Audiobooks by Lisa Mangum

Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published.: A Master Class for Fiction Writers

Wherever you are in your author’s journey, this book is like teaming up with a personal writing coach who has more than a quarter century of writing, editorial and publishing experience. Thousands of writers—from first-time authors to #1 New York Times best-selling authors—have learned from Lisa Mangum’s masterful literary advice and inspiration. Now she’s collected the best of her writing and editing tips in this helpful book that covers the entire writing and querying process, from nurturing a story idea all the way to submitting a polished manuscript. In the first half of the book, Lisa guides readers through the various steps of the writing process, including starting the story in the right place, developing characters with high-stake goals, mapping character relationships for increased conflict, and introducing tension and plot twists. She also shares tips and tricks for nailing a satisfying ending as well as helping authors discover their own unique voice that can help them break through writer’s block. With her decades of experience, Lisa then takes writers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the many levels of editing, including a handy flowchart that unravels the mystery of where the commas go in a sentence. Finally, she helps writers prepare to “get published” by deconstructing what makes a query letter catch an editor’s eye and how to answer the all-important question: “What’s your book about?” Packed with Lisa’s own personal stories of encouragement and inspiration, Write Stupid. Edit Smart. Get Published. is a literary adventure that’s as fun as it is informative.

Lisa Mangum (Author), Lisa Mangum (Narrator)

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All Hallows' Eve

OF GHOSTS AND GARDENS: Enid talks to the ghost in her garden, which results in a severe lack of friends and suitors. But when charming Burke Kennard wants to find out more about her resident ghost, will a friendly specter pull them apart? IT'S YOU: Charlie and Anna both see the ghost of Nanny Mae and uncover family secrets that kept apart two people in love. Now, they must right the wrongs of the past if they're to have love in their own futures. SOPHIA'S CURSE: Joan has always believed she was an orphan until the mysterious Simon informs her she's part of a decades old curse that can only be broken if she makes an enormous sacrifice. If she refuses, both her and Simon will lose everything-including their lives. THE SIRENS' SONG: Oliver is haunted by his wife's death and when he accidentally falls overboard, he's taken to a mystical island where, through a siren's song, he can relive all his memories of his wife. But can he sacrifice his best memory in exchange for one last chance to say goodbye? THE MAN OF HER DREAMS: Alexandra is good at her detective job because she dreams about real murders before they happen. She's never had the chance to save the victim before-until one dream features her old boyfriend Nick. She must find a way to reach him before it's too late. THE GHOST OF MILLHOUSE MANSION: Naomi agrees to help reclusive, rich, and handsome Colt Jennings restore an old wooden rocking horse, but when the mansion has ghosts that vanish into thin air, Naomi may have to rethink the offer and her feelings about the man who made it.

Annette Lyon, Elana Johnson, Heather B. Moore, Jordan McCollum, Lisa Mangum, Sarah M. Eden (Author), Emily Sutton-Smith (Narrator)

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Summer in New York Collection: Six Romance Novellas

JOB HAZARDS: Lydia is working undercover as a prostitute when her old high school flame Harrison tries to rescue her. Her knight in shining armor is as handsome as ever, but can she show him she's more than her job without blowing her cover? TASTE OF SUN: Steve wants to show Winona all the best spots in the city, but she's too busy and asks him to tell her about his daily adventures instead. After a few check-ins, Winona knows she's made a big mistake, and that she's losing her heart to Steve. DULCE DE LECHE: Marisol is desperate for another nanny job, but Darius thinks she's too young and pretty to hire. After watching her work miracles with his Asperger's son, however, he realizes she may be what his family is missing. TAKE A CHANCE: With his flight delayed, Miguel is shocked to see his ex-fiancée, Jane, among the stranded passengers. He's miserable without her, but can a random encounter lead to a second chance? FIRSTS AND LASTS: Dani came to the city to chase her dreams, but instead she's headed home in failure-until she meets fellow dreamer Mark. She may have met her other half, but Dani needs to find the courage to risk it all one more time. &: Lucy is at the top of her professional game with her job at a New York publishing house, but her personal life is bottoming out. It will take a handsome wordsmith to show her that her private life can have the happily-ever-after ending she's always dreamed of. Each story gives you an unforgettable taste of New York City and soon you'll be transported to the city that never sleeps-staying up late to see what happens next!

Annette Lyon, Heather B. Moore, Janette Rallison, Lisa Mangum, Luisa Perkins, Sarah M. Eden (Author), Dara Rosenberg (Narrator)

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