Comments on: Murder at Avedon Hill http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:58:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: BeerSteve http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-251691 BeerSteve Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:36:51 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-251691 Great series, I'm addicted and cannot wait for each new episode. Excellent pacing and narration, great job PG! Great series, I’m addicted and cannot wait for each new episode. Excellent pacing and narration, great job PG!

]]> By: Steve http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-249035 Steve Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:45:25 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-249035 PG, This is one of my favorite series. I can't wait each week or so for the new episode to download! There have been so many curves and twists that I don't know how this will end....and I LOVE IT!!!! Steve PG,

This is one of my favorite series. I can’t wait each week or so for the new episode to download! There have been so many curves and twists that I don’t know how this will end….and I LOVE IT!!!!

Steve

]]> By: martinimnetz http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-248535 martinimnetz Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:34:07 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-248535 I have "discovered" this book when it was still in its first few episodes through a recommendation in another podcast. Since then, I've been enjoying it very much and have always been looking forward to the next show. The story, the quality of the recording and the narrative are all amazing. While I've read my fair share of historic/fantasy novels (by, e.g., Marion Zimmer-Bradley), this is not my favorite category. Nevertheless, the story of Arames and Arrin and their adventure in Avedon Hill has fascinated me immediately and still does. I believe that the story is now (I've just paused the 35th episode on my audio player to post this comment) almost over and it's been (and still is) a hell of a ride. Thanks, PG! I have “discovered” this book when it was still in its first few episodes through a recommendation in another podcast. Since then, I’ve been enjoying it very much and have always been looking forward to the next show.

The story, the quality of the recording and the narrative are all amazing. While I’ve read my fair share of historic/fantasy novels (by, e.g., Marion Zimmer-Bradley), this is not my favorite category. Nevertheless, the story of Arames and Arrin and their adventure in Avedon Hill has fascinated me immediately and still does.

I believe that the story is now (I’ve just paused the 35th episode on my audio player to post this comment) almost over and it’s been (and still is) a hell of a ride.

Thanks, PG!

]]> By: chamadog http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-248524 chamadog Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:25:25 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-248524 I am loving this book - I only have one complaint. I haven't gotten to bed before 1am this week so that I could listen to the entire novel so far. Thanks. Can't wait for the next episode! chamadog I am loving this book - I only have one complaint. I haven’t gotten to bed before 1am this week so that I could listen to the entire novel so far. Thanks.

Can’t wait for the next episode!
chamadog

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-241314 P.G. Holyfield Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:38:08 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-241314 Joan (and Emma) and Andres, thanks for the kind comments. For everyone listening to the Podiobooks feed, please stop by the Murder at Avedon Hill website and take a listen to that version of episode 34... or at least the last five minutes or so. Kim Fortuner, a listener and fellow podcaster sent me a song she wrote and sang, a song that is simply amazing. There's also a lot of extra info on the site about the podcast and the The Land of Caern itself, for those that would like to see it. Joan (and Emma) and Andres, thanks for the kind comments.

For everyone listening to the Podiobooks feed, please stop by the Murder at Avedon Hill website and take a listen to that version of episode 34… or at least the last five minutes or so. Kim Fortuner, a listener and fellow podcaster sent me a song she wrote and sang, a song that is simply amazing.

There’s also a lot of extra info on the site about the podcast and the The Land of Caern itself, for those that would like to see it.

]]> By: Andrés http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-239790 Andrés Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:02:48 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-239790 P.G. Thanks! I ran across you book on i-tunes and though not usually drawn to fantasy, the murder mystery component brought me in. At first I have to say, I thought, "ok another post-modern story drawing from cultural & literary icons/characters/clichés into one more story..." boy was I wrong! You've masterfully created an engaging universe with a most interesting plot. Your production is top. The guest voices are equally great. And your choice and combination of accents, musical aesthetic, and sound effects removes them from any associated context making them belong truly to Caern. I’ve listened to 24 episodes in two weeks and have a ways to go to catch up! Congrats ¡Felicidades! P.G. Thanks! I ran across you book on i-tunes and though not usually drawn to fantasy, the murder mystery component brought me in. At first I have to say, I thought, “ok another post-modern story drawing from cultural & literary icons/characters/clichés into one more story…” boy was I wrong! You’ve masterfully created an engaging universe with a most interesting plot. Your production is top. The guest voices are equally great. And your choice and combination of accents, musical aesthetic, and sound effects removes them from any associated context making them belong truly to Caern. I’ve listened to 24 episodes in two weeks and have a ways to go to catch up! Congrats ¡Felicidades!

