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Pale Blue Dot
Several years in the future, an all-female astronaut team circumnavigates the globe once every 90 minutes aboard the International Space Station, prepared to be a powerful presence in space. When a surprise set of "everyday citizens" tags along for the ride, all protocol flies right out the proverbial...airlock.
After a lifetime of being kept down on the ground, what happens when these women finally rise up and see their lives - and their planet - from high above it all?
After a lifetime of being kept down on the ground, what happens when these women finally rise up and see their lives - and their planet - from high above it all?
2 pages, Audible Audio
First published February 22, 2022
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Erin Mallon
591 books709 followersErin Mallon's debut romantic comedy novel, Flirtasaurus releases in July 2020. She is an award-winning narrator of over 450 books and an accomplished playwright and producer in New York City. She has written over 40 plays, which have been produced Off-Broadway and all over the country, including These Walls Can Talk, a raucous theatrical love letter to the romance audiobook community. She lives in a little yellow house on the outskirts of NYC with her husband and Three J's.
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February 28, 2022
Set in the future, an all-female team circles the earth in the international space station, four astronauts and two non-trained women who are on the trip after winning an essay competition. Luckily, it’s short at about 90 minutes, and I know everyone will hate me for this, but despite its good intentions and its important yet not very strong message, it is not particularly entertaining nor powerful in any way. I chose the audio version, which is pretty well done, and the actors seemed to have enjoyed the experience (the recording has bloopers at the end). If I was to sum up my feeling about the play, I would take the words of ground control about twenty minutes into the play after he makes one of the many jokes in the play when he says:
“That was a bit of humor that didn’t create an ounce of delight in anyone.”
That really summed up the play for me.
“That was a bit of humor that didn’t create an ounce of delight in anyone.”
That really summed up the play for me.
July 3, 2022
Pale Blue Comedy
Review of the audio-play self-published via Audible Audio and published simultaneously with the Amazon Kindle eBook (February 22, 2022*)
This 90 minute audio-play is mostly a comedy which is set on a future International Space Station where civilians can win trips to space via contests. Unrealistically, a pair of civilians arrive at the ISS with no actual space training at all, so most of the 'comedy' involves their fish-out-of-water experiences with 'funny' situations of vomiting and excretion. The rest of the jokes are the usual space puns, yes, even that one about the 7th planet Uranus. So it is mostly 'blue' comedy if you like.
There was really nothing inspirational here or especially empowering about it being an all female cast (except for Ground Control). The roles could just as easily have been voiced by males.
Aside from the name steal, there wasn't much of an association with Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space (1997).
The performance by a full cast of professional narrators led by Thérèse Plummer was done well enough given that the material did not inspire.
Trivia and Link
I noticed that both the Audible and Amazon pages show in the small print that the work is copyright 2019 (c).
Review of the audio-play self-published via Audible Audio and published simultaneously with the Amazon Kindle eBook (February 22, 2022*)
This 90 minute audio-play is mostly a comedy which is set on a future International Space Station where civilians can win trips to space via contests. Unrealistically, a pair of civilians arrive at the ISS with no actual space training at all, so most of the 'comedy' involves their fish-out-of-water experiences with 'funny' situations of vomiting and excretion. The rest of the jokes are the usual space puns, yes, even that one about the 7th planet Uranus. So it is mostly 'blue' comedy if you like.
There was really nothing inspirational here or especially empowering about it being an all female cast (except for Ground Control). The roles could just as easily have been voiced by males.
Aside from the name steal, there wasn't much of an association with Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space (1997).
The performance by a full cast of professional narrators led by Thérèse Plummer was done well enough given that the material did not inspire.
Trivia and Link
I noticed that both the Audible and Amazon pages show in the small print that the work is copyright 2019 (c).
January 22, 2022
How to write a review about this little gem without giving away too much?
First of all, this is an ode to women. Women with children, and women without. Women who work. Women with ambition. Women with passion. Women who want to be in charge of their lives. Women who love women, and women who are learning to love themselves. Women from all around the world… and beyond.
Sprinkled with meaningful conversations between more humorous scenes, and some real-life-in-space information, it’s written beautifully. In a few lines and actions, each character is defined, their peculiarities highlighted, their arc developed.
The voices bring texture to the words, with sound effects as the decor. Though it’s chaotic at times–of course, with 6 main female characters–there are enough clues, and the narrators offer enough nuances, that you always know who’s talking.
