Category: Audiobooks

Amber Was The Special Guest on a Recent Episode of Turn The Page Podcast

3/17/2021

A few days ago, I was excited to learn that Amber had recently been the special guest of the Turn The Page Podcast. This isn't a podcast I was familiar with and I was intrigued to learn that it is in fact the official podcast of The Syosset Public Library in Nassau County, New York USA. Their team of librarians host and produce the podcast and discuss all things literary including talking to special guests.

As well as being an author herself Amber has a passion for books so her appearance on Turn The Page was a perfect fit for her. Amber talks about how she began her career as a writer before discussing her own works including, Ghosts of Albion, The Calliope Reaper-Jones Series and The Witches of Echo Park Trilogy.

Amber recalls how her career has an actor influences her writing and how she uses her training to narrate audiobooks for a series of top authors as well as her own work. We get a mysterious hint or two as Amber reveals she's working on a top-secret project and there’s lots more interesting discussion too.

To listen to the podcast in full and for free just click the link below:

http://turnthepage.blubrry.net/2021/02/25/turn-the-page-episode-130a/

I really enjoyed this interesting podcast, it's definitely a must listen for any Amber fan. Thank you to friend and fellow Amber fan Katie for letting me know about this podcast.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV is not involved in any way with the Turn The Page Podcast. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting podcast featuring Amber Benson.

Amber Benson In Discussion with Cory Doctorow & John Rogers Hosted By Brookline Booksmith Now Available on YouTube

11/25/2020

As some fans may know Amber recently narrated the audiobook version of Attack Surface by Cory Doctorow. Cory completed a Kickstarter campaign where he was offering fans the chance to get their hands on the Attack Surface audiobook.

While the Kickstarter campaign was ongoing Cory organised a series of lectures discussing some of the central themes within the book and other issues with a variety of guests. As part of this on October 14 the Massachusetts bookstore Brookline Booksmith hosted a special online event where Cory was joined by Amber Benson and screenwriter John Rogers.

They not only discuss Attack Surface but also the differences between writing for the screen and writing prose for a novel. Cory, John and Amber talk about their individual approaches to writing. Amber is an actor and shared her experience of performing words written by others. She is also a novelist and recently has worked on a number of projects for television so is uniquely placed to offer an insight into all of these.

I attended the live online event it was a fascinating discussion that I really enjoyed. The good news for fans who couldn't be there on the day is event hosts Brookline Booksmith have recently made the discussion available to watch on their official YouTube channel. I have embedded the video below:

This update took a little bit longer to get online than I would have liked but I'm so glad I was able to post the video. I re-watched it again this afternoon and enjoyed it all over again. I highly recommend it.

Joe

Disclaimer: Amber Benson.TV was not involved in any way with the writing of Attack Surface or this special online event hosted by Brookline Booksmith. This post is for informational purposes only we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting online appearance by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Double Trouble - Out Now

11/13/2020

If like me, you're a fan of Amber's work on audiobooks here is a very exciting update. Last month saw the release of Double Trouble narrated by Amber which is the 9th book in Gretchen Archer’s Davis Way Crime Caper Series.

Amber and Gretchen first began working together in 2014 when she narrated Double Dip the second book in the series.

She took over from Dina Pearlman who had narrated Double Whammy when it was first released in 2013. In January 2019 Amber narrated the anniversary edition of the Double Whammy audiobook released as an Audible exclusive. Meaning that Amber has now narrated the audiobook version of every novel in the series to date:

Double Whammy (Audible Exclusive re-release)
Double Dip
Double Strike
Double Mint
Double Knot
Double Up
Double Dog Dare
Double Agent
Double Trouble

If you're not familiar with the series it centers on Davis Way, who is part of the elite security team at Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Davis and her team have dealt with thieves, con men, murderers and more while risking life and limb more than once.

I have included the publisher's summary of Double Trouble as listed on Audible.co.uk below. This is for informational purposes only no copyright infringement is intended.

“Davis Way Cole smells T-R-O-U-B-L-E when she's fired from half of her part-time job at the Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The quarter-time job she's left with is lulling her to sleep, exactly what she's doing when Birdy James, centenarian director of the casino's Lost and Found department, disappears. With five million dollars.

