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I am and have always been a voracious reader. I would say avid but that is simply not strong enough a word. I used to not do homework and just read, to the point where my mother had to take away everything but my school books when I was young. The point of this is I have been reading Tamora Pierce's books since the 90s when I was old enough to read them. I do mean I have been reading them since, as in over and over again and again. The Circle of Magic series is like a visit with old friends, and I make that visit several times a year.
I recently started a full-time job, yikes! Going from a hither and yon professor to a 9-5er was tough, what was toughest was the commute. I am from Massachusetts and we are born with road rage I fear. Your audio recordings of Tamora Pierce's books are what get me through those terrible mornings. I have to say I have listened to the books more times than I can count using fingers and toes now! But they are wonderfully written and the full cast audio productions are so wonderfully directed and perfect produced.
I love these books and your recordings allow me to "read" and drive at the same time. I have started listening to the other works you have produced and I find them to be just as entertaining and cannot wait to "read" more.
I am a little disappointed that "Shatterglass" has not been recorded as it is my favorite. But I am patiently waiting to see what you all do next.
I hope you will expand your collection of books. As an adult with the soul of infinite youth I assure you it brightens my life. 😀
I am and have always been a voracious reader. I would say avid but that is simply not strong enough a word. I used to not do homework and just read, to the point where my mother had to take away everything but my school books when I was young. The point of this is I have been reading Tamora Pierce's books since the 90s when I was old enough to read them. I do mean I have been reading them since, as in over and over again and again. The Circle of Magic series is like a visit with old friends, and I make that visit several times a year.
I recently started a full-time job, yikes! Going from a hither and yon professor to a 9-5er was tough, what was toughest was the commute. I am from Massachusetts and we are born with road rage I fear. Your audio recordings of Tamora Pierce's books are what get me through those terrible mornings. I have to say I have listened to the books more times than I can count using fingers and toes now! But they are wonderfully written and the full cast audio productions are so wonderfully directed and perfect produced.
I love these books and your recordings allow me to "read" and drive at the same time. I have started listening to the other works you have produced and I find them to be just as entertaining and cannot wait to "read" more.
I am a little disappointed that "Shatterglass" has not been recorded as it is my favorite. But I am patiently waiting to see what you all do next.
I hope you will expand your collection of books. As an adult with the soul of infinite youth I assure you it brightens my life. 😀
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Jessica -
Many thanks for this message, which literally filled me with joy. (I am passing a copy along to Tammy as well.)
Producing the audio versions "Circle of Magic", sometimes directing, and always performing as Niko were some of the most joyful experiences of the artistic aspect of my life.
Unfortunately, Full Cast Audio was more successful artistically than it was financially, which was why we haven't produced the third and fourth books of "The Circle Opens" yet. But Tammy and I talk about it often. The problem now is not simply finances but time, both because of our writing schedules, and because of how much time it would take to gather new talent, as many of our actors have moved on to other things. But it is a constant dream of ours to revisit that series on audio.
Thanks for taking the time to send this message. It truly does mean a lot.
Good luck with the new job . . . and be careful on those Massachusetts roads!
BC
Many thanks for this message, which literally filled me with joy. (I am passing a copy along to Tammy as well.)
Producing the audio versions "Circle of Magic", sometimes directing, and always performing as Niko were some of the most joyful experiences of the artistic aspect of my life.
Unfortunately, Full Cast Audio was more successful artistically than it was financially, which was why we haven't produced the third and fourth books of "The Circle Opens" yet. But Tammy and I talk about it often. The problem now is not simply finances but time, both because of our writing schedules, and because of how much time it would take to gather new talent, as many of our actors have moved on to other things. But it is a constant dream of ours to revisit that series on audio.
Thanks for taking the time to send this message. It truly does mean a lot.
Good luck with the new job . . . and be careful on those Massachusetts roads!
BC