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| Tuesday, February 02, 2010 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 1:30 PM :: 69 Views ::
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You can write an original audiobook story on Twitter with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Meg Cabot
Starting February 16 at Noon EST, Meg Cabot (@megcabot) will launch a special round-robin interactive storytelling experience. She'll tweet the first line of the story and then the rest is up to you! Just login to your Twitter account (registration is free) to tweet your own suggested sentence to continue the tale.
How Does it Work?
Read the opening line of the story tweeted by Meg and follow us at http://www.twitter.com/BBCAA to tweet the possible next sentence of the story (tweets must be 140 characters or less) like this:
@BBCAA Your Tweet Here #bbcawd...
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| Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 8:27 AM :: 72 Views ::
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Our talented and endearing narrator Katherine Kellgren gives you a special glimpse inside her process as she records Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry. Filmed on location at the full service recording studios, Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Katherine shares her insights on her involvement with this special audiobook and her preparation for tackling this epic fairy tale created by more than 100 writers via Twitter.
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| Tuesday, December 01, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 8:33 AM :: 3828 Views ::
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Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry
By Neil Gaiman and the Twitterverse
Narrated by Katherine Kellgren
“Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the
hairbrush, smiled, and said, "We don't love you anymore."
So began the Twitter Audio project, with a dazzling first line penned byNew York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. What followed was an epic tale of imaginary lands, magical objects, haunting melodies, plucky sidekicks, menacing villains and much more. From mystical blue roses to enchanted mirrors to pesky puppets, this classic fable was born from the collective creativity of more than one hundred contributors via the social network Twitter.com in a groundbreaking literary experiment. Together, virtual strangers crafted a rollicking ...
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| Monday, November 23, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 9:41 PM :: 353 Views ::
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Just a quick note to update you all. The #bbcawdio tale, Hearts, Keys and Puppetry, is winging its way to iTunes this week to be captured in a podcast that we'll post to our website. It'll be available in individual chapters for handy quick listening!
One unfortunate piece of news, due to the lack of entries, we've cancelled the artwork contest, but truly appreciate your energy and enthusiasm for it! Next time, we'll be sure to get things rolling a little earlier and include some sort of allowance for international tweeters to submit their artwork as well.
In happier news, one week from today, the story will be available for your listening pleasure! Katherine Kellgren did a wonderful job bringing Sam's story to life and I think everyone's going to love ...
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| Monday, November 16, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 2:38 PM :: 516 Views ::
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So after 175 total votes cast, we have a winning title for our #bbcawdio novella:
Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry (title submitted by @45Spacer)
And finally, we're kicking off our #bbcawdio Artwork contest. This is going to be a very quick challenge since we're going into the studio tomorrow and want to get this audio tale available for you as soon as we can! But here are all the rules to enter:
Submit your original artwork and design for a forthcoming audiobook, launched by Neil Gaiman and written by more than 120 fans on Twitter. Visit our blog at www.bbcaudiobooksamerica.com and read the story summary, then send your original design as a high-resolution jpeg or PDF (at least 1200 X 1800 pixels, 300 dpi resolution) to contest@bbcaudiobooksamerica.com by Friday, Nov...
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 10:00 AM :: 192 Views ::
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So, after 8 days, 875 tweets by 124 contributors from more than six countries, and 14,385 tweeted words, we're moving into production on the Twitter Audiobook.
Through November 18, you can vote in our poll to select the title for the #bbcawdio novel. There's 11 great suggestions to choose from. (If you need a refresher on the story specifics, check out our summary.)
Stay tuned for more news and contests!
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| Friday, November 06, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 1:22 PM :: 542 Views ::
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So it's been just about two weeks since we tweeted the last lines of the #bbcawdio Twitter Audiobook, launched by NYT Bestselling author Neil Gaiman and finished by more than 100 Twitter participants from all over the world. (At least six countries were represented at last count!)
We've been cleaning up our rough draft and editing for clarity and fluidity, but we have some exciting news to share about the final product:
Title Poll:
We'll be hosting a poll next week to choose a title for our story. Read the entire story summary and start thinking of suggestions. Leave a note here in the comments with your best title suggestion (please only offer ONE title). We'll take all nominations, create a poll and post it next week for voting. T...
