February 08, 2012 - Six Secrets For Love Beyond Valentine’s Day
By Oasis Audio
Cinderella’s story might sound far-fetched, but it’s the fairy godmother and pumpkin carriage that are unrealistic, not the happily ever after.
Relationships are rewarding, but they’re not effortless, and the real work comes after you say “I do.” The Five Love Languages has transformed the way couples communicate across the globe and Dr. Gary Chapman is back with six secrets to a successful marriage in Happily Ever After.
Happily Ever After pulls insight and empathy from Chapman’s 30 + years of counseling experience and, more importantly, the nearly 50 years of marriage behind him. With wit, wisdom, and the anecdotes to back them up, he takes on the six most common problems that couples face: fighting fair, negotiating change, managing money, raising kids, maintaining a healthy sex life, and getting along with in-laws.
Sound familiar?
The best part is that Chapman’s advice is practical. Despite the title, this audio book isn’t about fairy tale love stories. Just real-world examples and battle-tested advice to help your relationship grow today and for years to come.
And what better gift is there for this Valentine’s Day? As you’re ordering flowers or planning a candlelight dinner, don’t forget to include a gift that will help strengthen your marriage “until death do us part.”
Because living happily ever after isn’t just for fairy tales.
November 03, 2011 - Oasis & Nelson: Exclusive Distribution Deal
By Oasis Audio
October 25, 2011, Carol Stream, IL- Chicago-based audio book publisher Oasis Audio, LLC has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world’s largest Christian publisher. The audio publisher will be the sole distributor of Thomas Nelson’s new titles to retailers and libraries in CD and MP3 format.
Oasis Audio and Thomas Nelson share a long history of high-quality, best-selling titles. The two publishers recently partnered to distribute the audio format for the New York Times bestseller, Heaven is For Real. Recent Thomas Nelson audio book titles available through Oasis Audio include: Nearing Home, a memoir from the world-renowned evangelist, Billy Graham; StandOut by Marcus Buckingham; and a fiction series by Grammy award-winning recording artist, Sara Evans.
Oasis Audio publisher, Tammy Faxel, said, “It is an honor to partner with Thomas Nelson. We hold their publishing team and inspirational titles in the highest regard and look forward to this new opportunity as we further our relationship.”
Oasis’ audiobooks will be released simultaneously with the Thomas Nelson print editions and will include both retail and library editions. The two publishers will also participate in cooperative marketing efforts.
Thomas Nelson’s Vice President of Design and Multimedia Gabe Wicks commented, “Like all aspects of publishing today, the audio book world is in a state of flux. Partnering with a strong company like Oasis will ensure our readiness for the changes ahead.”
About Oasis Audio (www.oasisaudio.com)
Oasis Audio publishes more Christian and inspirational titles than any other audio publisher in the United States. The Oasis Audio library contains over 1000 nationally-known and award-winning titles, including fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens, and children.
About Thomas Nelson (www.thomasnelson.com)
Thomas Nelson, Inc., based in Nashville, TN, is the world’s largest Christian publisher and one of the largest trade publishers in the United States. Thomas Nelson publishes inspirational fiction and nonfiction, as well as Bibles, and distributes products in more than 100 countries.
For more information, please contact Julie Smith at julie@oasisaudio.com.
April 28, 2011 - Oasis Audio to Publish Worthy's Fall Line in Audio
By Oasis Audio
April 28, 2011 – CAROL STREAM, IL – It was announced today that Oasis Audio, LLC, has come to an agreement with Worthy Publishing to release its inaugural fall line of titles as audio books.
Tammy Faxel, Oasis’ publisher, said, “It is an honor to be chosen as the audio book partner for this innovative new publisher. We look forward to creating unique audio editions of Worthy’s exceptional new releases.” Worthy’s president, Byron Williamson, added “We are excited about our alliance with Oasis Audio. Besides giving us the broadest possible distribution of audio editions of our titles, the breadth of their marketing channels makes them a great partner for us. We are proud to be a part of their noteworthy list of Christian and inspirational titles.”
Among the Worthy Publishing titles being translated into audio books are Charles Colson’s compelling cultural work, The Sky Is Not Falling; Belieber, the story of pop icon Justin Bieber’s fame and faith by Cathleen Falsani; S.C. Shortridge’s thought-provoking Deepest Thanks, Deeper Apologies; and Walking into Walls by Stephen Arterburn, best-selling author of Healing Is a Choice and Every Man’s Battle.
