James Ghoul
@jamesghoul.bsky.social
Amazon best-selling author of Hawkin's Magic Beers. Winner of LadyElfriede’s Golden Stick award for coziest book of 2023 (Bronze Rank Brewer).
Narrator. Audio engineer.
Narrator. Audio engineer.
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James Ghoul
@jamesghoul.bsky.social
· Dec 11
Any microphone geeks on bluesky? I’ve been an audio engineer since 2000, I’ve worked with a few different microphones in that time, and I would love to talk microphones with anyone!
Also 500 series modules, preamps, and equalizers.
Also 500 series modules, preamps, and equalizers.
Silver Rank Brewer of Hawkin‘s Magic Beers is almost completely recorded. #audiobooks #author #narrator #CadD89 #Microphone #LocalLibrary
November 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Silver Rank Brewer of Hawkin‘s Magic Beers is almost completely recorded. #audiobooks #author #narrator #CadD89 #Microphone #LocalLibrary
That’s a wrap for #Hearthcon2025. Thanks to everyone and especially to JollyJupiter and MysticNeptune!
October 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
That’s a wrap for #Hearthcon2025. Thanks to everyone and especially to JollyJupiter and MysticNeptune!
Had another audiobook go live last week, which I’d narrated on the ubiquitous Shure SM7B. Behind the C414 XLII, this is my second most used microphone. It’s a lovely and misunderstood microphone, and I can’t wait to use it again one day. For now, I’m on the CAD D89.
#audiobook #narrator #microphone
#audiobook #narrator #microphone
September 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Had another audiobook go live last week, which I’d narrated on the ubiquitous Shure SM7B. Behind the C414 XLII, this is my second most used microphone. It’s a lovely and misunderstood microphone, and I can’t wait to use it again one day. For now, I’m on the CAD D89.
#audiobook #narrator #microphone
#audiobook #narrator #microphone
I’ve recorded audiobooks on a ton of different microphones already. I’ve got two in the works now using the CAD D89. Silver Rank Brewer of Hawkin’s Magic Beers is one of those two. This mic sounds incredible!
FYI: Book 1 was performed on the C414 XLII.
#microphone #audiobook #narrator
FYI: Book 1 was performed on the C414 XLII.
#microphone #audiobook #narrator
September 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I’ve recorded audiobooks on a ton of different microphones already. I’ve got two in the works now using the CAD D89. Silver Rank Brewer of Hawkin’s Magic Beers is one of those two. This mic sounds incredible!
FYI: Book 1 was performed on the C414 XLII.
#microphone #audiobook #narrator
FYI: Book 1 was performed on the C414 XLII.
#microphone #audiobook #narrator
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#HearthCon2025 is coming on Oct 11-12. 2 full days of FREE virtual #CozyFantasy author panels. Catch me hosting Gaslamp and Regency with Olivia Atwater, Wren Jones, R.L. Medina, and Celia Lake, and Monster Romance with Catrina Bell, Marie Cardno, and Lila Appleton. More info at lazydragonbooks.com.
September 16, 2025 at 4:21 AM
#HearthCon2025 is coming on Oct 11-12. 2 full days of FREE virtual #CozyFantasy author panels. Catch me hosting Gaslamp and Regency with Olivia Atwater, Wren Jones, R.L. Medina, and Celia Lake, and Monster Romance with Catrina Bell, Marie Cardno, and Lila Appleton. More info at lazydragonbooks.com.
The AKG D190e in champagne. A gorgeous vintage microphone which I’ve recently picked up. I had wanted to use it on one of my Grab a Goblin books, but its unfortunately beyond repair at the moment. #audiobook #microphone
September 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The AKG D190e in champagne. A gorgeous vintage microphone which I’ve recently picked up. I had wanted to use it on one of my Grab a Goblin books, but its unfortunately beyond repair at the moment. #audiobook #microphone
This was my first Agatha Christie read from a book which I picked up from my parents’ collection about a decade ago. Well, I’ve finally gotten to sit on it, and I’m surprised how much I’ve loved this one—her writing too. I haven’t been one for mystery up until now. What a delight!
August 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This was my first Agatha Christie read from a book which I picked up from my parents’ collection about a decade ago. Well, I’ve finally gotten to sit on it, and I’m surprised how much I’ve loved this one—her writing too. I haven’t been one for mystery up until now. What a delight!
My Big Goblin Space Program by ScottWarren (RR handle). Ah, what a fantastic story! The tribe, the system—just some of the most amusing mechanics I’ve come across.