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| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 7:47 PM :: 2009 Views ::
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Our crowd-sourced saga has concluded! The Twitterverse (with the assistance of New York Times Bestselling Author Neil Gaiman) has created a rollicking, epic fairytale, set in a fantasy world, with an endearing coming-of-age story at its heart.
Here's a brief summary of the eight-day-long story event. Stay tuned to this space for more updates and developments as we take our story through the editing and production stages of making an audiobook!
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to rememb...
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| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:52 PM :: 847 Views ::
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That’s it folks: The Twitter Novel is over! Thank you all for your splendid contributions. We’re going to be busy the next few weeks transforming it from a list of tweets to actual paragraphs and chapters. Please stay tuned to our blog for more updates on the #bbcawdio project!
(Please read from the bottom up.)
THE END – via bbcaa #bbcawdio
...leaving another image behind. Someone she hadn't truly seen in a long time: herself. Sam smiled. It was good to be home. (via terencewest)
She saw the image of the castle, everyone there. They were smiling as they faded… #bbcawdio (via hazeltwilight)
Sam closed the lid and placed it on her night stand. She glanced at her mirror and saw... #bbcawdio (via sean_mcdevitt)
Inside the music box two figu...
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| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 11:02 AM :: 346 Views ::
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We’re almost at the very end! Please vote in our poll: http://twtpoll.com/ljazrn to weigh in on how the final scene should end and then join us at 2:30 pm EST to add your tweets to #bbcawdio.
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She saw herself, in her room, sitting down in front of her and pick up a comb. She felt her own hand respond, mimicking. (via simon_staffans)
It was her mother. "Sam? Sam it's dinner time, what's taking you so long?" A familiar voice behind her says. "I'm coming" (via techtigger)
Slowly a room began to form around her, it was her room and a voice was calling her name #bbcawdio (Via surfingsue)
The young Sam and Bobby on the ground began to turn into a blur and Sam saw the landscape change around her. #bbcawdio (via Jenny...
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| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 6:44 AM :: 256 Views ::
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We're nearing the finish line on our Twitter Awdio Project. Yesterday brought things to a big climax and now we charge into the finale. Follow the story at @bbcaa or by adding your tweets to #bbcawdio.
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1:
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world.
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Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. She’s only able t...
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| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:16 PM :: 387 Views ::
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Twitter Whale!Fail may have slowed us down but it didn't stand in our way! Scene 15 featured a pivotal showdown with the Queen and the endgame in sight for our fine heroes. Join us tomorrow at 9 AM EST for the final scene in our epic saga! Take our poll to weigh in on the location then follow the story @BBCAA and tweet your contributions to #bbcawdio.
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...herself. (Via mildmojo) #bbcawdio
Gradually the waves faded, and the ebb and flow of time slowed. She looked around, eyes adjusting to the light. She saw... (via rukasufox)
Sam felt like something was pulling her forward, she knew the feeling as it had happened before. #bbcawdio (via JennyWorsley)
The air was filled with the scent of roses. #bbcawdio (vi...
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| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 6:40 AM :: 552 Views ::
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Our tale is coming slowly to a close! Here's a recap of all the events so far. Follow the Twitter Audio project at @BBCAA or post your own tweet to #bbcawdio to contribute as our tale marches on!
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1:
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world.
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Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. She...
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:29 PM :: 531 Views ::
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Scene 14 of the Twitter Audio project is concluded. Reunited and it feels so good! Or does it? Sam has her brother back, but now what? The Queen and the Prince must be dealt with and they still must find their way home! Join us at 9 AM EST tomorrow for more in this magical, mystical saga and add your tweets to the story by posting them to #bbcawdio!
(Reminder: please read from the bottom up.)
As the light subsided Sam looked up and felt elation like shed never felt before. The bird was no more In its place stood Bobby. (Via Liz_Hawk)
When it was almost too much to bear, there was one last flash and then momentary darkness. "Sam?" a shaky voice whispered. (via melodyg)
The light became so bright that everyone in the room had to shield their eyes....
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 10:35 AM :: 353 Views ::
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Twitter Audio project marches on! Sam leads the army to the Queen's door in Scene 13...but what will she find there? Join us at 2:30 PM EST to continue on with #bbcawdio.
(Please read from the bottom up!)