The Oasis Audio titles will release simultaneously with the Worthy print editions. The two companies will cross-promote and will share marketing opportunities to further strengthen the relationship.
The Oasis Audio library contains over 1000 nationally known and award-winning titles by best-selling authors and print publishers, with subjects ranging from faith and inspiration to business and self-improvement. In addition, Oasis has a solid list of fiction titles for adults, young adults, young teens and children. (www.oasisaudio.com)
Worthy Publishing, a division of Worthy Media, Inc., is a privately-held company whose mission is helping people experience the heart of God. Worthy is an independent voice in Christian publishing and manages all company activities—editorial, marketing, publicity, sales and distribution—from its home offices in Brentwood, TN. Worthy focuses on a boutique list of new books each year, crossing a broad spectrum of genres including fiction, Bible study, current events, devotionals, biographies, leadership, specialized Bibles, spiritual and personal growth, as well as select children’s titles. (www.worthypublishing.com)
March 31, 2011 - How QR Can Improve Your Audio Book Experience
By Jordan Smith, Web & Digital Coordinator
Back in December, you may have noticed something a little different popping up on Oasis Audio products. 2D barcodes, in the form of Microsoft Tags (MS Tags), have been giving our customers unprecedented access to our products before they're even purchased. We've been so excited to see this groundbreaking concept in action. By scanning the barcode with an app on their smartphone, the customer is immediately linked to a brief sample (typically 3-6 minutes) straight from the audio book.
Last fall, it struck me that audio book consumers were at a disadvantage when it comes to purchasing titles in stores, but I saw these barcodes as a way to level that playing field. It’s true that audio samples are often relatively accessible to the online shopper, but why shouldn’t our customers have the same opportunity when browsing their favorite bookstore? If a customer can open up a printed book, read a couple of pages, and decide if they want to buy the book, then they should be able to do the same with our audio books.
We believe that Oasis Audio delivers productions of the highest quality, and we’re willing to let you put that to the test. We want to give you a true taste of the experience they can expect from the full audio book so that you can choose your book with confidence. Nothing is more frustrating than a trip to the store and back, only to find out that the product just isn’t a good fit for you and needs to be returned. Fewer returns and happier customers? Sounds like a good idea to us.
In recent weeks, Brilliance Audio and Simon & Schuster Audio have begun to use QR codes (another form of 2D barcode) in a similar fashion. To make things easier on our customers, we’re now switching to QR, as well. You can obtain one of a variety of apps for your smartphone that have the capability of reading the code, and a simple search for “QR” should point you in the right direction. You can see a sample of one of our new QR codes below.
So, what do you think? Head over to our Facebook Page and let us know!
March 01, 2011 - Oasis Audio Recognized with Multiple Audie Noms
By Steve Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced nominations for its 2011 Audies® competition, the only awards program in the United States devoted entirely to honoring spoken word entertainment. Winners will be announced at the Audies Gala on May 24, 2011, at The TimesCenter in New York City. Bestselling author Adriana Trigiani will emcee the event. The winners will be selected based on excellence in production, engineering and mix, compelling presentation and overall design.
Of the over 1,100 entries this year Oasis Audio has received four nominations. “It is an honor to be recognized by the APA with these nominations,” says Tammy Faxel, publisher of Oasis Audio. “We strive for excellence in what we produce, and these nominations are a testament to the commitment from our team, authors, and narrators.”
Oasis Audio’s nominations are:
INSPIRATIONAL/FAITH-BASED NON-FICTION
Shattered by Frank Pastore with Ellen Vaughn, Narrated by Frank Pastore
INSPIRATIONAL/FAITH-BASED FICTION
The Gathering Storm by Bodie & Brock Thoene, Narrated by Bodie Thoene
INSPIRATIONAL/FAITH-BASED FICTION
Missing Max by Karen Young, Narrated by Laural Merlington
BUSINESS/EDUCATIONAL
Lead Like Ike by Geoff Loftus, Narrated by Mort Crim
For a full list of the nominees, you can access a .pdf by following this link:
http://www.audiopub.org/2011AudiesFinalistsPressRelease.pdf
For more information about these nominated titles, visit www.oasisaudio.com. For cover images or information sheets on the four Oasis Audio titles, please contact me.