July 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
My Big Goblin Space Program by ScottWarren (RR handle). Ah, what a fantastic story! The tribe, the system—just some of the most amusing mechanics I’ve come across.
Goblin Teeth by Jim_Quill. Ah, what an amusing read. The mechanics and the system were intriguing, and I can’t help but want more. Quite the cast, which makes me crave more party dynamics in my future reads.
May 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Goblin Teeth by Jim_Quill. Ah, what an amusing read. The mechanics and the system were intriguing, and I can’t help but want more. Quite the cast, which makes me crave more party dynamics in my future reads.
The new series I’m writing, which I’ve had planned since 2020, is finally underway! Series title is called Grab a Goblin, and each book features a different goblin from the world of Hawkin’s Magic Beers! Ah, finally!
April 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The new series I’m writing, which I’ve had planned since 2020, is finally underway! Series title is called Grab a Goblin, and each book features a different goblin from the world of Hawkin’s Magic Beers! Ah, finally!
What an incredible story this was. I’ve had such good luck picking up wonderful goblin stories lately! Black and magenta!
March 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
What an incredible story this was. I’ve had such good luck picking up wonderful goblin stories lately! Black and magenta!
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This years Cozy Fantasy Convention is starting it's planning.
HearthCon 2025 is Oct 11-12.
Online using streamyard.
Panelist application opens sooooon!
HearthCon 2025 is Oct 11-12.
Online using streamyard.
Panelist application opens sooooon!
March 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This years Cozy Fantasy Convention is starting it's planning.
HearthCon 2025 is Oct 11-12.
Online using streamyard.
Panelist application opens sooooon!
HearthCon 2025 is Oct 11-12.
Online using streamyard.
Panelist application opens sooooon!
Just finished another favorite. I absolutely adore this story. This was such an adventurous and tender tale.
March 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Just finished another favorite. I absolutely adore this story. This was such an adventurous and tender tale.
Cover reveal for the last book in my Hawkin’s Magic Beers series!
March 12, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Cover reveal for the last book in my Hawkin’s Magic Beers series!
I have been wanting to read this for years. Finally did.
March 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I have been wanting to read this for years. Finally did.
This was my 2nd manga read, and it’s probably my favorite series right now. Excellent story-telling!
March 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This was my 2nd manga read, and it’s probably my favorite series right now. Excellent story-telling!
Ah, I finally finished reading book 1! This was an absolute delight to read, and I adored the relationship between Saeter and Blacknail. ClearMadness truly understands the goblin in and out. This series has a place in my heart.
March 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Ah, I finally finished reading book 1! This was an absolute delight to read, and I adored the relationship between Saeter and Blacknail. ClearMadness truly understands the goblin in and out. This series has a place in my heart.
Just finished reading Orc and the Last Born by Cornelius Clem on Royal Road. One of the most well written fantasy novels I’ve ever read. Being one who adores orcs and goblins, this was a tremendous joy to read. Highly recommend.
February 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Just finished reading Orc and the Last Born by Cornelius Clem on Royal Road. One of the most well written fantasy novels I’ve ever read. Being one who adores orcs and goblins, this was a tremendous joy to read. Highly recommend.
From #NAMM2025 the SSL18 sounds amazing, Dpa mics have got their microlock, and practically every merchant is focused on dolby atmos. There’s still a lot to see. Thank you, GCPro for the coverage.
January 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
From #NAMM2025 the SSL18 sounds amazing, Dpa mics have got their microlock, and practically every merchant is focused on dolby atmos. There’s still a lot to see. Thank you, GCPro for the coverage.
5 chapters left. This book will be clocking in at 275,000 words.
Then I’ve gotta catch up on audiobooks I’ve got lined up to produce.
Somewhere in all that, I still have to record the audiobooks for books 2 and 3.
Then I’ve gotta catch up on audiobooks I’ve got lined up to produce.
Somewhere in all that, I still have to record the audiobooks for books 2 and 3.
January 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
5 chapters left. This book will be clocking in at 275,000 words.
Then I’ve gotta catch up on audiobooks I’ve got lined up to produce.
Somewhere in all that, I still have to record the audiobooks for books 2 and 3.
Then I’ve gotta catch up on audiobooks I’ve got lined up to produce.
Somewhere in all that, I still have to record the audiobooks for books 2 and 3.
I can’t believe I’m 18 chapters from finishing this last book. I’ve been writing it for more than a year as part of a series I started publishing in 2020. Five years of my life.
January 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I can’t believe I’m 18 chapters from finishing this last book. I’ve been writing it for more than a year as part of a series I started publishing in 2020. Five years of my life.