Connor Reads Books

Episode 32: Connor is Back!

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

I’ve been away from the feed for a few months, but it’s not because the work stopped it’s because the audiobook work ramped up. This update is my “here’s what I’ve been making” guide for anyone who loves audio fiction, audiobook narration, and big genre swings from space opera to romance to dystopian mystery.

First, I talk through three completed audiobooks you can grab on Audible. Then I lay out what’s next for Connor Read’s Books: interviews with R.C. Hannah and Drew Harrison, sample chapters as podcast episodes, and more short fiction.

I also launched a short story submission page for writers (under 4,000 words, mainly horror, sci-fi, or fantasy) and I’m actively looking for more voice talent, especially performers with feminine voices for women characters.

Long-term, I’m aiming to build a Patreon or donate link so we can pay authors and voice actors, because creative work deserves real support.

Subscribe so you don’t miss the interviews and story drops, and if you enjoy the show, share it with a friend and leave a review.

Short Story Submissions

https://www.lconnorvoice.com/submit-your-story

Voice Over Auditions:

Message Lconnorvoice@gmail.com

Put “VO Audition” in the subject line - messages without it will not be accepted.

Audio Book Links:

Black Sun: Rise of the Flint Pirates

Warforged

Transfer Point

Text Book Links:

Men of the Mountain

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 31: Life and Limb - Evan Baughfman

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

What if happiness could be guaranteed with a single bite? We read Evan Boffman’s Life and Limb, a desert horror tale where a determined runner named Rafe—rebuilding his life with a carbon fiber blade—meets a towering, talkative saguaro that offers permanent euphoria and relief from thirst. The Sonoran heat blurs into myth as rattlesnakes block the trail, cholla cling with wicked barbs, and coyotes circle with quiet precision. Through it all, the cactus speaks in a calm baritone, holding out a pink fruit that promises bliss without burden.

Thank you To Evan Baughfman for the permission to share this story on Connor Reads Books

Content Warnings:

Harsh language

Mystical Cactus

Animal Attacks

Mauls of the Wild:

Evan Baughfman:

Murderfish:

Murderfish on Audible

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 30: Evan Baughfman - Author Interviews

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500

We dive into the feral heart of his new collection, Mauls of the Wild, where animal-attack horror meets precise craft and real-world texture from deserts, mountains, and the open ocean. Evan unpacks how influences like Goosebumps, Michael Crichton, Peter Benchley, and The Twilight Zone shaped his eye for tension, morality, and twist endings, and why he believes horror offers a safe way to confront danger without harm.

If you’re a writer, you’ll love the nuts-and-bolts process: lock in the ending first, start amid action or conversation, and leave each session mid-scene so momentum never dies. Evan also lifts the curtain on drabbles—exactly 100-word stories that demand image, economy, and a satisfying turn. From killer penguins to shark phobias, constraints become sparks, and revision becomes a scalpel. We talk persistence through rejection, the power of a good writers’ group, and the difference between prose and playwriting when it comes to pacing and dialogue.

Along the way, Evan shares how he compiled the collection from reprints and fresh pieces, why he writes for both adults and younger readers, and how his own miles on desert trails and cautious steps at the beach seep into the work. Stick around for a playful creature mashup—Sharctus, anyone—and practical ways to find his books and connect online.

If this conversation made your creative gears turn, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves horror or short fiction, and leave a quick review. It helps more readers and writers find us, and it means the world.

Mauls of the Wild:

Evan Baughfman:

Thanks again for the interview Evan!

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 29: “Uphill Both Ways” - Mike Jack Stoumbos - 2025 Holiday Special

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Ever wonder what a snow day on a space station might look like? For Angie Tzakis, it’s the first time she’s ever seen a snowflake. Living on New Detroit Station has always been complex, but the first snow is about to change everything. Pairing snowflurries with the recent shattering of childhood illusions reveals that life isn’t always clear cut, and secrets have a nature of their own.

It’s Time for another Connor Reads Books Christmas Special! This time we read “Uphill Both Ways” written by Mike Jack Stoumbous, a fantasy fiction writer, and producer of the Unhelpful Encyclopedia Series.

