Audiobook Lovin' Podcast: S5 Ep. 25 - YOU SAID WHAT NOW? Audiobook Community HR

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 25 of the 
Audiobook Lovin Podcast! Today we're launching a brand new series "You Said What Now? Audiobook Community HR" hosted by Narrator Shiloh James and me, Viviana, Enchantress Of Books! Today our roundtable includes Narrators Sean Crisden, Ali Dane, Oscar Reyes, Michelle Sparks, along with your hosts as we discuss Para-social Relationships and Boundaries. This was a great conversation with a LOT of important information. 

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Things Discussed 

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Sean Crisden's Roundtable with Brittney Chabot, Desiree Ketchum, Leanne Robert, Paige Reisenfeld and T.J. London

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About Our Guests

Sean Crisden: a multi-talented, award-winning voice actor who has narrated almost 500 audiobooks and voiced scores of characters in video games and cartoons. He has also appeared on-camera in numerous commercials and films. Born and raised a Philly boy, Sean has lived on both coasts of the US and finally settled down with his family in Arizona. He is also a musician, martial artist, and avid fan of BBQ and naps. Connect with Sean over at Website, Instagram, TikTok, Backstage Pass, Audible Catalog, Purchase Merchandise, Streamily and X (formerly Twitter)! 

Ali Dane: Ali Dane (or Andria Mae) is a DC/Maryland based narrator. With a background in vocal performance, acting, and musical theatre she has found a way to marry her love of performance with her obsession with books. She fell in love with audio engineering and recording when she started podcasting about books and collaborating with indie authors. Ali's audiobook narration career started with a desire to help an author friend make her first audiobook, and discovered that narration was her favorite type of performance. When she isn't in the booth, she's pretending she is a farmer or rewatching her favorite Star Wars movies and TV shows. Click here to go to her linktree for all the places you can find Ali at! 

Oscar Reyes: Oscar Reyes is a two time Audie Award nominated, Mexican American Audiobook Narrator specializing in Romance. Hailing from Chicago, Oscar is based in Los Angeles and has worked on such titles as "Salt Kiss" and "Honey Cut" by Sierra Simone, "Sabbatical" by Katrina Jackson, and many more. Connect with Oscar over at Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

Michelle Sparks: You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can’t take the sass out of her mouth! Michelle is a voice actor and audiobook narrator with over 125 titles under her belt. She came to voice acting by way of the movie industry, having worked in the editing department for several films and TV shows before finding her true passion. Michelle is well versed in the art of storytelling and brings her ear for dialects to the table, voicing characters with British, Russian, Irish, Australian, Norwegian, Navi (yes, from Avatar!)… and of course, Southern accents. She would describe herself as “not your typical narrator.” Dark, moody, damaged, vulnerable… real. Bring her your broken but badass heroines, your shy yet seductive love interests. She gets it. Connect with Michelle over at Instagram, TikTok and Facebook Fan Group. 

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Enchantress After Dark Podcast: S5 Ep.11 - Narrator Sean Crisden

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 11th of the 
Audiobook Lovin Podcast! We've launched a new series, "Enchantress After Dark" where we're romancing the storytellers! We are also the official podcast of the Dark Star Conference and will be chatting with their signing authors and narrators!  

Today our guest is Narrator Sean Crisden!

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Previous Podcast Appearance

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Things Discussed 

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@seancrisden "Would you read me a bedtime story?" Certainly. Listen to a short story to help you drift off to slumber. "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow" The Japanese Fairy Book (1908) by Iwaya Sazanami, translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki For more Sleep Story Theater and other audio goodies, visit Sean Crisden's Backstage Pass at www.seancrisden.com #sleepstorytheater #sleepstory #sleepsounds #asmrreadingabook #asmrreading ♬ original sound - Sean Crisden

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Latest Release

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Erasure

A Novel

By Percival Everett

Narrated by Sean Crisden

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Save the Date

(Baymoor Series, Bk1)

By D. A. Young

Narrated by Mari and Sean Crisden

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About Our Guest

Sean Crisden is a multi-talented, award-winning voice actor who has narrated almost 500 audiobooks and voiced scores of characters in video games and cartoons. He has also appeared on-camera in numerous commercials and films. Born and raised a Philly boy, Sean has lived on both coasts of the US and finally settled down with his family in Arizona. He is also a musician, martial artist, and avid fan of BBQ and naps.

