Comments on: The Prophet of Panamindorah, Book I Fauns and Filinians http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/ News from the Staff of Podiobooks.com Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:26:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Abbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-326735 Abbie Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:46:09 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-326735 Thanks, Patrick. I have gotten into your nightmares! Bwahaha! My work here is done. :D Children - I don't think I say anywhere that these books are for children. My description specifically states 13 and up. This is young adult. No one reading the Hunger Games should be phased by the stuff in Prophet, but it's not intended for pre-pubescent human beings. I originally intended to market Prophet as an adult book, but then I found out that if you've got a teenage protagonist, talking animals, and no boobies...you've got YA. That's just the way it is. Happily, no one will mistake Cowry Catchers for kids books. ;) Thanks, Patrick. I have gotten into your nightmares! Bwahaha! My work here is done. :D

Children – I don’t think I say anywhere that these books are for children. My description specifically states 13 and up. This is young adult. No one reading the Hunger Games should be phased by the stuff in Prophet, but it’s not intended for pre-pubescent human beings.

I originally intended to market Prophet as an adult book, but then I found out that if you’ve got a teenage protagonist, talking animals, and no boobies…you’ve got YA. That’s just the way it is.

Happily, no one will mistake Cowry Catchers for kids books. ;)

]]> By: Patrick Lewis http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-326725 Patrick Lewis Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:44:35 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-326725 I caught up to the Prophet of Panamindorah from Abbie's work on the Full Cast Podcast and have not been disappointed in the slightest. The narration is perfect for the book and the obvious extra care that went into it's production is clear throughout. Two things catch my attention here, however. First is the relative fake me out of this being "Book 1." At this point, all three books are available and you had best just subscribe to them all. It's a continuous story and you won't be upset that there are a few episodes stored up once you get to the end of book 1. The biggest thing is the idea that this is for "Children." Maybe a specific child can read and enjoy this, but there is enough heavy story here for some to get confused, some to get scared and some to get grossed out. I myself (40 year old man) woke with a start the other night with a weird dream of elephant shelts coming at me. Beer may have been involved. Point is, this book pulls no punches. The only thing in my mind that recommends it to kids is the lack of boobies. Abbie has turned in a treat in three parts with this. Subscribe, you won't regret it. Oh, and you might want to kick in a few bucks too. I caught up to the Prophet of Panamindorah from Abbie’s work on the Full Cast Podcast and have not been disappointed in the slightest. The narration is perfect for the book and the obvious extra care that went into it’s production is clear throughout.

Two things catch my attention here, however. First is the relative fake me out of this being “Book 1.” At this point, all three books are available and you had best just subscribe to them all. It’s a continuous story and you won’t be upset that there are a few episodes stored up once you get to the end of book 1.

The biggest thing is the idea that this is for “Children.” Maybe a specific child can read and enjoy this, but there is enough heavy story here for some to get confused, some to get scared and some to get grossed out. I myself (40 year old man) woke with a start the other night with a weird dream of elephant shelts coming at me. Beer may have been involved. Point is, this book pulls no punches. The only thing in my mind that recommends it to kids is the lack of boobies.

Abbie has turned in a treat in three parts with this. Subscribe, you won’t regret it. Oh, and you might want to kick in a few bucks too.

]]> By: Juuro http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-317877 Juuro Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:25:51 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-317877 Like BryanL, I have a slight aversion for blatantly "young adults" literature. Like BryanL, I need not have worried. This work is fully enjoyable by a middle-aged male. Like BryanL, I have a slight aversion for blatantly “young adults” literature. Like BryanL, I need not have worried. This work is fully enjoyable by a middle-aged male.

]]> By: BryanL http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-317670 BryanL Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:29:41 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-317670 I waited a while before checking this story out because I thought it was aimed at a young audience. While a young adult could certainly listen to it, I found the story to be very full and enjoyable, and I'm glad I finally gave it a try. I also found the reading voice to be very pleasing. I am pretty picky about voices, and I found Abbie to be very clear and articulate. I also felt that the dialogue, which spans many characters, was delivered well. Would love to see this story as a full cast drama (or even an animated film!) but I thought this was one of the better one-person performances on podiobooks. I waited a while before checking this story out because I thought it was aimed at a young audience. While a young adult could certainly listen to it, I found the story to be very full and enjoyable, and I’m glad I finally gave it a try. I also found the reading voice to be very pleasing. I am pretty picky about voices, and I found Abbie to be very clear and articulate. I also felt that the dialogue, which spans many characters, was delivered well.