Mike’s Links:

Unhelpful Encyclopedia Amazon Links

Mike Jack Stoumbous Amazon Page

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

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Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 28: Author Interview - Gabrielle Wanek

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Today we talk to Gabrielle Wanek, the Author of Songs of Ash and Dawn; a new urban fantasy that has been topping charts in the 2 weeks since its release. We talk about Gabrielle’s writing journey, how she came to write the Songs of Ash and Dawn, and what makes a compelling villain. Join us as we explore Gabrielle’s detailed world building, and talk about what’s next for her on her writer’s quest.

Thanks again for the interview Gabrielle!

Listen to Chapter 1 Audio Here:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-27-songs-of-ash-and-dawn-chapter-1-gabrielle-wanek/id1717470807?i=1000740219611

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DSPJJh98NhmORaZVLUF8H?si=b25ad6e102084f55

Songs of Ash and Dawn:

https://www.songsofashanddawn.com/book

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/songs-of-ash-and-dawn-gabrielle-wanek/1148400036

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G21NQQ2P?ref=KC_GS_GB_US

Gabrielle Wanek:

https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriellewriter?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/gawanek/?igsh=Z2dxdTd1czRwYnU0&utm_source=qr

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 27: Songs of Ash and Dawn: Chapter 1 - Gabrielle Wanek

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Racing through his local dark forest, Detective Ethan is being hunted by dark and malevolent creatures. While magic is not new, Ethan handles all sorts of magical disputes in his community, what is transpiring now is nothing he’s seen before. A shadowy creature, and inhuman roar, a skull with piercing red eyes. Can Ethan make it out of the forest before dawn? Or did the shadows bring him his final sunset?

Songs of Ash and Dawn is a new fantasy series that was released just last week December 2nd, and is taking the world by storm. Ranking number one in urban fantasy on multiple platforms!

Thanks to Gabrielle and her team- It is my sincere pleasure and privilege to share an audio chapter with you here!

Songs of Ash and Dawn:

https://www.songsofashanddawn.com/book

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/songs-of-ash-and-dawn-gabrielle-wanek/1148400036

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G21NQQ2P?ref=KC_GS_GB_US

Gabrielle Wanek:

https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriellewriter?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/gawanek/?igsh=Z2dxdTd1czRwYnU0&utm_source=qr

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 26: “Desert Dwellers” by Cliff Creosote

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

When the earth splits open under a moonlit desert sky, survival becomes more than a test of will—it becomes a nightmare.

Join Carter and his research crew deep in the Sonoran wilderness as their expedition turns from scientific to supernatural. An earthquake, a missing teammate, and an unspeakable creature lurking beneath the sand. This is one trip they’ll never forget.

Featuring a full cast of voice actors, Desert Dwellers combines immersive sound design, atmospheric storytelling, and unrelenting tension in a story that blurs the line between the natural and the nightmarish.

Content Warning: graphic violence, body horror, death, loud noises, and intense peril. Listener discretion is advised.

An L. Connor Voice Production
Written by Cliff Creosote
Theme by Sound Monk Studios
Presented by Connor Reads Books

Cast:

Zack - Lou

Kacey - Carly

Susie - Helene

Jared - Isaac

Steve, BP Agent, and Carter - Connor McGeverly

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Tarantino Country Rock by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Texas

https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio

Sound Effect by @BurghRecords

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 25: Welcome to the Fantasy Fair - Marissa McNamara

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

‘Follow Wendolyn, a first-time author, as she discovers that behind the cosplay, panels, and raven companions, lies something far darker than she ever dreamed. When stories come alive, the fair becomes more than a celebration of fantasy—it becomes a reckoning.’Today we read ‘Welcome to the Fantasy Fair’ written by Marissa Mcnamara, and published by Pink Hydra Press in their August 2024 issue. Marissa gave me permission to read this story on the podcast, and Pink Hydra Press was gracious and gave me their blessing! What results is a captivating story of achievement and dissolution, and a reminder to never meet your heroes. Thank you Marissa and thank you Pink Hydra Press!Marrissa’s Links: https://mmcnamarabooks.com/?page_id=34https://www.instagram.com/m_mcnamara_books/The Pink Hydra Press:Welcome to the Fantasy Fair: https://www.thepinkhydra.com/issues/0102202408/Website:https://www.thepinkhydra.com/Submissions Closed for 2025 - Check Here for 2026 Submissions: https://www.thepinkhydra.com/submissions/Marissa’s Interview Episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marissa-mcnamara-author-interview/id1717470807?i=1000714123228Murderfish Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikejackstoumbos/murderfish-a-wonderbird-press-anthologyUnhelpful Encyclopedia Audible Links: MurderBirdsMurderBugsVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 24: Kim Green - Author Interviews

