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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Audiobook Lovin Podcast: S7 Ep. 4 - Holiday Special 2025



Welcome to Season 7 Episode 4 of the 
Audiobook Lovin Podcast! 

This holiday special is a little different.

Instead of our usual format, we’re gathering around the metaphorical fire for an intimate, cozy episode filled with reflection, music, and meaningful moments. You’ll hear from familiar voices you love, along with a few new ones making their first appearance, voices you’ll definitely want to keep an ear out for in the year ahead.

Whether you’re listening while wrapping gifts, finishing those last holiday to-dos, or taking a quiet moment for yourself, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and feel connected.

However you celebrate, may your season be warm and your new year filled with stories worth listening to.

 

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Cinnamon Dough Ornaments Recipe

Recipe: 
4oz of Cinnamon
10 TBSP of Applesauce
4 yards of 1/8 in satin ribbon


Instructions: 
  1. Put cinnamon and applesauce in a large bowl
  2. Blend thoroughly with a large spoon
  3. Knead mixture into a ball (should have consistency of thick cookie dough)
  4. If its too thick, you can add a little more applesauce a tsp at a time
  5. Divide dough in half
  6. Roll dough into 1/4 in thick and 10 in diameter
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut your shapes
  8. Keep the ornaments less than 4 inches long to reduce them from potentially cracking/breaking
  9. Punch a hole at the top of each ornament using a straw 
  10. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 to 30 mins - checking occasionally as every oven various
  11. Once done, remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool
The following are optional:
You can decorate them using acrylic paint, glitter, puffy paint or other ways.

Storage: 
Tissue lined box or tin and store in a cool place
Should last years
 








 


Want more cheer and merriment?
You can listen to our previous Holiday Specials by clicking the year below!

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020



About Our Guests




Heather Kay Ling is a versatile audiobook narrator, known for her English-Cantonese bilingualism and range of voices. With over 10 years of healthcare experience and a background in dance, Heather brings depth and authenticity to her narrations. She aspires to use her voice to create immersive audiobook experiences, helping listeners find solace and connection through the beauty of storytelling.





Connect with Heather at

Website | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Audible





Hi! I’m Carmen Denise! I have been narrating audiobooks since Feb 2025. I run a ranch down in Texas, and am passionate about partnering with authors to tell their incredible stories. I have an incredible husband and two boys all of whom constantly keep me on my toes so I spend large chunks of my day chasing around kids, dogs, and cows. I was a marketing director for about 10 years and finally decided to pursue my narration dream in the fall of 2024. After MUCH research, trial and error, and support from some amazing authors, I am proud to say that I have 10 audiobooks available, and more on the way! I have truly enjoyed the process of expanding my acting ability and can’t wait to continue that process to see where my skill is in another year! I am a member of PANA, and I’m so thankful for their opportunities to learn and further develop my skill as a narrator. 


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Hector has a passion for bringing stories to life. His experience spans a thrilling range of fictional genres, from delivering epic scale and intricate world-building in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, to creating gripping suspense and atmospheric dread in Horror, and capturing high-stakes emotional depth in YA. With his baritone voice he excels at forging a nuanced, intimate connection for listeners across historical and contemporary Romance of every spice level.

This emotional range is built upon a foundation of trusted authority and boundless versatility. For over 5 years, his articulate sound and precise tone have delivered crystal-clear clarity for authoritative educational content, technical manuals, and
collegiate study guides. If you're seeking a narrator who brings both unshakeable
professionalism and magnetic emotional performance to the microphone, Hector is ready to bring your project to life.



Connect with Hector at

Website | Instagram | Audible





British born of Southern Irish heritage, Anne Flosnik has narrated over 600 audiobooks and has garnered many industry awards and distinctions including 5 Audie Nominations in several categories, multiple Earphones Awards, an ALA Award, and a Listen- Alike Award. Anne has a nursing and midwifery background and traveled widely as a flight attendant. Her broad life experience serves to give authenticity to her work. Accents from around the world are her forte, examples of which are showcased in her award-winning books. More recently she is the founder and Host of the Narrator Uplift Club on Clubhouse, where she and her guests discuss topics of interest to audiobook narrators, authors, and audiobook
lovers.