...the Queen, holding the seemingly lifeless magpie on her hands. #bbcawdio (via glenbw)
Breathless, she reached the top step, only to find... #bbcawdio (via californiakara)
The screams stopped & the voice returned "Sam, sam, heart of stone, don't you realize You're alone?" A cackling laugh followed (via rukasufox)
She ignored the pain in her calves, the calls of her companions. There was one thing that mattered right now. Her brother. via hazeltwilight
Sam raced up the stairs, tripping and falling on the blackened steps. Sh...
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| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 6:45 AM :: 261 Views ::
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The Twitter Audio Project continues with more daring adventure and dastardly twists and turns. Follow the story tweet-by-tweet at @bbcaa and join in the fun by posting your tweets with the hashtag #bbcawdio.
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1:
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world.
Scene 2:
Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. Sh...
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| Monday, October 19, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:25 PM :: 317 Views ::
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Scene 12 brought a reunion with our old friend Finnegan for Sam & her intrepid band of cohorts. How will they face the Queen's army? Join us at 9 AM EST tomorrow to find out at @bbcaa and add your tweets to #bbcawdio.
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Sam leaned out of the carriage, gulped, and slid back inside. She looked to Badger, "how large an army does the Queen have?" (via terencewest)
"Well well. It seems there's a welcoming committee for you here lass." called Finnegan. #bbcawdio (via thurtinkle)
Pinman was strangely quiet during the ride, perhaps imitating the stoic Badger. After a few minutes the carriage began to slow. (via rukasufox)
Sam held on the dolls hand for comfort her mind racing with what was ahead of her. #bbcawdi...
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| Monday, October 19, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 11:12 AM :: 355 Views ::
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Here's a breakdown of Scene 11, line-by-line. How will Sam vanquish the queen and get her brother back? And what will happen back in the real world? Tune in to find out at @bbcaa or and add your tweets to #bbcawdio.
Sam hated the Queen. She held her hand out to the doll. "Come on, we have a Queen to see. And we have to love her again." (via selorian)
Sam frowned. This was all....madness. They had to get going. She could figure out the truth later #bbcawdio (via taragel)
"So, your brother turned out to be the Queen's greatest birdbrain, huh?" Pinhead laughed his head off, literally. #bbcawdio (via glenbw)
"Yes," the doll answered Sam's unspoken question. "She had to give it a heart and she wouldn't give up her own, would she?" (via Selorian...
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| Sunday, October 18, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 9:51 PM :: 353 Views ::
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The Twitter Audio Project continues at 9 AM EST Monday! Here's the story so far. Vote in our poll to decide where Sam and her friends end up next. Then join in the fun by posting your tweets with the hashtag #bbcawdio. First line: Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself) Scene 1: The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world. Scene 2: Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. She’s onl...
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| Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:22 PM :: 477 Views ::
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Click here to vote in a poll about where Sam, Pinman and Badger should find themselves when Scene 11 begins.
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| Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 2:56 PM :: 588 Views ::
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Scene 10 sees Sam using some of the key magical items in her possession to get closer on her quest to find her brother. Where will Scene 11 take them? What's on the other side of the door?
Join us Monday at 9 AM EST to find out!
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Pinman sighed " We're safe now, knock on wood." He tapped his own head. "Now... Where are we exactly?" (via MissDeliana)
Badger took one last look at the approaching crows and jumped through the door as it began to fade. #bbcawdio (via selorian)
Sam hesitated only for a moment before leaping through the open door. #bbcawdio (via lorespinner)
There was a void on the other side...the Pinman shoved past her and disappeared into the darkness with a cry of "Come on!" (via rukasuf...
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| Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 11:57 AM :: 383 Views ::
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Another action-packed scene from the Twitterverse! Well done everyone! Let's get ready to dive into Scene 10 and the mysteries of that blue rose...
(Please read from the bottom up.)
The moment the crown and rose touched her hand, she was enveloped in a blue-green glow. #bbcawdio (via nataliefyffe)
Sam stepped forward, and grabbed the crown from the burning embers. She was surprised that it was cold as ice. #bbcawdio (via JennyWorsley)
The swan screeched as it burned to ashes. When it was over, the crown lay on the ground. #bbcawdio (via Rusakufox)
The badger swatted at Pinman with a mighty paw quickly extinguishing the flames on his body. (via taragel)
The swan shrieked as Pinman collided with her. Fire chewed through her and the pup...