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Howdy Folks, today we talk with Kim Green, Owner of Blank Page Consulting, and Author of Books like Vicissitudes, Hallucination, and Isolation - the last of which is our topic of discussion today. We start by talking about Kim’s writing experience and history, then delve into the raw and political commentary of her book Isolation, a soul-bearing collection of blogs written during the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic that are revisited with poignant postscript in 2023. This is a very political episode due to the nature of the content of Isolation, but I encourage you to listen through our conversation, if only just to hear our perspectives. We touch on race in America, Anti-Racist works, advocacy, masculinity, and other hot button topics. Isolation is a powerful mix of storytelling and conversation that reflects the despair and hopelessness felt by many in this country, yet inspires the reader towards hope, possibility, imperfection, and connection. Thanks again for the amazing conversation, Kim!Kim’s Links: https://www.amazon.com/Isolation-Blogs-Musings-Memories-changed/dp/1665308133https://www.wordsllc.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimgreenauthor/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/kimgreenwords/https://www.facebook.com/blankpageconsult/Kim’s T-Lokes Episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kim-green-blank-page-consulting/id1725751207?i=1000710865045Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YVHJPGJqkEv9FcP3kMX97?si=ba3b46e6b0ad4566Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 23: David Hankins - Author Interview

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Howdy Folks today we talk with David Hankins, a prolific award winning author who has been featured in dozens of magazines and anthologies, as well as creating the Grimsworld Series. We talk about David’s inspirations for his works, which tend to be lighthearted fantasy and sci-fi tales. Dive in and discover how the headaches and humor of bureaucratic mismanagement inspired David to write a series. David is also featured in every installment of The Unhelpful Encyclopedia Series and we discuss inspirations for his stories, and how audiobook and artistic interpretations deepen the storytelling experience. Thanks a ton for the Interview David!David’s Links: Website: https://davidhankins.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/DavidHankins.AuthorIG: https://www.instagram.com/_davidhankins/DreamForge Article “Writing Resilience”: https://dreamforgemagazine.com/story/writing-resilience/“A Properly Spiced Gingerbread”: https://www.castofwonders.org/2024/12/cast-of-wonders-619-a-properly-spiced-gingerbread/Books Links:How to Write a Howling Good Story: https://books2read.com/howlinggoodstoryKickstarter for Authors: https://amzn.to/45NATr7Anthologies mentioned (Unhelpful Encyclopedia, Writers of the Future, etc.) available at https://davidhankins.com)Award-winning illustrator Sarah Morrison: https://sarahmorrisonillustration.com/WindyCon 7-9 Nov (Chicago): https://www.windycon.org/QuadCon 7 Sept (Dubuque): https://quadcitycon.com/Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 22: Michael La Ronn - Author Interview

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Howdy Folks today we talk with Michael La Ronn, a prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer, youtuber, and owner of Author Level Up. We talk about Michael’s experience with the Murderfish Anthology, how he found his writing style, and how he became the writer he is today. We discuss the differences between writing to teach, and writing to entertain. Dive in, and hear how authenticity, passion, spontaneity, and a can-do attitude have been core tenants in Michael’s writing journey. Michael’s Links: Author Level Up - https://authorlevelup.com/www.authorlevelup.com/pantsingSocial Media and YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@AuthorLevelUp/videoshttps://www.facebook.com/authorleveluphttps://x.com/michaellaronnThe Good Necromancerwww.michaellaronn.com/thegoodnecromancerMichael’s Podcastwww.selfpublishingadvice.orgEventshttps://atlantawritersclub.org/www.superstarswritingseminar.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 21: Jake Stein - Author Interview

