AFTER HOURS with Evelyn Montgomery https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:44:10 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Arts:Books 1440 episodic Podcast discussing Romance Books and Audiobooks. Evelyn Montgomery Evelyn Montgomery No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21006065/After_Hours_1400_x_1400_px_7x4uk.png AFTER HOURS with Evelyn Montgomery https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com 144 144 BOOKtalk with Layla Lochran BOOKtalk with Layla Lochran https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-survivor-to-storyteller-layla-loughran-s-bold-writing-journey/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-survivor-to-storyteller-layla-loughran-s-bold-writing-journey/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:44:10 -0300 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/698c754c-3c4f-3ce6-b67b-4371743c4d07 In this episode, Layla Lochran discusses her journey from reader to author, her experience as a two-time cancer survivor, and how those life events shaped her storytelling.

She talks narrators and audio releases, and shares plans for upcoming rock‑star and paranormal projects.

Layla also explains her pantser writing style, her process for juggling multiple projects, challenges in modern book marketing and cancel culture, and why she writes authentically for readers.

]]> In this episode, Layla Lochran discusses her journey from reader to author, her experience as a two-time cancer survivor, and how those life events shaped her storytelling.

She talks narrators and audio releases, and shares plans for upcoming rock‑star and paranormal projects.

Layla also explains her pantser writing style, her process for juggling multiple projects, challenges in modern book marketing and cancel culture, and why she writes authentically for readers.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 3443 15 full BOOKtalk with LS River BOOKtalk with LS River https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-reader-to-author-the-birth-of-souls-collide/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-reader-to-author-the-birth-of-souls-collide/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:20:59 -0300 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/fa9e6b19-3ae5-3607-8040-29068cacb6cb LS River explains how wanting to read a book that didn’t exist pushed her to write Souls Collide. She shares her writing process, musical muses, the challenge of writing dark scenes, and offers advice to aspiring writers to trust themselves.

]]> LS River explains how wanting to read a book that didn’t exist pushed her to write Souls Collide. She shares her writing process, musical muses, the challenge of writing dark scenes, and offers advice to aspiring writers to trust themselves.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 2431 14 full AUDIOTalk with Dana Morris AUDIOTalk with Dana Morris https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-nicu-nights-to-audiobook-lights-dana-morris-narration-journey/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-nicu-nights-to-audiobook-lights-dana-morris-narration-journey/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:36 -0300 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/6a1acb65-4bd0-3006-839a-acdfd68ee985 Narrator Dana Morris shares her path from nursing to becoming a prolific audiobook narrator and describes her prep process, favorite romance tropes, using social media to find work, handling sensitive scenes, and her goals to grow her brand, land production-house projects, and offers practical tips for aspiring narrators.

]]> Narrator Dana Morris shares her path from nursing to becoming a prolific audiobook narrator and describes her prep process, favorite romance tropes, using social media to find work, handling sensitive scenes, and her goals to grow her brand, land production-house projects, and offers practical tips for aspiring narrators.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 2988 13 full BOOKtalk with Darby Briar BOOKtalk with Darby Briar https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-burning-ember-to-doomsday-romance-inside-darbys-writing-world/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-burning-ember-to-doomsday-romance-inside-darbys-writing-world/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:41:10 -0300 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/269df5e0-e1b6-3c41-860c-0e6412bb834a Author Darby discusses finishing a new apocalyptic dark-romance trilogy, her process for writing epic and emotional stories, and how she balances full-time work, family, and publishing.

The conversation covers her Motorcycle series origins, revisiting characters, release plans, genre-hopping, and the creative choices behind long drafts, edits, and audio/traditional publishing considerations.

]]> Author Darby discusses finishing a new apocalyptic dark-romance trilogy, her process for writing epic and emotional stories, and how she balances full-time work, family, and publishing.

The conversation covers her Motorcycle series origins, revisiting characters, release plans, genre-hopping, and the creative choices behind long drafts, edits, and audio/traditional publishing considerations.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 3317 12 full AUDIOtalk with Savannah Thomas AUDIOtalk with Savannah Thomas https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-classroom-to-recording-booth-how-savannah-found-her-voice/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-classroom-to-recording-booth-how-savannah-found-her-voice/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:34:56 -0300 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e3839671-ec72-3a99-b2d2-99bb1559d325 Former teacher Savannah walks us through her unexpected shift into audiobook narration, sharing how she prepares for roles, chooses voices, and balances a busy recording schedule with family life.