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 9:10 PM :: 487 Views ::
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The Twitter Audio Project continues! Here's the story so far! Join in the fun by posting your tweets with the hashtag #bbcawdio.
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1:
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world.
Scene 2:
Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. She’s only able to look on in horror while her mirror twin slips into her place i...
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:29 PM :: 408 Views ::
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Well, this is turning into quite the creepy little story isn't it? There was some good action in Scene 8 (Flying chariots! Attack bats! Running!) and tomorrow things threaten to turn sinister. Join us at 9 AM EST to tell us the rest of the story!
(Please read from the bottom up!)
The doll opened its eyes and stared at Sam. "Impostor!" it screamed. (via ange1ina)
...to reveal a small doll that looked exactly like herself. (via hazeltwilight) "No!" she heard the prince shout far away. The key turned, and kept on turning, as the lid slowly opened... (via Simon_Staffans)
"Here goes nothing," thought Sam, and turned it in the keyhole. It clicked into place. (via cafenirvana)
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| Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 10:14 AM :: 479 Views ::
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It was another interesting installment as we delved into the secret behind the Queen's sordid history and met a new figure in our epic tale! What will happen next? Tune in at 2 PM EST to tell us more.
You see it's also the key to getting your brother back #bbcawdio (via Upguntha)
"It's a heart." He paused. "But you're only half right." #bbcawdio (Via mackenize_finch)
"So how did I get this? And is it really her heart?" she opened her palm and showed him the strange green egg. (via Taragel)
Sam shook her head in confusion. It was all too much, too fast. #bbcawdio (via e2d2)
"The queen is my twin sister. But we were separated at birth. She went to the toymaker and I stayed in the castle" (via JennyWorsley)
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 9:34 PM :: 654 Views ::
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We're about to embark on Day 3 of #bbcawdio and here's our story thus far. Thanks for contributing and join us 9 AM EST for Scene 7.
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1:
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world.
Scene 2:
Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. She’s only able to look on in horror while her mirror twin slips into her place in the wo...
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:24 PM :: 696 Views ::
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Another interesting scene from the Twitterverse! We finally learn Sam's brother's name and what that mysterious green stone egg is! ...And what's with all the puppet love?
Tune in tomorrow to tell us more!
(Remember to read from the bottom up!)
The grin grew. "It's not just a heart. It's the queen's heart." (via e2d2)
"He said it was a heart, but I don't think that was true. I think it may be a portal" Sam shuffled unsure of herelf. (via jennyworsley)
"Don't you?"The badger's snout creased in something which might have been a smile. "My, you are slow." (via mackenzie_finch)
"Do you know what this is?" Sam asked (via jennyworsley)
"She wouldn't even know how to use it." whined the puppet from where he had fallen. (via jshadl)
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 12:59 PM :: 509 Views ::
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Thanks for all your contributions, Twitterverse. I think an interesting story is developing. Here's the line-by-line breakdown for scene 5. (Remember to read from the bottom up.)
An electric buzz skittered up her flesh. The acrid smell of ozone bit into her nose as Sam was engulfed by darkness. (via terencewest)
"NO!" the woman screamed. Everything began swirling around Sam like she was on an amusement park ride. #bbcawdio (via dstieglitz313)
Now was not the time to worry about what would happen - she had to just do it! One, two, three...#bbcawdio (vai ange1ina)
Somehow she knew if she gave up the egg, she'd never get home. Finnegan had said to rub the stone three times... #bbcawdio (via techtigger)
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 9:25 AM :: 753 Views ::
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Ok, here's the line-by-line breakdown from Scene 4 of our epic tale. Remember to read from the bottom up.
Had she told him her name? Sam wondered. She couldn't recall but pushed the thought aside. There was a staircase waiting. (via nettsche)
Sam sighed. What was that supposed to mean? Why did everyone here have to speak in riddles? #bbcawdio (via mackenzie_finch)
"Just remember, lass, the most important doors are the hardest ones to find," Finnigan said before he disappeared. #bbcawdio (via selorian)
"How do you know my name?!" Sam asked, startled. #bbcawdio (via loupok)
"I best get 'round back with this delivery before Her Excellency has m' head, and you best start climbing, young Sam." (via Taragel)
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| Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 6:50 AM :: 520 Views ::
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We're just about to launch Day 2 of the #bbawdio novel and here's a quick summary of the story so far. We've been loving all of your creative contributions!