In one hour and a half, you’ll get attached to all of them. The author finds once again the perfect balance between laughs and tears. There are so many layers that you’ll need to listen to it several times to get to the depth of this story.
All the narrators give their all, with some unusual choices–especially regarding guest roles Elon Musk and David Bowie. It almost felt like the characters were written for them. There couldn’t have been a better cast.
So buckle up and en route to space!
First of all, this is an ode to women. Women with children, and women without. Women who work. Women with ambition. Women with passion. Women who want to be in charge of their lives. Women who love women, and women who are learning to love themselves. Women from all around the world… and beyond.
Sprinkled with meaningful conversations between more humorous scenes, and some real-life-in-space information, it’s written beautifully. In a few lines and actions, each character is defined, their peculiarities highlighted, their arc developed.
The voices bring texture to the words, with sound effects as the decor. Though it’s chaotic at times–of course, with 6 main female characters–there are enough clues, and the narrators offer enough nuances, that you always know who’s talking.
In one hour and a half, you’ll get attached to all of them. The author finds once again the perfect balance between laughs and tears. There are so many layers that you’ll need to listen to it several times to get to the depth of this story.
All the narrators give their all, with some unusual choices–especially regarding guest roles Elon Musk and David Bowie. It almost felt like the characters were written for them. There couldn’t have been a better cast.
So buckle up and en route to space!
May 6, 2024
I have no idea what this even was but I was in love with it 😂
February 25, 2022
This book was fun in so many ways! As usual, Erin Mallon has written some of the funniest, and also strangest, plots, characters, and dialogue. I loved the different narrators that performed this, it was perfect having all of them reading their parts. It made it feel as if we were actually on this space shuttle or even maybe at the command control listening to them all talk as the trip took place. I loved the one character that kept trying to be funny, her line about how she really thought there’d be more jokes about Uranus in space. It could be because I was a middle school science teacher who had to deal with the types of juvenile jokes about that planet’s name or other things, but I giggled so much at all the different jokes she tried.
And then, then, there was a part where someone asked if in case of an emergency they would ejaculate into space. Oh my gosh, not only were the characters all sitting around giggling and full out laughing at that, but I was sitting in my car in the school parking lot before work laughing right along with them, feeling as if I was there too. It was just perfect!
Honestly some of the other craziness I’ve noticed in some of Mallon’s books that didn’t leave me with an ending that was satisfying or at least tied up neatly is what kept me from giving it the full 5 stars here on my blog, and only doing 4 stars on other sites. Still I was laughing the whole time, and can’t wait to meet the author at Book Bonanza this summer hopefully.
Review first posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
And then, then, there was a part where someone asked if in case of an emergency they would ejaculate into space. Oh my gosh, not only were the characters all sitting around giggling and full out laughing at that, but I was sitting in my car in the school parking lot before work laughing right along with them, feeling as if I was there too. It was just perfect!
Honestly some of the other craziness I’ve noticed in some of Mallon’s books that didn’t leave me with an ending that was satisfying or at least tied up neatly is what kept me from giving it the full 5 stars here on my blog, and only doing 4 stars on other sites. Still I was laughing the whole time, and can’t wait to meet the author at Book Bonanza this summer hopefully.
Review first posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
June 27, 2022
I bought this audible as a deal of the day for only 99 cents. I'm not sure it was even worth that much. I didn't vibe with it at all. It isn't my type of humor. At no point did I even crack a smile. I was completely bewildered as to the point. David Bowie took it to a point of no return. I gave up and just finished to be done with it. One good thing that I can say is that the actors did a great job with what they had. It definitely wasn't them. It was the book itself.
June 29, 2022
This was an almost complete waste of 90 minutes and 99 cents. The voice acting was overwrought, the dialogue made all the characters sound immature and petty, and the space puns were even more awful than the ones made by characters in The Calculating Stars. The author did little to zero research on actual ISS operations. A non-astronaut CAPCOM whom none of the crew knows? Surprise crew members, with zero training? And then she added Elon Musk and David Bowie, both confusingly voiced by women - on top of the other six women, who had mostly-similar voices I could barely tell apart. What a mess.
March 4, 2022
*Audiobook Review*
5/5⭐️ 5/5🤣
Pale Blue Dot(s) is the new fantastically funny audio play by Erin Mallon.
It’s like an outrageous space telenovela.