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Howdy Listeners, we have another author interview for you! Today we talk to Jake Stein, a prolific fiction short story writer who’s had quite a few publications in the past years. We dive into Jake’s inspirations, his approach to writing, and how sometimes the hard hitting stories don’t explode, but burn slowly. Jake’s writing has also been brought to the audio space on a handful of podcasts, including this one! Thanks Jake for coming on the show and sharing your approach to writing, and how to persist in the short story writing space. “Real Food” Episode of CRB - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-food-jake-stein-murderfish-kickstarter/id1717470807?i=1000708997378Murderfish Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikejackstoumbos/murderfish-a-wonderbird-press-anthologyUnhelpful Encyclopedia Audible Links: MurderBirdsMurderFishJake’s Links: https://bsky.app/profile/jakeiswriting.bsky.socialhttps://storiesbystein.wordpress.com/https://storiesbystein.substack.com/WorldCon Seattle 2025https://seattlein2025.org/Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 20: The Rats in the Walls

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Howdy Listeners, today we dive into one of Connor’s favorite H.P. Lovecraft Stories - The Rats in the Walls. A story of an older man who’s knowledge of his family’s past is Dubious at best, that is until his son is shipped off to fight the great war, and comes back with knowledge of their ancestral home - Exam Priory. Our protagonist moves to the priory, learning of its troubled past, and is at once haunted by the ghosts of the isolated castle. Content Warnings: Gore, Rats,Violence, Coarse Language, Horrors Beyond ComprehensionVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 19: Marissa McNamara - Author Interview

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Howdy Listeners, we have another author interview for you! Today we talk to Marissa McNamara, a fantasy and sci-fi writer based in Brisbane, Australia. We talk about how she got into writing, her process, her perspective, and her plans for the future! In celebration of the Murderfish kickstarter, we are going to be interviewing some of the authors that have contributed to Anthology. Thanks for being the first Marissa!!Marissa’s Links: https://mmcnamarabooks.com/https://mmcnamarabooks.com/?page_id=34https://www.instagram.com/m_mcnamara_books/Welcome to the Fantasy Fair: https://www.thepinkhydra.com/issues/0102202408/fantasyfair/The Pink Hydra: https://www.thepinkhydra.com/issues/0102202408/The Furious Gazelle: https://thefuriousgazelle.com/2024/10/31/2024-halloween-contest-winner-the-haunted-library-by-m-mcnamara/#more-3291Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665Music Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 18: "Real Food", Jake Stein - Murderfish Kickstarter

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Get your feet wet with this preview story from "Murderfish," the third installment of the Unhelpful Encyclopedia series, from WonderBird Press. "Real Food," by Jake Stein, is the sci-fi tale of a vegan chef brought to the Earth office of a powerful businessman—with a chilling request.“Murderfish” is still in its kickstarter phase and is looking for more backers! So if you liked this short story, and want to reel in some more great aquatic tales, head over to the kickstarter and help make this book possible.Murderfish Kickstarter Links: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikejackstoumbos/murderfish-a-wonderbird-press-anthologyUnhelpful Encyclopedia Prior Volumes:Volume 1 - Murderbirds: An Avian AnthologyVolume 2 - Murderbugs: An Arthropod AnthologyOther Unhelpful Encyclopedia CRB Episodes: Episode 8: “Polly Want an Apple” - Mike Jack StoumbousEpisode 17: “Fangs Out” - Victoria DixonVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 17: Fangs Out - Victoria Dixon - Murderbugs

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Connor Reads Books is returning for its 2025 season! Today we are kicking it off with “Fangs Out” , a short story from the book Murderbugs. Fangs Out: Private detective A. Sin, the assassin bug, is hired to investigate disturbances around the Portmanteau, an apartment building on the nice side of the yard. What comes next is an intricate web to untangle, with prominent bugs caught up in the plot. Will our anthropoid sleuth crack the case, or will the portmanteau be his final resting place?Murderbugs is part 2 of the “Unhelpful Encyclopedia” anthology series published by Wonderbird Press. It is a crowdfunded collaboration of talented storyteller’s weaving daring stories of fantasy, danger, and fiction, all coming together to honor the theme of the book - which in this case, is bugs.Listen to the Full Episode Here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connor-reads-books/id1717470807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GpcirNgVdYm12QcAsLDGYContent Warnings: ArachniphobiaMurderBitesExsanguination Restrained/ BoundVictoria’s Links: FB https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaLDixon/Website https://www.victorialeadixon.comMurderbugs LinksAudiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Murderbugs-Audiobook/B0DGB4TGY7Audiobook on Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/murderbugs-an-arthropod-anthology-unhelpful/id1767078861Buy the Text Version: https://www.amazon.com/Murderbugs-Arthropod-Anthology-Unhelpful-Encyclopedia-ebook/dp/B0D2RQPYGHWonderbird Press:https://www.patreon.com/WonderBirdPressVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 16: Rebecca E. Treasure - Author Interview