First line:
Sam was brushing her hair when the girl in the mirror put down the hairbrush, smiled & said, “We don't love you anymore.” (Posted by Neil Gaiman, @neilhimself)
Scene 1:
The girl in the mirror speaks ominously to Sam of a promise once made to “them.” Sam tries desperately to remember and a memory flickers of a devil’s bargain she once made—the same day her brother disappeared. Then everything fades as Sam slips through the mirror into another world.
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Sam wakes up in darkness on the other side of the glass. She’s only able to look on in horror while her m...
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 2:50 PM :: 799 Views ::
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Sorry for the delay everyone. We're trying to suss out exactly what the problem is with Twitter (it doesn't seem to be an API issue) but while we do that here's the line-by-line update for Scene 3 so far. We may have to reconvene tomorrow (9 AM EST) unfortunately but it was a great first day for the project! Thanks to all for their creative and engaging submissions.
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Baffled, Sam stopped in her tracks. A loud crack behind her made her turn around. #bbcawdio (via simon_staffans)
Frantically, she looked for a door. She ran widdershins around the building but could find nothing. #bbcawdio (via lionnesss)
The tower now loomed before her, tiny lights twinkling from its tiny windows. #bbcawdio (via mildmojo)
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 2:26 PM :: 424 Views ::
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Well it's 4:25 pm and Twitter has decided it's heard enough out of us today. We'll keep trying to update/retweet but although all systems should be a go (API is fine...etc.) Twitter's refusing to update us. Sorry for the break in your regularly scheduled storytelling everyone. We'll post as soon as we can.
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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Good job everyone! We'll soldier on to Scene 3 and then post an update at the end of the day with summary of the story so far!
Here's line-by-line breakdown of Scene 2 (read from the bottom up):
1. The puppet smiled. A far more human smile, and more disturbing for that. "Well. Shall we begin, my dear?" #bbcawdio (via mackenzie_finch)
"Nothing. Or Everything. It all depends on how you play the game." #bbcawdio (via karie122)
Terrified, Sam turned back towards the mirror, "What will she do? What will she do to them?" #bbcawdio (via hazeltwilight)
"The answer is before you. But ask yourself: What will happen if SHE is THERE too long?" #bbcawdio (via anglotastic)
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 10:56 AM :: 1080 Views ::
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Ok, we're off to a great start. Your creativity is amazing!
Here's scene #1 but remember: read from the bottom up!
1. And then Sam felt herself slip through the glass and its cold, smooth emptiness. (via Heraldeditrix)
2. And all she could hear now in the darkness was laughter. (via unrealfred)
3. She stopped struggling and embraced the darkness. . (via dstieglitz313)
4. It was then she knew that she would have to let go of everything, let the dark-mirror take her... (via Heraldeditrix)
5. The voices.. they were familiar now. They had taken him, and she had begged to follow. She had promised... (via lizmcgregor)
6. Mirrors. There had always been mirrors. It's where they all resided (via aarsic)
7. She remembered the...
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 8:59 AM :: 739 Views ::
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Wow! The response to this storytelling experiment has been amazing!
The Twitter community has really embraced this idea, retweeting it hundreds of times and in many different languages too! Mainstream publications such as Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, CNet.com, and more have also spread the news.
Of course, we're so excited to have the amazing, bestselling and award-winning Neil Gaiman kicking things off for us at Noon EST today. He gave us a sneak peek at his opening and it's fantastically imaginative and chilling. (Just like you'd expect from the author of Coraline and The Graveyard Book!)
Then it will be up to you! Remember that you can see all the submitted tweets by searching the hashtag #bbcawdio if you like, but we'll be ...
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| Monday, October 12, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 7:12 AM :: 31816 Views ::
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You can write an original audiobook story on Twitter with New York Times Bestselling Author Neil Gaiman!
