Comments for Blog http://rachelsimon.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:34:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Mary McHugh http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3274 Mary McHugh Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:34:43 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3274 How wonderful that "Riding the Bus" is now available to listen to. Not just for those driving or cooking -- like Sue -- but especially for blind people like my daughter Kyle who would have loved it! Sounds like you did your usual perfect job, Rachel, and I am glad so many more people will love your book. How wonderful that “Riding the Bus” is now available to listen to. Not just for those driving or cooking — like Sue — but especially for blind people like my daughter Kyle who would have loved it! Sounds like you did your usual perfect job, Rachel, and I am glad so many more people will love your book.

]]> Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Melissa Crytzer Fry http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 Melissa Crytzer Fry Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:41:46 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3270 Rachel, I LOVED this post... the last paragraph was SO moving, but I also had a clenched stomach the whole time, feeling your initial anxiety of reading -- and comparing yourself against 'professionals' who know those intonations, inflections, pauses...It reminded me of the voice class I took in college (which, incidentally, was great fun)! I have to say, one of the things that actually surprised me the most about meeting you in person was the LACK of 'Joisy accent I noticed (remember, I'm married to a Jersey boy, who, under the influence of alcohol, reverts back to Jersey speak, accents and all). I'm not sure I noticed many Jersey-isms when we met. I'm so glad you did this! What a wonderful experience professionally, and emotionally, to revisit that time. Thanks for sharing this private, intimate journey with us. And YAY for your new publisher reviving RIDING THE BUS into audio format. Rachel, I LOVED this post… the last paragraph was SO moving, but I also had a clenched stomach the whole time, feeling your initial anxiety of reading — and comparing yourself against ‘professionals’ who know those intonations, inflections, pauses…It reminded me of the voice class I took in college (which, incidentally, was great fun)! I have to say, one of the things that actually surprised me the most about meeting you in person was the LACK of ‘Joisy accent I noticed (remember, I’m married to a Jersey boy, who, under the influence of alcohol, reverts back to Jersey speak, accents and all). I’m not sure I noticed many Jersey-isms when we met.

I’m so glad you did this! What a wonderful experience professionally, and emotionally, to revisit that time. Thanks for sharing this private, intimate journey with us. And YAY for your new publisher reviving RIDING THE BUS into audio format.

]]> Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Kate H. http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3268 Kate H. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:08:58 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3268 Thank you for this level of detail. I consume audiobooks at a frightening pace, and I always wondered how they came about. I was listening to one tonight, a very high-profile author and title read by a very experienced narrator, and I caught two divergences from the text in one chapter! You can be sure I'll listen to you, Rachel. Can't wait. Thank you for this level of detail. I consume audiobooks at a frightening pace, and I always wondered how they came about. I was listening to one tonight, a very high-profile author and title read by a very experienced narrator, and I caught two divergences from the text in one chapter!

You can be sure I’ll listen to you, Rachel. Can’t wait.

]]> Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Meg http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3267 Meg Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:09:46 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3267 Thank you - I love my audio capy of a Beautiful Girl and can't wait to hear " Riding the Bus with my Sister." Beautiful Girl was heard and shared with everyone in my office. We have the privledge of working with people with developmental disabilities. The story honed our awareness recharged our batteries and reaffirmed our faith in what we do - Thank you! Thank you – I love my audio capy of a Beautiful Girl and can’t wait to hear ” Riding the Bus with my Sister.” Beautiful Girl was heard and shared with everyone in my office. We have the privledge of working with people with developmental disabilities. The story honed our awareness recharged our batteries and reaffirmed our faith in what we do – Thank you!

]]> Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Sue Jackson http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3266 Sue Jackson Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:01:58 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3266 What an interesting and beautifully written blog post, Rachel! (not that I expect anything less from you). I was fascinated by your account of the recording process because I am a big fan of audio books. I usually have one audio going at all times, so I can listen to a book while I drive or cook. As an avid audio book fan, I can say that I love to listen to memoirs read by the author. And I'm glad to hear that you decided not to worry too much about separate voices, other than those of people close to you. I think trying to come up with distinct voices can really backfire. I've listened to several fiction audios where the voices were so fake-sounding and awful that it actually ruined the listening experience for me (I'm listening to one like that now, a teen novel with an interesting plot but cringe-worthy character voices). Glad also to hear that The Story of Beautiful Girl was so wonderfully read - it deserves such a polished and accomplished reader! Thanks for sharing your experiences - it was really fascinating to get a look behind the scenes. Sue <a href="http://www.greatbooksforkidsandteens.com/”" rel="nofollow">Great Books for Kids and Teens</a> <a href="http://bookbybook.blogspot.com/”" rel="nofollow">Book By Book</a> What an interesting and beautifully written blog post, Rachel! (not that I expect anything less from you). I was fascinated by your account of the recording process because I am a big fan of audio books. I usually have one audio going at all times, so I can listen to a book while I drive or cook.