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

We are going to close this year out with our conversation with Rebecca E. Treasure, a Prolific Sci-fi Author and Editor at Apex Magazine! We talk about how Rebecca's travels have impacted her writing, the accomplishments she’s made, and the lessons she’s learned in her time as an editor and violin instructor. Join us for this interview and listen to the tips, tricks, and tid bits of advice that Rebecca has for us. Oh - we also talk a little about Lord of the Rings!Rebecca’s Links: https://linktr.ee/rebeccaetreasurehttps://rebeccaetreasure.com/Upcoming Snap Judgment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxIHNwEkgnUMy passion project (it didn't come up, but what the heck!): www.patreon.com/crepuscularmagazineApex: www.apex-magazine.comApex Books: www.apexbookcompany.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 15: Ocean’s Twelve Days of Christmas - CRB Christmas Special

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - or at least they would be if Santa wasn’t on the verge of bankruptcy! With the north pole in dire straits, and receiving an alluring lead that could save the workshop, Santa has no choice but to assemble the finest crew in both of the poles. Their target: one of Scrooge’s tankers filled to the brim with cutting edge technology. Join in on the holiday mischief and mayhem in Connor Reads Books’ 2024 Christmas Special!Content Warnings: Coarse LanguageViolenceNaughty SantaBrutality (brief)“Ocean’s Twleve Days of Christmas”Written by: Connor McGeverly, Isaac Andrews, and Alex BeadlesVoice Actors: Lou Fox as the Narrator and CutsieIsaac Andrews as Frosty and RudolphAlex Beadles as Nethacker and LiamConnor McGeverly as Santa, Sneed, elf commando, and the officersVoice Over Links:Connor’s Linkshttps://www.lconnorvoice.com/https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665Lou’s Linkshttps://x.com/BardCommander?t=IJjgVxpZ-qqnOeZC0kBXLw&s=09https://youtu.be/Q1O-1CnU9sk?si=SkVWjh1ZsT6sGsx5https://youtu.be/JYCHC79iipE?si=mkhWTYe4SKsAzRJfIsaac’s LinksEmail: Isaacandone@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/isaacand/Mixing and Mastering CreditsLouie Sanders; Soundmonk Studios - https://www.soundmonkstudios.com/https://www.instagram.com/soundmonkstudios/Music Credits: “Holiday Heist”; Two Guys from Work - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gZ8DcdkLSYTEpnz3JjSC1?si=tVvDgoIdTZeEzLQ4yZip9wConnor Reads Books Main Theme “Medieval Master” Louie Sanders, Soundmonk Studios

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 14: Mike Jack Stoumbous - Author Interview

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Howdy Listeners, we have another superb interview for you! In this episode we talk to Mike Jack Stoumbous, a first place winner of the 2021 Writers of the Future Contest, and founder of the publishing company Wonderbird Press. We talk about what got Mike into writing, how he approaches any creative process he engages in, as well as some of the finer details of self publishing and crowd-sourcing funds for books and authors. We unpack some of the thinking and process of creating the Murderbirds and Murderbugs Anthologies. Thanks Mike for the interview, for being a great client, and for supporting other storytellers and creatives! Mike Jack Stoumbous’s Links: https://www.mikejackstoumbos.com/abouthttps://www.mikejackstoumbos.com/wonderbird-presshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Mike-Jack-Stoumbos/author/B01MXI8G2X?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=truehttps://www.facebook.com/MikeJackStoumboshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPpY0RHOUXNk-YkZZ6PEloghttps://www.instagram.com/sirmikejack https://www.superstarswriting.com/https://apex-writers.com/Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 13: Qualia Reed - Author Interviews

