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Meet Natalie Brianne: The Mind Behind Mysteries, Memory, and Victorian London
If you have ever found yourself binge-watching a good BBC mystery and wishing you could step right into that foggy, gaslit world, Natalie Brianne has done exactly that... and then turned it into a novel. Natalie is the author of The Pennington Perplexity, a gripping historical mystery with just the right sprinkle of romance and a whole lot of heart. But before we get to her story (and her unforgettable detective who can’t remember anything), let’s rewind a bit and get to know
Nov 213 min read


Helping Women Find Balance, Boundaries, and a Brighter Path Forward: Meet Lisa Macedo.
If you have ever found yourself juggling everything, work, home, relationships, while quietly running on empty, Lisa Macedo gets it. She has been there. And now she is on her goal to help women everywhere find their way back to balance. Lisa Macedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified CBT Therapist, and an anxiety and OCD Specialist with over 15 years of experience helping others heal. However, her latest project, Life Reset: Overcoming Burnout, stems from
Nov 213 min read


Meet the Voice Behind Sanders’ Starfish: James Davidson
Stories have a way of impacting the right people and finding them at the perfect moment. For James Davidson , the story found in Sanders’ Starfish did just that—it was a guide for him, from being a high school creative writing student to becoming an audiobook narrator. Though I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting James in person, getting to know him through our communications has been a delight. His passion for storytelling, his thoughtful reflections on his craft, and his in
Nov 183 min read


The Team is Back: Recording Begins for UnAuthored Letters
We’re back in the studio—and back in action! I’m thrilled to announce that recording has officially begun for UnAuthored Letters , the...
Apr 221 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 10 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Rebecca makes Sanders promise not to take her baby away. He promises. Later, the blanket is thrown in a corner. She insists he took the baby
Oct 18, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 9 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Dr. Landerson tells Sanders to stop trying to help Rebecca. He says she will not improve.
Oct 18, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 8 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Rebecca calls her painting ugly & not her baby. Sanders joins a divided staff meeting about Fawn. Rebecca worries about her baby's safety.
Oct 3, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 7 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders invites Rebecca to paint. She refuses. He gives her the idea to paint her “baby”. She likes this but won’t start until he leaves.
Oct 2, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 6 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders asks Dr. Lumber about how to help Rebecca. Lumber goes on about the workings of Clearcreek, telling Sanders not to try to change it
Oct 1, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 5 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders makes progress in his 2nd group meeting. He brings Rebecca a book to read to her "baby" and trust begins to be established.
Sep 30, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 4 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders participates in an interview with Dr. Gravers and a potential patient’s parents. The patient is hearing voices & has attacked others
Sep 30, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 3 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders leads his 1st group session with the patients he'll be working with, but the meeting proves to be challenging.
Sep 30, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 2 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER TWO
Sanders meets patient Rebecca Brownell. He tries to shake her hand, but she insists he stay away from her imaginary baby.
Sep 25, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 1 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER 1
Starting his first clinical psychologist job, Dr. John Sanders is abruptly introduced to the staff and patients at Clearcreek.
Sep 25, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Intro & Author's Note | Audiobook by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
In this video, Tara C. Allred reads her Author’s Note, revealing the original inspiration behind SANDERS' STARFISH.
Sep 23, 20241 min read


It's Time to Celebrate!
This has been a dream come true! Sanders' Starfish is finally an audiobook. Thanks to Narrator James Davidson and Sound Engineer Josh Law!
Sep 4, 20241 min read


From Pen to Studio: Embracing Novel Anniversary with an Audiobook
Twenty years ago this month, my first novel, Sanders' Starfish, was released by a mid-sized publisher. Since then, my journey has been an...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Something is in the Works - Part III
Here is the rest of the story:
In the email titled Questions about audiobooks, this former student shared this: "You may already have
Aug 5, 20233 min read


Something is in the Works - Part II
Are you eagerly anticipating the next chapter of "A Story Worth Sharing"? The first portion of the story can be found here . On November...
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Something is in the Works - Part I
I am amid a captivating chain reaction – a journey that both humbles and excites me! This story spans a vast expanse of time, and it...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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