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Originally Tim lived in the Midwest and went to college in Omaha. For 10+ years Tim worked in every aspect of the Construction Industry. Although he was very successful, this industry was not his true calling in life. His career shift found him after trying improv and taking VO classes. Out of all the genres of VO, Audiobooks & E-Learning then became two of Tim's greatest passions. When he's not in the studio talking to himself, you can find Tim and his Wife at the dog park or beach playing fetch with their boys Reggie and Oscar.





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Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkIn | Audible






Hi! I’m Tiffany, an audiobook narrator and voice actor based in Milwaukee, WI. I enjoy learning and giving voice to others’ stories—real and imagined. In my day-to-day life I’m a lifelong Midwesterner; small dog mom; creative kid companion; avid bird and nature lover; True Crime podcast listener; live music goer; and late-diagnosed ADHDer who champions neurodiversity. A proud member of NAVA and PANA, I draw from a lifetime of performance, an expansive work and academic history, and my own innate sensibilities, to capture the nuance, subtlety, and emotion in a story. Above all, I aspire to make the creative journey an enjoyable, supportive, and epic adventure—like those beloved buddy quests.




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Website | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | LinkedIn | Audible

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Audiobook Lovin Podcast: S7 Ep. 3: Narrator Carmen Seantel



Welcome to Season 7 Episode 3 of the 
Audiobook Lovin Podcast! 
Today we're chatting with Narrator Carmen Seantel!

 


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Things Discussed 
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Redwall (Redwall, Book 1)
By Brian Jacques 

Audible | Kindle | Paperback 



Latest Release
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Ascent of a Vengeful Woman
Uncovered Darkness Series, Book 2
By Ashon Ruffins
Narrated by Carmen Seantel


Available for purchase at





Radio Romance 
(Whispering Falls Sweet Short Story, Book 2)
By JC Savoy
Narrated by Carmen Seantel


Available for purchase at




About Our Guest



Carmen's voice has been described as warm, soothing, and expressive, with passionate undertones; she enjoys bringing projects (of all genres) to the ears of readers. She truly believes in the power of audiobooks to make the safe space of an author's words more accessible to all readers and this drives her passion as a narrator. Carmen is very enthusiastic about character voice development (all ages, species, and genders) and seeing just how far her vocal range can go. She enjoys bringing projects (of all genres) to the ears of readers. She always loved reading and voice work. Carmen currently own over 700 books; she began collecting when she was 8. Around this time, she started listening to radio shows from the 50s and practicing voice acting. As a teenager, Carmen recorded herself narrating some of her favorite books, including "Redwall" by Brian Jacques and "Abarat" by Clive Barker. She was in the Penguin Random House Audio New Narrator Mentorship 2025 cohort and is a member of the APA and PANA. She also regularly attends voice and acting courses to further develop her skills.

Carmen has personal experience or knowledge of the following topics which could bring an authentic and genuine sound to various projects: Emotional & Mental Health (including PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, SA Survivor), Military, Leadership, Management, Animal Training, Horseback Riding, Parenting, LGTBQIA+, and more. Awards: Ana Ats Deadline Pathfinder 

Award - 2025 Sultry Listeners Award, Favorite New Narrator - 2024


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Website | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Discord | Twitch | YouTube | Audible | Libro.FM | Amazon









Friday, October 24, 2025

Audiobook Lovin Podcast: S7 Ep. 2 - Author T.J. London and Narrator Chris Tester




Welcome to Season 7 Episode 2 of the Audiobook Lovin Podcast!
We’re diving deep into the world of Rebels and Redcoats with author T.J. London and narrator Chris Tester! Join us as we talk about the exciting reboot of this epic saga, the creative collaboration behind it, and what it’s like having THE John Carlisle himself join the adventure. From story development to performance choices, we explore the process, the passion, and the laughs along the way.