Starting October 13 at Noon EST, Neil Gaiman (known as @Neilhimself) will launch a special round-robin interactive storytelling experience. He'll tweet the first line of the story and then the rest is up to you! Just login to your Twitter account (registration is free) to continue the story.
How Does it Work?
Read the opening line of the story tweeted by Neil (or catch up with it in progress by visiting #bbcawdio) and then follow us at http://www.twitter.com/BBCAA to post the next sentence of the story (tweets must be 140 characters or less) like this:
@BBCAA Your Tweet Here #bbcawdio
(Please use both ...
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| Friday, September 11, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 8:48 AM :: 351 Views ::
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Our Marketing Director Michele Cobb and Audie-Award-winning narrator Katherine Kellgren hit the highway for a road trip to the Behind the Microphone special event at Cranford Public Library in Central, New Jersey earlier this week.
Library Director John Malar and Katherine smile
for the camera before the event.
Despite relying on the dubious navigational skills of one of our friends from Hachette Book Group, Katherine and I made it out to lovely Cranford, New Jersey where we tasted local eats and then spoke to about 25 library patrons.
To assist with her reading, Katherine carefully marked up this mansucript page with notes on pronunciation and emphasis.
Katherine talked with the group about her backgroun...
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| Friday, August 28, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 7:41 AM :: 495 Views ::
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There's just five days left to enter for a chance to win a $50 iTunes Gift Card and a prize package of quality audiobook titles (with a retail value of more than $250). Enter today in three easy steps (see our official entry rules for more info):
1) Click on MENU in the top navigation bar of the widget below, then EMBED THIS PLAYER and copy the code.
2) Post it to your personal website and/or Facebook page (under My Stuff).
3) Send a link to the page you posted to us at contest@bbcaudiobooksamerica.com
That's all it takes to be entered to WIN!
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| Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 7:55 AM :: 744 Views ::
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If you're a Tolkien fan, then you might just want to make a little pilgrimage to New York City the weekend of October 9-11. That's when Radio City Music Hall will be presenting The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring in Concert! A full orchestral performance of the score from the recent hit film, created by Howard Shore, will be perfectly synchronized to accompany a screening of the 178-minute movie. What more could a Ringer ask for?
A special sound mix of the movie is created that allows for dialogue and light sound effects to be heard but that showcases the orchestra's performance, which is carefully timed using a special color-coded software that signals the conductor to passage changes and tempo fluctuations in the score. Maestro Ludvig ...
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| Tuesday, August 04, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 1:46 PM :: 472 Views ::
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As reported (to much fan fair) by Wired.com, the fourth actor to play the lead in the cult hit TV show Doctor Who, Tom Baker, who portrayed the time-traveling hero from 1974 to 1981, is returning to the iconic role--on audio!
Baker is in the studio recording a new five-program series for BBC Audiobooks (look for them to be offered in our catalogue this coming January as a complete set). The Doctor Who: Hornets’ Nest series was penned by Paul Magrs and also stars Richard Franklin, Susan Jameson, and Rula Lenska.
Now 75 years old, Baker is the Doctor most Americans recognize and associate with the role, since his episodes were some of the first to be imported and aired here on PBS in the 1980s. Fans will surely welcome the return of this beloved acto...
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| Monday, July 27, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 12:32 PM :: 590 Views ::
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Last Week, BBCAA's Managing Editor Vikki Warner let her freak flag fly with the cast and creators of The Mighty Boosh, on their US tour. After New York, they headed out West and tomorrow night they'll be signing at Amoeba Records in Los Angeles (see our calendar for more details).
BBCAA basks in the Brilliance of the Boosh
Last week, on a routine visit to our New York offices, I was stunned to find out that my favorite comedy duo, The Mighty Boosh, were in town to promote the DVD release of all three seasons of their zoo-tastic show—the strangest and funniest thing ever to cross my television screen. A signing? Great! A “secret” show, at which they would perform and DJ for their obsessive fans? Heavenly.
Frantically collecting our audiobooks ...
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| Monday, June 08, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 12:20 PM :: 657 Views ::
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Here's our final sneak preview clip of the original radio drama, TORCHWOOD: LOST SOULS. In this installment, the gang assumes aliases and makes their way into the particle lab to begin the investigation.
Want to hear more of the story? TORCHWOOD: LOST SOULS will be available in stores and online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble tomorrow.