The team of astronauts navigate family dynamics, workplace dynamics, and personal experiences while introducing space tourists to the international space station. Erin’s ability to create such robust, hysterical, well-rounded quick audio plays never ceases to amaze me! This truly exceptional audio is non-stop laughs and may just leave you dreaming of civilian space travel. The tremendously talented cast is charming, hilarious, and utterly outstanding!
The sound effects are incredible; Nick Long and Tyler Whitlatch have outdone themselves once again!
5/5⭐️ 5/5🤣
Pale Blue Dot(s) is the new fantastically funny audio play by Erin Mallon.
It’s like an outrageous space telenovela.
The team of astronauts navigate family dynamics, workplace dynamics, and personal experiences while introducing space tourists to the international space station. Erin’s ability to create such robust, hysterical, well-rounded quick audio plays never ceases to amaze me! This truly exceptional audio is non-stop laughs and may just leave you dreaming of civilian space travel. The tremendously talented cast is charming, hilarious, and utterly outstanding!
The sound effects are incredible; Nick Long and Tyler Whitlatch have outdone themselves once again!
June 28, 2022
This was interesting, I loved that it was all women.
All women going into space.
The Full Crew and two civilians, they are all characters in their own right, the fact that we get their voices from a full cast really brings this play to life.
I love the way Erin write I can visualize the whole play as it plays out and I smiled or laughed through out. Wonderful.
Also Andrew's character is my favorite that is all.
All women going into space.
The Full Crew and two civilians, they are all characters in their own right, the fact that we get their voices from a full cast really brings this play to life.
I love the way Erin write I can visualize the whole play as it plays out and I smiled or laughed through out. Wonderful.
Also Andrew's character is my favorite that is all.
July 8, 2022
This started out fine, but ended up disappointing. It felt like just the beginning of a book, and like it didn't really know where it was going. But all in all, it was entertaining enough, which is the only reason it's getting a 2 star review instead of a 1 star review, which I originally considered.
There were so many possible story lines, but they were all left unfinished.
And maybe that's the point? To illustrate that a lot of our relationships are fleeting and all in all, meaningless? That there is no bigger plan?
Then again, that's not why I read. I get enough of that in real life, thank you very much!
The narrators did a great job!
There were so many possible story lines, but they were all left unfinished.
And maybe that's the point? To illustrate that a lot of our relationships are fleeting and all in all, meaningless? That there is no bigger plan?
Then again, that's not why I read. I get enough of that in real life, thank you very much!
The narrators did a great job!
April 7, 2022
This was bonkers.
I need to read/listen to more of Erin Mallon's work.
I need to read/listen to more of Erin Mallon's work.
July 11, 2022
Not even worth the .99 cent purchase from Audible if that tells you anything. Boring, flat, petty characters that had cringeworthy attempts at humor....all mixed into a very unsatisfying story. What a waste!
December 25, 2022
It tries desperately to be funny but never seems to rise above the kind of jokes I could expect to hear from a bunch of middle school boys. And, particularly post-Twitter, the Elon Musk worship is cringe beyond belief. The only reason I finished this is because it was so short, but it's still an hour of my life I will never get back.
February 22, 2022
I should be used to Erin Mallon's genius by now, but it still manages to surprise me in the best way! She manages to tell a lot of story in a short amount of time. Pale Blue Dot(s) is funny, a little heart wrenching, slightly absurd and a whole lot of fun. It took me a few minutes to pair the voices with the characters, but the expert narration sucked me in immediately. I think David Bowie might have been my favorite, but it is hard to say because every minute of the play was so well utilized.
This was a fantastic and fun audiobook that deals with deep thoughts regarding life, the universe and space travel, relationships in space and on earth, and the humor needed to make sure you don't take life too seriously.
I loved this play and highly recommend it. Another wonderful addition to Erin Mallon's author/playwright catalog.
I received an ALC of this book and voluntarily give my review.
This was a fantastic and fun audiobook that deals with deep thoughts regarding life, the universe and space travel, relationships in space and on earth, and the humor needed to make sure you don't take life too seriously.
I loved this play and highly recommend it. Another wonderful addition to Erin Mallon's author/playwright catalog.
I received an ALC of this book and voluntarily give my review.
February 24, 2022
Erin Mallon never ceases to wow and impress me with her inventive, fun and creative audio plays! Pale Blue Dot(s) is no exception, and the entire audio production is simply out of this world! With Erin, I know I am always in for a good time, but also I know she is going to dig a little deeper and really make me stop and think!
