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The Team is Back: Recording Begins for UnAuthored Letters
We’re back in the studio—and back in action! I’m thrilled to announce that recording has officially begun for UnAuthored Letters , the...
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SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 10 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Rebecca makes Sanders promise not to take her baby away. He promises. Later, the blanket is thrown in a corner. She insists he took the baby
Oct 18, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 9 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Dr. Landerson tells Sanders to stop trying to help Rebecca. He says she will not improve.
Oct 18, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 8 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Rebecca calls her painting ugly & not her baby. Sanders joins a divided staff meeting about Fawn. Rebecca worries about her baby's safety.
Oct 3, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 7 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders invites Rebecca to paint. She refuses. He gives her the idea to paint her “baby”. She likes this but won’t start until he leaves.
Oct 2, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 6 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders asks Dr. Lumber about how to help Rebecca. Lumber goes on about the workings of Clearcreek, telling Sanders not to try to change it
Oct 1, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 5 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders makes progress in his 2nd group meeting. He brings Rebecca a book to read to her "baby" and trust begins to be established.
Sep 30, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 4 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders participates in an interview with Dr. Gravers and a potential patient’s parents. The patient is hearing voices & has attacked others
Sep 30, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 3 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
Sanders leads his 1st group session with the patients he'll be working with, but the meeting proves to be challenging.
Sep 30, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 2 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER TWO
Sanders meets patient Rebecca Brownell. He tries to shake her hand, but she insists he stay away from her imaginary baby.
Sep 25, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Chapter 1 | Audiobook Narration by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
CHAPTER 1
Starting his first clinical psychologist job, Dr. John Sanders is abruptly introduced to the staff and patients at Clearcreek.
Sep 25, 20241 min read


SANDERS' STARFISH - Intro & Author's Note | Audiobook by James Davidson | Written by Tara C. Allred
In this video, Tara C. Allred reads her Author’s Note, revealing the original inspiration behind SANDERS' STARFISH.
Sep 23, 20241 min read


It's Time to Celebrate!
This has been a dream come true! Sanders' Starfish is finally an audiobook. Thanks to Narrator James Davidson and Sound Engineer Josh Law!
Sep 4, 20241 min read


From Pen to Studio: Embracing Novel Anniversary with an Audiobook
Twenty years ago this month, my first novel, Sanders' Starfish, was released by a mid-sized publisher. Since then, my journey has been an...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Something is in the Works - Part III
Here is the rest of the story:
In the email titled Questions about audiobooks, this former student shared this: "You may already have
Aug 5, 20233 min read


Something is in the Works - Part II
Are you eagerly anticipating the next chapter of "A Story Worth Sharing"? The first portion of the story can be found here . On November...
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Something is in the Works - Part I
I am amid a captivating chain reaction – a journey that both humbles and excites me! This story spans a vast expanse of time, and it...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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