<![CDATA[The Story Bites Podcast]]> https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s https://s3.amazonaws.com/soundwiseinc/soundcasts/1597969293185s_image.jpg The Story Bites Podcast https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s https://mysoundwise.com Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:09:39 GMT Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:09:38 GMT sarinabowenwrites@gmail.com We’re taste-testing audio books! In each episode, join hosts Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby for a brand new first chapter, followed by discussion, news and gossip. false Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author The Story Bites Podcast We’re taste-testing audio books! In each episode, join hosts Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby for a brand new first chapter, followed by discussion, news and gossip. Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author sarinabowenwrites@gmail.com No <![CDATA[The Story Bites Podcast Episode 1: Surrender]]> We kick off the podcast with a tasty bite of Surrender by Amy Daws. This duet-style narration is unlike anything we've heard before! Join us for an excellent bit of storytelling, followed by discussion and news.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969301377e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969301377e Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:58:22 GMT We kick off the podcast with a tasty bite of Surrender by Amy Daws. This duet-style narration is unlike anything we've heard before! Join us for an excellent bit of storytelling, followed by discussion and news.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author The Story Bites Podcast Episode 1: Surrender <p>We kick off the podcast with a tasty bite of Surrender by Amy Daws. This duet-style narration is unlike anything we've heard before! Join us for an excellent bit of storytelling, followed by discussion and news.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1753 The Story Bites Podcast Episode 1: Surrender <![CDATA[Episode 2: Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating]]> Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search of honest fun. Josh Im has known Hazel since college, where her zany playfulness proved completely incompatible with his mellow restraint. From the first night they met—when she gracelessly threw up on his shoes—to when she sent him an unintelligible email while in a post-surgical haze, Josh has always thought of Hazel more as a spectacle than a peer. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air. Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double blind dates means there’s nothing between them...right? 


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969333543e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969333543e Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMT Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search of honest fun. Josh Im has known Hazel since college, where her zany playfulness proved completely incompatible with his mellow restraint. From the first night they met—when she gracelessly threw up on his shoes—to when she sent him an unintelligible email while in a post-surgical haze, Josh has always thought of Hazel more as a spectacle than a peer. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air. Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double blind dates means there’s nothing between them...right? 

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 2: Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating <p><em>Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search of honest fun. Josh Im has known Hazel since college, where her zany playfulness proved completely incompatible with his mellow restraint. From the first night they met—when she gracelessly threw up on his shoes—to when she sent him an unintelligible email while in a post-surgical haze, Josh has always thought of Hazel more as a spectacle than a peer. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air. Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double blind dates means there’s nothing between them...right? </em></p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1431 Episode 2: Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating <![CDATA[Episode 3: The Almost Sisters]]> This one is narrated by the author! And she's amazing. We chat about the ins and outs of author narration, and dig into the narrative depth of this terrific story.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969357364e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969357364e Thu, 20 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT This one is narrated by the author! And she's amazing. We chat about the ins and outs of author narration, and dig into the narrative depth of this terrific story.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 3: The Almost Sisters <p>This one is narrated by the author! And she's amazing. We chat about the ins and outs of author narration, and dig into the narrative depth of this terrific story.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1381 Episode 3: The Almost Sisters <![CDATA[Episode 4: A Princess in Theory Audio Book by Alyssa Cole]]> Check out this great premise: what if repeated emails from an "African prince" were real? And what if the heroine of the book is as fierce as she is fascinating? Join us for a sample of a terrific book that landed on so many 2018 Best Of lists.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969380891e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969380891e Thu, 27 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT Check out this great premise: what if repeated emails from an "African prince" were real? And what if the heroine of the book is as fierce as she is fascinating? Join us for a sample of a terrific book that landed on so many 2018 Best Of lists.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 4: A Princess in Theory Audio Book by Alyssa Cole <p>Check out this great premise: what if repeated emails from an "African prince" were real? And what if the heroine of the book is as fierce as she is fascinating? Join us for a sample of a terrific book that landed on so many 2018 Best Of lists.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1526 Episode 4: A Princess in Theory Audio Book by Alyssa Cole <![CDATA[Episode 5: My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan]]> Q: What happens when an Audible Hall of Fame narrator writes her own book?

A: Magic happens!

Join us to sample another well-written opening chapter. We had a great time analyzing all the reasons we’re immediately drawn into this angsty story. You don’t want to miss this one.

Also: more fun rules for writers. And Tanya gives us another narrator rule from the booth…


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969418964e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969418964e Thu, 03 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT Q: What happens when an Audible Hall of Fame narrator writes her own book?

A: Magic happens!

