The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced its nominations for the 2011 Audies (the Grammys of the audiobook publishing world). Recorded Books was once again well represented. Our nominees:
Audio Drama – Sunset Limited by Cormac McCarthy, Narrated by Austin Pendleton, Ezra Knight, Tom Stechschulte
Children’s Titles for 8-12 – One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia, Narrated by Sisi Aisha Johnson
Children’s Titles for Up to 8 – Epossumondas Plays Possum by Coleen Salley, Narrated by Cynthia Darlow
Fiction – The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall, Narrated by David Aaron Baker
Faith-Based Fiction – Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent, Narrated by Kate Forbes
Literary Fiction – Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell, Narrated by Jonathan Aris and Paula Wilcox
Narration by the Author – Alice Walker, The Color Purple
Romance – The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte by Syrie James, Narrated by Bianca Amato
Short Story Collections – A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris, Narrated by Johanna Parker
Solo Narration (male) – George Guidall, narrator of Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada
We thank all of those who contributed to these and our many other award-winning performances.
Hiya! In honor of Audiobook week, the APA is holding a video contest and I’m one of 10 finalists! The winner is being determined by youtube “views” and “likes” and I would love it if you could give my video a view and a “thumbs up!”
If you were feeling REALLY kind (and wanted to do another post for Audiobook week!) you could even do a post and feature the video? Or maybe link to it?
Either way, thanks so much!
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