marty Kris, Jeff Moon, Russell Gold, Ted Wenskus, Richard Andrews, Nancy German, Lee Ann Howlett, and John Burlinson. Audio edited by John Burlinson."

To listen to a sample and/or purchase the recording, head to Audible here. 

Full-cast production of Little Women now available on Audible!

The cast of The Online Stage is proud to present our full-cast production of the beloved classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.  I was thrilled to play the role of the narrator.  This recording was produced via Spoken Realms.

"First published in 1869, Little Women is the story of four sisters growing up against the background of the American Civil War. Alcott wrote the book at the urging of the publisher, Thomas Niles, who was seeking a story about girls that would have popular appeal. Although it was commenced essentially as a children's book, it developed into something of a bildungsroman, which touches on more serious issues such as the difficulties faced by single-parent families, the death of a sibling, and fractured relationships.

The book was an immediate success at publication and has become a classic of young adult fiction. It has been adapted numerous times for presentation both on stage and on film.

Presented by the Online Stage. Narration by Lee Ann Howlett. Also featuring the voices of Amanda Friday, PJ Morgan, Tiffany Halla Colonna, Becca Maggie, Elizabeth Klett, Andy Harrington, Ron Altman, Ben Lindsey-Clark, Glenn Hascall, Nancy German, Maureen Boutilier, Jeff Moon, Jennifer Fournier, Miranda Hodges, Izzy Lindsey-Clark, Rebecca Thomas, Brett Downey, Sarah Hulslander, Chris Marcellus, Leanne Yau, Cate Barratt, Libby Stephenson, Marty Krz, and David Prickett. Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett and Michele Eaton."

To listen to the sample and/or purchase the book, head to Audible here.