Join us to sample another well-written opening chapter. We had a great time analyzing all the reasons we’re immediately drawn into this angsty story. You don’t want to miss this one.

Also: more fun rules for writers. And Tanya gives us another narrator rule from the booth…

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 5: My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan <p>Q: What happens when an Audible Hall of Fame narrator writes her own book?</p> <p>A: Magic happens!</p> <p>Join us to sample another well-written opening chapter. We had a great time analyzing all the reasons we’re immediately drawn into this angsty story. You don’t want to miss this one.</p> <p>Also: more fun rules for writers. And Tanya gives us another narrator rule from the booth…</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1566 Episode 5: My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan <![CDATA[Episode 6: Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely]]> Twelve world-class narrators on one project? Yes, please! Lauren Blakely is producing some of the most innovative audio in romance. Join us to taste test her new one! Sebastian York and Andi Arndt headline this delicious romance. Oh, and there's chocolate...


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969444733e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969444733e Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT Twelve world-class narrators on one project? Yes, please! Lauren Blakely is producing some of the most innovative audio in romance. Join us to taste test her new one! Sebastian York and Andi Arndt headline this delicious romance. Oh, and there's chocolate...

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 6: Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely <p>Twelve world-class narrators on one project? Yes, please! Lauren Blakely is producing some of the most innovative audio in romance. Join us to taste test her new one! Sebastian York and Andi Arndt headline this delicious romance. Oh, and there's chocolate...</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1628 Episode 6: Birthday Suit by Lauren Blakely <![CDATA[Episode 7: Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen]]> Sarina's new romance hits bookstores next week! But you can listen to a bite of it right now. Jason Clarke as a cynical, hockey playing hottie? It's a match made in heaven.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969471311e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969471311e Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:30:00 GMT Sarina's new romance hits bookstores next week! But you can listen to a bite of it right now. Jason Clarke as a cynical, hockey playing hottie? It's a match made in heaven.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 7: Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen <p>Sarina's new romance hits bookstores next week! But you can listen to a bite of it right now. Jason Clarke as a cynical, hockey playing hottie? It's a match made in heaven.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1616 Episode 7: Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen <![CDATA[Episode 8: Girl on the Edge by CD Reiss]]> CD Reiss is a writer like no other. In this episode we dig into why, and hear a terrific duet narration.

We also talk about genre expectations, and how they affect both writer and reader.

Is Girl on the Edge tense, romantic suspense, as Audiofile Magazine puts it? Or romance? Listen and decide!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969497515e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969497515e Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMT CD Reiss is a writer like no other. In this episode we dig into why, and hear a terrific duet narration.

We also talk about genre expectations, and how they affect both writer and reader.

Is Girl on the Edge tense, romantic suspense, as Audiofile Magazine puts it? Or romance? Listen and decide!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 8: Girl on the Edge by CD Reiss <p>CD Reiss is a writer like no other. In this episode we dig into why, and hear a terrific duet narration.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We also talk about genre expectations, and how they affect both writer and reader.</p> <p>Is Girl on the Edge <em>tense, romantic suspense</em>, as Audiofile Magazine puts it? Or romance? Listen and decide!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1646 Episode 8: Girl on the Edge by CD Reiss <![CDATA[Episode 9: The Keeper of Lost Things]]> Today we analyze why we like British accents so much, and we reassure ourselves that it doesn’t mean we’re shallow. Not very shallow, anyway.

Also we learn that Tanya dislikes hotdogs, and that Sarina is having a hard week.

Bottom Line: The Keeper of Lost Things is a deeply romantic book with surprises to keep you on your toes. And there may or may not be something magical going on. This is a spoiler free episode, though, so don’t be afraid!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969523553e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969523553e Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:30:00 GMT Today we analyze why we like British accents so much, and we reassure ourselves that it doesn’t mean we’re shallow. Not very shallow, anyway.

Also we learn that Tanya dislikes hotdogs, and that Sarina is having a hard week.

Bottom Line: The Keeper of Lost Things is a deeply romantic book with surprises to keep you on your toes. And there may or may not be something magical going on. This is a spoiler free episode, though, so don’t be afraid!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 9: The Keeper of Lost Things <p>Today we analyze why we like British accents so much, and we reassure ourselves that it doesn’t mean we’re shallow. Not very shallow, anyway.</p> <p>Also we learn that Tanya dislikes hotdogs, and that Sarina is having a hard week.</p> <p>Bottom Line: The Keeper of Lost Things is a deeply romantic book with surprises to keep you on your toes. And there may or may not be something magical going on. This is a spoiler free episode, though, so don’t be afraid!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1648 Episode 9: The Keeper of Lost Things <![CDATA[Episode 10: Vintage Love Stories "Didn't it Rain"]]> Today, for the first time on the Story Bites Podcast you’re getting a whole story. No excerpt! No cliffies! No backsies!

