Left Turn at Albuquerque!

I grew up on Bugs Bunny; his clever wit, his diabolical mind, and well, he’s just a plain stinker. But oddly enough, I learned that Alburquerque is to the left, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was a real book, and duck season follows rabbit season.

UncategorizedGina VivonaDecember 1, 2011Amaunet, audiobook, Bugs Bunny, flying camel, free audiobook, Jeep, kazmir

Voices, Voices, Everywhere

Colleen O’Shaughnessey is perhaps best known for her roles as Sora from the first and second seasons of Digimon, Jazz Fenton in Danny Phantom, Ino Yamanaka and Konohamaru in Naruto, and Neliel Tu Odelschwanck in Bleach.

Blum: Voice of Thunder

There is no doubt that Steve Blum is an amazing voice talent. His credits scroll forever and are so many that I can’t even pick the top 10 to list here.

The Power of Music

If you ever want to create an audiobook, I would suggest a close and personal relationship with a producer. Luckily for me, I just happened to have married one. Michael Woodrum is an amazing human being and an extremely talented music producer.

UncategorizedGina VivonaOctober 20, 2011audiobook, Bill Brendle, effects, flying camel, free audiobook, kazmir, Michael Woodrum

The Final Score

In my opinion, Danny Elfman changed the way we listen to movies. I think Beetle Juice was my first conscious realization of the impact a score can have on the mood of a film. “In Tim’s (Burton) films, more than most, if you miss the tone, you don’t get the film,” says Elfman.

UncategorizedGina VivonaOctober 6, 2011audiobook, Bill Brendle, Danny Elfman, flying camel, kazmir, movie score

Crystal Tower - Sky 5

The Crystal Tower grew out of Fire, our fifth element. I had prisms hanging in my room when I was a kid. They made rainbows on the walls, but I really liked looking into them.

UncategorizedGina VivonaSeptember 29, 2011audiobook, five elements, flying camel, kazmir, prisms, rainbows

Somebody - Sky 4

The 4th Sky and element is Earth. Our resources come from the earth. It provides life and protects us. Somebody IS the 4th Sky. His whole body, uh, face, well, you'll have to hear the chapter to fully understand.

UncategorizedGina VivonaSeptember 15, 2011audiobook, flying camel, free audiobook, kazmir

The Rain Masters - Sky 3

Another of the 5 elements is Water. And as we all know, water is important for balance in the kind life. In the 3rd Sky, water surrounds us as the listener.

UncategorizedGina VivonaSeptember 1, 2011audiobook, flying camel, free audiobook, kazmir, The Kind Life

Wish Weaver - Sky 2

The Second Sky is based on metal. Although the Sky isn’t metal, the inhabitant is. She’s a 50ft tall spider who creates a delicate web of wishes.

UncategorizedGina VivonaAugust 18, 2011audiobook, Brad Oldham, flying camel, free audiobook, Taoist

The Five Skies - Sky 1

When I first started writing the story of Kazmir, I decided on 7 skies, for no other reason than I liked the number.

UncategorizedGina VivonaAugust 4, 20115 elements, audiobook, chakras, color therapy, flying camel, kazmir

Dreaming of Stain Boy

At the beginning of this journey, the beginning of this blog, I’ve shared with you that Tim Burton is my choice as director for my movie about Kazmir. He’s not my only choice as there are some amazing talents out there, but he is my first choice.

UncategorizedGina VivonaJune 2, 2011audiobook, flying camel, kazmir, LACMA, stain boy, Tim Burton

Bad is Good

Congratulations to Bryan Cranston for his 3rd Emmy! Amazing actor, amazing narrator, amazing guy.

UncategorizedGina VivonaAugust 30, 2010audiobook, bryan cranston, flying camel, kazmir

Like in a Movie Theater

I’m tickled pink! Mrs. Chandler’s 4th grade class read (and listened to) Adventures with Kazmir the Flying Camel as part of their class assignment.

UncategorizedGina VivonaMay 27, 2010audiobook, flying camel, free audiobook, kazmir

Vote For Kazmir

Wondering who to vote for in the 52nd Grammy Awards? Kazmir and Bryan Cranston are on the ballot. If you’re a member, please consider Adventures with Kazmir.

UncategorizedGina VivonaSeptember 23, 2009audiobook, bryan cranston, Emmy, flying camel, Grammy, kazmir

Bryan Does It Again

Bryan Cranston did it again at last night’s 61st Annual Emmy Awards. This is his 2nd consecutive win for Best Drama Actor. Bryan is an extraordinary talent in any role he plays.

Bryan & Kazmir go National

I get a call from Bryan Cranston and he tells me he’s going to be on the Bonnie Hunt Show and that he’d like to give away free copies to the audience.

UncategorizedGina VivonaSeptember 13, 2009audiobook, Bonnie Hunt, bryan cranston, flying camel, kazmir

Making an Audiobook - part 2

Now for the narration. Two years earlier, I’m at a luncheon for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles and the emcee happens to be Bryan Cranston - you know, the dad from Malcolm in the Middle?

UncategorizedGina VivonaSeptember 10, 2009audiobook, bryan cranston, flying camel, kazmir, malcolm in the middle

Taking Off

the back story of kazmir | going from audiobook to feature

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