If you love historical fiction, romance, and audiobooks that transport you through time—this episode is one you don’t want to miss!

Change is coming. Allegiances will be tested.

Join the revolution, one page (or chapter) at a time.


Click here to find all the places where you can listen and follow us!  

You can also find us on Pocket Casts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Audible Podcast, iHeart Radio, and Pandora!



Make sure to follow us on your favorite listening platform to receive notifications of new episodes!!


Love the podcast and want to help support it?

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with a one time pledge by clicking here

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Things Discussed 
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The eBook and Paperback are available for purchase!
Click here to get all the links!

or

Kindle | Amazon Paperback | Kobo | Nook | Apple












Want to listen or read
THE REBEL? 


Click here to purchase the
THE REBEL
audiobook directly from Author T. J. London

Click here to purchase
THE REBEL
in paperback, ebook and audiobook everywhere else!





Click here to purchase
MAN OF WAR


Previous Appearances




Click here to listen to
T.J.'s first appearance
on the Audiobook Lovin' Series 2021











Click here to listen to Author T.J. London and Daniele Lanzarotta of Elysian Nightfall Studios discuss how they work together, what the process looks like and they give some insight that authors that want their titles in audio will definitely want to listen 


The cast of the Rebels and Redcoats Saga are back talking all things THE TURNCOAT.
Click here to listen





About Our Guest



T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, mohawk rocking Mistress of the Revolution. As a 
storyteller, her goal is to fill in the gaps about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time period to write is, of course, the American Revolutionary War (is there any other time period?). She also enjoys researching the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, and the Russian Revolution. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, cycling, and f—king up your world with over-the-top audio productions of her books (you’ve been warned). And single-handedly, she is taking on the fashion world to bring back the waistcoat (#waistcoatporn #jointhefight). She’s a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband, Fred, and her cat, Hamilton, aka Mr. Secretary.

Rock on Rebels!

Connect with TJ at 





I'm Christopher Tester, a classically trained, award-winning voice actor with a British RP (received pronunciation) accent.

 Compelling, playful yet vulnerable, I can deliver your story with the utmost assurance and impact.  

I am a UK based voice actor with extensive experience providing voiceover for commercials, video games, corporate narration, audiobooks, documentaries, audio drama and e-learning.  I record for an international client base from my broadcast-quality home studio and am all too happy to visit the London studio of your choice.  

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Audiobook Lovin’ Podcast – We’re Back!

 



Hey everyone, welcome back to the Audiobook Lovin’ Podcast!

It’s been a while since our last episode in July, and I’ll be honest: I needed the break. I was dealing with major burnout, burning the candle at both ends and the middle.

Okay - you can listen and/or read what's below. 

What’s Been Going On?

  • June was Audiobook Month, which means the Audiobook Lovin’ Series took over the entire month (as it always does).

  • July was spent preparing for the Sultry Listeners Awards nomination period in August.

  • Then September happened… and now it’s nearly gone! I feel like I didn’t get much done, but at the same time, I’ve been running non-stop.

In the middle of all that, I also launched a new business with one of my besties Enchantress Creations. It’s where the healing power of herbs meets the enchantment of magick. We focus on organic plants that nurture both body and spirit. Think of it as herbal + woo-woo + book lover goodies. (Because let’s be real, I’ll never stray far from books!)

Asking the Hard Question

With everything happening, I had to stop and ask myself:
Do I want to keep doing this podcast?

The show started as a passion project between two best friends who loved audiobooks. When Kelly stepped back to run her business, it became a one-woman production. What was supposed to be a hobby eventually turned into something that costs time, money, and energy, without actually generating income.

Fast forward: we’re in season 7 of the podcast, the Audiobook Lovin’ Series has celebrated 11 years, and the reality is that producing this show costs money, sound engineer, hosting, marketing, graphics, software, equipment, and more.