Would love to see this story as a full cast drama (or even an animated film!) but I thought this was one of the better one-person performances on podiobooks.

]]> By: Lance http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-287382 Lance Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:17:48 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-287382 Miss Hilton provides a wondrous ride through a vividly realized world populated by diverse, engaging characters. Prophet offers a fun and complex plot with multiple lines crisscrossing and woven together through three "volumes" of story. Abby's narration and unobtrusive music and sound effects only add to the deeply imaginative tale she's offered the world. Kid friendly from about 8-10 years old, but there's plenty here for an adult fan of the fantasy genre. Highly recommended. Miss Hilton provides a wondrous ride through a vividly realized world populated by diverse, engaging characters. Prophet offers a fun and complex plot with multiple lines crisscrossing and woven together through three “volumes” of story. Abby’s narration and unobtrusive music and sound effects only add to the deeply imaginative tale she’s offered the world. Kid friendly from about 8-10 years old, but there’s plenty here for an adult fan of the fantasy genre. Highly recommended.

]]> By: Eric http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-286876 Eric Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:59:22 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-286876 The universe of Panamindorah is a wonderful place to visit. I have enjoyed the three books written to date very much. I look forward to additional additions to this wonderful and diverse world. Like others, I too would love to get a copy in print. -Eric The universe of Panamindorah is a wonderful place to visit. I have enjoyed the three books written to date very much. I look forward to additional additions to this wonderful and diverse world. Like others, I too would love to get a copy in print.
-Eric

]]> By: Charlie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-285724 Charlie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:38:35 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-285724 The Prophet of Panamindorah is absolutely one of the most entertaining podiobooks I've listened to. The characters are so rich and the world so unique and engaging, I haven't been able to "put it down." If you enjoy being swept up in deep and imaginative fantasy, don't miss it. When will we see it in print? I want a copy to read to the kiddo when she is old enough. The Prophet of Panamindorah is absolutely one of the most entertaining podiobooks I’ve listened to. The characters are so rich and the world so unique and engaging, I haven’t been able to “put it down.” If you enjoy being swept up in deep and imaginative fantasy, don’t miss it.

When will we see it in print? I want a copy to read to the kiddo when she is old enough.

]]> By: Josh http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-281139 Josh Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:20:53 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-281139 I have just finished listening to the trilogy, and I have enjoyed it much more than I thought I would when I saw some of the comments on here. Some comments said that the narration was bad, but I found it very enjoyable. I cannot wait to hear more from this world of Panamindorah. I have just finished listening to the trilogy, and I have enjoyed it much more than I thought I would when I saw some of the comments on here. Some comments said that the narration was bad, but I found it very enjoyable. I cannot wait to hear more from this world of Panamindorah.

]]> By: Abbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-279465 Abbie Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:35:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-279465 Hey, Jenn. Thanks for the review, and I wanted to say congrats on the veterinary school. I spent a semester at Purdue vet school before deciding that it just wasn't for me (wasn't compatible with my writing, among other things). That was a tough decision. I have tremendous respect for the profession. Looks like you've set up a nice website. Best of luck! Hey, Jenn. Thanks for the review, and I wanted to say congrats on the veterinary school. I spent a semester at Purdue vet school before deciding that it just wasn’t for me (wasn’t compatible with my writing, among other things). That was a tough decision. I have tremendous respect for the profession. Looks like you’ve set up a nice website. Best of luck!

]]> By: vetstudentjenn http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-278141 vetstudentjenn Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:53:19 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-278141 I, too, really am enjoying the stories in Panamindorah. It is a complex world, and one that I am glad to get to visit. I was put off by the reading at first, but the story had me from the get-go. There really is a lot of plot in each episode, and once I got to the last available episode, I went back and re-listened to the whole series. Makes much more sense the second time through. There are lots of characters, and lots of things happening all over the world, political intrigue, and back-and-forth in time and space. Give Panamindorah a fair shake, and you won't be disappointed. Thank you for sharing your work and your world with us, Abbie. :) I, too, really am enjoying the stories in Panamindorah. It is a complex world, and one that I am glad to get to visit. I was put off by the reading at first, but the story had me from the get-go. There really is a lot of plot in each episode, and once I got to the last available episode, I went back and re-listened to the whole series. Makes much more sense the second time through. There are lots of characters, and lots of things happening all over the world, political intrigue, and back-and-forth in time and space. Give Panamindorah a fair shake, and you won’t be disappointed.