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| Sunday, June 07, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 8:21 AM :: 593 Views ::
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Here's the third sneak preview clip in the original audio story, Torchwood: Lost Souls. Check back tomorrow for more of the story!
The Torchwood investigators are reunited with Doctor Martha Jones, who catches them up on the trouble at the CERN supercollider.
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| Saturday, June 06, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 9:25 AM :: 559 Views ::
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Here's the next Torchwood: Lost Souls clip! Come back every day June 5-8 for more of the story.
Clip 2: On the plane ride to Geneva, Captain Jack shares a story from the past.
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| Friday, June 05, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 10:26 AM :: 770 Views ::
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We'll be posting exclusive sneak peeks of the first 10 minutes of Torchwood: Lost Souls this whole weekend, leading to the release of Lost Souls on CD this Tuesday, June 9. Here's the first 2 minutes and check back every day for more exciting adventures with Captain Jack and the gang.
CLIP #1
Torchwood: Lost Souls -- The Torchwood team and Martha face danger at CERN in this special BBC radio episode, starring John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Gareth David-Lloyd and Freema Agyeman. Following the tragic deaths of two of their colleagues, only Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones remain of Torchwood, protecting humanity against the unknown. Martha Jones, ex-time traveler and now working as a doctor for UNIT, has been called to CERN -- the wor...
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| Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 5:03 PM :: 18809 Views ::
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It's been a busy few days for the BBCAA team as we took in the sights and sounds of the Audio Publishers Association Conference (APAC) and Book Expo America (BEA) in the Big Apple.
Thursday was the annual APAC to discuss the future of the audiobook industry. Plenty of topics were discussed in the publishers and narrators tracks including the embracing of new formats (esp. digital download), the pricing scheme of audiobooks, ways to reduce costs but still ensure quality in recordings, new developments like the Kindle's text-to-speech feature, productive ways to market in a budget-challenged economy, and many more. Several attendees lauded the keynote speaker Joshua Cooper Ramo's talk on new business models (his book, The Age of th...
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 3:29 PM :: 420 Views ::
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Just pulled into town for the publishing industry's premiere conference, Book Expo America, and we're gearing up for the big events for the next few days.
Thursday is the Audio Publishers Association's (APA) conference, where the future of the audio industry will be discussed in insightful panels with publishers, producers, narrators and other audio world professionals.
Thursday night, the Independent Publishers Association will be presenting their prestigious Ben Franklin Awards for excellence in publishing. (With four nominees, we'll be crossing our fingers!)
Friday night, the audiobooks industry's Oscar equivalents, the APA's Audie Awards, will be presented at the New York Historical Society and who knows which celebrity narrators might be in attendance?...
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| Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 1:31 PM :: 710 Views ::
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The trailer for the new Sherlock Holmes flick starring Robert Downey, Jr., and Jude Law looks exciting. But will traditionalist Sherlock fans appreciate this savvy modern twist on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved tales?
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| Monday, May 11, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 7:48 AM :: 725 Views ::
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Here at BBC Audiobooks America we see a lot of books and manuscript submisssions that aren’t quite right for an audio adaptation. It can often be a thin line, a finely nuanced distinction indeed, that separates those stories ideal for recording from those that are not.
But sometimes? Not so much.
Editorial Director Jeffrey Golick presents here a handful of good reasons why your precious pearls of wisdom may not make the cut as an audiobook.
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| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 5:56 AM :: 696 Views ::
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Mother's Day is right around the corner (this Sunday in fact!) and for those last-minute shoppers still looking for the perfect gift, we have the answer. Audiobooks are perfect for the busy mom on the go, or the one who wants to kick back and relax with a good story, or…well just about everyone. (And for those of you who don't want to spring for the speedy shipping, swipe your mom's iPod and load it up with digital download versions of these great selections!)
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| Thursday, April 30, 2009 |
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By bbcaadmin @ 6:10 PM :: 19178 Views ::
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Welcome to our new website! We’re thrilled you could drop in and see all the new features we’re launching. For those of you who are new to our site or to audiobook listening in general, we understand there can be a little confusion about what audiobooks really are all about. In an effort to clear up the confusion, we’ve created this handy primer on the common myths and misperceptions about BBCAA and audiobooks.
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