Davis just can't help believing Birdy didn't do it, if for no other reason, she's too old to spend it. If Davis doesn't find the little old lady and the money fast, she'll lose what's left of her job, at which point, there goes her Bellissimo everything.

What she needs is a good luck charm. What she gets is her home invaded by hardheaded women, a softhearted little man, and major carpet troubles, the combination of which sends Davis' already suspicious mind into overdrive and landing her between a jailhouse rock and a very hard place.

A little less conversation and a lot more action are called for if Davis has any chance of saving herself, her family, her marriage, her job, and the heartbreak hotel she calls home.

Thank you. Thank you very much. ©2019 Gretchen Archer (P)2020 Tantor”

Double Agent audiobook is unabridged. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Double Trouble as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

Double Trouble is also available direct from publishers Tantor Media who have a range of buying options via their official site. Click the link below:

https://tantor.com/double-trouble-gretchen-archer.html

Amber uses her vocal talents and lets loose her lovely southern accent to really bring the characters off the page I'm really looking forward to hearing Double Trouble. Apologies this update took longer to post online then I would have liked. This is genuinely one of my favourite series of books right now and if you've never listened before then now is the perfect time, I can't recommend it highly enough.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing, or production of Double Trouble in either paperback or audiobook form. All rights belong to Gretchen Archer and Tantor Media. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Benson To Discuss Cory Doctorow’s New Sci-Fi Novel, Attack Surface At An Online Event.

10/8/2020

Exciting news for Amber fans as she is set to attend an online event to discuss friend and fellow author Cory Doctorow’s novel, Attack Surface.

Author Cory Doctorow is celebrating the release of his new novel, Attack Surface with a series of events discussing his work and a number of related topics. Attack Surface tells the story of Masha Maximow, a cyber security specialist, making a very good living working for a global company monitoring activists and dissidents. She is conflicted about her work and occasionally uses her skills to help activists go undetected, without letting her bosses know of course. Masha may soon have to decide where her loyalties lie once and for all. Attack Surface is a stand-alone novel set within the Little Brother Series.

Amber has narrated the audiobook version of Attack Surface which is available to pre-order via a recent Kickstarter a campaign. The complete Attack Surface audiobook narrated by Amber can be yours for just $15 on digital files that you can keep and listen to forever. At the time of writing this update the Kickstarter campaign has just a couple of hours to go, so if you want to get involved in the Kickstarter, there is still time if you act fast. To find out more about the Kickstarter Campaign click here.

This special online event is being hosted by Massachusetts bookstore, Brookline Booksmith using Zoom video calling platform. Cory and Amber will be joined by John Rogers for what I'm sure will be a fascinating discussion. Tickets cost $35 this includes a signed copy of Attack Surface which will be signed and posted out to you after the event and is included in this price. Please note event organisers are only able to ship books within the United States.

The event will take place on 14 October at 8PM EDT for UK-based fans like myself due to the time difference. The event will take place at 1 AM BST on 15 October according to the event page. When I open the event page it automatically defaults to the UK date and time of the event. Update as of the 13/10/2020 The USA time now confirmed as 8PM EDT on the 14 October. This is 1AM BST on Thursday 15 October for UK fans.

For full details and to buy tickets for the event click the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cory-doctorow-with-amber-benson-and-john-rogers-attack-surface-tickets-118939787105?aff=efbneb

I think this will be a really interesting and unique event and I hope everyone who attends as a fantastic time. I'd also like to thank fellow Amber fan Laragh for giving me a heads up about this event.

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or the production of the Attack Surface audiobook. All rights belong to Cory Doctorow and his publishing partners. All views expressed on the Kickstarter page are solely that of Cory Doctorow himself. We are not involved in any way with the planning or hosting of this exciting event or hosts bookstore Brookline Booksmith. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson and the event she is attending.

Amber Benson To Narrate Attack Surface Audiobook

9/11/2020

In recent years Amber has used her acting talents to narrate a number of audiobooks in a range of different genres. From sci-fi, romance and mystery and more for a number of top authors, not to mention narrating her own work. The Witches of Echo Park and the first three books in her Calliope Reaper-Jones series, Death’s Daughter, Cat’s Claw and Serpent’s Storm. Unfortunately the Calliope Reaper-Jones audiobooks are only available to listeners in the USA. Amber uses her vocal ability to bring the words off the page and add another dimension to some incredible stories.