Thank you for sharing your work and your world with us, Abbie. :)

]]> By: Lance http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-268134 Lance Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:49:51 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-268134 New episodes of Prophet automatically move to the front of my listening queue. Abbie's reading is great, giving us the story the way _she _ hears it. So much of what the big publishing houses ram down our throats is the same thing over and over again. I value originality, and Miss Hilton is definitely delivering that. Waiting more or less patiently for the next episode. New episodes of Prophet automatically move to the front of my listening queue. Abbie’s reading is great, giving us the story the way _she _ hears it.

So much of what the big publishing houses ram down our throats is the same thing over and over again. I value originality, and Miss Hilton is definitely delivering that. Waiting more or less patiently for the next episode.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-267529 Bryan Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:48:30 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-267529 Abigail has written a great and engaging story and does a wonderful job reading. Abigail has written a great and engaging story and does a wonderful job reading.

]]> By: Gail http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-266678 Gail Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:58:36 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-266678 We fans are all grateful to Hughes for his early encouragement to his sister Abbie. Before the rest of us, there was Hughes. Go, Hughes! We fans know that podcasting a story is a long and arduous task, we just try to make sure it isn't also thankless. What creativity I have does not entertain other people, so I am doubly thankful. We fans are all grateful to Hughes for his early encouragement to his sister Abbie. Before the rest of us, there was Hughes.
Go, Hughes!

We fans know that podcasting a story is a long and arduous task, we just try to make sure it isn’t also thankless. What creativity I have does not entertain other people, so I am doubly thankful.

]]> By: CoolGuy http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-266583 CoolGuy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:16:11 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-266583 This book is awesome! Can't believe I get to listen for free! While some have expressed problems with the narration, I want to go on record saying that I don't know what they are complaining about! This is a story, not a professional performance. Listen to this refreshingly original story and put your aside your audio perfectionist opinions or go buy something at Barnes and Noble; if, you want studio quality recording. Listen to this book, enjoy to the wonderfully crafted story and give it a shot, don't let the previous picky comments scare you away. I will listen to Abbie's innovative world of Panamindorah via her amateur recording any day, I reiterate that I have no problem with the narration quality, over a professionally recorded work that borrows the entire plot line from Tolkien or some other fantasy founding father's work. Kudos to Abbie for not churning another save the world from the evil sword, ring, crystal, ad infinitum of doom! -CoolGuy This book is awesome! Can’t believe I get to listen for free! While some have expressed problems with the narration, I want to go on record saying that I don’t know what they are complaining about! This is a story, not a professional performance. Listen to this refreshingly original story and put your aside your audio perfectionist opinions or go buy something at Barnes and Noble; if, you want studio quality recording. Listen to this book, enjoy to the wonderfully crafted story and give it a shot, don’t let the previous picky comments scare you away.
I will listen to Abbie’s innovative world of Panamindorah via her amateur recording any day, I reiterate that I have no problem with the narration quality, over a professionally recorded work that borrows the entire plot line from Tolkien or some other fantasy founding father’s work. Kudos to Abbie for not churning another save the world from the evil sword, ring, crystal, ad infinitum of doom!
-CoolGuy

]]> By: Abbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-254752 Abbie Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:13:54 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-254752 Hey, Jim. Life is too short to listen to anything you do not enjoy. Go thee forth and find another podiobook. I would not dream of deleting comments...unless they're, you know, Cialis commercials or something. ~Abbie Hey, Jim.

Life is too short to listen to anything you do not enjoy. Go thee forth and find another podiobook. I would not dream of deleting comments…unless they’re, you know, Cialis commercials or something.

~Abbie

]]> By: __Jim_ http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-254336 __Jim_ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:48:26 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-254336 Hello, Abbie... I >must< agree with Dan on the narration speed and execution. I couldn't finish more than a couple of the files of either one of your stories... While I was listening to both stories, it just seemed as though you were trying to .buzz. through the story as fast as you could! Then meanwhile that's going on, your monotones just made me feel as though you didn't care about your book(s)... I know, that's an AWFUL thing to say, and I'm sorry, I know it hurts. I don't mean the comments as a slam, in NO way. Simply gently spoken advice. I do also realize that you've got months of time in the writing, narration, and editing of your labor of love, and personally I shudder at the idea of redoing all that work... Or perhaps having another narrator re-reading everything... I happen to be old enough to realize that no author that can write a story like this and not care, Abbie. I know from experience and the depth of your very ambitious stories you love each and every character, even the ones we loved to hate! On the plus and I .do. mean +++ side, I loved the concept, I loved the complexity, I loved the little bit of the story line that I got thru. Personally if I had the time, I'd love to try and read the story in print. I don't have the time, which is why I 'read' audiobooks, and have been doing so for about 10 years now. Don't get me wrong, please, I'm not trying to condemn you with faint praise. I think you've written a story that has the makings of becoming a classic! The written story I think I could love, truly. Take Care, Jim Fleming P.S. If you or the moderator(s) decide to delete this, I wouldn't object one bit... In fact Abbie, if you have the 'rights' I'll even go so far as to suggest deleting this posting after you have read it. I just think there is SOOOO much potential in your wonderful Trilogy, that I would hate to see it languish in limbo Jim Hello, Abbie…

I >must< agree with Dan on the narration speed and execution.