Pale Blue Dot(s) rockets us on a ride into space on the international space station with an all female astronaut/ cosmonaut crew (plus one guy) with ordinary civilians onboard too. These women explore the many obstacles women face and are challenged with on a daily basis. At the same time, this play also recognizes the many successes of women as well! Each character presented us with their own special, individual story, which left me feeling happy, excited, a little melancholy, and eager for their future adventures and life experiences.
Pale Blue Dot(s) is performed by an all star cast! I loved each unique voice, and how passionate (and hilarious) each narrator was in his or her performance. Plus, the sound effects and the music made you really feel like you were right there on board, blasting into space with the entire crew. The whole production is not to be missed, and such an audio treat for your ears! Thank you Erin for another stellar audio play!
Pale Blue Dot(s) rockets us on a ride into space on the international space station with an all female astronaut/ cosmonaut crew (plus one guy) with ordinary civilians onboard too. These women explore the many obstacles women face and are challenged with on a daily basis. At the same time, this play also recognizes the many successes of women as well! Each character presented us with their own special, individual story, which left me feeling happy, excited, a little melancholy, and eager for their future adventures and life experiences.
Pale Blue Dot(s) is performed by an all star cast! I loved each unique voice, and how passionate (and hilarious) each narrator was in his or her performance. Plus, the sound effects and the music made you really feel like you were right there on board, blasting into space with the entire crew. The whole production is not to be missed, and such an audio treat for your ears! Thank you Erin for another stellar audio play!
March 4, 2022
*Audiobook review*
I listened to this audio play 3 times before writing my review. The first time I went in blind (no reviews, SM posts or comments), the second time I listened after watching the live with Erin and most of the cast on IG which for me really provided some interesting insight to the characters, and the third time was because I just wanted to listen again. I love Erin's writing because it kind of sits with you after you've experienced it. Pale Blue Dot(s) is a great example of how she can pack so much story and emotion into such a small 'space'. Her writing is clever and sometimes surprisingly dark but has enough funny moments to create the required levity, so we don't leave the experience feeling the full weight of these honest and even scary truths. With a running time under 2 hours it's likely difficult to go into much depth in any subject, but Erin manages to create multiple interesting stories and relationships among the crew, giving each character life and meaning - No red shirts on this crew
I'm not sure if I can accurately describe how much I enjoyed the narration in this play. Everyone did such a fantastic job, this is truly a talented group of actors. Megan as the hilariously socially awkward & paranoid Clarice with her #selfsoothing, and Sarah as the fiercely strong in her beliefs non-self-hating cosmonaut "smackabitch" Lorena, are the performances that really stayed with me after I finished, but honestly everyone gave such great performances full of emotion and unspoken meaning.
5/5 story, 5/5 narration
❤️🎧❤️
#audiogirlsknowgoodaural #GuiltHomeBrew #MapleLeafonaut #EjaculatetoSafety #neutralnorthernneighbour #SpaceJams #Shortlivedsocialsuccess #BurritoSabotage #Cosmonaut #NoPoliticsinSpace #UghMusk #DavidBowieKnows
I listened to this audio play 3 times before writing my review. The first time I went in blind (no reviews, SM posts or comments), the second time I listened after watching the live with Erin and most of the cast on IG which for me really provided some interesting insight to the characters, and the third time was because I just wanted to listen again. I love Erin's writing because it kind of sits with you after you've experienced it. Pale Blue Dot(s) is a great example of how she can pack so much story and emotion into such a small 'space'. Her writing is clever and sometimes surprisingly dark but has enough funny moments to create the required levity, so we don't leave the experience feeling the full weight of these honest and even scary truths. With a running time under 2 hours it's likely difficult to go into much depth in any subject, but Erin manages to create multiple interesting stories and relationships among the crew, giving each character life and meaning - No red shirts on this crew
I'm not sure if I can accurately describe how much I enjoyed the narration in this play. Everyone did such a fantastic job, this is truly a talented group of actors. Megan as the hilariously socially awkward & paranoid Clarice with her #selfsoothing, and Sarah as the fiercely strong in her beliefs non-self-hating cosmonaut "smackabitch" Lorena, are the performances that really stayed with me after I finished, but honestly everyone gave such great performances full of emotion and unspoken meaning.