A few weeks ago, I learned that Amber was set to narrate Attack Surface, the third novel in author Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother Series. I shared that early information on Amber Benson.TV twitter feed. This is the second time Amber has worked with Cory, she was among the voice talent that worked on his Walk Away audiobook in 2017. Cory said he had an exciting plans for fans to pre-order the Attack Surface audiobook. Late on Wednesday evening I learnt that Cory had put his plan into action and launched a Kickstarter campaign, but I'll come back to that later. Here’s a bit more about the Attack Surface book itself.

Masha Maximow is a cyber security specialist working for a global company making a very good living helping nations monitor activists and dissidents. She is conflicted about her work and occasionally uses her skills to help activists go undetected without letting her bosses know of course. Masha may soon have to decide where her loyalties lie once and for all. Attack surface is a stand-alone novel set within the Little Brother Series.

This is a Kickstarter campaign with a difference, in that Attack Surface audiobook has already been recorded. The aim of the campaign is as I said earlier to allow fans to pre-order it but also to highlight the current copyright arrangements surrounding the majority of audiobooks. Cory can explain this issue much better than I can so rather than try and paraphrase his words click on the link to the Kickstarter page which I will provide below to find out more.

The complete Attack Surface audiobook narrated by Amber can be yours for just $15 on digital files that you can keep and listen to forever. There are lots of other perks as well including e-books of Little Brother, Homeland and Attack Surface as well as their audiobook versions too. Little Brother is narrated by Kirby Heyborne and Homeland by Wil Wheaton as well as Attack Surface and much more too.

To find out more about the Kickstarter campaign including a free sample where you can listen to the first chapter of Attack Surface that’s 2 hours and 44 minutes, simply scroll down the page and click the link.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doctorow/attack-surface-audiobook-for-the-third-little-brother-book

I'm really looking forward to listening to Amber narrate this exciting audiobook project.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or the production of the Attack Surface audiobook. All rights belong to Cory Doctorow and his publishing partners. All views expressed on the Kickstarter page are solely that of Cory Doctorow himself. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Double Agent - Out Now

5/29/2019

Earlier this month the audiobook version of Double Agent narrated by Amber was released, it’s the latest novel in Gretchen Archer’s Davis Way Crime Caper Series. Amber and Gretchen first began working together in 2014 when she narrated Double Dip the second book in the series.

She took over from Dina Pearlman who had narrated Double Whammy when it was first released in 2013. In January this year Amber narrated the anniversary edition of the Double Whammy audiobook released as an Audible exclusive. Amber has now narrated the audiobook version of every novel in the series to date:

Double Whammy (Audible Exclusive re-release)
Double Dip
Double Strike
Double Mint
Double Knot
Double Up
Double Dog Dare
Double Agent

If you're not familiar with the series it centers on Davis Way who is part of the elite security team at Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Davis and her team have dealt with thieves, con men, murderers and more while risking life and limb more than once.

I have included the publisher's summary of Double Agent as listed on Audible.co.uk below. This is for informational purposes only no copyright infringement is intended.

“This just in

On the weather front, category four Hurricane Kevin took a last-minute left and is headed straight for the Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

In breaking news, undercover casino operative Davis Way has one foot out the evacuation door when 50 million dollars disappear, and in its place, a dead body.

In other news, if forced to ride out the storm on the hotel's 13th-floor fortress, Davis won't be alone. Her husband, Bradley, her best friend, Fantasy, and a crew of highly trained first responders will be hurricane hostages, too, along with Mississippi State Gaming Agents, a FEMA agent, an insurance agent, a State Special Agent, and an Emergency Response Agent - at least one of them a double agent.
The good news is her high school reunion is cancelled.

The bad news is everything else. The fake news features a castaway pig named Bacon.

