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July 9, 2020 19 mins
Where could the inspiration for your next big title be hiding? Today Dale Arden, author of The Iguana Project, shares how an unexpected moment of inspiration launched him into first-time authorship. He’ll talk about how observing iguanas in the Galapagos planted the seeds for a murder mystery novel, and the many facets of bringing it to life over a 3 year creative journey. Tune in for his best tips on choosing the perfect audiobook narrator...especially if you have very colorful characters to bring to life. The perfect listen for new authors looking for the inspiration and confidence to charge forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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