She discusses live narration on TikTok, how she handles sensitive or graphic content, and the power of books to broaden perspectives and foster community.

The episode also teases an upcoming mental-health-focused audiobook project featuring Savannah and co-narrator Jason Clark, and offers practical advice for aspiring narrators about testing the craft before investing.

]]> Former teacher Savannah walks us through her unexpected shift into audiobook narration, sharing how she prepares for roles, chooses voices, and balances a busy recording schedule with family life.

She discusses live narration on TikTok, how she handles sensitive or graphic content, and the power of books to broaden perspectives and foster community.

The episode also teases an upcoming mental-health-focused audiobook project featuring Savannah and co-narrator Jason Clark, and offers practical advice for aspiring narrators about testing the craft before investing.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 3519 11 full AUDIOtalk with Andi Eloise AUDIOtalk with Andi Eloise https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-stage-combat-to-soundstage-andy-eloise-on-narration-martial-arts-and-romance/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-stage-combat-to-soundstage-andy-eloise-on-narration-martial-arts-and-romance/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:55:27 -0400 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/30b281e7-d6cc-3d32-a400-3f5c44ba2e90 Join me as I sit down with Andi Eloise to discuss her start in narration, her favorite genre to narrate, the challenges she's faced as a voice actor, and her skills as an International Martial Artist. 

Andi recently won the Sultry Listeners Award for Up & Coming Narrator. She was also nominated for a SOVAS Award for her performance in Grim, written by DJ Krimmer and Joe Arden, and her work with Ryan Lee Dunlap on Buttercream & Second Beginnings was submitted for a Grammy.

]]> Join me as I sit down with Andi Eloise to discuss her start in narration, her favorite genre to narrate, the challenges she's faced as a voice actor, and her skills as an International Martial Artist. 

Andi recently won the Sultry Listeners Award for Up & Coming Narrator. She was also nominated for a SOVAS Award for her performance in Grim, written by DJ Krimmer and Joe Arden, and her work with Ryan Lee Dunlap on Buttercream & Second Beginnings was submitted for a Grammy.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 3271 10 full BOOKTalk with Ruby Darling BOOKTalk with Ruby Darling https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/inside-ruby-darling-s-world-secrets-storms-storytelling/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/inside-ruby-darling-s-world-secrets-storms-storytelling/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:43:03 -0400 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/9ae2b1eb-85bd-31b9-954e-1a40e4a1d92b Author Ruby Darling discusses her books—House of Shadows, Speak and Stutter, the upcoming Duchess and Devil's Duet, and the audiobook Secrets That Bind Us—and what readers can expect from new releases.

She also describes her writing process, research habits, how she handles being stuck, rapid-release planning, feedback that inspired her, and personal bits about family life and favorite comforts. The episode ends with a fun rapid-fire segment to get to know her better.

]]> Author Ruby Darling discusses her books—House of Shadows, Speak and Stutter, the upcoming Duchess and Devil's Duet, and the audiobook Secrets That Bind Us—and what readers can expect from new releases.

She also describes her writing process, research habits, how she handles being stuck, rapid-release planning, feedback that inspired her, and personal bits about family life and favorite comforts. The episode ends with a fun rapid-fire segment to get to know her better.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 2741 9 full BOOKtalk with CJ Sweet BOOKtalk with CJ Sweet https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-cj/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-cj/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:43:15 -0400 evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/9448a2e4-dc90-3d1b-85fc-31fcb01868a3 Join me as I sit down with CJ Sweet, author of Prey For Me & the Hunt Series and we talk all things books, audiobooks, trash bags and more! ;)

]]> Join me as I sit down with CJ Sweet, author of Prey For Me & the Hunt Series and we talk all things books, audiobooks, trash bags and more! ;)

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 5047 8 full AUDIOTalk with Joe Arden AUDIOTalk with Joe Arden https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/joearden/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/joearden/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:27:27 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/c1c7f8b4-3b82-3310-b351-3258b963fe4c Joe Arden... Need I say more?

