#BlogTour – CHOCOLATE WITH A SIDE OF MURDER by Meredith Potts

Author: Meredith Potts

Narrator: Lainie Pahos

Publisher: Meredith Potts

Series: The Daley Buzz Cozy Mysteries, Book 1

Released: Oct, 23, 2017

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Sabrina Daley is still haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her sister 10 years before. Even though the case went cold long ago, she keeps holding out hope that one day she will discover what happened to her sister. Sabrina’s life is turned upside down again when she discovers her friend’s dead body in the alley way behind her family’s coffee shop. If that isn’t bad enough, after a week of investigating, the local police appear to be stumped. Terrified about a second case going cold in town, Sabrina decides to take matters into her own hands. She sets out on her own, determined not to give up until she has brought her friend’s killer to justice.

Meredith Potts loves corgis, cupcakes, and captivating books. Her mysteries usually feature all three.

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Lainie Pahos is a Chicago native who is currently based in Los Angeles continuing her work on stage and screen.

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Q&A with Narrator Lainie Pahos

How did you wind up narrating audiobooks? Was it always your goal or was it something you stumbled into by chance?
- I am an actor/singer and wanted to make money on my own time doing what I’m trained to do! It’s a fun gig to do on the side!

How do you manage to avoid burn-out? What do you do to maintain your enthusiasm for narrating?
- I take lots of breaks! I only record for an hour at a time and then I will do push ups or sit ups or take my dog for a walk or something (I’m also a personal trainer so sitting and talking all day is hard for me!) When I come back from that I’m ready to go for another hour!
Are you an audiobook listener? What about the audiobook format appeals to you?
- Yea! I listen to Audible a lot! I like to listen in the car or at the gym. I am very busy so it’s hard for me to find time to sit down and read so I multitask!
What are your favorite and least favorite parts of narrating an audiobook?
- I love getting to act and try out different character voices! It’s a great way to use the skills that help me in my career.
- Sitting for so long!! I need to take breaks and stay active! And it’s hard on the voice too. Lots of tea with honey!
How did you decide how each character should sound in this title?
- I look at the text and get context clues of where they’re from or what they’ve been through and if the text doesn’t say much then I invent a backstory for them!
What types of things are harmful to your voice?
- Shouting and low voices. Many books written by men have a lot of male characters I find it difficult to record for long periods of time when I have to do so many different male voices.
If you had the power to time travel, would you use it? If yes, when and where would you go?
- Oh, I’d absolutely use it!! I think I’d go back to different eras and see some of my favorite singers perform!
If you could narrate one book from your youth what would it be and why?
- The Silverwing series. I just remember loving those little bat books so much!!
What do you say to those who view listening to audiobooks as “cheating” or as inferior to “real reading”?
- I’d say that’s incredibly dumb! Some people are auditory learners and they’ll get more out of it if they listen to it. Other people have dyslexia and can’t read very well. Plus some actors can bring books to life in a way someone who finds reading boring can’t themselves. Some people are too busy to set time aside to read so they multitask with audiobooks. Everyone’s situation is different and no one has a right to judge how others take in their entertainment.
Bonus question: Any funny anecdotes from inside the recording studio?
- I have a very large selection of burps recorded should anyone need them for an animated series! And puppy sounds as well. I’m a “take your dog to work” kind of person!