Yikes! Another Quirky Audiobook
by Adele Park
About The Author:
Adele Park worked as a TV and radio reporter, news anchor and on-air personality for more than 20 years. In 2008, Park formed Straight to Audio Productions LLC and opened a recording studio in St. George, Utah. Park's first audio book, WHEN RADIO AND POLYGAMY COLLIDE . . . Jitters-AQuirky Little Audio Book, received a 2011 Audie Award from the Audio Publishers Association for Multi-Voiced Performance. Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book was also honored with a spot on Jimmy Fallon's Do Not Read List.
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Genre: Comedy/SatirePublisher: Straight to Audio Productions
Release Date: September 22, 2013
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When marijuana enthusiast Blue McKenna suffers an apocalyptic case of writer's block, reality TV seems like an easy way out. A conglomerate of kooky contestants invades the polygamist community of Navel, Utah, to compete in a reality show called Yikes! Participants include Steven Finch, a loveable stoner who develops a conspiracy theory involving a rock band called the Rectal Surgeons, and Randall Smoot, a member of the Gay Mafia.
WHEN MARIJUANA AND REALITY TV COLLIDE . . . Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book features a cast of 11 actors who portray the characters in funny, engaging narratives. This 10.5 hour MP3 audio book is available for sale at Audible.com and Amazon.com. For more information, please visit www.yikesaudiobook.com
Excerpt:
Guest Blog post by Adele Park
Adele Park's Favorite Books
Young
Adult Genre
The Great Brain Series by John D.
Fitzgerald
These stories offered everything that
appealed to me as a child – humor and unique adventures, all beautifully
illustrated by Mercer Mayer. I was so
intrigued by The Great Brain Series it made me want to visit Utah – now I live
here!
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.
Lewis
These stories by C.S. Lewis were
delightfully intriguing! The Magician's Nephew was my favorite,
although I read each book several times.
I was happy when they stated making some of the books into movies.
Favorite Novels
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
I was in high school the first time I read
this book. I was enamored by the love
story between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler.
I didn't get a chance to see the movie until after I had read the book
at least two times.
It's hard to select a favorite book
written by Robbins. All his work
expertly combines humor with a profound and sometimes profane commentary on the
human condition. In Jitterbug Perfume, Robbins outlines
a delectable recipe for a long and happy life.
I liked all the ingredients except for the beets!
Coyote Blue by Christopher Moore
I have thoroughly enjoyed every book
released by Moore, but Coyote Blue
stood out for me because it was infused with aspects of the Native American
culture. Moore has a very unique sense
of humor which has me laughing out loud when I read his work.
Business Books
Do
You: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You
to Achieve Happiness and Success by Russell
Simmons.
This book advocates using a spiritual
element in the workplace to create an inspired sense of purpose. The cornerstone of my personal business plan
involves talking to God and having fun – ideas promoted by Simmons.
The
Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz.
Schwartz
offers a lot of practical ideas for anyone in business. This book covers a combination of good
business practices along with advice on how to adjust attitudes to affect a
positive outcome.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
“Brangelina” can't hold a candle to the love triangle involving
Fisher's parents, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, with Elizabeth Taylor
starring as “the other woman.”
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane
Setterfield, read by Lynn Redgrave and Ruthie Henshall
This gothic style story featured many
interesting characters and unexpected twists.
The ending caught me completely off guard. In addition to being a great story, the
narration was wonderful!
Spiritual Books
The
Four Agreements by Don Miquel Ruiz
Based
Toltec beliefs, this book explains how to live a life filled with love and
peace. The best part is, I only have to
remember four things!
The
mystery of Taoism is unlocked as Hoff describes this Eastern philosophy in
terms of characters from Winnie the Pooh.
The book illustrates how the characters from The Hundred Acre Wood
represent different personality types.
For example, Owl collects knowledge but isn't wise; Eyore sees the glass
as half empty or knocked over altogether.
Pooh, on the other hand, simply is!
Adele Park's Website: www.yikesaudiobook.com
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPotQyyPsuo&feature=g-upl
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ReplyDeleteA great stop, and I think your audio book sounds like a novel idea(no pun intended:O) I wish you well on your tour, and I really need to check out your book and the one you listed as one of your favorites...the Tao of Pooh!:) Wish you well..Pit Crew
ReplyDeleteI love to go for long walks and as much as I enjoy reading it is very cool to be able to hear a book. I have not started doind that but I have used audio books for long car drives. A great resource for those who commute.
ReplyDeleteGreat stop
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