As many of you, I grew up in the era before VCR's, DVD's, and CDs in a time when all that we had for entertainment were VERY basic television, reading, and records. I admit that I enjoyed TV as a source of entertainment, but I L.O.V.E.D. records! I remember spending hours and hours listening to the Tale Spinners for Children series that contained dramatic presentations of such wonderful stories as Robin Hood, The Knights of the Round Table, The Three Musketeers, and so many more. Everyday I would sit in my Grandmothers house listening to these stories, imagining how all of the people and events described by the actors appeared. It was heaven!
My other favorite source of entertainment was books, not reading mind you, just books. My Mother and Grandmother both loved to read. Me, not so much. In order to interest me in reading, my very smart Grandmother began reading to me. I remember sitting next to her and listening to the adventures of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland (two of her favorites). She created different voices for each character! It was just like the records, only better, because it was my Grandma! Those were such wonderful times!
Today, I continue to listen. I seldom read books. As a fan of Steve Berry, I was introduced to his novels through books that soon became audiobooks. The voice in the audiobooks has so much feeling and depth to his presentation that I feel again as I did all those years ago at my Grandmother's house. The man behind the voice is Scott Brick. In case you have not had the opportunity to listen to one of Scott's readings, check out the video below:
My other favorite source of entertainment was books, not reading mind you, just books. My Mother and Grandmother both loved to read. Me, not so much. In order to interest me in reading, my very smart Grandmother began reading to me. I remember sitting next to her and listening to the adventures of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland (two of her favorites). She created different voices for each character! It was just like the records, only better, because it was my Grandma! Those were such wonderful times!
Today, I continue to listen. I seldom read books. As a fan of Steve Berry, I was introduced to his novels through books that soon became audiobooks. The voice in the audiobooks has so much feeling and depth to his presentation that I feel again as I did all those years ago at my Grandmother's house. The man behind the voice is Scott Brick. In case you have not had the opportunity to listen to one of Scott's readings, check out the video below:
Recently, Scott has been passing through an incredibly difficult time in his life. Take a few minutes and
listen to his story, presented in his own voice, on his website. It is truly inspirational.
listen to his story, presented in his own voice, on his website. It is truly inspirational.
One final note: As I'm sure you already know, the Steve Berry and Fans Cruise for this fall is sold out. If you missed your chance to go, don't feel bad....
We have a few surprises in store!
'Til next time,
BC
We have a few surprises in store!
'Til next time,
BC
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