I couldn’t finish more than a couple of the files of either one of your stories… While I was listening to both stories, it just seemed as though you were trying to .buzz. through the story as fast as you could! Then meanwhile that’s going on, your monotones just made me feel as though you didn’t care about your book(s)…

I know, that’s an AWFUL thing to say, and I’m sorry, I know it hurts. I don’t mean the comments as a slam, in NO way. Simply gently spoken advice.

I do also realize that you’ve got months of time in the writing, narration, and editing of your labor of love, and personally I shudder at the idea of redoing all that work… Or perhaps having another narrator re-reading everything…

I happen to be old enough to realize that no author that can write a story like this and not care, Abbie. I know from experience and the depth of your very ambitious stories you love each and every character, even the ones we loved to hate!

On the plus and I .do. mean +++ side, I loved the concept, I loved the complexity, I loved the little bit of the story line that I got thru. Personally if I had the time, I’d love to try and read the story in print. I don’t have the time, which is why I ‘read’ audiobooks, and have been doing so for about 10 years now.

Don’t get me wrong, please, I’m not trying to condemn you with faint praise. I think you’ve written a story that has the makings of becoming a classic!

The written story I think I could love, truly.

Take Care,

Jim Fleming

P.S. If you or the moderator(s) decide to delete this, I wouldn’t object one bit… In fact Abbie, if you have the ‘rights’ I’ll even go so far as to suggest deleting this posting after you have read it.

I just think there is SOOOO much potential in your wonderful Trilogy, that I would hate to see it languish in limbo

Jim

]]> By: Abbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-236123 Abbie Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:19:08 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-236123 Thanks, Dan! I'm glad you're enjoying the story. I have gotten more comfortable with the reading as I've gone along. It's definitely slower than I talk in real life. ;) Thanks, Dan! I’m glad you’re enjoying the story. I have gotten more comfortable with the reading as I’ve gone along. It’s definitely slower than I talk in real life. ;)

]]> By: Dan http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-236119 Dan Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:42:39 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-236119 Abbie I am just getting started with this book and I really like the story. If I could provide some contructive feedback it would be that your reading (narration) is too fast. If you slow it down just a bit I think it will really help the listener. I see that you already have the next book out so possibly you have adjusted that. Overall though I think it is a great podacst. Abbie

I am just getting started with this book and I really like the story. If I could provide some contructive feedback it would be that your reading (narration) is too fast. If you slow it down just a bit I think it will really help the listener. I see that you already have the next book out so possibly you have adjusted that. Overall though I think it is a great podacst.

]]> By: Abbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-231267 Abbie Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:14:40 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-231267 Sorry to be a flake, guys, but disregard my previous post. I still think this press has a great idea, but the execution needs to be reconsidered. Right now they're asking too much for too little. Sorry to be a flake, guys, but disregard my previous post. I still think this press has a great idea, but the execution needs to be reconsidered. Right now they’re asking too much for too little.

]]> By: Abbie http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/comment-page-1/#comment-230421 Abbie Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:17:44 +0000 http://www.podiobooks.com/blog/2008/08/20/the-prophet-of-panamindorah-book-i-fauns-and-filinians/#comment-230421 Hello, listeners. Are you interested in seeing The Prophet of Panamindorah in some kind of text format? If so, nip on over to Long Tale Press (just google them) and vote for Prophet. Mur mentioned this press in _I Should Be Writing_ 101, and I thought it was a neat idea. A publisher puts their slush pile online and lets readers vote on which manuscripts to acquire. The site is still very new. If you like the concept, check it out even if you don't vote for my book. Hello, listeners. Are you interested in seeing The Prophet of Panamindorah in some kind of text format? If so, nip on over to Long Tale Press (just google them) and vote for Prophet. Mur mentioned this press in _I Should Be Writing_ 101, and I thought it was a neat idea. A publisher puts their slush pile online and lets readers vote on which manuscripts to acquire. The site is still very new. If you like the concept, check it out even if you don’t vote for my book.

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