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Howdy folks, we have another great interview for you today! Today we talk to Qualia Reed; a prolific, self-published author who has created immersive sci-fi worlds, compelling characters, and cathartic story arcs all while artfully weaving LGBTQ+ themes throughout. Join us as we talk about Qualia’s inspirations, writing journey, and insights on the world of self publishing. Thanks for coming to interview Qualia! Qualia’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/qualiareed/https://www.facebook.com/p/Qualia-Reed-Author-100087126994657/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22862775.Qualia_Reedhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BDTHJ3RP?ingress=0&visitId=f4b89a39-4ecd-4d9f-b56e-3821adbdf036Listen to Ursus Aeternus!https://www.audible.com/pd/Ursus-Aeternus-Audiobook/B0CNL37SPHVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 12: Desmond Astaire - Author Interview

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Howdy Listeners! We have another awesome author interview for you this week where we talk to award winning author Desmond Astaire. We talk about his inspirations writing in the Unhelpful Encyclopedia Series, his writing journey as a whole, and how his time serving in the military has given him some of his strongest strategies for getting stories written. Join us as we discuss the creative works of Desmond Astaire. Desmond’s Links: https://www.desmondastaire.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22428361.Desmond_Astairehttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Desmond-Astaire/author/B09VB54NFM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueMurder Birds: https://www.amazon.com/Murderbirds-Avian-Anthology-Unhelpful-Encyclopedia/dp/B0BS9S8PRRMurder Bugs: https://www.audible.com/pd/Murderbugs-Audiobook/B0DGB4TGY7Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 11: Sheriff’s Deputy - Halloween Special

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Howdy Listeners, I’m super excited to come to you with another story! This is a Connor Reads Books Original titled: “The Sheriff’s Deputy”. This Halloween we join in on the mysterious quest the local sheriff, and his trusty deputy are sent on the night after a horrible storm.They need to track down a valuable package, and rescue the caravan driver that got lost in the mighty haboob. Enjoy this Halloween short, Happy Spooky Season!“The Sheriff’s Deputy”Written by: Connor McGeverly & Isaac AndrewsVoices: Sheriff - Isaac AndrewsDeputy - Connor McGeverly Max - Lou FoxMixing,Mastering, and Sound Design Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteConnor’s Linkshttps://www.lconnorvoice.comhttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665Lou’s Linkshttps://x.com/BardCommander?t=IJjgVxpZ-qqnOeZC0kBXLw&s=09https://youtu.be/Q1O-1CnU9sk?si=SkVWjh1ZsT6sGsx5https://youtu.be/JYCHC79iipE?si=mkhWTYe4SKsAzRJfIsaac’s LinksEmail: Isaacandone@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/isaacand/Music Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master - CRB Intro - https://www.instagram.com/Soundmonkstudios/Email: Soundmonkstudios@gmail.comOther Contributors“Radiation Storm” - Carl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://youtu.be/Pjl2T9u3QUc?si=-BWFd3V7kjPQ7sG1“Woods - Acoustic Folk | Background Music”Oak Studios - https://www.youtube.com/@oakstudiosok“Anxiety”; “Apprehension”; “Aftermath”Author: Kevin MacLeodWebsite - http://incompetech.com/Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcPimbLEWH_w_l05-0Yt25qP2pjqv9Z4

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 10: Quinn Cameron - Author Interview

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Howdy Listeners! We have another awesome author interview for you this week where we talk to Quinn Cameron, the Author of the Dark Urban Fantasy Series - “Marionette”. I ask questions about the themes in the book, inspirations for characters, and Quinn’s perspective on creating compelling heroes and villains. She even asks me a couple questions about performing the audiobooks. Come listen to the killer success of her first year, and what’s coming in the next year for Quinn, including two new fantasy book series.Quinn's Links: https://cquinnwrite.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37905962.Quinn_Cameronhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Quinn-Cameron/author/B0CWS6FGBG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=truehttps://www.instagram.com/cquinnwrite/https://www.facebook.com/cquinnwritebooksVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/Promo codes for Pulling StringsPlease enjoy one free audio review copy of Marionette: Pulling Strings, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promo4F4755994XGPMPlease enjoy one free audio review copy of Marionette: Pulling Strings, now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.com/acx-promoCUKDKF42LRCCNPromo codes for Capitol MattersPlease enjoy one free audio review copy of Capitol Matters (Marionette Book 2), now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo4HR9G2CWALU6CPlease enjoy one free audio review copy of Capitol Matters (Marionette Book 2), now available on Audible. Redeem the one-time use code below at https://www.audible.co.uk/acx-promo5T6DHAE75WGXK