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Audiobook Review: Loose Ends by Kristen Ashley

Loose Ends, Volume One
(Loose Ends #1)
by Kristen Ashley 
Narrated by Lance Greenfield, Clara Francesca, Sarah McEwan, Susannah Jones, Savannah Peachwood, Brooke Bloomingdale, Sean Crisden, Alexander Cendese, Felicity Munroe


Blurb:

Tying up...Loose Ends

In Kristen Ashley's first anthology, listeners will find three short stories and two novellas taking them back to characters and series in the Kristen Ashley universe.

"No Clue", a short story - Visit with Joe and Vi from At Peace of The 'Burg series and learn how Joe breaks up a fight between his sons, what Ryker's up to and why, exactly, his wife Violet has no clue.

The Stars Aligned, a novella - The long-awaited love story of Hap and Luci. Introduced in Heaven and Hell, listeners learned, after a heartbreaking journey through grief, Luci was ready to take another chance at love. But Hap was adhering to "the code" between brothers, unwilling to betray his dead friend Travis by falling for Travis's widow. Further, Hap can't quite believe a beauty like Luci could fall for a normal guy like Hap. But for Luci and Hap the heart can't be denied. Especially when the stars align.

"The Favor", a short story - Deacon and Cassidy from Deacon of the Unfinished Heroes series go back to their favorite cabin at Glacier Lily, and there, Cassie asks her husband a favor. He'll give her anything she wants. Including this.

More Than Everything, a novella - Listeners left Diesel, Maddox and Molly at a crossroads at the end of The Greatest Risk of the Honey series. Maddox and Molly were all in with their commitment to their unconventional love triangle. But Diesel was letting the pressures and prejudice of family and society sink under his skin, making him hold himself distant from the man he loved. Can Maddox and Molly lead Diesel fully into their lives and give him more than everything?

"Rock Chick Renewal", a short story - Tod has been planning Rock Chick weddings for years. He's got a new one on his hands. And it's not what he expected.

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Viviana's Review:

"No Clue": Okay so I haven't read/listened to the "At Peace" of The 'Burg series. However, "No Clue" was a perfect little sample that made me want more! So I ran and looked the book up and added it to my library to listen to it. It was a cute short story and for readers/fan of the series, I'm sure it gave them a nice glimpse of what the couple has being up to and for them to reconnect with them.


"The Stars Aligned": is one of the two novellas included in LOOSE ENDS. I really enjoyed it! This could totally also be read as a standalone. You got a little bit of hints of what must have happened to them within a book in the series, but the information was sprinkled here and there so you were not lost what so ever. Apparently, Hap and Luci were introduced in "Heaven and Hell" and are fan favorites! I can see why! This story had a little bit of everything and was just long enough to get everything you wanted from it! There was one character that now I'm hoping Kristen will give him his HEA!! Fingers crossed!!


"The Favor": really cute!! This was definitely an opportunity to get a glimpse at Deacon and Cassidy. Needless to say... all is going pretty good!!! I do enjoy it when we get to revisit a couple and "check in" on them so to speak.


"More Than Everything": The other novella included is about Diesel, Maddox, and Molly who were introduced in Kristen's "The Greatest Risk" of the Honey series. If you haven't read the "The Greatest Risk", no worries! Kristen did a great job in giving the readers enough information to know what's going on and this is truly a story about how Diesel needs to come to terms about certain things and accepting that he is worth it. I enjoyed it but did think that it was going on a little longer than necessary. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of sexy time (LOL) just thought that there was a bit too much internal struggle going on which became a bit repetitive so when the sexy time pops up, some felt a wee bit of a filler. I guess I wanted to see how things would end and of course the HEA. I will say that Kristen does a great job of writing the sexy time scenes. This is MM & MF & MFM and MMF and BDSM is included so while it may not be for everyone, anyone diving into the series for the first time will see how Kristen writes and will be wanting to read the HONEY SERIES!


"Rock Chick Renewal" was a really short story and cute and very sweet!!


"Fairy story"... this was a brand new story and I'm hoping an introduction to a new series Kristen is writing! It was cute and you were totally rooting for the fairy and her cause. Can't say more as it would be considered a spoiler and we wouldn't want that!!


NARRATORS REVIEW:
This was a great cast of narrators!! Will say that I wish that a male narrator was selected to do the "Rock Chick Renewal" as it was a male POV and while the narrator is awesome, I think it would have benefited from a male narrator because of the POV. I LOVED the female narrator for "The Stars Aligned" as her Italian accent was perfect! The narrators all did a great job in their performance which adds to making it an even better story.

Overall, this is a fan's dream come true!! When we as readers/listeners fall for characters, we want to see what has become of them after we get their HEA! Sometimes, a secondary character makes a bigger mark than the author originally intended! "Loose Ends" provides us with a glimpse to some of our favorites!