How the Podcast Stays Alive

We currently have a Patreon where supporters get early access to episodes, exclusive content, and fun extras like:

  • Would You Rather

  • Dinner Party Guest

  • F/M/K with characters authors have written or narrators have voiced

It’s a small but mighty group, and I love them. But I’ve never wanted to put the main show behind a paywall—I want everyone to have access to discovering new books, authors, and narrators.

Affiliate marketing (Libro.fm, Amazon) hasn’t brought in more than $5 in six months. Which leaves me with big decisions: Do I scale back to just the June series? Do I produce one episode per month instead of two?

Moving Forward

Here’s the plan for the podcast:

  • Sponsorships & Ads – Ad space for authors, narrators, and production companies. Patreon will offer ad-free episodes.

  • Patreon Revamp – More interactive content and new perks alongside the existing ones.

  • Donations – A one-time donation option for those who don’t want subscriptions.

  • YouTube Expansion – Hosting episodes on YouTube with plans to monetize through the Partner Program.

  • Merchandise – Relaunching simple items like logo-based merch, with room to expand.

  • Better Marketing – Showcasing the podcast’s role as the first audiobook-focused podcast and highlighting our groundbreaking history.

  • Future Goals – Hiring a manager, updating equipment, supporting our sound engineer, and taking the show to live events.

Thank You!!

The Audiobook Lovin’ Podcast has always been about celebrating the audiobook community and connecting listeners with the voices and stories they love. None of this would be possible without your support.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and cheering us on. Exciting things are coming soon—stay tuned, and as always, Happy Listenings!! 


*´¨)
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(¸.·´ (¸.*´ ¸.·´
`·-*Viviana* 


Friday, July 4, 2025

Audiobook Lovin Podcast: S6 Ep. 14 - Author T.J. London




Welcome to Season 6 Episode 14 of the Audiobook Lovin Podcast!
We’re celebrating Independence Day with returning guest T.J. London, whose gripping historical fiction centers around the American Revolutionary War. A beloved guest of the podcast, T. J. joins us once again to share exciting updates, including a major reboot of her series that promises to give you more of the intrigue, intensity, and emotional depth fans have come to love.

Change is coming. Allegiances will be tested.

Join the revolution, one page (or chapter) at a time.


You can also find us on Pocket Casts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Audible Podcast, iHeart Radio, and Pandora!



Make sure to follow us on your favorite listening platform to receive notifications of new episodes!!


Love the podcast and want to help support it?

You can either 


with a one time pledge by clicking here

or 

support the podcast and get exclusive content by becoming a patreon!

Click here to join!!



Things Discussed 
FYI - Affiliated Links Used throughout this post














Grab Your Copy Today!


Click here to purchase the
THE REBEL
audiobook directly from Author T. J. London

Click here to purchase
THE REBEL
in paperback, ebook and audiobook everywhere else!





Click here to purchase
MAN OF WAR


Previous Appearances




Click here to listen to
T.J.'s first appearance
on the Audiobook Lovin' Series 2021











Click here to listen to Author T.J. London and Daniele Lanzarotta of Elysian Nightfall Studios discuss how they work together, what the process looks like and they give some insight that authors that want their titles in audio will definitely want to listen 


The cast of the Rebels and Redcoats Saga are back talking all things THE TURNCOAT.
Click here to listen





About Our Guest


T.J. London is a rebel, liberal, lover, fighter, mohawk rocking Mistress of the Revolution. As a 
storyteller, her goal is to fill in the gaps about missing history, those little places that are so interesting yet sadly forgotten. Her favorite time period to write is, of course, the American Revolutionary War (is there any other time period?). She also enjoys researching the French Revolution, the French and Indian War, and the Russian Revolution. Her passions are traveling, writing, reading, cycling, and f—king up your world with over-the-top audio productions of her books (you’ve been warned). And single-handedly, she is taking on the fashion world to bring back the waistcoat (#waistcoatporn #jointhefight). She’s a native of Metropolitan Detroit (but secretly dreams of being a Londoner) and resides there with her husband, Fred, and her cat, Hamilton, aka Mr. Secretary.

Rock on Rebels!

Connect with TJ at