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Voice Narrator's Review of the Audiobook: The Catholic Way of Dying

12/27/2014

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Voiceover Narration Assignment
My most recent voice narration job offer came from author James Nugent of Eld Inlet Services. When I read the title of the manuscript, "The Catholic Way of Dying," I immediately felt honored to be offered an assignment that covered a very sensitive topic… death.

I humbly accepted the assignment. The author gave very few directions. In fact, his primary direction was, “Pray!” Well, that was an easy order because I always pray before starting an assignment, especially an assignment as precious as this one. The other direction the author gave me was, “Just be you.”

I read through the manuscript three times to get a feel for the proper delivery. A topic such as this deserves almost perfection in tempo, pitch, and inflections in order to deliver the message correctly.

After reading the manuscript, I was left with a feeling of contentment about the subject of dying. The fear of dying went away. In fact, living with the thought of death being a part of life encouraged me to live a good life now; to enjoy life to the fullest; to live in the moment; to enjoy every thing and everyone in my life. This audiobook is, in a way, a gift of life.

The Catholic Way of Dying
We all die. It is a fact of life. In living a good life, we need to also plan and be prepared for what happens when we die. Catholics have a unique way of looking at death and living with death.

Everyone dies at one point or another. No one escapes death. The audiobook, The Catholic Way of Dying, was narrated and produced to help everyone understand how to live life without the fear of dying.


Publisher’s Summary
For modern culture that does not highly value life, it is paradoxical that we don’t want to talk about the dying process or the possibility of an afterlife. Catholics sometimes suffer from the same hesitation about talking about death. Yet the Roman Catholic religion and culture are constant preparation for that moment when we must trust Jesus for our salvation. All the rituals and sacraments, prepare our minds and hearts for that thing from which there is no escape. --James Nugent, Author
This audiobook is available to buy now on Audible Books and Amazon.
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Happy! My Publisher Says Yes… Again

5/29/2014

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Honestly, it might be too much to write yet another post about how my publisher is publishing another audiobook narrated and produced by me. And, it could be boring to read that James Nugent is the author of yet another book about being a Catholic. But… well… while you might be yawning, I’m jumping up and down with pure joy. It’s another feather in my cap and it’s another statement that says, “Marlene, you have what it takes to be a narrator and producer in the audiobook world.” It’s also the promise of another paycheck.

I’ll keep this short, because I’m working on another project of which I’ll probably be bragging about next month.

The title of this most recent audiobook is “Catholic, Politically Incorrect and Moral.” Notice the title and realize that this is a story about being Catholic, while at the same time having beliefs that our society would consider politically incorrect. Naturally, being Catholic it is a given that you would be considered moral. But, nothing guarantees that you will be politically correct. When Mr. Nugent commissioned me to narrate this audiobook, he requested that I read it very slowly. Read slowly, this audiobook forces the listener to take in every single word. It is thought provoking and I can assure you that if you listen to this audiobook, you WILL walk away with a profound level of thinking about what it is like to be Catholic with morals that don’t necessarily fit in with many people of the entire world.

Narrating and editing this audiobook for publication was a joy for me. I learned a lot about what it is like to be a politically incorrect Catholic person. I highly recommend this audiobook for anyone wanting to learn more about this religion or what it is like to be firm in your commitment to any religion, no matter which religion you practice.

The audiobook is available right now on Audible Books and soon to be released on Amazon and iTunes. Download your copy of Catholic, Politically Incorrect and Moral from Audible Books today!

Copyright Marlene Bertrand 2014
All rights reserved.



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I’m Published!

4/28/2014

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I am thrilled to announce that my first “professional” audiobook is published and available on Audible Books, Amazon, and iTunes.

My entrance into the audiobook publication world started off with a bang. I posted a voice narration demo on my profile page and then all of a sudden… BANG! I received an offer to narrate a fabulous book titled, “More Good News About Being Catholic,” by James Nugent. James Nugent is an extraordinary writer. His words flow like honey. He has a melodic style that reads like a well-orchestrated music production. So, when this fine writer asked me to narrate one of his books, at that moment, I felt very blessed. To narrate an audiobook for James Nugent is, well… an honor.

The Production
I collaborated with my husband’s video production company, Sunset Video Productions, to produce the audiobook. He is amazing at what he does. So, when my husband agreed to come out of retirement to help me, I knew the production would be a success. And, I was right.

My recording studio and equipment is top of the line. My husband’s talent is A+. My voice just happens to be what Mr. Nugent is looking for. The category is religion and spirituality (which is what I prayed my first assignment would be). It all worked out beautifully. From my perspective, it feels like a God-blessing. I have found my purpose in life. Using what the good Lord gave me (my voice) to get the good word out, I get to be me and I get to spread God’s message to the world. In life on earth, this is as good as it gets… for me.

The Audiobook - More Good News About Being Catholic
Although the title is, More Good News About Being Catholic, this audiobook can be enjoyed by all people of the Christian faith. It is about the need for confession. As Christians, we know that we are all sinners. As sinners, we need to recognize our sins, confess them out loud, and then ask for forgiveness. Confession is walking in the light.

1 John 1:5-10
This is the message we have heard from him and declared to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.

James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.


So, my friends, no matter what denomination of faith you practice, if your denomination is based upon Christianity, confession of sins is an intricate component to being loyal to your faith. More Good News About Being Catholic is an audiobook with a message that every Christian will gain benefit from hearing.

Thank For Your Support
Anyway, I hope you will support me in getting the good word out. Please share the news about this publication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Let them know that they can get their audiobook copy of More Good News About Being Catholic at Audible.com, Amazon.com, and iTunes. Written by James Nugent; narrated by Marlene C. Bertrand.

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More Good News About Being Catholic

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