We discuss Tanya’s love of short stories and Sarina’s fear. Also, there is some crow-eating to do over today’s writers’ rule…


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969550690e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969550690e Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT Today, for the first time on the Story Bites Podcast you’re getting a whole story. No excerpt! No cliffies! No backsies!

We discuss Tanya’s love of short stories and Sarina’s fear. Also, there is some crow-eating to do over today’s writers’ rule…

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 10: Vintage Love Stories "Didn't it Rain" <p>Today, for the first time on the Story Bites Podcast you’re getting a whole story. No excerpt! No cliffies! No backsies!</p> <p>We discuss Tanya’s love of short stories and Sarina’s fear. Also, there is some crow-eating to do over today’s writers’ rule…</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1809 Episode 10: Vintage Love Stories "Didn't it Rain" <![CDATA[Episode 11: Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas]]> Listeners, there’s a reason Sarina has grabby hands for this new book. Lisa Kleypas is a genius at delayed gratification. This hero is a case study in how to build a series. (Or how to torture your readers for three years in the best possible way.) Devil's Daughter is masterful. 


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969579491e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969579491e Thu, 14 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT Listeners, there’s a reason Sarina has grabby hands for this new book. Lisa Kleypas is a genius at delayed gratification. This hero is a case study in how to build a series. (Or how to torture your readers for three years in the best possible way.) Devil's Daughter is masterful. 

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 11: Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Listeners, there’s a reason Sarina has grabby hands for this new book. Lisa Kleypas is a genius at delayed gratification. This hero is a case study in how to build a series. (Or how to torture your readers for three years in the best possible way.) Devil's Daughter is masterful. </p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 2039 Episode 11: Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas <![CDATA[Episode 12: Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson]]> We chose Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson, narrated by Joyce Bean and Amy McFadden, for it’s incredible, impeccable voice. So funny! So different in a romance. So…everything.

We also explore the question of What is a Romance? (And why is this so complicated, really?)

Also notable: the proper definition of Welsh Rarebit. It was such a fun question that Tanya had to make a video to explain it. (Also, Tanya likes cheese sauce. Because who doesn’t?) 

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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969611009e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969611009e Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:00:00 GMT We chose Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson, narrated by Joyce Bean and Amy McFadden, for it’s incredible, impeccable voice. So funny! So different in a romance. So…everything.

We also explore the question of What is a Romance? (And why is this so complicated, really?)

Also notable: the proper definition of Welsh Rarebit. It was such a fun question that Tanya had to make a video to explain it. (Also, Tanya likes cheese sauce. Because who doesn’t?) 

Visit storybitespodcast.com to see the video!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 12: Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We chose Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson, narrated by Joyce Bean and Amy McFadden, for it’s incredible, impeccable voice. So funny! So different in a romance. So…everything.</p> <p>We also explore the question of <em>What is a Romance?</em> (And why is this so complicated, really?)</p> <p>Also notable: the proper definition of Welsh Rarebit. It was such a fun question that Tanya had to make a video to explain it. (Also, Tanya likes cheese sauce. Because who doesn’t?) </p> <p>Visit storybitespodcast.com to see the video!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1636 Episode 12: Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson <![CDATA[Episode 13: Consumed by JR Ward]]> What happens when a bestselling author of vampire tales turns her attention to firefighters? The story smolders! We couldn't resist this series-starter by JR Ward.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969637978e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969637978e Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:05:00 GMT What happens when a bestselling author of vampire tales turns her attention to firefighters? The story smolders! We couldn't resist this series-starter by JR Ward.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 13: Consumed by JR Ward <p>What happens when a bestselling author of vampire tales turns her attention to firefighters? The story smolders! We couldn't resist this series-starter by JR Ward.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1628 Episode 13: Consumed by JR Ward <![CDATA[Episode 14: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan]]> This time we bring you a strong heroine who loves basketball almost as much as author Kennedy Ryan. Terrific narration by Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan.

Tune in to hear about unapologetic love triangles and fierce heroines. Plus Tanya tells us how she preps each new book for narration!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969664152e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969664152e Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:05:00 GMT This time we bring you a strong heroine who loves basketball almost as much as author Kennedy Ryan. Terrific narration by Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan.

