This is just me, Stephanie, checking in with you. I have interviewed Lorri Heneveld who is the narrator of the Audio Book Edition of My Mental Madness Memoir. I thought you would like to get to know her as she has done an absolutely incredible job of bringing this book to life!
Hello Lorri. Would you please tell my blog readers a little about who you are.
"I'm from interior Alaska, where we have long, cold, dark winters. My husband and I are both avid readers, and listening to audiobooks keeps us from going stir-crazy when it's too cold to go outside. We love to listen to audiobooks together, then we discuss them at the dinner table every evening."
What was your role in the making of this audiobook?
"I have several family members who suffer from mental illness, so I am always on the lookout for good books about this topic. When My Mental Madness Memoir came up for audiobook auditions, I jumped at the chance to narrate it. Stephanie Allen selected me to narrate and produce the audiobook, and I'm so glad she did!"
What do you think about My Mental Madness Memoir from a reader's point of view?
"I thought the story was fascinating, shocking, compelling, and brutally honest!!!"
Why do you think people should listen to the audiobook version of this story?
"Audiobooks are great for people who have reading disabilities or trouble concentrating on the written word. If you're an auditory learner, audiobooks provide a richer, deeper, and more dramatic experience than traditional paper books. If you're a multi-tasker, you can listen to audiobooks while you're doing others activities, like driving, washing dishes, sewing, working out, etc."
How do you think this book will be beneficial to those who read or listen to it?
"This book will provide education and awareness about mental illness. It is a chance to get inside the author's head, feel her emotions, and understand the turmoil she went through."
What was it like working with Stephanie Anne Allen on this project?
"Stephanie was a pleasure to work with! She is an excellent communicator and treated me like an equal partner throughout the entire project."
How would you describe Stephanie's attitude and personality?
"She has a great sense of humor, tells it 'like it is', and doesn't sugar-coat anything. She is a kind person who wants to help others by sharing her experience. She is a determined, driven, and inspirational author with the heart of a teacher and mentor."
Who would you recommend this book to?
- "Mature, open-minded adults
- People interested in psychology
- People who want to learn more about schizoaffective disorder
- People dealing with sexual identity issues
- People who suffer from mental illness themselves
- Caregivers, friends, or loved ones who want to provide emotional support for a person with mental illness"
What are your goals, desires, and hopes for the future?
"I hope that this book will inspire and educate readers, and help eliminate the stigma about mental illness. I also hope it will be a best-seller!"
Did this book bring insight and awareness to you on the topic of mental illness?
"Yes, it is one of the best books I have ever read on the topic of mental illness. I enjoyed learning about depression, schizoaffective disorder, and personality disorder from a first-person perspective."
And there you have it folks. Please listen to My Mental Madness Memoir! You can listen to a free 5 minute sample on Amazon now. FREE five minute sample
Kind and Loving Regards to You All!
Stephanie