5/5 story, 5/5 narration
❤️🎧❤️
#audiogirlsknowgoodaural #GuiltHomeBrew #MapleLeafonaut #EjaculatetoSafety #neutralnorthernneighbour #SpaceJams #Shortlivedsocialsuccess #BurritoSabotage #Cosmonaut #NoPoliticsinSpace #UghMusk #DavidBowieKnows
March 4, 2022
** Based on the audio play **
This audio play by Erin Mallon is centered around seven women on a mission onboard the International Space Station. Four are American astronauts, one is a Russian cosmonaut and two are winners of a SpaceX sponsored essay contest. A cheeky, yet earnest CapCom operator on the ground in Houston and cameos from Elon Musk and David Bowie round out the cast as the only male characters in this story.
Fred, Max, Ronnie and Lorena are the astronauts and cosmonaut tasked with performing the mission aboard the space station while having to “baby sit,” if you will, Clarice and Sonya during their stay on the station. Each of these seven women are struggling to overcome many societal gender preconceptions that plague women to this day: balancing career and family while being afraid of failing at both, the desire to wander knowing that home is within yourself instead of your physical residence, the need to establish your own worth that isn’t based on a connection to another person, finding the balance between faith and science, not wanting to feel small and insignificant when compared to others; and feeling lost yet knowing there’s a purpose to fulfill with just the right guidance.
Erin Mallon weaves these women’s lives together with threads of friendship, solidarity, humor and vulnerability so well and the amazing cast of narrators – all played by women (even Elon Musk and David Bowie) save for the CapCom role – bring this play to life brilliantly. The production and sound effects make it feel like you’ve been transported to the space station with the rest of the crew. This audio play is definitely out of this world!
This audio play by Erin Mallon is centered around seven women on a mission onboard the International Space Station. Four are American astronauts, one is a Russian cosmonaut and two are winners of a SpaceX sponsored essay contest. A cheeky, yet earnest CapCom operator on the ground in Houston and cameos from Elon Musk and David Bowie round out the cast as the only male characters in this story.
Fred, Max, Ronnie and Lorena are the astronauts and cosmonaut tasked with performing the mission aboard the space station while having to “baby sit,” if you will, Clarice and Sonya during their stay on the station. Each of these seven women are struggling to overcome many societal gender preconceptions that plague women to this day: balancing career and family while being afraid of failing at both, the desire to wander knowing that home is within yourself instead of your physical residence, the need to establish your own worth that isn’t based on a connection to another person, finding the balance between faith and science, not wanting to feel small and insignificant when compared to others; and feeling lost yet knowing there’s a purpose to fulfill with just the right guidance.
Erin Mallon weaves these women’s lives together with threads of friendship, solidarity, humor and vulnerability so well and the amazing cast of narrators – all played by women (even Elon Musk and David Bowie) save for the CapCom role – bring this play to life brilliantly. The production and sound effects make it feel like you’ve been transported to the space station with the rest of the crew. This audio play is definitely out of this world!
March 3, 2022
Audio Review
4.5 Stars for Pale Blue Dot(s)
This is a story about an all female space crew and honestly if it hadn’t been written by Erin Mallon I may have never picked this book up but I was so glad I did because although very different to my normal reads or listens thus was one great audio book.
This also has a wonderful cast of narrators all of which are new to me. The narration is performed by : Therese Plummer, Megan Ting, Andrew Eiden, Gabra Zackman, Ines del Castillo, Sarah Mollo- Christensen, Adenrele Ojo, Julia Wieland and Natalie Nauru’s and everyone of them added something to the interesting and funny story.
It’s very hard to write a review that isn’t full of spoilers and I believe this book should be read or listened to with no preconceived ideas so I’m just going to tell you how this hook made me feel. It’s an unhandlich quirky read because let’s be honest space travel and shenanigans with earth bound people and other worldly being like David Bowie was always going to be intriguing and witty. This was a truely unique experience and I highly recommend it.
4.5 Stars for Pale Blue Dot(s)
This is a story about an all female space crew and honestly if it hadn’t been written by Erin Mallon I may have never picked this book up but I was so glad I did because although very different to my normal reads or listens thus was one great audio book.
This also has a wonderful cast of narrators all of which are new to me. The narration is performed by : Therese Plummer, Megan Ting, Andrew Eiden, Gabra Zackman, Ines del Castillo, Sarah Mollo- Christensen, Adenrele Ojo, Julia Wieland and Natalie Nauru’s and everyone of them added something to the interesting and funny story.
