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Susan Hanfield narration.

Meet The Man Without A Shadow

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–ELIHU HOOPES

We first meet Elihu Hoopes on October 1965, six months after his brain has been ravaged by encephalitis fever.  Elihu Hoopes is The Man Without A Shadow – a deeply fascinating new novel by Joyce Carol Oates that I had the great pleasure of narrating for HarperAudio. Within its poignant pages – the science of the mind, love, loneliness, passion and regret are all beautifully examined.

Elihu, at the age of 37, incurs damage to the hippocampus area of his brain, which prevents him from being able to form short term memories. Over the next 30 years,  Elihu (E.H.) becomes the most famous amnesiac in history while the neuroscientist that is studying him, Margot Sharpe, becomes equally famous for her experiments on E.H.’s mind.  While Margot soars professionally, personally she slowly slips into madness allowing herself to fall into an unethical love affair with E.H.  An affair that Elihu Hoopes doesn’t have the ability to remember and one that leaves Margot Sharpe, even lonelier than before.

The Man Without A Shadow is now available on Amazon and Audible.com.

 

Hello 2016 and a toast to 2015

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ball-dropWishing everyone a wonderful 2016 – may it be your best year ever!

As I look back on 2015, I am so grateful for the many memories, opportunities and experiences that this year brought.

As an audiobook narrator, the year started with much excitement at being nominated for an Audie Award for Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian. I was then extremely honored to be asked to be a presenter at The 20th Annual Audie Awards in New York City. What a magical night that was! Throughout the year, I have had the tremendous pleasure of working with many new publishers and authors, on a wide variety of fascinating titles.

As an actor, I began the year by getting cast in a hard-hitting short film. I performed on stage in several staged play readings at various theatres, finishing off the year by playing Phaedra in Phaedra, a production that ran for 3 weeks in Los Angeles.  96 Souls, a feature film that I was cast in last year, had its first cast and crew screening at the Landmark Theatres in Los Angeles and as the year drew to a close, I signed with an awesome new commercial and theatrical agent.

Farewell, 2015! It’s been an amazing year and one that I’m extremely thankful for.

She is running for her life. He has run from his life. Meet Nancy & Jake in – The Cabin!

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It’s 1930 and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are home to a town of renegade Mormons.  On Nancy’s 18th birthday, her father tells her she has to marry her cousin Abner, who already has 3 wives. Nancy refuses and runs away, spending a fearful night in the woods until she stumbles upon what will ultimately change her life –  THE CABIN…

Today is the audiobook release day for The Cabin, book 3 of the Manhattan Stories, by Donna Mabry!  I’ve had so much fun narrating this series for Dreamscape Media. Part of the joy for me, has been getting to know these wonderfully drawn characters that Donna Mabry has so beautifully created, and then having the opportunity to travel through the generations with each of them. From Jessica, to Pillsbury Crossing to The Cabin. It’s been an incredible journey that I won’t soon forget.

The Cabin is now available on Audible.com and at Amazon!

Hope That Glows In The Dark

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61ah1pLxm3L._SL500_AA300_PIaudible,BottomRight,13,73_AA300_“To the wounded, the worn, the wondering.

And to those who let us see their scars

so others can discover Hope’s hideout” – Cynthia Ruchti

It was such a joy to narrate this collection of beautifully written, poignant stories by Cynthia Ruchti.  Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People’s Choices follows 25 individuals who share their true story of how they found the strength, courage and resolve to survive the aftermath of other people’s choices.

I recorded this book, along with the very talented Alex Hyde-White, and each time I came to one of the stories that I would be reading, I was deeply impacted by how I was also being encouraged, uplifted and moved by the soothing balm that each of these pages contained. Throughout this book, Cynthia Ruchti lovingly illustrates God’s healing power and His ability to meet each of us right where we are – no matter what our circumstance, or how ragged or tattered our hope may be.

                                                                 And hope does not disappoint.

                                                                             Romans 5:5 NASB

                          

 

JESSICA – Book One of The Manhattan Stories – Have a listen …

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I have been having such a wonderful time narrating this beautiful series!

Here is a sample from the newly released audiobook JESSICA. Jessica is Book 1 of The Manhattan Stories written by Donna Mabry for Dreamscape Media.  Now available on Amazon and at Audible.com.

Have a listen…

Next up:  Pillsbury Crossing to be released August 18th, 2015.  Jessica takes us into to the heartland, where a new generation takes the stage.

