We have giveaway winners! Congrats to Patsy Hagen, Angi Morgan, Ann & Beth Watson!
The voice in this video inspired the hero of my current story, though I had to do some finagling to get my hero from Spain to Madison, Wisconsin. Once I had that voice in my mind, no other hero would do. In fact, the character started as the villain and ended as the hero. How could any heroine resist that voice?
Most authors use favorite senses when they’re writing. I often describe sounds and voices. Shrill tones, a mixture of fear and anger. Or the deeper voice of fury, with words bitten off. Then there’s the slower, sensual voices. Silken like the sheets. I don’t have to say that it’s seductive. If I phrase it right, the reader knows.
Here are some examples from The Fat Cat, my short story from ENTANGLED, the paranormal anthology that will be released on Sept. 12th, with the proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation :
Tory heard the forced patience in her voice, as if she were talking to a child.
Damon Lamont’s voice made Tory think of a lion’s purr after he’d eaten a baby deer.
The purr in his voice deepened. The lion in him pleased.
…he asked, his voice so smooth she imagined it sliding beneath doors and through keyholes.
A quick change of subject. Amy Atwell started an I Read Irene Facebook event promotion. We can’t stop the bad weather, but perhaps we can help supply readers with e-books at a discounted price. Amy has temporarily discounted her Regency romance, AMBERSLEY, from $4.99 to 99¢ at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I’ve temporarily discounted CATTITUDE and GALAXY GIRLS to 99¢ at Amazon and & Noble. Misty Evans discounted JINGLE HELLS to 99¢. The worst of the bad weather is over, and we’ll probably raise the prices soon. But for today, four commenters will each get one of these books.
There are a lot of actors with wonderful voices. Who’s your favorite?
I fell in love with him in Shrek! Great hero material! I love Sam Elliot’s voice. He does commercial voices fairly often. His voice just gives me chills.
Beth, Sam Elliott is a good one. He has one of those voices that reverberate right through you.
I love to listen to James Earl Jones. He’s one of those actors who could read the phone book and I would be mesmerized. And yet, if you asked me to describe his voice, I’d be at a loss. Thanks for the giveaway today, Edie! I hope everyone in Irene’s wake is safe and sound and regaining power.
Amy, James Earl Jones does have an amazing voice. It’s hard to believe he stuttered when he was young.
You must use the other senses more when you write. I know I don’t use visuals as much as some other authors.
I hope everyone in Irene’s wake is safe and sound, too.
Edie,
Great coming attraction choice. I’ve always loved Puss in Boots but what Antionio Banderas did with him–ahhh, be still my thumping heart. That voice, those eyes…
I think James Earl Jones also has a magnificent voice and so does Morgan Freeman.
MJ, I’ve been trying for years to find a plot to go with Puss In Boots, but nothing sticks. I’ve always loved the story and the character.
Morgan Freeman is another man with a great voice. Alan Rickman is a favorite of mine, too. So are a few Scottish and Irish actors. I guess I’m a sucker for an accent.
Aren’t we all suckers for accents? When I dated my hubby, many of my friends asked me where he was from. I said Wis. because he was but never spoke English until he went into first grade and thus he sometimes has an accent. But I don’t hear that. Now Antonio, ahhh….
Back to my Alaska book
MJ, that’s very interesting about your hubby, that he kept a hint of that in his voice for so long.
Antonio gets that ahhhhh from me, too.
Have fun writing your Alaska book!
I love Sam Elloit’s voice…………. he gives me the shivers….the good kind!!
Cre, the thing about Sam Elliott is guys like him, too. I think it’s because he’s the kind of man they wish they could sound like. And looking like him isn’t bad, either.
Barry white, the singer and Michael Clarke Duncan, the actor.
Michael’s voice is incredibly deep. If you’ve saw the movie Armaggeddon, he plays Bear. At one point, he actually sings a couple of stanzas from ‘Leaving on a jet plane.’ And his voice is unbelievable. Then there’s Sean Connery – gotta love that accent.
Dale
Dale, I had to look up Michael Clarke Duncan. I remember him on the Green Mile. I heard him sing on a talk show once. It wasn’t planned. I think the host asked him to give a sample of his singing, and he wowed the audience. And me at home.
I like a lot of voices, but a few favorites: Sean Connery and Patrick Stewart. And what about the ladies? Eartha Kitt always makes me smile and wonder what she’s thinking. Sam Elliot is a stand-out….so many more that I’ll be remembering throughout the day and saying, ahhh yes. I should have added_____________!