Tune in to hear about unapologetic love triangles and fierce heroines. Plus Tanya tells us how she preps each new book for narration!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 14: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This time we bring you a strong heroine who loves basketball almost as much as author Kennedy Ryan. Terrific narration by Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan.</p> <p>Tune in to hear about unapologetic love triangles and fierce heroines. Plus Tanya tells us how she preps each new book for narration!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1629 Episode 14: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan <![CDATA[Episode 15: Hotshot Doc by RS Grey]]> Today’s excerpt, Narrated by Aubrey Vincent & Lee Samuels, is courtesy of Audible Studios! Sarina picked this one for two reasons.

  • She loves the raising-your-younger-sibling trope

  • A hotshot doc is a character archetype with tons of potential!

Also? What do R.S. Grey and Chekhov have in common? Tune in to find out.

Then we dish about Tanya’s Trip to New York, where she took in a classy awards ceremony for audio books, and had a very Instagrammable meal.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969690490e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969690490e Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:08:00 GMT Today’s excerpt, Narrated by Aubrey Vincent & Lee Samuels, is courtesy of Audible Studios! Sarina picked this one for two reasons.

  • She loves the raising-your-younger-sibling trope

  • A hotshot doc is a character archetype with tons of potential!

Also? What do R.S. Grey and Chekhov have in common? Tune in to find out.

Then we dish about Tanya’s Trip to New York, where she took in a classy awards ceremony for audio books, and had a very Instagrammable meal.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 15: Hotshot Doc by RS Grey <p>Today’s excerpt, Narrated by Aubrey Vincent & Lee Samuels, is courtesy of Audible Studios! Sarina picked this one for two reasons.</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p>She loves the raising-your-younger-sibling trope</p> </li> <li> <p>A hotshot doc is a character archetype with tons of potential!</p> </li> </ul> <p>Also? What do R.S. Grey and Chekhov have in common? Tune in to find out.</p> <p>Then we dish about Tanya’s Trip to New York, where she took in a classy awards ceremony for audio books, and had a very Instagrammable meal.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1536 Episode 15: Hotshot Doc by RS Grey <![CDATA[Episode 16: Lessons From a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne]]> It's not just the terrific hook that drew us in. It's the terrific narration by Tim Paige! Join us to hear all the awesome.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969718347e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969718347e Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:48:48 GMT It's not just the terrific hook that drew us in. It's the terrific narration by Tim Paige! Join us to hear all the awesome.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 16: Lessons From a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne <p>It's not just the terrific hook that drew us in. It's the terrific narration by Tim Paige! Join us to hear all the awesome.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1753 Episode 16: Lessons From a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne <![CDATA[Episode 17: Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet, and an interview with the author]]> Podcasting together from Apollycon in D.C. was so much fun! In this episode you’ll get the tense opening chapter of Amanda Bouchet’s scifi romance, Starchaser. And then you’ll get an interview with the author. We had such a great time.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969746109e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969746109e Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:05:00 GMT Podcasting together from Apollycon in D.C. was so much fun! In this episode you’ll get the tense opening chapter of Amanda Bouchet’s scifi romance, Starchaser. And then you’ll get an interview with the author. We had such a great time.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 17: Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet, and an interview with the author <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Podcasting together from Apollycon in D.C. was so much fun! In this episode you’ll get the tense opening chapter of Amanda Bouchet’s scifi romance, Starchaser. And then you’ll get an interview with the author. We had such a great time.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1542 Episode 17: Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet, and an interview with the author <![CDATA[Episode 18: Shooting for the Stars by Sarina Bowen, and an interview with narrator Emma Wilder]]> Before we left Washington DC, we wanted to interview our friend and narrator Emma Wilder. And a good time was had by all!

Join us for an introduction to Sarina’s snowboard romance audio book and a chat with someone who's living the dream: people pay her to read!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969770316e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969770316e Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:05:00 GMT Before we left Washington DC, we wanted to interview our friend and narrator Emma Wilder. And a good time was had by all!

