Lex.Btw.TheLines…
Lex.Btw.TheLines...
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Intro Ep1: What or shall I say who is Lex.Btw.TheLines... I'm just a #Pantropesual being just giving my little two cents on books I've read. Dark Romance, Billionaire, Mafia, Stalker Romance, Fantasy, Thriller, pretty much anything with smut or morally grey men. Don't get it twisted, though I love a good RomCom, and I'm entering into my paranormal era along with so many others. We all know how hard it is to find a local book club that reads what you're into without giving you the side eye. So I've created a space where I can discuss the type of books I absolutely love with like-minded people. Hey, "Book Besties."If you're into discussing or reviewing books, this is a safe space for you, no judgment. We will discuss likes and dislikes without bashing an author or their work. We will agree to disagree peacefully, or you can kindly, gtf .~Lex.Btw.TheLines
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Explores themes of romance literature across genres such as dark romance, paranormal, mafia, and fantasy, with specific episodes discussing trends like the accidental pregnancy trope and representations of diverse characters.
Intro Ep1: What or shall I say who is Lex.Btw.TheLines… I’m just a #Pantropesual being just giving my little two cents on books I’ve read. Dark Romance, Billionaire, Mafia, Stalker Romance, Fantasy, Thriller, pretty much anything with smut or morally grey men. Don’t get it twisted, though I love a good RomCom, and I’m entering into my paranormal era along with so many others. We all know how hard it is to find a local book club that reads what you’re into without giving you the side eye. So I’ve created a space where I can discuss the type of books I absolutely love with like-minded people. Hey, “Book Besties.”If you’re into discussing or reviewing books, this is a safe space for you, no judgment. We will discuss likes and dislikes without bashing an author or their work. We will agree to disagree peacefully, or you can kindly, gtf .~Lex.Btw.TheLines
We sit down with thriller author and audiobook narrator JR Mason to unpack how she turns books into fully immersive audio with sound effects, music, and performance level acting. Along the way, we get honest about burnout, reviews, writing from real life, and what it means to build suspense that actually earns the “thriller” label.
• getting into audiobook narration after a layoff and learning production the hard way
• re-recording early work for consistency and upgrading a home recording space
• dual narration versus duet narration and why duet editing takes more time
• performing sex scenes, breath control, and building believable timing
• sound design choices, royalty-free music, and premium audiobook packages
• writing thrillers as a Black author without relying on characters making foolish choices
• pulling characters and scenes from real neighbors, coworkers, and workplace experiences
• dictating novels into a phone, then editing for a conversational voice
• writing specifically for audiobook drama and avoiding audio problem words
• bonus chapters, intrusive thoughts, and making audiobooks feel like an event
• dealing with random one star ratings and the impact of platform drama
• what a thriller must include, especially twists and sustained suspense
I am author underscore Jr. Mason on Instagram and TikTok, and I'm just Jr. Mason on Facebook
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