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 9: Author Interview - Jack Larsen

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Well Howdy Listener, we are doing something a little different today! This marks the beginning of a new segment on Connor Reads Books called: Author Interviews, where I interview some authors I've worked with.Today we talk with Jack Larsen, author of Patnude: a Storied Life, and The Facilitator. We talk about his writing process, how he got into writing, and some insights he would share with new authors. Please sit back and enjoy the episode!Jack Larson’s LinksWebsite: https://jglarsen.com/The FacilitatorPatnude: a Storied LifeConnor Reads Books:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connor-reads-books/id1717470807Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GpcirNgVdYm12QcAsLDGYVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - https://www.lconnorvoice.com/https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665https://www.fiverr.com/s/669RvbMusic Credits: Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 8: Polly Want an Apple

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Hey Folks, I know it’s been a little while since I last posted here, and that’s because since January 2024, I’ve been getting Audiobook deals! This episode is a chapter of a book that I have been working on. It’s called “Murderbirds: an Avian Anthology” a collection of short stories written by multiple authors, gathered together and published by Mike Jack Stombous. This episode is a chapter that I have been given permission to share with you - “Polly Want an Apple” written by Mike Jack Stombous. If you like this chapter, please consider buying the whole audiobook anywhere audiobooks can be found!Murderbirds Purchase Link: [Do not have it yet]Social MediaInstagramFacebookRedditVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 7: A Christmas Carol

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

It’s Christmas Special Time!!! Join Connor on his Christmas journey with his one-man performance of “A Christmas Carol”. The classic tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, and the yuletide haunting that changed his heart for the better. Fully produced with whistles and bells, Connor hopes to bring this story to life with his retelling. Content WarningsYuletide SpectersGrumpy MenLifelong RegretsMortality Children in PerilSocial MediaInstagramFacebookReddit

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 5: Hans in Luck - The Brothers Grimm

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today I am Reading Hans in Luck written by The Brothers Grimm, translated into english by Edgar Taylor, performed and produced by L. Connor McGeverly. Content WarningsI think this one is pretty tame actuallySocial MediaInstagramFacebookRedditWant Your Book to be Read? Submit to - lconnorvoice@gmail.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 6: The Frog Prince - The Brothers Grimm

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today I am Reading The Frog Prince written by The Brothers Grimm, translated into english by Edgar Taylor, performed and produced by L. Connor McGeverly. Content WarningsAbsurd Frog VoiceSocial MediaInstagramFacebookRedditWant Your Book to be Read? Submit to - lconnorvoice@gmail.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 2: Nyarlathotep - H.P. Lovecraft

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today I am Reading Nyarlathotep written by H.P. Lovecraft, performed and produced by L. Connor McGeverly. Content WarningsGeneral Offputting VibesQuestionable Word ChoiceSocial MediaInstagramFacebookRedditWant Your Book to be Read? Submit to - lconnorvoice@gmail.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 3: The Golden Bird - The Brothers Grimm

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today I am Reading The Golden Bird written by The Brothers Grimm, translated into english by Edgar Taylor, performed and produced by L. Connor McGeverly. Social MediaInstagramFacebookRedditContent WarningsViolence Towards AnimalsWant Your Book to be Read? Submit to - lconnorvoice@gmail.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 4: The Traveling Musicians - The Brothers Grimm

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today I am Reading The Traveling Musicians written by The Brothers Grimm, translated into english by Edgar Taylor, performed and produced by L. Connor McGeverly. Content WarningsWildin’ Barnyard AnimalsSocial MediaInstagramFacebookRedditWant Your Book to be Read? Submit to - lconnorvoice@gmail.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/

Episode 1: Little Red Cap - The Brother's Grimm

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today I am Reading Little Red Cap written by The Brothers Grimm, translated into english by Edgar Taylor, performed and produced by L. Connor McGeverly. Content Warnings: Violence Against GrandmasChildren in PerilCruelty to Animals Social MediaInstagramFacebookRedditWant Your Book to be Read? Submit to - lconnorvoice@gmail.comVoice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - WebsiteMusic Credits: Louie Sanders - Medieval Master

Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:

L. Connor Voice - Website

https://www.instagram.com/l.connorvoice/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095473899665

Music Credits:

Louie Sanders, https://www.instagram.com/soundmonksound/