Join us for an introduction to Sarina’s snowboard romance audio book and a chat with someone who's living the dream: people pay her to read!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 18: Shooting for the Stars by Sarina Bowen, and an interview with narrator Emma Wilder <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Before we left Washington DC, we wanted to interview our friend and narrator Emma Wilder. And a good time was had by all!</p> <p>Join us for an introduction to Sarina’s snowboard romance audio book and a chat with someone who's living the dream: people pay her to read!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1340 Episode 18: Shooting for the Stars by Sarina Bowen, and an interview with narrator Emma Wilder <![CDATA[Episode 19: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting]]> Helena Hunting serves up a romcom with a great opener! We discuss how the narrator, Holly Warren, has a special challenge in this chapter. And she delivers! Thank you for listening to the Story Bites Podcast with Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969793554e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969793554e Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:03:00 GMT Helena Hunting serves up a romcom with a great opener! We discuss how the narrator, Holly Warren, has a special challenge in this chapter. And she delivers! Thank you for listening to the Story Bites Podcast with Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 19: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting <p>Helena Hunting serves up a romcom with a great opener! We discuss how the narrator, Holly Warren, has a special challenge in this chapter. And she delivers! Thank you for listening to the Story Bites Podcast with Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1621 Episode 19: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting <![CDATA[Episode 20: Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey]]> Brides, grooms and beavers. Not necessarily in that order. Tessa Bailey is a veteran romance author with skills for days! Watch how she jumps into a love story for two strangers with a runaway groom and a heroine made for drama with a chip on her shoulder. Also, Sarina follows up on a previous book we loved. And Tanya bakes a... beaver cake.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969820147e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969820147e Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:02:00 GMT Brides, grooms and beavers. Not necessarily in that order. Tessa Bailey is a veteran romance author with skills for days! Watch how she jumps into a love story for two strangers with a runaway groom and a heroine made for drama with a chip on her shoulder. Also, Sarina follows up on a previous book we loved. And Tanya bakes a... beaver cake.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 20: Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey <p>Brides, grooms and beavers. Not necessarily in that order. Tessa Bailey is a veteran romance author with skills for days! Watch how she jumps into a love story for two strangers with a runaway groom and a heroine made for drama with a chip on her shoulder. Also, Sarina follows up on a previous book we loved. And Tanya bakes a... beaver cake.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1389 Episode 20: Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey <![CDATA[Episode 21: The Risk by Elle Kennedy]]> In this episode we explore the fine line between hate and love, and why hate-to-love-you books are so popular in romance! Elle Kennedy shows a masterful understanding of this concept as we are introduced to the indomitable Brenna, lovingly rendered by narrator Virginia Rose!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969843531e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969843531e Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:04:00 GMT In this episode we explore the fine line between hate and love, and why hate-to-love-you books are so popular in romance! Elle Kennedy shows a masterful understanding of this concept as we are introduced to the indomitable Brenna, lovingly rendered by narrator Virginia Rose!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 21: The Risk by Elle Kennedy <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this episode we explore the fine line between hate and love, and why hate-to-love-you books are so popular in romance! Elle Kennedy shows a masterful understanding of this concept as we are introduced to the indomitable Brenna, lovingly rendered by narrator Virginia Rose!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1490 Episode 21: The Risk by Elle Kennedy <![CDATA[Episode 22: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang]]> The best kind of story is one that takes an old trope and makes it so fresh that you need to read it immediately. And that’s the kind of book The Bride Test is! We are sold on this unique pairing between a Vietnamese heroine and a neurodiverse hero.

Listen in while we discover what’s new from mega bestselling author Helen Hoang!

The Bride Test is artfully narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and provided to the Story Bites Podcast by Dreamscape Media LLC.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969876914e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969876914e Thu, 02 May 2019 11:53:38 GMT The best kind of story is one that takes an old trope and makes it so fresh that you need to read it immediately. And that’s the kind of book The Bride Test is! We are sold on this unique pairing between a Vietnamese heroine and a neurodiverse hero.

Listen in while we discover what’s new from mega bestselling author Helen Hoang!

The Bride Test is artfully narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and provided to the Story Bites Podcast by Dreamscape Media LLC.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 22: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang <p class="">The best kind of story is one that takes an old trope and makes it so fresh that you need to read it immediately. And that’s the kind of book The Bride Test is! We are sold on this unique pairing between a Vietnamese heroine and a neurodiverse hero.</p> <p class="">Listen in while we discover what’s new from mega bestselling author Helen Hoang!</p> <p class="">The Bride Test is artfully narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and provided to the Story Bites Podcast by Dreamscape Media LLC.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1299 Episode 22: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang <![CDATA[Episode 23: Fluffy by Julia Kent]]> The who-could-stop-at-chapter-one episode.

Sometimes you need to turn the page because you have no idea what’s going to happen. Or. Sometimes you need to read onward because you need to see it happen. And that’s the genius of Fluffy’s setup.

Also: Erin Mallon is amazing!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969899561e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969899561e Thu, 09 May 2019 04:03:00 GMT The who-could-stop-at-chapter-one episode.

Sometimes you need to turn the page because you have no idea what’s going to happen. Or. Sometimes you need to read onward because you need to see it happen. And that’s the genius of Fluffy’s setup.