Rating: 4.Stars - I LOVED IT

Disclaimer:

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Audible in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Audiobook Lovin Presents: Sean Crisden's Bloopers

On today's Audiobook Lovin is returning guest narrator Sean Crisden!
We all love bloopers and Sean has provided us with never before heard ones!

He always makes me laugh!!

Below is some samples of his animation voice over performance.

Audiobook Samples

Available for purchase at Audible | Kindle | Amazon Paperback

Available for purchase at Audible | Kindle | Amazon Paperback

About The Narrator

Sean Crisden is a multitalented actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has recorded audiobooks in almost every genre, from science fiction to romance. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games, such as the award-winning ShadowGun, and appeared in many commercials and films, including The Last Airbender. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sean now resides in Southern California practicing Wing Chun kung fu and taking epic naps.

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Audiobook Review: Shade's Lady by Joanna Wylde

Shade's Lady (Reapers MC #6.5)
by Joanna Wylde
Narrated by Tatiana Sokolov and Sean Crisden 

Blurb:

New York Times bestselling author Joanna Wylde returns to the world of the Reapers Motorcycle Club…

Looking back, none of this would’ve happened if I hadn’t dropped my phone in the toilet. I mean, I could’ve walked away from him if I’d had it with me.

Or maybe not.

Maybe it was all over the first time he saw me, and he would’ve found another way. Probably—if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that Shade always gets what he wants, and apparently he wanted me.

Right from the first.

Shade's Lady is a stand-alone story. There is no need to have listened to any prior Reapers MC stories to enjoy Shade's Lady.

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Viviana's Review: 

Sooooo, I had read their ending (the epilogue) before I read their beginning. I really enjoyed it though there was one part that was cute but I didn't quit understand why they didn't do "breakfast" and now.... Awwwwww!

Okay "Shade's Lady" can totally be read as a stand-alone. It was nice to get to know Shade as we have heard of him in some of the previous books and as the National President of the Reapers, there is a great level of respect for the man and yeah.... as a biker, a touch man who you don't want to mess with. Getting to know a different side of him was nice. Don't get me wrong, he's a total alpha and takes his responsibility to his club and his men completely seriously.

Mandy, the heroine, is strong and independent and can totally hold her own against Shade's alpha male tendencies. She's moved in with her sister to her out with her kids. Though Mandy hasn't been lucky in love or in life, she is hopeful and knows there is more out there for her.

While I'm usually a bit nervous when it comes to reading novellas as you never know how things will turn out in such short length. However, Joanna did a fabulous job of providing us with a full story with well developed characters!


Narrators: 

I've listened to both narrators Tatiana Sokolov and Sean Crisden and love their work! They both do a fantastic job of providing each character with their own tones and voices. Bonus that they both do an awesome job with the opposite sex voices. 

Overall, this was a great read and has a little bit of everything from the sexy bikers, characters that are likable, steamy scenes and it will leave you wanting more. 

Rating: 3.5 Stars - I REALLY LIKED IT!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Audible in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Audiobook Lovin 2017 Presents: Sean Crisden Interview

Hi!! We're thrilled to have Narrator Sean Crisden with us today! I had the honor of chatting with Sean and had lots of fun!! Click on the widget below to listen to our chat and then check out some of the audio clips from his work and
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Audio Clips

Audio Book Lovin Presents: Sean Crisden Top 5 Favorite Things About Being An Audio Book Narrator

Books-n-Kisses and I are excited to have Narrator Sean Crisden with us today! I was first introduced to Sean's work via Joanna Wylde's "Reaper's Stand (Reapers Motorcycle Club, Book 4)" and he instantly became one of my favorite narrators. 

Without further ado....

See why he's one of my favorites? :)

I went all "Squeeee" not only when he agreed to participate in this year's Audio Book Lovin' but also when I first heard this clip! I'll admit it.... LOVE how he says my name! Overall, I personally LOVED his Top 5! I hope you did too! Below are some sample clips of his work for you to check out!
Let us know your thoughts! 

Samples of Books Narrated by Sean Crisden

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  Purchase at Amazon | Audible

About The Narrator

Sean Crisden is a multitalented actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has recorded audiobooks in almost every genre, from science fiction to romance. He has also voiced characters in numerous video games, such as the award-winning ShadowGun, and appeared in many commercials and films, including The Last Airbender. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sean now resides in Southern California practicing Wing Chun kung fu and taking epic naps.

You can find Sean at 

Website 

Facebook

Twitter

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