]]> By: joanandemma http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-233892 joanandemma Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:48:53 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-233892 Both Emma (aged 13) and I ( her Mom) are thoroughly enjoying this book! Emma is constantly looking for the next episode, and we devour each and every one. A great tale and wonderful narration. We both love the music. It's just a great production. We even went over to your website to check out things over there. :) Thanks for the work, we appreciate a good yarn! Both Emma (aged 13) and I ( her Mom) are thoroughly enjoying this book! Emma is constantly looking for the next episode, and we devour each and every one. A great tale and wonderful narration. We both love the music. It’s just a great production. We even went over to your website to check out things over there. :) Thanks for the work, we appreciate a good yarn!

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-228023 P.G. Holyfield Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:38:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-228023 Thanks Grizzly! You hit on several great points during your review (especially the idea of the 'drawing room' mystery, which only became intentional as I realized that it was turning into one). Good stuff! I will be checking out the other reviews you've done in this ep. and in past episodes as soon as I can. :) Thanks Grizzly! You hit on several great points during your review (especially the idea of the ‘drawing room’ mystery, which only became intentional as I realized that it was turning into one). Good stuff! I will be checking out the other reviews you’ve done in this ep. and in past episodes as soon as I can. :)

]]> By: Grizzly Smith http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-228011 Grizzly Smith Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:03:13 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-228011 Just posted my review of the book on my "Grizzly's Growls" podcast. Wasn't my best review ever, wasn't my best show ever. But, to quote The Bard, "Tis enough, Twill serve." Just posted my review of the book on my “Grizzly’s Growls” podcast. Wasn’t my best review ever, wasn’t my best show ever. But, to quote The Bard, “Tis enough, Twill serve.”

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-220879 P.G. Holyfield Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:05:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-220879 Thanks Evo. Yes, JDincs, hopefully you have chapters 18 and 19 in the same .mp3 file. The same thing happens with Chapters 27 and 28, so look out for one! Thanks Evo. Yes, JDincs, hopefully you have chapters 18 and 19 in the same .mp3 file.

The same thing happens with Chapters 27 and 28, so look out for one!

]]> By: Evo http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-220246 Evo Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:33:34 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-220246 You've got it. Go back to the title's page and you'll see between chapters 17 & 20 this entry: Chapter 18: The Mark of Az and Chapter 19: The King's Crown Both chapters in a single episode. You’ve got it. Go back to the title’s page and you’ll see between chapters 17 & 20 this entry:

Chapter 18: The Mark of Az and Chapter 19: The King’s Crown

Both chapters in a single episode.

]]> By: JDincs http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-219879 JDincs Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:48:55 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-219879 Does anyone know if there is a chapter 19? I'm not seeing it in my feed. I'm hoping the number just got a little off because I am totally digging the story and would hate to miss a minute of it! Does anyone know if there is a chapter 19? I’m not seeing it in my feed. I’m hoping the number just got a little off because I am totally digging the story and would hate to miss a minute of it!

]]> By: Jason http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-215680 Jason Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:59:50 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-215680 Fantastic podcast, I am enjoying it immensely. The sound quality is second to none as is the narration and story. I hope we will hear a lot more from you. Fantastic podcast, I am enjoying it immensely. The sound quality is second to none as is the narration and story.
I hope we will hear a lot more from you.

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-214315 P.G. Holyfield Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:00:17 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-214315 And I would be the PERFECT author to sell the need for a subscription. :) And Debbie, they'll be released as soon as they are ready. I promise. And I would be the PERFECT author to sell the need for a subscription. :)

And Debbie, they’ll be released as soon as they are ready. I promise.

]]> By: Evo http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-214277 Evo Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:44:58 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-214277 Hi Debbie, I take it you aren't subscribed to the podcast feed of this book. If you were, you wouldn't have to worry about coming back to check the site to see if it was updated: your computer would automatically download the latest episode while you slept! I highly suggest trying out the subscription. It's totally free and only needs something like iTunes (also free) on your computer to make it work. Hi Debbie,

I take it you aren’t subscribed to the podcast feed of this book. If you were, you wouldn’t have to worry about coming back to check the site to see if it was updated: your computer would automatically download the latest episode while you slept!

