Evening in the Stormcave

The Storyteller - Chatting with Audiobook Narrator Benjamin Fife - Evening in the Stormcave | Episode 20

Welcome to An Evening in the Stormcave! Tonight we have the privilege of chatting with Storyteller, Narrator and Voice Actor Benjamin Fife. Benjamin’s love of storytelling began in childhood, sparked by reading aloud and a lifelong fascination with voices, accents, and characters. After studying music at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, he built a rich creative life with his wife and their family, where nightly read-aloud traditions shaped his skills across numerous genres. He transitioned into professional audiobook narration in 2018 and went full-time in 2020, bringing versatility and dynamic character work to every performance. Benjamin is especially known for narrating Jane Austen's Dragons, blending classic literature with imaginative storytelling. He has narrated a number of books for Jenelle as well, including all four books in the Minstrel’s Song series as well as, most recently, all five books in the now fully released Turrim Archive series. At his core, Benjamin believes storytelling is a shared experience between author, narrator, and listener—one that brings stories vividly to life.You can learn more about Benjamin by visiting his website:https://www.bennyfifeaudio.com/To enjoy his collaborations with Jenelle, you can find his audiobook narrations for the Minstrel's song series here:https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=Minstrel%27s+SongOr his audiobook narrations for the Turrim Archive Series (book 5 coming out soon!) here:https://www.audible.com/series/Turrim-Archive-Series-Audiobooks/B0C597YQ68?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=2SAKFPZB59AM8YNRP0F2&plink=M8wgxpfgexjneIVx&pageLoadId=sVTwb57QUr5pGxOG&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lSeries_1_1_1You can also purchase either of these series in paperback or hardcover on Amazon - Minstrel's Song Series here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074C6DBH1?binding=kindle_edition&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1774024432&sr=8-1and Turrim Archive (Final book releasing tomorrow March, 21st!) here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5KR2SJY?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1774024462&sr=1-1

Self Publishing Pt. 2 | Evening in the Stormcave Episode 19

Episode 19! Welcome Back to An Evening in the Stormcave, with your hosts Grant Walker and Jenelle Schmidt. Tonight we are bringing you the second half of our chat about the journey and travails of Self Publishing. Jenelle has self published 10+ novels over the last 12 years, and is in the middle of the process of self publishing and releasing the fifth and final book in her Turrim Archive series. We are excited to share these stories and little glimpses behind the curtain of this journey in an effort to encourage, inspire and support you or anyone out there who may be looking to take their own story from rough draft manuscript to polished and published and ready for it’s audience! Join us as we take a look at the many hats a self publisher must wear and the numerous steps along the way, from rough drafts to Beta readers, line editors and content editors, from formatting your final draft to working with cover illustrators and designers, from working titles to titles that best draw a reader’s interest, from finding a printer that checks all the boxes to recieving proof copies and finally, from releasing, promoting and marketing your new book or novel to continuing to grow and build your community and audience as your story finds it’s place out in the wild. Thank you for tuning in - we hope you enjoy!

Self Publishing Pt. 1 | Evening in the Stormcave Episode 18

Episode 18! Welcome to An Evening in the Stormcave, with your hosts Grant Walker and Jenelle Schmidt. Tonight we are chatting about the journey and travails of Self Publishing. Jenelle has self published 10+ novels over the last 12 years, and is in the middle of the process of self publishing and releasing the fifth and final book in her Turrim Archive series. We are excited to share these stories and little glimpses behind the curtain of this journey in an effort to encourage, inspire and support you or anyone out there who may be looking to take their own story from rough draft manuscript to polished and published and ready for it’s audience! Join us as we take a look at the many hats a self publisher must wear and the numerous steps along the way, from rough drafts to Beta readers, line editors and content editors, from formatting your final draft to working with cover illustrators and designers, from working titles to titles that best draw a reader’s interest, from finding a printer that checks all the boxes to recieving proof copies and finally, from releasing, promoting and marketing your new book or novel to continuing to grow and build your community and audience as your story finds it’s place out in the wild. Thank you for tuning in - we hope you enjoy!

Perfect Movies - Evening in the Stormcave | Episode 17

Episode 17! Welcome to An Evening in the Stormcave, with your hosts Grant Walker and Jenelle Schmidt.Tonight we are talking about "Perfect Movies." A subjective or even "nebulous" topic to be sure, but we take some time to discuss just a few of our favorite films that we feel are flawless. What about you? What are movies that you would categorize as 10/10, 5 Stars, Two Thumbs up and Perfect-In-Every-Way?Jenelle and Grant both grew up on stories—whether it was their Dad reading to them almost every night, their Mom introducing them to Adventures in Odyssey, Friday pizza and movie nights, or tales told around the firepit or on the star-lit dock on Trout Lake. It was here that their love for stories took root deep in their hearts.Today, they are continuing that tradition, sharing their favorite stories with their own children, extended family, and friends. They are also telling stories of their own.Jenelle is an award-winning author of the Minstrel's Song series, the Turrim Archive series, and stand-alone titles such as An Echo of the Fae and Steal the Morrow, just to name a few.Grant loves to tell stories through the lens of his camera and has a number of exciting film projects in the works.If you’re looking for great stories your whole family can enjoy, then you’re in the right place. And we hope you’ll share some of your favorite family stories with us too, because we are always looking for the next adventure that we can go on together!

Christmas Movies for the Whole Family - Evening in the Stormcave | Episode 16

Episode 16!Welcome to An Evening in the Stormcave, with your hosts Grant Walker and Jenelle Schmidt.Tonight we are talking Christmas Movies. Some classic favorites we are sure you have seen and some hidden gems that may have been off your radar but deserve a place on your viewing list this Christmas season! Jenelle and Grant both grew up on stories—whether it was their Dad reading to them almost every night, their Mom introducing them to Adventures in Odyssey, Friday pizza and movie nights, or tales told around the firepit or on the star-lit dock on Trout Lake. It was here that their love for stories took root deep in their hearts.Today, they are continuing that tradition, sharing their favorite stories with their own children, extended family, and friends. They are also telling stories of their own.Jenelle is an award-winning author of the Minstrel's Song series, the Turrim Archive series, and stand-alone titles such as An Echo of the Fae and Steal the Morrow, just to name a few.Grant loves to tell stories through the lens of his camera and has a number of exciting film projects in the works.If you’re looking for great stories your whole family can enjoy, then you’re in the right place. And we hope you’ll share some of your favorite family stories with us too, because we are always looking for the next adventure that we can go on together!