Also: Erin Mallon is amazing!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 23: Fluffy by Julia Kent <p>The who-could-stop-at-chapter-one episode.</p> <p>Sometimes you need to turn the page because you have no idea what’s going to happen. Or. Sometimes you need to read onward because you need to <em>see it happen</em>. And that’s the genius of Fluffy’s setup.</p> <p>Also: Erin Mallon is amazing!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1392 Episode 23: Fluffy by Julia Kent <![CDATA[Episode 24: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev]]> It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. And that’s only the beginning! There is so much going on in this richly rendered novel from award-winner Sonali Dev! Tune in to sample this unique twist on the royals archetype. With a classy narration from Soneela Nankani, the book begins with a high stakes moment in the career of our doctor heroine Trisha Raje. The title may focus on our sense of taste, but it’s clear from the first chapter that this is a book of stunning visual imagery.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969926975e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969926975e Thu, 16 May 2019 04:03:00 GMT It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. And that’s only the beginning! There is so much going on in this richly rendered novel from award-winner Sonali Dev! Tune in to sample this unique twist on the royals archetype. With a classy narration from Soneela Nankani, the book begins with a high stakes moment in the career of our doctor heroine Trisha Raje. The title may focus on our sense of taste, but it’s clear from the first chapter that this is a book of stunning visual imagery.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 24: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><em>It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep.</em> And that’s only the beginning! There is <em>so</em> much going on in this richly rendered novel from award-winner Sonali Dev! Tune in to sample this unique twist on the royals archetype. With a classy narration from Soneela Nankani, the book begins with a high stakes moment in the career of our doctor heroine Trisha Raje. The title may focus on our sense of taste, but it’s clear from the first chapter that this is a book of stunning visual imagery.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1849 Episode 24: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev <![CDATA[Episode 25: Be The Girl by KA Tucker]]> Today we ask big questions like: what makes YA YA? Who is it for? What does it all mean? Get philosophical with us as we taste test this intriguing setup. A teen moving to a new town and getting a new name, too! We are fascinated. (And when can we meet the boy next door?) 

We also discuss the market for YA audio books and their narration.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969967581e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969967581e Thu, 23 May 2019 04:01:00 GMT Today we ask big questions like: what makes YA YA? Who is it for? What does it all mean? Get philosophical with us as we taste test this intriguing setup. A teen moving to a new town and getting a new name, too! We are fascinated. (And when can we meet the boy next door?) 

We also discuss the market for YA audio books and their narration.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 25: Be The Girl by KA Tucker <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Today we ask big questions like: what makes YA YA? Who is it for? What does it all mean? Get philosophical with us as we taste test this intriguing setup. A teen moving to a new town and getting a new name, too! We are fascinated. (And when can we meet the boy next door?) </p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We also discuss the market for YA audio books and their narration.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1429 Episode 25: Be The Girl by KA Tucker <![CDATA[Episode 26: Podcast Special! We answer your questions about how audio books are made]]> We asked our listeners to send us questions about audio book narration and we were not prepared for the deluge! We received so many reader questions that we are going to break our special episode into parts. Today, Tanya answers questions about audio book narration. (How do you choose the narrators? Is it weird when things get steamy?)

And on our next special episode, we’re going to ask our narrator friends to answer questions, too! It’s going to be epic.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969991949e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597969991949e Thu, 30 May 2019 04:01:00 GMT We asked our listeners to send us questions about audio book narration and we were not prepared for the deluge! We received so many reader questions that we are going to break our special episode into parts. Today, Tanya answers questions about audio book narration. (How do you choose the narrators? Is it weird when things get steamy?)

And on our next special episode, we’re going to ask our narrator friends to answer questions, too! It’s going to be epic.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 26: Podcast Special! We answer your questions about how audio books are made <p class="">We asked our listeners to send us questions about audio book narration and we were <em>not prepared</em> for the deluge! We received so many reader questions that we are going to break our special episode into parts. Today, Tanya answers questions about audio book narration. (How do you choose the narrators? Is it weird when things get steamy?)</p> <p class="">And on our next special episode, we’re going to ask our narrator friends to answer questions, too! It’s going to be epic.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1283 Episode 26: Podcast Special! We answer your questions about how audio books are made <![CDATA[Episode 27: Undeniable by Melanie Harlow]]> Melanie Harlow introduces her heroine with a bang! Not that kind of bang, mind you. The kind that happens when you take a boy’s dare and jump off the roof.

This audio book is so much fun! Don’t miss Savannah Peachwood’s narration.

Also included in this episode: way too much fun with Barbie. Boozy balls. 1990s vodka and a new definition for “jammed.”


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970013673e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970013673e Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:01:00 GMT Melanie Harlow introduces her heroine with a bang! Not that kind of bang, mind you. The kind that happens when you take a boy’s dare and jump off the roof.

This audio book is so much fun! Don’t miss Savannah Peachwood’s narration.