I highly suggest trying out the subscription. It’s totally free and only needs something like iTunes (also free) on your computer to make it work.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-214274 Debbie Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:37:22 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-214274 This is a great book when can we listen to the rest of it. I can hardly stand it. Let me know when the next chapters are ready. This is a great book when can we listen to the rest of it. I can hardly stand it. Let me know when the next chapters are ready.

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-212244 P.G. Holyfield Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:12:52 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-212244 Oh absolutely, Gail! Three of my favorite podcast fiction readers are Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff, J.C. Hutchins and Rick Stringer, and they have distinctly different approaches/deliveries. I was just putting my own approach to reading in context to what Lee is experiencing. I certainly hope I didn't come across as unappreciative regarding his opinion. :) The next two chapters were recorded prior to reading Lee's comments, so you won't see much difference in my delivery. It remains to be seen how the remainder of the novel will be indirectly affected (after thinking further on what I wrote above, I've had a change of heart. I won't actively change my delivery, but this will certainly be on my mind as I move forward). Oh absolutely, Gail! Three of my favorite podcast fiction readers are Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff, J.C. Hutchins and Rick Stringer, and they have distinctly different approaches/deliveries.

I was just putting my own approach to reading in context to what Lee is experiencing. I certainly hope I didn’t come across as unappreciative regarding his opinion. :)

The next two chapters were recorded prior to reading Lee’s comments, so you won’t see much difference in my delivery. It remains to be seen how the remainder of the novel will be indirectly affected (after thinking further on what I wrote above, I’ve had a change of heart. I won’t actively change my delivery, but this will certainly be on my mind as I move forward).

]]> By: Gail http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-210713 Gail Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:47:48 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-210713 This is interesting, Lee and PG. Please, both of you bear in mind that there is more than one right way to speak. My take on the reading/performance has been that PG uses a deliberate style of speaking which absolutely suits the character of the story, and then occasionally slows down in order to build suspense. Well, that's how it works for me! This is interesting, Lee and PG. Please, both of you bear in mind that there is more than one right way to speak.

My take on the reading/performance has been that PG uses a deliberate style of speaking which absolutely suits the character of the story, and then occasionally slows down in order to build suspense.

Well, that’s how it works for me!

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-208825 P.G. Holyfield Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:16:35 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-208825 Thanks for the suggestion Lee! There is actually a reason that my voice works that way. I had a stutter growing up, and I trained myself to speak in such a way that I wouldn't stutter. The end result is that I slow down when speaking, pause (where the stutter would be) and then start back up again. I consciously do this more with Arames as sort of a character trait. Question: are you caught up, chapter-wise? I'm wondering if you have picked this up throughout, or if this is something that I did more early on, etc. Regardless, I'll try to tone it down for the rest of the novel. Thanks for the suggestion Lee! There is actually a reason that my voice works that way. I had a stutter growing up, and I trained myself to speak in such a way that I wouldn’t stutter. The end result is that I slow down when speaking, pause (where the stutter would be) and then start back up again. I consciously do this more with Arames as sort of a character trait. Question: are you caught up, chapter-wise? I’m wondering if you have picked this up throughout, or if this is something that I did more early on, etc. Regardless, I’ll try to tone it down for the rest of the novel.

]]> By: Lee http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-208690 Lee Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:52:20 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2007/11/12/murder-at-avedon-hill/#comment-208690 Dear Mr. Holyfield! I love this story so far. One suggestion though - your way of reading has this certain feel to it that brings to mind a cassette that is almost at the end of the reel, namely it hesitates, slows down and then the tape speeds up, trying to catch up, sounding rushed. If you could work on evening out your diction - your presentation would be much, much more engaging. Particularly this seems to be more present when you read character parts. THank you for a great story! Dear Mr. Holyfield! I love this story so far. One suggestion though - your way of reading has this certain feel to it that brings to mind a cassette that is almost at the end of the reel, namely it hesitates, slows down and then the tape speeds up, trying to catch up, sounding rushed. If you could work on evening out your diction - your presentation would be much, much more engaging. Particularly this seems to be more present when you read character parts. THank you for a great story!

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