The hurricane heist headlines will be sensational. If Davis survives to see them.
©2019 Gretchen Archer (P)2019 Tantor”

Double Agent audiobook is unabridged. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Double Agent as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

Double Agent is also available direct from publishers Tantor Media who have a range of buying options via their official site. Click the link below:

https://tantor.com/double-agent-gretchen-archer.html

Amber uses her vocal talents and lets loose her lovely southern accent to really bring the characters off the page I'm really looking forward to hearing Double Agent.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing, or production of Double Agent in either paperback or audiobook form. All rights belong to Gretchen Archer and Tantor Media. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Has Narrated The Audiobook Version Of Middlegame - Out Now

5/29/2019

Amber revealed in March that she was set to narrate the audiobook version of friend and fellow author Seanan McGuire’s new novel Middlegame. Middlegame is a stand-alone fantasy novel filled with alchemy and magic. Below is the publisher’s summary taken from Audible.co.uk no copyright infringement is intended.

"Summary
This program is read by Amber Benson.

New York Times best-selling and Alex, Nebula, and Hugo Award-winning author Seanan McGuire introduces listeners to a world of amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations, and impossible cities in the stand-alone fantasy Middlegame.

Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story.

Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math.

Roger and Dodger aren’t exactly human, though they don’t realise it. They aren’t exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet.

Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him. Reed created Dodger and her brother. He’s not their father. Not quite. But he has a plan: to raise the twins to the highest power, to ascend with them and claim their authority as his own.

Godhood is attainable. Pray it isn’t attained.
©2019 Seanan McGuire (P)2019 Macmillan Audio”

Middlegame audiobook is unabridged and out now. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Middlegame as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

This update took me longer than I would have liked to add to the site due to work and other commitments but I'm really looking forward to listening to the Middlegame and I hope everyone enjoys it.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of Middlegame audiobook. All rights belong to Seanan McGuire and Macmillan Audio. This post is the informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Narrates The Audiobook Version Of The Pandora Room Out Now In The USA

4/29/2019

Earlier this year Amber told her fans via her official Facebook page that she would be narrating the audiobook version of The Pandora Room by Christopher Golden. Amber and Christopher have been friends and collaborators for many years, together they co-wrote Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow and Tara: "Wilderness” and “Wannablessedbe” a 2 part comic book. The Ghosts of Albion web series for the BBC featuring demon fighting siblings William and Tamara Swift.

They went on to write a novella and 2 full novels in which the Swifts continue their fight against evil. Christopher and Amber also wrote the radio drama Lights Out, a chilling tale set inside a women's prison. This was part of the BBC's Man in Black series. Now Amber has lent her vocal talents to the audiobook version of The Pandora Room.

For more information on this exciting audiobook I've included the official publisher summary from audible.com website. No copyright infringement is intended:

"Publisher's Summary
The Pandora Room is New York Times best-selling author Christopher Golden’s chilling exploration of what happens when the original Pandora's box is discovered in an ancient subterranean city, stirring international conflict and exposing the archaeological team to curses, whispers, and the terror of a legendary plague.

In one ancient variation on the myth of Pandora’s box, there were two jars, one for Pandora and one for her sister, Anesidora. One contained all the blessings of the gods; the other all the world’s curses. Now, in a subterranean city in Northern Iraq, archaeologist Sophie Durand has discovered a secret chamber covered in writing that confirms that version of the tale - a chamber that contains a single jar.

“Weird shit” expert Ben Walker joins Sophie’s team just as the mystery deepens and grows ugly. Those who believe the myth want to know you jar has been found in the Pandora Room, the one containing blessings or the one full of curses.

Governments rush to lay claim, but jihadi forces aren’t waiting for the dust to settle. Whatever the jar contains, they want it, no matter who they have to kill...or what will emerge when they open it. For Sophie, Walker, and the others, the Pandora Room may soon become their tomb.
©2019 Christopher Golden (P) 2019 Macmillan Audio”

The Pandora Room audiobook was recently released in the USA published by Macmillan Audio and available via audible.com. The Pandora Room is available as part of a monthly subscription or as a one-off purchase from audible.com. To purchase The Pandora Room and for more information click the hyperlink. An excerpt of Amber reading The Pandora Room has been released via SoundCloud to listen click the hyperlink.