Also included in this episode: way too much fun with Barbie. Boozy balls. 1990s vodka and a new definition for “jammed.”

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 27: Undeniable by Melanie Harlow <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Melanie Harlow introduces her heroine with a bang! Not that kind of bang, mind you. The kind that happens when you take a boy’s dare and jump off the roof.</p> <p class="">This audio book is so much fun! Don’t miss Savannah Peachwood’s narration.</p> <p class="">Also included in this episode: way too much fun with Barbie. Boozy balls. 1990s vodka and a new definition for “jammed.”</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1726 Episode 27: Undeniable by Melanie Harlow <![CDATA[Episode 28: Top Secret by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy]]> Celebrate Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy's latest audiobook! In this episode you'll hear a great audio book narration by Christian Fox.

And then Tanya gets to ask Sarina questions about this gay romance page-turner!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970041745e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970041745e Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:02:00 GMT Celebrate Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy's latest audiobook! In this episode you'll hear a great audio book narration by Christian Fox.

And then Tanya gets to ask Sarina questions about this gay romance page-turner!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 28: Top Secret by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy <p class="p1">Celebrate Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy's latest audiobook! In this episode you'll hear a great audio book narration by Christian Fox.</p> <p class="p1">And then Tanya gets to ask Sarina questions about this gay romance page-turner!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1764 Episode 28: Top Secret by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy <![CDATA[Episode 29: A Dozen Audio Book Narrators Answer Your Questions]]> You guys! When we asked you if you had any questions, we didn’t know what to expect. We got a deluge! This is our second special episode, and we have a treat for you! A dozen guests answer your questions. Including: Megan Tusing Karen White Erin Mallon Steve West Donna Postel  Jillian Macie Gary Furlong Amy Landon Melissa Moran Renee Chamblis Erin de Ward


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970080395e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970080395e Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:02:00 GMT You guys! When we asked you if you had any questions, we didn’t know what to expect. We got a deluge! This is our second special episode, and we have a treat for you! A dozen guests answer your questions. Including: Megan Tusing Karen White Erin Mallon Steve West Donna Postel  Jillian Macie Gary Furlong Amy Landon Melissa Moran Renee Chamblis Erin de Ward

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 29: A Dozen Audio Book Narrators Answer Your Questions <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">You guys! When we asked you if you had any questions, we didn’t know what to expect. We got a deluge! This is our second special episode, and we have a treat for you! A dozen guests answer your questions. Including: Megan Tusing Karen White Erin Mallon Steve West Donna Postel  Jillian Macie Gary Furlong Amy Landon Melissa Moran Renee Chamblis Erin de Ward</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1649 Episode 29: A Dozen Audio Book Narrators Answer Your Questions <![CDATA[Episode 30: In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton]]> What a first chapter! This super timely novel had us both asking all the big questions! What happened? Why is Davis there? Gah!

Catch up with Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and sample today's bite. An intriguing peek at the difficulty of leading two lives...


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970107778e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970107778e Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:02:00 GMT What a first chapter! This super timely novel had us both asking all the big questions! What happened? Why is Davis there? Gah!

Catch up with Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and sample today's bite. An intriguing peek at the difficulty of leading two lives...

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 30: In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">What a first chapter! This super timely novel had us both asking all the big questions! What happened? Why is Davis there? Gah!</p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Catch up with Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, and sample today's bite. An intriguing peek at the difficulty of leading two lives...</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1456 Episode 30: In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton <![CDATA[Episode 31: How Not to Fall by Emily Foster]]> This under-appreciated romance follows a whip-smart academic as she tries to navigate sexual experience the same way she navigates her blossoming career in science. And it doesn’t always go smoothly…


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970130893e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970130893e Thu, 04 Jul 2019 04:03:00 GMT This under-appreciated romance follows a whip-smart academic as she tries to navigate sexual experience the same way she navigates her blossoming career in science. And it doesn’t always go smoothly…

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 31: How Not to Fall by Emily Foster <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This under-appreciated romance follows a whip-smart academic as she tries to navigate sexual experience the same way she navigates her blossoming career in science. And it doesn’t always go smoothly…</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1480 Episode 31: How Not to Fall by Emily Foster <![CDATA[Episode 32: Superfan by Sarina Bowen]]> What does the first cut of an audio book sound like, anyway? This one is performed by superstars Virginia Rose and Aaron Shedlock.

Also up for discussion: how to build tension in a chapter to keep the listener hooked. And Tanya’s thoughts about charcuterie board ingredients. You don’t want to miss it!


