Larissa Thompson has narrated 7 audiobooks on Listento.it by 8 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.9★ across 56 ratings. The most-rated is Queen in the Mud.
Queen in the Mud
Summary
A girl suddenly vanishes from her world and finds herself drifting in and out of consciousness in a world of pure darkness. The only insight into her precarious situation is a prompt opening before her eyes indicating that the system failed to delete her. The doggedly optimistic and naive teenager, Naomi, is reborn as a monster into a fantastical world governed by the rigid rules of a suspiciously game-like system; a world full of magic and danger where the familiar mingles with the inexplicable. She finds herself deep in the bizzarre, savage forests of the unclaimed lands where deadly monsters prowl in the shadows just out of sight. After a close brush with death, any hope that this could be a lighthearted adventure evaporates as she feels real pain for the first time. The realization sinks in as Naomi comes to terms with this not being just a game; it’s her reality now. As if coming to grips with the life or death survival situation she finds herself in isn’t enough, the description of one of her skills seems to be speaking to her....
©2020 Maari (P)2020 Maari
The Sojourn
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The Tantalus Cluster is the fragile cradle of humanity. Adrift in the divide between galaxies and surrounded by the vast emptiness of the intergalactic void, the Tantalus Cluster is the only home humanity has ever known. Desperate and facing starvation, humanity’s only hope is a strange nebula that has suddenly appeared beyond the edge of the cluster. Its shifting clouds may hide a source of salvation for the people of Tantalus, but time is running out. Signing on to the ambitious Avalon Expedition, Privateer Captain Cassandra Farren will face the shadows of both the past and future as she leads her small crew into the unknown in a last, desperate bid for the survival of the human race. Directed and produced with careful scientific consultation, The Sojourn captures every detail of life aboard ship, from the sounds of the smallest airlock seal to the largest space battle. Featuring a full cast of veteran voice actors, backed up by high-quality sound effects and an epic original soundtrack, The Sojourn is a unique and striking audio experience. Starring Larissa Thompson as Captain Cassandra Farren, Emily Serdahl as Director Elizabeth Ancelet, Laura Faye Smith as Tamara Melari, Ben Prendergast as Mathias Croft, Stephen Trafford as Inquisitor Castian Vadric, also featuring Matthew Kaufman as Lieutenant Jasper Ravi, and Lelia Symington as Empress Valendra the Sixth. Written by Daniel Orrett, sound design and audio editing by Kennedy Phillips, music by Sam Redfern. Transcripts available here: www.thesojournaudiodrama.com/transcripts Patreon: www.patreon.com/thesojourn Website: www.thesojournaudiodrama.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheSojournHQ Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSojournHQ/ Discord: discord.gg/rppU77f
©2020 Spacedock (P)2020 Spacedock
On Writing and Worldbuilding - Volume I
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Writing advice tends to be full of "rules" and "tips" which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In On Writing and Worldbuilding, we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider, from effective methods of delivering exposition and foreshadowing, to how communication, commerce, and control play into the fall of an empire. On Writing Part I: Prologues Part II: The First Chapter Part III: The Exposition Problem Part IV: Foreshadowing Part V: Villain Motivation Part VI: Hero-Villain Relationships Part VII: Final Battles Part VIII: The Chosen One Part IX: Hard Magic Systems Part X: Soft Magic Systems Part XI: Magic Systems and Storytelling On Worldbuilding Part XII: Polytheistic Religions Part XIII: Hidden Magical Worlds Part XIV: How Empires Rise Part XV: How Empires Work Part XVI: How Empires Fall Exclusive Content Part XVII: How I Plan a Novel Dozens of sidenotes and extra thoughts on all these wonderful stories
©2019 Timothy Hickson (P)2020 Timothy Hickson
Puffins Take Flight
Summary
Iceland: The Puffin Explorers Series (Book 1, 2, and 3) Written in verse with a narrator to guide the characters around Iceland. Árni is about to leave his burrow for a four-year adventure out at sea. But Árni doesn’t want to go, at least not today. You see, he wants one more day to play with his best friend Birta, but she can’t be found. Summertime in Iceland means nearly 24 hours of glistening sunlight each day - perfect for lighting the way for adventurous little puffins. While Árni searches Iceland for Birta, his mother and father are searching for him. Little pufflings shouldn’t be wandering about all alone! When Árni finds Birta, their adventure together leads them exploring Iceland to search for two little lost lambs. Then they discover their predator the Artic Fox and other animals that are too exciting to ignore. They see a wild reindeer, meet Icelandic horses and sheep, and experience other natural wonders of Iceland. They explore the farmlands and how Iceland can grow their own fruit when the temperatures are so cold! These two puffin friends, Árni and Birta are exploring Iceland, but it’s fledging time, fall is here, and they only have hours left before dark. Hot on their tails, Árni’s parents find the famous Blue Lagoon and a beach glistening with diamonds. They discover glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, natural energy, and some of the legendary folk of Iceland. Just before Árni and Birta set off on their long four-year sea journey, an Icelandic Faery plays clever tricks on them, making their grand adventure longer than expected! The extended darkness of September’s nightfall looms large on the horizon, and the pufflings must find their way home in a hurry.