Amy, I was thinking of ladies, too. Eartha Kitt has a wonderful voice. Thanks for mentioning it. Another voice I like is Kristin Chenoweth. Andie MacDowell. And Penolope Cruz. She’s got that accent, like Antonio.
Funny how it all comes back to Antonio and Shrek for me.
What a great clip! And I love that you, Amy and Misty have discounted your books in honor of those dealing with Irene right now. So kind of you all. As for voices, I love Antonio Banderas
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Marilyn, the producers of Shrek made a great choice when they signed Antonio to be the voice of Puss. He’s a favorite.
I know it might be kookie…but I love Dennis Quaid. Everytime I hear his voice, I see that gorgeous smile.
~Angi
Angi, it’s not kookie. He does have a gorgeous smile and a very good voice.
I love Sam Elliot’s voice! I could listen to it all day.
Patsy, Sam Elliott is popular! Another American actor I based a character on is Leonard Nimoy from his portrayal of Spock in the TV series. I love his voice, too.
Oh, there are so many that I love, but I especially love men with accents. I could listen to Richard Armitage, Gerard Butler and Michael Fassbender all day long and not tire of hearing their voices!
Margay, I’m the same way about accents. Great choices. They all have yummy voices.
Edie, a man’s voice can be such a turn-on! Antonio Banderas certainly has one of the sexiest voices around. I love Robert Redford’s voice and George Clooney’s as well. Oh, and Keanu Reeves. My favorite, though, is my hubby’s voice. It’s the perfect timbre to my ears. I love to hear him talk, sing (which he rarely does) and laugh.
Misty, awww about your husband’s voice. That’s sweet.
Redford, Clooney and Reeves all have a great tone. It makes a difference. You wouldn’t want a hero with a squeaky voice, that’s for sure.
Oh, but I am so glad you asked this question. When it comes to voices, my absolute favorite is Vin Diesel. I can be in a dark theater and a trailer can start–with just his voice. No picture, just that voice–and I’m already hooked. It’s deep & dark & I think it’s the perfect voice for a romance hero to have.
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Cindy, dark and deep gives me shivers. A body like his isn’t bad, either.
I love Sean Connery and Gerard Butler’s voices, there’s nothing like that Scottish burr.
Barbara, I love a Scottish burr. There’s something very sexy about it.
Antonio Banderas voice is drool worthy. You think he sounds good talking, you ought to hear that man sing! On youtube, I stumbled across Antonio Banderas singing Phantom of the Opera with Sarah Brightman. You want to talk about falling into a puddle.. Oooh yeah! Rawr.
Matthew Goode in Leap Year now that man’s voice. I think it has everything to do with the accent…
I think I saw a video of Antonio singing on Phantom of the Opera, but that was a long time ago. I’ll check it out on YouTube.
Mattew Goode is yummy looking, too. Along with the voice, that doesn’t hurt. And I so agree about the accent.
I always learn so much from you guys! Def. going back to my manuscript to rewrite
Great discount on your books and giveaway!
Lori, I don’t know what you learned other than that the Puss In Boots movie looks like it will be fun. But I’m glad I helped. lol
I always liked Sam Elliotts voice . Its so grrrrr………LOL
Ann, Wow! I think you’re the 5th or 6th person who mentioned Sam Elliott’s voice. People Magazine should have a ‘sexist voice’ category. He’d have a good shot at winning.
Aside from Antonio Banderas, the guy whose voice makes me squeal is Patrick Warburton. He has done so many voiceovers that I do squeal every time I hear him.
Patrick has a great voice! I like his smile, too.
I’m an Alan Rickman fan on many levels, the voice being a huge part of that
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I’m with you about the many levels. The way he delivers a line, too… Even the way he turns his head and looks at the other actor with his eyes half hooded. Shivers.
Sorry I’m so late in commenting, Edie. Loved the video. Can’t wait to see the movie. Antonio’s voice is absolutely perfect for Puss in Boots.
I think I’m more of a scent person. A certain scent will immediately bring a memory back to me or plunge my imagination into a scene. Love it when that happens.
As far as voices? Sean Connery … every time. Although I gotta agree with Michelle about Alan Rickman. He has such a style to his speech.
I loved the trailer. So funny when Puss started chasing the red laser light.
The next time I critique one of your subs, I’ll pay attention to the mention of scents.
Woohoo! Thanks so much for the book Magical Musings!
Beth, my pleasure. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for the giveaway! I love to listen to James Earl Jones and to the voice of Antonio Banderas. They are incredible actors!
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