Category Archives: Narration

#66 – Books That Go Together #1

Knighthawke-NEW-WEB-ICONWe start a new series today in “Books That Go Together.”  Sometimes a story is so good that it cannot be told in just one novel.  It must spread across to a second, maybe a third, maybe more.  Think of the Lord of the Rings series, for example.  I have recorded several books which fall into this category.

Today I focus on a book which covers the life of an extraordinary young man named Michael.  Since this covers his life, it had all the elements you might want to see in a book – mystery, adventure, romance, and even some science fiction.  And that is just in book one.  Listen for some samples of a wonderful read.

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#65-Thinking of Clerical Crime

Non-Prophet Murders cover

This week’s podcast requires some thinking. Some books just set you thinking; even if they are murder mysteries.  In this case though, I’m not thinking about how the crimes might have been better executed.  I ask some questions of Christians about the reputation of the Church – the Bride of Christ.  All of this is stimulated by re-examining Becky Wooley’s book, Non-Prophet Murders.  Join me and let me know what you think with some feedback!  I’d love to hear from you!

 

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#64-Of Diets, Destruction, and Deductions

Slimmer Amazon coverCover-AudioA Study in Scarlett CD coverWelcome to a new podcast for this week with an intriguing title.  What do diets, destruction, and deductions have in common?  They are all representative the wide range of audio books which have been released this year by Narration by George.  Take a listen to samples from Slimmer (newly released), The Destined (saving-the-world action & adventure), and A Study in Scarlet (the classic Sherlock Holmes mystery).

Then decide! Decide which one of these books you would like to download FREE.  Yes, I said FREE.  No money.  Just audio book heaven.  Decide and then send me an e-mail or direct message on Facebook or Twitter and tell me which you’d like to have!  I’ll send you instructions!

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#62-Coming to Narration by George

Slimmer Amazon coverAmazon coverThis week, we look at two books which have yet to be released.  But, I give you a sneak peek at them with fully-produced samples for listening.

I venture into the horror genre with a short story from Regina Puckett, Slimmer.  This book is complete and will be available in the next week or so on audible.com and the iTunes store.

You’ll also hear a sample from the third book in a Michael Miller science fiction trilogy, Second Earth, M-104.  The first two books are available now from audible.com.  This book closes the trilogy with a visit to an earth like planet.  Come take a listen to the preparation for this journey.

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#61-Meet Mr. Holmes & Dr. Watson #2

A Study in Scarlett CD coverThis week’s podcast continues where we left off last week.  A Study in Scarlett is separated into two different parts.  Last week, we looked at part one.  This week, we look at part two. We start with the passages which outline the events which take place in America and affect the London events which we looked at last week.  Then we begin listening to some of Holmes’ descriptions of his deductions.  Join us for some amazing descriptions of the American western landscape and some exciting events.  There is also a couple bits of trivia about books and reading.

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#60-Meet Mr. Holmes & Dr. Watson

A Study in Scarlett CD coverThis week’s podcast is the first of two which samples from my latest in the Narration by George Classics series: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet.  Not only does this story introduce us to Holmes and Watson, but we learn how they met and came to team together.  We also get a look at the process by which Holmes brings his deductive process to the science of crime detection.  This mystery takes us from the streets of London to the desert and mountains of the American West.  Join me for the beginning of the journey!

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#59-Meet Those Who Are “The Destined”

Cover-AudioHave you ever felt like you were “destined” to do something special?  Today, you get to meet six people who are just that – The Destined.  My latest audio book tells the story of these six young people.  Meet Dega who can heal and read minds.  There’s Dru who sports an attitude and is proficient with fire.  Eric and Barrett are buddies who can control water and electricity.  Kandi and Aimee control wind and earth.  They all must learn to work together to combat an evil which is seeking to destroy and then dominate the whole earth.  Can they do it?  How will they do it?  The story of The Destined is exciting, action-packed, and fast paced.  And it’s approved for the whole family.

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#58-ReCast: An Interview with Ebeneezer Scrooge

ACC 1-Scrooge DescriptionsThis week features the last of the recasts.  We look back to a very early podcast with a lot of imagination.  How about an interview with Ebeneezer Scrooge?  You remember Scrooge!  He’s the curmudgeon whose greed and avarice hardened his heard against all mankind.  But, he’s visited by three spirits who change his heart and, thus, his actions.  What if you could hear from him now?  I take a stab at this possibility by imagining an interview with the reformed Scrooge!

Yes, this podcast was originally a “Christmas season” episode. However, this story is really not about Christmas; it is about redemption.  And redemption is a universal theme good at any time of the year.  So, my production of A Christmas Carol is available for sale year ’round.  Go to my page for the book and listen to some samples.

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#57-Podcast Re-Cast: Surviving Perilous Times

We continue looking back at prior podcasts – “re-casts” if you will – while I am moving and the studio is being rebuilt.  We go back to look at a spiritual episode from the past, this week.

Most of the time we read passages like Luke 21 in light of an end-of-times narrative.  However, I think that Jesus’ hearers – his disciples and apostles – would have heard this narrative in a different way.  Jesus was preparing his disciples with instructions for survival in perilous times.  In their day, Jerusalem was going to be destroyed, the church was to be scattered through persecution, and disciples would be killed.  How would they get through those times?

In many ways, our times are not so different.  There is persecution for believers in Jesus – some that leads to death.  Churches are in trouble for various reasons.  And times seem to be getting more difficult.  How to God’s children cope?

In this podcast, I go back to Jesus’ instructions for His first followers from Luke 21:5-36.  Let’s hear Jesus’ words as they might have heard them, not as an end-of-times narrative.  What do we learn of coping in perilous times?

#56-Recast – Looking Back, Looking Forward

As the moving and rebuild of the Narration by George studio progresses, we look back at some popular podcasts that have been presented and maybe one you’ve been missed.  This is a retrospective episode that was presented at the first of this year.  I reviewed some titles that are available and some of the distribution issues that we are still facing.  I also looked forward to new distribution channels and new authors.  And I start with an interview with new author Donna Patton.  Take a listen!

P.S. Have you checked out my newest offerings? The Destined and A Study in Scarlet are now available on CD Baby, Audible.com, and in the I-Tunes store.  Click on the title for more info or go to narrationbygeorge.com/books.

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