It’s very hard to write a review that isn’t full of spoilers and I believe this book should be read or listened to with no preconceived ideas so I’m just going to tell you how this hook made me feel. It’s an unhandlich quirky read because let’s be honest space travel and shenanigans with earth bound people and other worldly being like David Bowie was always going to be intriguing and witty. This was a truely unique experience and I highly recommend it.
March 3, 2022
Erin always has this ability to make you laugh and feel I don’t know how she takes you these crazy bizarre journey’s but at the end has you thinking.
She writes these brilliant stories in such a small amount of time.
Bible the narration of this play was phenomenal. I discovered new narrators and also got to see my faves at work too.
This story gives you the kick of feminism badassness that we all need now and again.
She writes these brilliant stories in such a small amount of time.
Bible the narration of this play was phenomenal. I discovered new narrators and also got to see my faves at work too.
This story gives you the kick of feminism badassness that we all need now and again.
March 3, 2022
WOW!! This full cast 90 minute audiobook was fantastic. The story follows an all female astronaut crew with two civilians on board too. I was listening to it in my car and felt like I was on the spaceship thanks to the brilliant narrators, creative plot, and sound effects.
And what a treat with the bloopers! Loved it and definitely recommend for a morning commute!
***Thank you @mallonerin & @homecookedbook for a review ALC.
And what a treat with the bloopers! Loved it and definitely recommend for a morning commute!
***Thank you @mallonerin & @homecookedbook for a review ALC.
July 5, 2022
I loved the cast and the narration of this short story/play. There were definitely some funny parts, but the story didn’t grab me.
February 23, 2022
Erin Mallon is such a creative genius. I'd love to spend a day exploring the workings of her creative mind because she's always able to expertly stay on the right side of absurd when writing audio plays. She always writes something that makes you think, that challenges the status quo, and that makes the listener laugh.
Pale Blue Dot tells the story of an all-female space crew, comprised of both civilians and astronauts. Their shenanigans and conversations on the space ship, their communications to those earth-bound, and their other-worldy experiences with David Bowie and Elon Musk make for a truly entertaining listen.
The narrators in this audio are amazing. It's like a who's who of world-class narrators that do so much more than read their lines. They are stellar examples of voice actors, and they made every minute enjoyable. I would gladly listen to this cast, including Thérèse Plummer, Megan Tusing, Andrew Eiden, Gabra Zackman, Inés del Castillo, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Adenrele Ojo, Julia Whelan, and Natalie Naudus, act in just about anything because it would be a guaranteed good time.
Pale Blue Dot tells the story of an all-female space crew, comprised of both civilians and astronauts. Their shenanigans and conversations on the space ship, their communications to those earth-bound, and their other-worldy experiences with David Bowie and Elon Musk make for a truly entertaining listen.
The narrators in this audio are amazing. It's like a who's who of world-class narrators that do so much more than read their lines. They are stellar examples of voice actors, and they made every minute enjoyable. I would gladly listen to this cast, including Thérèse Plummer, Megan Tusing, Andrew Eiden, Gabra Zackman, Inés del Castillo, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Adenrele Ojo, Julia Whelan, and Natalie Naudus, act in just about anything because it would be a guaranteed good time.
July 10, 2022
I grabbed Pale Blue Dots as a 99 cents special on audible as it’s set on the International Space Station about a crew of women including 2 civilians. The story is more of a comedy sitcom and performed by a full cast. It’s not quite my cup of tea, but I’m thinking the non-sci-fi readers joining in on the space read challenge may enjoy it. It’s short and that worked for me.
November 5, 2022
3.5 stars
February 22, 2022
This book was a trip! Erin is an amazing author and narrator. This book was funny, thought provoking and inspiring. The cast is characters are a hoot and you will be laughing out loud. I love the fact that’s it’s an all female crew that does their best to lift up one another and be there to support each other.
The full cast narration is spectacular along with the sound engineering. I’ve listed to the book several times because I am fascinated by everything! The outtakes are my one of my favorite parts!
Congratulations on this wonderful piece of art, Erin! And, congratulations to the cast in this very entertaining and delightful audio.
The full cast narration is spectacular along with the sound engineering. I’ve listed to the book several times because I am fascinated by everything! The outtakes are my one of my favorite parts!
Congratulations on this wonderful piece of art, Erin! And, congratulations to the cast in this very entertaining and delightful audio.