Unfortunately for Amber fans in the UK myself included The Pandora Room is not currently available for sale here. Publishers Macmillan audio confirmed to me via my personal Twitter account that sadly they have no plans for a UK release saying:

“unfortunately, there are no current plans for a UK release. However, there is always the possibility that a UK publisher will want to pick it up in the future. Thanks so much for your support of The Pandora Room and of audiobooks!”

I have also contacted audible.co.uk directly and they have confirmed the audiobook is not available in the UK at this time. The customer services representative that I spoke to did however give me an email address through which people can request audiobooks they would like to buy. I emailed them and have left the address below in the hope that other UK based fans will join me in emailing them. You never know they may decide to make it available to us.

content-requests@audible.co.uk

Amber fans in the UK can access the free excerpt from SoundCloud so we can hear a little of Amber's fantastic narration and learn more about this exciting book. I would like to congratulate Christopher and I hope everyone who has the opportunity to listen enjoys it and fingers crossed we'll be able to hear it in the UK soon.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing or production of The Pandora Room audiobook. All rights belong to Christopher Golden and Macmillan Audio. This post is for informational purposes only, we are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.

Amber Will Be Appearing Alongside Seanan Maguire In A Special Event At Mysterious Galaxy Book Store Next Month

4/11/2019

Amber confirmed early this morning (UK time) that she will be appearing in a special event alongside her friend and fellow author Seanan Maguire. The event is being held to celebrate the release of Seanan Maguire’s upcoming novel The Middlegame at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego.

Seanan and Amber will be appearing together and talking to fans. This is a ticketed event and does include a copy of The Middlegame.

Amber recently confirmed via a video on her official Twitter account that she has narrated the audiobook version of the Middlegame. I will be posting details about this soon as I have more information. To see Amber's video and tweet about the event as well as Seanan’s own tweet click the hyperlinks.

The signing event will take place from 7 PM at Mysterious Galaxy’s San Diego Bookstore: 5943 Balboa Ave Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92111. For more information click here and for contact information click here.

I hope everyone who is able to attend this event has a fantastic time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with The Middlegame, Mysterious Galaxy or the signing event. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting event involving Amber Benson.

Double Whammy Audiobook Is Re-Released & Narrated By Amber Benson

1/20/2019

Earlier this week Audible re-released Double Whammy the first book in Gretchen Archer's Davis Way Crime Caper Series. This new version is narrated by Amber Benson. In 2014 Amber narrated Double Dip the second book in the series taking over from Dina Pearlman who had narrated Double Whammy when it was first released in 2013.

Amber has gone on to narrate the next five books in the series:
Double Strike
Double Mint
Double Knot
Double Up
Double Dog Dare

If you're not familiar with the series it centers on Davis Way who is part of the elite security team at Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Davis and her team have dealt with thieves, con men, murderers and more while risking life and limb more than once.

Last year Double Whammy was rereleased to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the series. The audiobook version has been re-released and Amber has the chance to take us right back to the beginning as we meet Davis for the first time.

Davis the new recruit on the security team runs into her ex-ex-husband while trying to tackle rigged slot machines. Things take a darker turn beginning with a case of mistaken identity and a trail of dead bodies. Luckily for Davis help is at hand from Bradley Cole her landlord, lawyer and just maybe her love interest too.

This newly released version of Double Whammy is exclusive to Audible.

Double Whammy audiobook is unabridged. The audiobook is available to buy from Audible both here in the UK click here and in the USA click here, both sites offer the facility to buy the audiobook for a one-off fee for non-members.

Audible also offers a range of packages where in return for a regular monthly fee a user is entitled to download Double Whammy as well as access to a vast library of audiobooks also available on the site. The number of books you can download in the month will depend upon your individual package, for full details see the respective Audible websites.

Amber uses her vocal talents and lets loose her lovely southern accent to really bring the characters off the page I'm really looking forward to hearing Double Whammy for the first time.

Joe

Disclaimer: AmberBenson.TV is not involved in any way with the writing, or production of Double Whammy in either paperback or audiobook form. All rights belong to Gretchen Archer and her publishing partners. This post is for informational purposes only. We are simply trying to spread the word about another exciting audiobook narrated by Amber Benson.