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970155894e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970155894e Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:01:00 GMT What does the first cut of an audio book sound like, anyway? This one is performed by superstars Virginia Rose and Aaron Shedlock.

Also up for discussion: how to build tension in a chapter to keep the listener hooked. And Tanya’s thoughts about charcuterie board ingredients. You don’t want to miss it!

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 32: Superfan by Sarina Bowen Sarina has a new book in production! And you can hear the first takes right here. <p class="">What does the first cut of an audio book sound like, anyway? This one is performed by superstars Virginia Rose and Aaron Shedlock.</p> <p class="">Also up for discussion: how to build tension in a chapter to keep the listener hooked. And Tanya’s thoughts about charcuterie board ingredients. You don’t want to miss it!</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1883 Episode 32: Superfan by Sarina Bowen <![CDATA[Episode 33: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah Maclean]]> This book! It has everything: great voice, hilarious setup. Curvy heroine with brains for dayyyys. We loved this new one from Sarah Maclean, and the terrific narration by Justine Eyre. Courtesy of HarperAudio.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970187492e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970187492e Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:38:38 GMT This book! It has everything: great voice, hilarious setup. Curvy heroine with brains for dayyyys. We loved this new one from Sarah Maclean, and the terrific narration by Justine Eyre. Courtesy of HarperAudio.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 33: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah Maclean <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This book! It has everything: great voice, hilarious setup. Curvy heroine with brains for dayyyys. We loved this new one from Sarah Maclean, and the terrific narration by Justine Eyre. Courtesy of HarperAudio.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1309 Episode 33: Brazen and the Beast by Sarah Maclean <![CDATA[Episode 34: An Interview with Narrator Aaron Shedlock]]> Sarina Bowen interviews Aaron Shedlock about acting, his favorite narrators, and what happens when people say they listen to performances at 2.0 speed...


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970209567e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970209567e Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:01:00 GMT Sarina Bowen interviews Aaron Shedlock about acting, his favorite narrators, and what happens when people say they listen to performances at 2.0 speed...

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 34: An Interview with Narrator Aaron Shedlock <p>Sarina Bowen interviews Aaron Shedlock about acting, his favorite narrators, and what happens when people say they listen to performances at 2.0 speed...</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1624 Episode 34: An Interview with Narrator Aaron Shedlock <![CDATA[Episode 35: Indefinite by Corinne Michaels]]> We talk breakup scenes and duets. And how do you feel about cliffhangers? We're feeling pretty great about them after listening to this fabulous first chapter.

Also! Sarina and Tanya make a big announcement! You don't want to miss it.


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970236680e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970236680e Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:02:00 GMT We talk breakup scenes and duets. And how do you feel about cliffhangers? We're feeling pretty great about them after listening to this fabulous first chapter.

Also! Sarina and Tanya make a big announcement! You don't want to miss it.

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 35: Indefinite by Corinne Michaels <p>We talk breakup scenes and duets. And how do you feel about cliffhangers? We're feeling pretty great about them after listening to this fabulous first chapter.</p> <p>Also! Sarina and Tanya make a big announcement! You don't want to miss it.</p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1507 Episode 35: Indefinite by Corinne Michaels <![CDATA[Episode 36: Kennedy Ryan wins a RITA]]> Did you see? The most excellent Kennedy Ryan won a RITA award for this most excellent story, Long Shot. If you haven't listened yet, today is the day! #wecalledit 


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]]> https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970261354e https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/1597970261354e Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:02:00 GMT Did you see? The most excellent Kennedy Ryan won a RITA award for this most excellent story, Long Shot. If you haven't listened yet, today is the day! #wecalledit 

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 36: Kennedy Ryan wins a RITA <p>Did you see? The most excellent Kennedy Ryan won a RITA award for this most excellent story, Long Shot. If you haven't listened yet, today is the day! #wecalledit </p><p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1683 Episode 36: Kennedy Ryan wins a RITA <![CDATA[Episode 37: Advanced Physical Chemistry by Susannah Nix]]> The heroine is a chemical engineer! This fun tale opens with a classic romance setup: the heroine’s current boyfriend has cheated. Will hottie barista save this curvy girl’s day? 

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]]> Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author Episode 37: Advanced Physical Chemistry by Susannah Nix <p>The heroine is a chemical engineer! This fun tale opens with a classic romance setup: the heroine’s current boyfriend has cheated. Will hottie barista save this curvy girl’s day?&nbsp;</p> <p>Narrated by Caitlin Kelly, courtesy of Tantor Audio</p> <p></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">The Story Bites Podcast</a> on <a href="https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597969293185s">Soundwise</a></p> No 1745 Episode 37: Advanced Physical Chemistry by Susannah Nix