February 17, 2022
Erin Mallon is an absolute treasure with a brilliant mind, a talented voice, and fresh perspective on love, life, and audiobooks. Pale Blue Dot(s) is a multicast audioplay celebration of women who can grow up to be anything, and they do. I really don’t want to give away anything, but another reviewer pointed out this is for the love of women who love, learn, support, and grow! In true Erin Mallon fashion this multicast audioplay delivers witty banter with plenty of meaningful conversation that will have you moving from giggling and downright hilarity to profound thought, and then right back to giggling again! This all-female astronaut crew on the International Space Station plus 2 civilian contest winners brings you the full experience with guaranteed shenanigans and answers to questions you know you have about functioning in space.
PBD is narrated in duet by a full cast of incredibly talented performers who bring their own unique flair to the characters, and together with the excellent sound design bring us a truly unique audiplay experience! I finished and then listened again.
PBD is narrated in duet by a full cast of incredibly talented performers who bring their own unique flair to the characters, and together with the excellent sound design bring us a truly unique audiplay experience! I finished and then listened again.
January 30, 2022
With every audioplay Erin Mallon writes, she outdoes herself every time. Bringing plays to life via audiobook is an amazing thing and allows us to escape to the theater without leaving our house, especially right now.
There so much that this story has but no spoilers! The story follows an all female astronaut crew with two civilians on board too. I loved how she flawlessly weaved in all the individual stories of all the women. I could spend so much talking about it and I can’t wait for more people to listen to it when it’s released. Erin Mallon flawlessly writes an audioplay that makes you laugh, escape from the pale blue dot we live on, and also leaves you thinking. The all-star cast is absolutely amazing and did a phenomenal job bringing this story life. And the sound effects editing is flawless and makes you feel like you’re on the ship with the crew.
There so much that this story has but no spoilers! The story follows an all female astronaut crew with two civilians on board too. I loved how she flawlessly weaved in all the individual stories of all the women. I could spend so much talking about it and I can’t wait for more people to listen to it when it’s released. Erin Mallon flawlessly writes an audioplay that makes you laugh, escape from the pale blue dot we live on, and also leaves you thinking. The all-star cast is absolutely amazing and did a phenomenal job bringing this story life. And the sound effects editing is flawless and makes you feel like you’re on the ship with the crew.
February 10, 2022
OMG! I loved it! This short novella is fun, entertaining, and fast-paced. The world building is original, and captivating. Some scenes are hilarious! No dull moments! The cast of narrators is amazing. This is a GEM, and I highly recommend it! Erin Mallon is a good author with a vivid imagination. This audiobook is entertaining! #ALC #ComingSoon
March 3, 2022
Pale Blue Dots
Written by Erin Mallon
Performed by: Inés del Castillo, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Andrew Eiden ,Natalie Naudus,
Adenrele Ojo, Therese Plummer, ,Megan Tusing,
Julia Whelan, Gabra Zackman
Erin Mallon never ceases to amaze me with her talent. This audio play had not only cool facts about the solar system in it, but a cast of women that were diverse, funny and all around amazing. Taking a trip into space is nothing short of scary, and these six women embrace the challenge. Each one, their own quirks, some missing their families, others finding attraction right there on the ship. It's an hour and a half of fun, excitement and woman power, with a little GC thrown in!
And with a magnificent cast of female narrators, we are treated to all the feels. These women know how to bring it. The emotions, the tirades, the quirkiness, the laughter and the self-confidence we all should have. And I can't forget GC, he adds that bit of love and laughter too. It's a fabulous listen and only makes me want more audio plays by Erin!
Written by Erin Mallon
Performed by: Inés del Castillo, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Andrew Eiden ,Natalie Naudus,
Adenrele Ojo, Therese Plummer, ,Megan Tusing,
Julia Whelan, Gabra Zackman
Erin Mallon never ceases to amaze me with her talent. This audio play had not only cool facts about the solar system in it, but a cast of women that were diverse, funny and all around amazing. Taking a trip into space is nothing short of scary, and these six women embrace the challenge. Each one, their own quirks, some missing their families, others finding attraction right there on the ship. It's an hour and a half of fun, excitement and woman power, with a little GC thrown in!
And with a magnificent cast of female narrators, we are treated to all the feels. These women know how to bring it. The emotions, the tirades, the quirkiness, the laughter and the self-confidence we all should have. And I can't forget GC, he adds that bit of love and laughter too. It's a fabulous listen and only makes me want more audio plays by Erin!
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