Step back in time to Manhattan, New York, 1869 and meet JESSICA – out today!!

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Manhattan, New York, 1869 – I have always loved time period pieces, in all media forms, whether it be a novel, a piece of music or a movie. Perhaps it’s my classical theatre background, I’m not sure. What I do know, is that it was with great joy that I returned from Manhattan, New York, 2015 to learn the wonderful news that I would be narrating JESSICA by Donna Mabry for Dreamscape Media.

I have loved working on this first book in the Manhattan Series and I’m so excited to celebrate today’s audiobook release day of JESSICA.

Here is a short descripton to give you an idea as to what this beautiful story is all about. Jessica grabbed my heart from the moment my eyes met the very first page. I hope she’ll do the same to yours. Enjoy!

“Wealthy heiress Jessica McCarthy desperately wants to be married and have a family. A rogue and a scoundrel, Zachary Belk is the only one who has proposed. Even though her father warns her that Zachary won’t make a good husband, she marries him. She soon discovers that her father was right. When the stock market crashes, and both families are left penniless, Zachary seeks a new fortune on a property he owns in another Manhattan, in Kansas. They are only there a short time before he deserts her. With a new baby, Jessica must learn to survive and support her family in an unfamiliar frontier land with only her faith and determination to guide her.”

A Magical Night, An Amazing Month & A New Series

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Susan at the 2015 AudiesI can’t believe that the 2015 Audie Awards took place a month ago already! Such an incredible evening and one I won’t soon forget. I was elated to be both a nominee this year for STARS and also deeply honored to be asked to present at the 2015 Audie Award Ceremony.  Our host, author Jack Gantos, was an absolute delight and so much fun to play off of during the ceremony.  My heartfelt thanks to Skyboat Media, Audible Studios and to the Audio Publisher’s Association for such a magical night!

It’s been an amazing month since returning from New York!  I’ve been busy with a new series that I’m narrating for Dreamscape Media.  It’s been great fun and I’m truly loving every minute. I will share more about this captivating book series, soon!

The Audies and Two New Books!

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StarsIt’s been a super busy but exciting month! The 2015 Audie Awards are tonight and I’m thrilled to be nominated for STARS: Original Stories Based On The Songs Of Janis Ian. In addition to being nominated, I am also deeply honored to be presenting at the awards this evening.

On the recording front, I just finished recording a new release called Both Sides Now by Barbara Ferrer.  It’s an incredibly moving book about grief, love and loss.  The print and audiobook version will be released on June 23, 2015.

In addition, I have recorded my second book for author Ryan Skinner, which will also be coming out in June 2015. This is a non-fiction book called Skinwalker Ranch: Tales of the Skinwalker. It is a collection of true to life paranormal experiences that occurred near and around areas of Utah, Phoenix and Nevada.

Lastly, congratulations to all the nominees this year! It’s going to be an exciting night!

Audiobook Narrator Superstar Sunday!! Come see us at Booth 184!

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We’re gearing up for an exciting, fun-filled weekend that you won’t want to miss!!  The award winning production & publishing company, Skyboat Media will be at the LA Times Festival of Books this coming weekend at Booth 184.  On Sunday, April 19th from 10am – 5pm, Skyboat has put together an ah-mazing line-up of Audiobook Narrators available to chat, sign your audiobooks, take photos, answer questions – all of the above! I’m excited to be a part of it.

Bring your audiobooks, or buy some from Skyboat Media (they’ll have lots of goodies on hand) and let the signing begin!! This is going to be such fun and what’s even more awesome – the event is free!!

Here is the narrator signing schedule! I’ll be there at 4:30pm on Sunday.  Can’t wait to see you!10847581_871846322857293_4624839557399778258_o

 

Hello New York! STARS is a 2015 Audie Award Finalist!!

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Wow. This has been one exciting day! Today the Audio Publishers Association (APA) announced the Finalists for the 2015 Audie Awards Competition that will take place this coming May in New York City.  I’m thrilled to have learned that I am a 2015 Audie Finalist in the Multi-Voiced Performance Category for Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian!  I’m beyond excited and so thankful to have had the opportunity to work on this wonderful book, surrounded by such a phenomenal cast with an equally amazing production team.  Many thanks & congratulations go out to Skyboat Media, Janis Ian and to Audible for this incredible opportunity!  Congratulations also to our amazing cast. What an honor it is to be among all of you!

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