©2019, 2020 RA Anderson (P)2021 RA Anderson
The Complete Guide to the Shiba Inu
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Written by experienced author and dog owner Vanessa Richie, The Complete Guide to the Shiba Inu is an excellent overview of this beautiful breed and contains information, tips, and advice from some of the top Shiba breeders in the world. Don’t let their adorable appearance fool you though - they will certainly use it to their advantage if you let them. Notorious escape artists and unapologetic alpha canines, a Shiba Inu can quickly learn to dominate your home if you aren’t ready to lay down the law from day one. Be prepared to tackle the challenge of owning a Shiba Inu by listening about: Finding your Shiba Inu Preparing your family and house Shina health and wellness Bringing your Shiba Inu home The multipet household Housetraining Shiba Socialization Training your Shiba Inu Nutrition Grooming - Productive bonding Genetic health concerns common to Shiba Inu The aging Shiba Inu The Shiba Inu was made a Japanese national treasure during the 1930s, and for very good reasons. With a fox-like appearance, this breed is also the most easily recognizable of the six dog breeds indigenous to Japan. These adorable little dogs are full of energy and intellect that will keep you both entertained and on your toes. When it comes to people, Shiba Inu are incredibly affectionate and charming, but don’t expect that to translate into easy training. They can be quite headstrong if you don’t take a firm and consistent approach to training them. They can also be very vocal, so you will need to plan to train a puppy to be quiet. They have an average life expectancy of between 12 and 16 years, so bringing one of these little guys into your home is likely to give you a long-term companion that can entertain you, and may demand a bit of entertainment in return. It is hard to imagine that these sturdy, affectionate dogs were once on the brink of extinction.
©2020 LP Media Inc (P)2020 LP Media Inc
Death Donor
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Would you sell your life to save another? Special forces vet, Samantha Jones, is a lowly bodyguard for Ethan Anderson, the biotech billionaire who revolutionized life extension. But at least she’s got a job, unlike most, and won’t have to sell her organs to support her family. Sure, they’re poor, but she’s got death insurance and a roof over her head. Life is livable... But then Sam’s daughter is kidnapped and sold for parts. Overnight, her life (and belief in the system) shatters. When the rich bastards get off scot-free, Sam’s weak husband commits suicide, and the ex-assassin snaps. Someone is going to pay. The question: how to kill the heartless elites that use the poor like livestock and whose security rivals the president? And then there’s the senator fighting to abolish life extension, the trillion-dollar corporate standoff, and bloody protests in the streets as conditions deteriorate. Things are about to get ugly. Death Donor is a speculative fiction technothriller by renowned futurist and best selling sci-fi author, Matt Ward, that features espionage, political drama, and fast-paced adventure in the dark dystopian world of synthetic biology. If you like Michael Crichton, Daniel Suarez, or Neal Stephenson, or loved dystopian classics: the Handmaid’s Tale, Brave New World, and Ready Player One, you’ll love this page-turning science fiction thriller. Grab Death Donor today if a fast-paced genetic technothriller filled with political espionage, bloody twists, and explosive turns sounds right up your alley! Praise for Death Donor: "a fast-paced revenge / payback story with a kick-A** female lead!"--She Just Loves Books “Politically intense, fast paced, and raw, Death Donor spares no grit, guts, or tools of fate.” --EL Strife, author of Stellar Fusion Buy Death Donor today for an action-packed techno thriller… right up to its shocking conclusion.
©2020 Myrmani LLC (P)2020 Myrmani LLC
Days 9 to 16
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Days 9 to 16 is the third title in the Mass Extinction Event series, continuing the story of a worldwide apocalypse seen from the eyes of two very different people in two different parts of the US. Finally realising that she must leave the city, Elizabeth sets out alone along a deserted road. Eventually, however, she encounters some fellow survivors, and before long she's taken to a remote farmhouse where a small community is struggling to take shape. She soon discovers, however, that this particular farmhouse hides some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Thomas also encounters some other survivors, although he soon finds himself trapped in a battle for survival. Captured and held prisoner in a basement, he begins to realise that he might never find a way out.
©2018 Amy Cross (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd