Kay Thomas's Blog

I���m so excited about the release of��EASY TARGET��(Elite Ops #3) in audiobook. And I���m particularly thrilled that��PJ Ochlan, the narrator for the first two books of the series, is back to tell Hollywood and Sassy���s story.��A veteran stage, screen, and television
actor, PJ is also a dialect specialist/coach (www.DrDialect.com) and audiobook narration instructor as well as
one of the co-founders of the Deyan Institute.
I interviewed PJ over a year ago when HARD
TARGET and PERSONAL TARGET were
first released as audiobooks. He had some fascinating information and fun stories
about how he started in the business, how he��preps for narration, and how
long it takes to record a book. Check out that blog post��here.��

With the
release of EASY TARGET, I had a couple of burning questions as PJ returned to
the Elite Ops world.

Kay: How do you prep for a story when you���ve already narrated other books
in the same series? Is the prep easier or more complicated? Since
it was over a year between your work on the first two books in the Elite Ops
series, did you have to go back and listen to how you did the voices in HARD TARGET and PERSONAL TARGET or did you just read EASY TARGET and go from there?

PJ: General prep is the
same in terms of research, new character choices, and so on, though there are
some differences with continuing a series. It's a bit easier in that you've
already got a sense of the tone, world, author's voice, etc.; and it also
raises some challenges like matching already established character voices. For
that, I typically pull up audio files of the characters that I keep archived
from the previous books. One of the bigger challenges is when a small
supporting character from a previous book, which I may have given a broader characterization
to, becomes a lead in a new installment. Then that broader style which was
designed to be entertaining as a sideline character won't necessarily fly for a
role that carries the entire story. So making that subtle adjustment while
keeping with what's been established can be tricky ��� but fun!��That was the case in developing Sassy for EASY TARGET. Hopefully fans of PERSONAL TARGET will enjoy her promotion to the spotlight ;)

Kay: That's my hope, too, PJ! Where can listeners go to learn more about you and your audio releases?��

PJ: I've
narrated across all genres, and most of those audiobooks are available through Audible
and Amazon.��Just go to either of those sites and pop in my name. Or find me on Facebook and Twitter, and I'll keep you posted on new releases.��

Facebook:��www.facebook.com/pjochlan
Twitter: @pjochlan

One of the great things about audio is that even if you���ve already read the book, listening brings a whole new dimension to the story and characters.��Check out this audio sample of PJ���s work on EASY
TARGET. And be sure to enter the rafflecopter giveaway on my website's��contest page��or at the rafflecopter widget below for a chance
to win all three (HARD TARGET, PERSONAL TARGET, and��EASY TARGET) Elite Ops audio downloads.

Happy listening (and reading) past your bedtime!

EASY TARGET��buy links:��

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Have you heard? EASY TARGET has just been released in audio. That means ALL of the Elite Ops men are now available in audiobook. And to celebrate, I���m giving them away���the audiobooks, not the men!��

Come have a listen at this��Soundcloud��sample. All three books of the Elite Ops series are narrated by acclaimed actor,��P.J. Ochlan.��

Enter my giveaway at the Rafflecopter widget below or at the��contest page��on my website where one lucky winner��will receive all three audio downloads in the Elite Ops series: HARD TARGET, PERSONAL TARGET, & EASY TARGET.��

The contest runs till 11:59 pm on Monday, May 2nd. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on Facebook and Twitter the morning of March 4th.��Note:��Contest is open internationally but you must have a wetransfer.com or dropbox.com account to claim your prize.��Good luck and thanks for entering!

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Exciting news:��EASY TARGET��releases today in audiobook!��If you haven���t already, make plans now to�����meet Hollywood��� and listen (or read) past your bedtime to the latest Elite Ops adventure.��The audiobook can be downloaded from Amazon/Audible or iTunes. To check it out, have a listen at this��Soundcloud��sample, narrated by acclaimed actor,��P.J. Ochlan. Enjoy the ride...

Release day for the audiobook version of EASY��TARGET��is Tuesday, April 19th. Now you���ll be able to listen to the adventures of all the Elite Ops men. I���ll be celebrating the rest of the month with a contest, giveaways, plus an interview with narrator,��P.J. Ochlan.��So stay tuned���.

For a limited time, EASY TARGET is on sale at all e-retailers for just $0.99. The print copy is also on sale at Amazon for $3.83. Now���s the time to read past your bedtime...

And while you���re reading, look fabulous with these ��� More books, Less sleep" earrings. (The mantra of the serious reader!)��

Enter my Rafflecopter and you could win the first two books of the Elite Ops series and these fun�����bookish��� earrings.

Giveaway runs till 11:59 pm on Monday, August 10th. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on Facebook and Twitter on Tuesday, August 11th. Good luck and thanks for entering!

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Follow along on my blog tour and enter the tour Rafflecopter below the schedule here for a chance to win one of five copies of PERSONAL TARGET (Elite Ops #2) plus the grand prize of a $50 Gift Card (winner���s choice ��� Amazon or Barnes & Noble). You���ll be ready to�����Read past your bedtime���"

June 1st-��The Booksnake Etc.��

June 2nd-��What I'm Reading

June 3rd-��Roberta's Dreamworld

June 4th-��Mignon Mykel: Reviews��

(Stop 2)��Harlequin Junkie

June 5th-��The Sassy Bookster��

June 8th-��Erotic Romance News��

(Stop 2)��A Tasty Read Book Reviews��

June 9th-��Underneath the Covers��

June 10th-��Jen's Reading Obsession

June 11th-��Another Indie Book Promoter��

June 12th-��My Secret Romance��

June 15th-��Lush Book Reviews��

June 16th-��Wicked Reads��

(Stop 2)��Those Crazy Book Chicks��

June 17th-��Books and Spoons Blog��

June 18th-��Making it Happen��

(Stop 2)��Renee Entress's Blog��

June 19th-��Romancing the Readers��

June 22nd-��Marebare's Book Shelf��

June 23rd-����Angel���s Guilty Pleasures����

June 24th-��My Book Addiction and More��

(Stop 2)��Books and Friendz��

(Stop 3)��Crystal Blogs Books��

June 25th-��Ellesea Loves Reading��

June 26th-����I am Indeed��

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The Rafflecopter giveaway runs till 11:59 pm on Monday, June 29th. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on Facebook and Twitter on Tuesday, June 30th. Good luck and thanks for entering!

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I���m giving away three print copies of EASY TARGET on Goodreads. Come check it out!

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Giveaway ends May 27, 2015.

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May 22, 2015

Now through May 25, the first two books in the Elite Ops series are $0.99 across all ebook platforms. Check out HARD TARGET and PERSONAL TARGET today. You���ll be ready for the release of EASY TARGET (Book 3) on June 9.��

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Here���s my schedule for the week of RT. I���m very excited to be attending. It���s my first time at this convention. Come see me and say hi!��

Romantic Times Booklovers Convention��

Dallas, May 12-17

Many events are open to the convention attendees only, but the Giant Book Signing on Saturday is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Details at the link below.

Thursday, May 14 ��

Club RT ��10:00���10:30 am

Drop by and say ���Hi!��� This is the perfect time to sit down and chat. I���ll have some goodies and a special contest open to those who stop by.

A Texas Homecoming Craft-Along with Avon Books��11:15 pm���12:15 pm

We���re making mums. Come see why�����everything���s bigger in Texas,��� particularly where mums are concerned.

Friday,��May 15��

Club RT��11:30 am���12 pm

Once again I���ll be hanging out and ready to chat. Come see me and don���t forget to enter my contest!��

Avon presents A Night in Paris . . . Texas��4:00 ��� 5:30 pm

Come kick up your heels with the Avon crew. Refreshments, books, and authors. I���ll be signing copies of HARD TARGET.

Saturday, May 16������

Group Booksigning ~��11 am ��� 2 pm��~��Open to Public��(see link for details)��

Hyatt Regency Dallas / Reunion Tower

for more information go to��https://www.rtconvention.com