| Ugh! I am so sorry this is going up so late. I have spent my entire day on the phone, I swear. (Well, not swear like, swearing in court or anything. But I have spent a lot of time on the phone.) See, I was tired this morning. And my Faery is ill. She's had...well, stomach troubles, is probably the nicest way to put it, and a fever. So she's been particularly cuddly. And I was tired. Periodically my insomnia lets up and I spend three days doing practically nothing but sleeping. In fact it's not even 10 pm and I'm ready to go to bed. (Considering I usually don't sleep until after 1 am, that's something.) Then I had to call the best friend in Florida for a nice long chat. Which ended up being three hours long. Then time to do a few housecleaning type things, then...which is kind of the point of this post (yes, it does have a point): A podcast interview. Over the phone. VERY strange. Really, really fun, but strange. Because I got to talk about writing with someone who actually cared and wanted to hear what I had to say. (This is very unusual for me. My husband isn't much for the writing or writing discussions, and the aforementioned best friend loves to talk about my writing but likes to talk characters and plots more than mechanics.) Someone who actually thought I was a real writer. I'm still reeling a little bit from that. And of course now that it's over I'm thinking of all the things I should have said, and the things I shouldn't have--although luckily I didn't really say anything offensive, I don't think, just I'm sure I rambled on and on about something. But mostly I'm worried about my voice. I hate my voice. It's so wierd! So sort of nasal and bland. It's not a gentle lovely voice, it's just..ech. I don't like it. I hate hearing it. And now other people are going to hear it and they will probably all hate it to, and decide I am boring with a stupid voice so they will never buy my books. (And, um, I don't know how to listen to podcasts either.) What do you guys think? Do you like your voices? (Seriously. I'm really curious.) |
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I don't like my voice over the phone, I sound SO young! And sometimes when I'm really nervous, my voice gets all high and pitchy and argggh, that's so annoying!
Anyhoodles, I'm sure you have a lovely voice. :) Where's the podcast? I wanna hear it.
My voice: James Earl Jones in my head, Ralph Wiggum out loud.
My years as a phone sex operator have convinced me that my voice is as sexy as I think it is...
I'm a singer by hobby... but I took years of voice lessons and spent a ton of time in choirs and such. Yet I never sound like 'me' when I hear a recording, but I don't think I sound bad... just not like it does in my head. *shrug* Oh well!! :) I'm sure alot of people feel the same way.
And yes..... LINK to the POD CAST PLEASE!! :) I WANT TO HEAR ABOUT WRITING MECHANICS!!!! I DO! I PROMISE!
oh hell no! I hate my voice! It's loud and high. Hate it.
Synde
I actually really like my voice. I entered a singing contest on a lark in middle school because I'd get to record myself singing. (Yep, I made the choir, too, but that was far less important than being recorded.)
Lest you think me too vain, I also hesitate a day or two before listening to interviews I've done via podcast. (I'm a regular guest-host on one now, so that I have no worries about listening to. Interviews, on the other hand, always make me worry I'll have delivered information the wrong way.)
My voice really deserves its own androgenous muppet. From hell. Nasal, whiny even when I'm not actually whining, shrill. I'm a freakin' harpy.
Screeeee!
And what the hell is a podcast? (I am such a troglodyte.)
Is it like those bits the SBs do on Romance TV?
I have a very low, what I like to call raspy-smokers, voice. I hate it! Runs in the family though. When my mom answers the phone, people have asked if it's my dad!? I shudder every time I hear myself on my answering machine.
Kristen: A podcast is basically an internet radio show, listenable (is that a word?) on demand.
Sorry, Kirsten, for the misspelling!
OH, thanks everyone! I'm so glad I'm not the only one!
And you'll be able to judge for yourself when the interview goes up, if you manage to stay awake long enough. I had an awfully good time doing it--I love talking about writing--but I'm so scared that in the listening it will just feel like, "Shut UP already! We GET it!"
I've always been a chatterer, but especially now because nobody talks to me here.
The podcast will be up fairly soon, I guess. Check the Tale Chasing website for updates.
tm, so I can listen to it from my computer?
I sound like a posh, and rather precocious, six year old on helium.
For that reason I avoid telephones and voice recorders like the Plague.
I've heard of podcasts but I haven't a clue how to access them and listen to them. All I know is that it's possible. Must be some arcane technological thing... :-D
Not entirely fond of my voice. It is slightly nasal and higher pitch, but I blame the resonance through the skeletal structure for giving it that deep rumble that I hear when I speak normally. Oh wait, that's biology.
Now, I know my voice is softer when I'm on the phone because it seems like EVERYONE on the phone seems to think I'm a "madam". Even my wifetype, for the first couple of times, keeps thinking there is another woman in the house and answering the phone.
The number of times I've gotten the "is your husband home?" is amazing. I naturally say yes and hand the phone over to Fluffy.
Nope, can't stand listening to my voice. I was videotaping one of my son's first eating experiences and we listen to music while he eats. Upon playback, I could hear myself singing. Loudly. Oh the horror!
Hey gang! I'm the person who interviewed Stacia! I run Tale Chasing, which is a podcast/blog (yes there is a blog part for those who aren't that fond of podcasts) for urban fantasy writers and readers.
First...Stacia did a WONDERFUL job. Her voice isn't bad and she didn't sound stupid or silly. I had just as much fun and I agree, it's nice to talk to someone who "gets it". You talk to other people about writing and they just kinda look at you funny.
Secondly, now that you are all waiting all hurry my butt up and get it edited. I am finishing up recording an audio book on writing your plot and I have record for an audition part I was invited to play in someone's book podcast but I promise Stacia's interview will be the following item on my list! :)
As for how to listen...it's going to be very easy for you guys. On my website when I post the mp3 you will be able to click the "play" button on the site and hear it out of your speakers. If you want to try it out go to my site and try playing the last one I put up. :)
Podcasts are fun and very addictive. I'm happy to explain more if you decide you want to listen to more podcasts that don't have the nice little play button! :)
Ok enough rambling...:)