Join me and performer, narrator, and author Joe Arden as we discuss his career, his latest release, Grim, his upcoming second My Soul To Take Tour in New Orleans, and the one-year publiversary of the audiobook Losing Neverland, featuring a duet performance by Joe and Maxine Mitchell. 

]]> Joe Arden... Need I say more?

Join me and performer, narrator, and author Joe Arden as we discuss his career, his latest release, Grim, his upcoming second My Soul To Take Tour in New Orleans, and the one-year publiversary of the audiobook Losing Neverland, featuring a duet performance by Joe and Maxine Mitchell. 

]]> Joe Arden... Need I say more? Join me and performer, narrator, and author Joe Arden as we discuss his career, his latest release, Grim, his upcoming second My Soul To Take Tour in New Orleans, and the one-year publiversary of the audiobook Losing Neverland, featuring a duet performance by Joe and Maxine Mitchell. Evelyn Montgomery false No 5713 1 7 full AUDIOTalk with Sean Masters AUDIOTalk with Sean Masters https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-trombone-to-telling-tales-sean-s-rise-in-audiobooks/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-trombone-to-telling-tales-sean-s-rise-in-audiobooks/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:40:01 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/f83a5d7d-b89a-3912-8a5c-cb844477a9b7 Join me as I sit down with narrator, Sean Masters, and we discuss his career in narration, particularly the romance book genre. 

]]> Join me as I sit down with narrator, Sean Masters, and we discuss his career in narration, particularly the romance book genre. 

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 3207 6 full BOOKTalk with Chelle Rose BOOKTalk with Chelle Rose https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-chellle/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-chellle/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:38:11 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/eee5c67b-b6c2-314e-a13d-b93433569178 Join me as I sit down with fellow author Chelle Rose and we discuss romance books, audiobooks, and her growing career as an independent author. 

]]> Join me as I sit down with fellow author Chelle Rose and we discuss romance books, audiobooks, and her growing career as an independent author. 

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 3940 5 full AUDIOTalk with Amanda Willow AUDIOTalk with Amanda Willow https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-amanda/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-amanda/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:29:34 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/10374251-7a3a-3b11-b235-b0be93e43c8b Join me as I sit down with Amanda Willow and we discuss her flourishing start in the audiobook industry and what's to come with her growing career in narration. 

]]> Join me as I sit down with Amanda Willow and we discuss her flourishing start in the audiobook industry and what's to come with her growing career in narration. 

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 5289 4 full BOOKTalk with Mia Battaglia BOOKTalk with Mia Battaglia https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-mia/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-mia/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:19:41 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/b0fb59ea-84fc-31dd-a4de-86707a97a5e6 Join me as I sit down with fellow Peter Pan guru, Mia Battaglia, and we discuss our love for all things Neverland, her journey as an author and audiobook narrator, and so much more!

]]> Join me as I sit down with fellow Peter Pan guru, Mia Battaglia, and we discuss our love for all things Neverland, her journey as an author and audiobook narrator, and so much more!

]]> Evelyn Montgomery true No 5208 3 full AUDIOTalk with June Deborahae AUDIOTalk with June Deborahae https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-world-of-audiobook-narration-with-june-deborge/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-world-of-audiobook-narration-with-june-deborge/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:53:42 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/f6a85da6-e084-34e4-a527-667b3490cbce Join me as I sit down with June DeBorahae, also known as Teralyn Davis, and we discuss her growing career in audiobook narration.

]]> Join me as I sit down with June DeBorahae, also known as Teralyn Davis, and we discuss her growing career in audiobook narration.

]]> Evelyn Montgomery false No 5875 2 full BOOKTalk with Penny Crane BOOKTalk with Penny Crane https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-pages-to-mountains-a-journey-with-author-penny-crane/ https://evelynmontgomery.podbean.com/e/from-pages-to-mountains-a-journey-with-author-penny-crane/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:07:25 -0300 evelynmauthor.podbean.com/b340c3b3-c186-382e-a3ff-16e77579fc55 Join me as I sit down with author Penny Crane and we discuss her audiobook Theirs, narrated in duet by Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell, and her latest release Lost & Found, an MMF Why Choose romance.

]]> Join me as I sit down with author Penny Crane and we discuss her audiobook Theirs, narrated in duet by Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell, and her latest release Lost & Found, an MMF Why Choose romance.

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