As an avid audio book fan, I can say that I love to listen to memoirs read by the author. And I’m glad to hear that you decided not to worry too much about separate voices, other than those of people close to you. I think trying to come up with distinct voices can really backfire. I’ve listened to several fiction audios where the voices were so fake-sounding and awful that it actually ruined the listening experience for me (I’m listening to one like that now, a teen novel with an interesting plot but cringe-worthy character voices). Glad also to hear that The Story of Beautiful Girl was so wonderfully read – it deserves such a polished and accomplished reader!

Thanks for sharing your experiences – it was really fascinating to get a look behind the scenes.

Sue

Great Books for Kids and Teens

Book By Book

]]> Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Janice Phelps Williams http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Janice Phelps Williams Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:51:37 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3261 Rachel, this is one of the most interesting blog posts I've ever read. The creation of an audiobook is such a mystery to those of us who just dream of it one day happening to our work. We do not realize all the many efforts by many professionals that go into the process of something that seems so simple, "just reading a book." But like so many things, the beauty is in the details and you've also described (with photos!) this process so well that I had tears in my eyes and felt like I was right there with you. I know that magical feeling of being transported back in time to something written years earlier. How sentences can conjure up the past…I bet in a quiet recording studio there is almost a reverential feeling about the process…your very words, in sound, being saved and forever being there for readers now and in the future. Your you now and your you then, and Beth's, being forever spoken through a voice that carries with it all the experiences and family history two sisters share. I can't tell you what it means to me, and I'll bet to others, to have a glimpse into the ins and outs of this process. And you were in my favorite city! Rachel, this is one of the most interesting blog posts I’ve ever read. The creation of an audiobook is such a mystery to those of us who just dream of it one day happening to our work. We do not realize all the many efforts by many professionals that go into the process of something that seems so simple, “just reading a book.” But like so many things, the beauty is in the details and you’ve also described (with photos!) this process so well that I had tears in my eyes and felt like I was right there with you.

I know that magical feeling of being transported back in time to something written years earlier. How sentences can conjure up the past…I bet in a quiet recording studio there is almost a reverential feeling about the process…your very words, in sound, being saved and forever being there for readers now and in the future. Your you now and your you then, and Beth’s, being forever spoken through a voice that carries with it all the experiences and family history two sisters share.

I can’t tell you what it means to me, and I’ll bet to others, to have a glimpse into the ins and outs of this process. And you were in my favorite city!

]]> Comment on Recording The Audio Book of My Memoir, Riding The Bus With My Sister by Jan Wiedemann http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2012/01/31/recording-the-audio-book-of-my-memoir-riding-the-bus-with-my-sister/comment-page-1/#comment-3259 Jan Wiedemann Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:35:56 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3829#comment-3259 Rachel, I am looking forward to owning an audio copy of both books.... Thanks for posting your story. Thanks very much. Rachel, I am looking forward to owning an audio copy of both books…. Thanks for posting your story. Thanks very much.

]]> Comment on Holiday Greetings To All by Joanna Aislinn http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2011/12/22/holiday-greetings-to-all/comment-page-1/#comment-3050 Joanna Aislinn Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:33:58 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3824#comment-3050 May you and your family's holiday's be blessed, Rachel! May you and your family’s holiday’s be blessed, Rachel!

]]> Comment on Holiday Greetings To All by Pat Morgan http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2011/12/22/holiday-greetings-to-all/comment-page-1/#comment-3043 Pat Morgan Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:59:21 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3824#comment-3043 Merry Christmas, Happy day 6 of Hannukah & the very best of New Year's to you & yours. Love the blog & thanks for sharing. It makes me feel that I know you a little more than just as my new favorite author. In fact, earlier today I told my brother about your House on Teacher's Lane. I know he'll like it, as did I. Just finished The Magic Touch. Too bad you have such a stifled imagination!! :):):) What's next? I can't wait! be blessed Merry Christmas, Happy day 6 of Hannukah & the very best of New Year’s to you & yours. Love the blog & thanks for sharing. It makes me feel that I know you a little more than just as my new favorite author. In fact, earlier today I told my brother about your House on Teacher’s Lane. I know he’ll like it, as did I. Just finished The Magic Touch. Too bad you have such a stifled imagination!! :) :):) What’s next? I can’t wait!

be blessed

]]> Comment on Holiday Greetings To All by Mary McHugh http://rachelsimon.com/blog/2011/12/22/holiday-greetings-to-all/comment-page-1/#comment-3021 Mary McHugh Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:06:15 +0000 http://rachelsimon.com/blog/?p=3824#comment-3021 Happy Holidays Rachel to you and Hal and Beth. May next year be even better than this one -- if that's possible! Much love, Mary Happy Holidays Rachel to you and Hal and Beth. May next year be even better than this one — if that’s possible! Much love, Mary

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