Katherine Karch

Got a new mic! This weekend is going to all about getting to know it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0B...

#voiceacting #voiceover #audio #microphone #audiobooks #hobby #havingfun #YouTube #Video

No Kings 10/18/2025
Favorite signs

No Kings 10/18/2025
Favorite signs

Screenshot of the White House account’s new BlueSky account with a popup window that reads “Block Account? Blocked accounts cannot reply in your threads, mention you, or otherwise interact with you” Hell yes, I’m blocking this account.

Me: The White House is filled with abusers and trolls.

BlueSky: “Block Account? Blocked accounts cannot reply in your threads, mention you, or otherwise interact with you.”

Me: Absolutely.

#NoKings #NoFascists #Resist

The best response to the White House’s new BlueSky “troll” account is to actively seek it out and block it. Preemptively deny the $h!tbags an audience. Close the door in their faces, so to speak. It’s not like the account is going to share anything even remotely useful.

#NoKings #BlockFascists

Screenshot form MarioKart 8 showing a three-way tie for first place. Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi all have 37 points.

The final race was high stakes!! #mariokart8 #familyfun #nintendo #videogames

YouTube video by Daniel Greene Audible Exploited Brandon Sanderson

Have you heard about the new Royalty Share model Audible is implementing? The race to the bottom is accelerating, and Audible is hoping no one notices their "bait & switch" tactics. (p.s. The video isn't about Brandon Sanderson) #audible #audiobooks #authors

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSW...

Here you go:
www.acx.com/narrator?p=A...

New audiobook sample recorded, processed, and posted up on ACX today. That brings me up to 4 samples posted. Not sure how many is ideal, but I'm starting to build up a decent library, I think.

#voiceacting #beginner #audiobooknarrator #ACX #havingfun

An all black XLR large diaphragm condenser microphone positioned on a boom arm with a pair of black headphones hung over the same boom arm. The desk and walls beneath and behind it are all covered in dark moving blankets. The entire space is illuminated with a clip-on desk lamp.

New recording space, complete. Materials used: thick pile rug, layered moving blankets, staple gun, quilted placemats. VO coach confirms, sound quality is great. Now to start auditioning for #audiobooks. Here's to exploring new interests. #VO #VoiceOver #Audio #Audiobooks #DIY #HomeStudio

We need optimism now more than ever!

I love my kneeling chair, but a three hour long live proofing session was a bit too much for it. (😩, my knees!)

🤣🤣🤣🤣

That’s amazing, congrats. My entire household loves the HTTYD books, TV show, and animated films. Haven’t seen the latest yet. What did you do with the TV show?

Yep. Publishers are WELL AWARE of this, too, otherwise they wouldn't bother with *any* book tours or ad campaigns. If they think something won't move the needle, they don't fork out.

It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*

You know, I really wish this man would go away and never come back.

The Salem Willows fishing pier at sunset, crowded with 50+ people all fishing for squid.

This was the Salem Willows pier Friday evening. The next morning it was empty of people but bits of fishing line of varying lengths were strewn everywhere. People come to fish, to enjoy the ocean’s bounty, yet they have no appreciation or gratitude for its gifts. Absolutely shameful. #dobetter

A great ReaderCon this year! Amazing panels & discussions. Great hallway conversations. Fantastic authors & editors. The Karaoke party was pretty rad too, from what I heard. Great to reconnect with friends. Sorry if I missed you. We'll get another chance next year.

#readercon #writingcommunity

I’m helping out w/ audio at this year’s #ReaderCon. #Volunteering to help the #SFFH community is my small way of fighting back against policies & actions meant to dismantle and destroy writers, artists, creativity, and critical thinking thought.

#resist #support #celebrate #protect

First #ReaderCon selfie, with
‪ @karchwrites.bsky.social. Awesome time catching up before programming began. Other members of Aurora Street critique group are also here (@bethanypowell.bsky.social and @larkmorganlu.bsky.social). Former member ‪ @willmcmahon36.bsky.social is here too.

Salem Willows/Beverly harbor at low tide. Lots of Moore’s boats stud that still water’s surface.

Three white egrets spread out along a rocky shore at low tide.

A rocky coastline extends into the distance with a few coastal homes visible in the distance. The sky is streaked with alto cumulus clouds that stretch to the horizon.

A beautiful low angle photo of Salem Harbor in the low, warm light of early morning.

Views from today’s walk. I love coming here in the mornings, starting my day with the scent of the sea in my nose and a gentle peace in my heart.

#ocean #oceanlife #mornings #nature #beauty #coastalphotography #iphone16 #salemmassachusetts

A very DIY home recording space with a laptop, iPad, microphone, and audio interface surrounded by moving blankets.

Last fall I picked up a new hobby. Now that it’s summer, I get to spend more time on it. Getting my ACX profile set up and samples uploaded. Having fun and learning many new skills!

#havingfun #hobbies #voiceover #narration #audiobooks #neverstoplearning #trynewthings #growthmindset #summer

Spouse finally convinced me to upgrade my iPhone. Went from a 2nd gen SE to a 16. Omg, they’re so different! I’m having serious technological vertigo right now.

#Technology #WhenDidIGetSoOld

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Started watching a movie last night on Prime Video “free with limited interruptions.” It got late so I decided I’d finish it today. This morning, the movie’s suddenly only available to rent/buy. 🙄😡

Yeah, nope. Not paying $$ to watch the last 20 minutes of a mediocre Vin Diesel flick.

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Photograph of an ocean pier stretching away to toward the ocean's horizon with a moored sailboat visible in the distance and a hazy outcrop of land even farther away behind it.

The school year is almost over, and my summer season has returned. The new pier in Salem, MA is gorgeous. I felt a swell of gratitude for simply existing as I stood at the end of it today and gazed out at the ocean. So beautiful.

#nature #ocean #seaside #photography #SalemMA

Though I'd share a link to a sample test recording I did with the mic I built, Serena (parts purchased via JLI electronics). I think it sounds decent, but I have limited experience. #DIY #Hobby #Audio #Sound #Microphone #VoiceOver

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