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VANESSA HARTFrom John Florian and Your FriendsVoiceOverXtra, February 17, 2014Dear Vanessa,It’s tempting to ask, ‘How are you doing?’ – like we’re still the email buddies chatting about upcoming article ideas…

Want to voice and create your own animation production? Voice actor Joe Thomas tells you how, as he shares the story of producing the first episode of E.V.I.L., in just eight days …

Talented voice actors, vocalists, musicians and studio pros gathered again this year to produce the 11th annual Children’s Holiday Magic CD – being readied now for distribution to more than 7,000 children’s hospitals worldwide to entertain children and their families. Here’s the story of that story, plus who is in the cast and the 25 entertaining CD cuts …

Each year the message grows and it’s ever all the more fun. Voice talent / trainer Terry Daniel today released his 4th Annual Voice Talent Holiday Greeting – a compilation of whimsical and serious holiday greetings from voice talent worldwide. Listen, enjoy, and put names to the voices here …

Now in its 11th year, the Children’s Holiday Magic Project is sending more than 7,000 entertaining CDs to children’s hospitals worldwide, to brighten the days of children and their families there. Here’s what it’s all about – and where to donate …

For voice actor Bob Noble who has “turned 40 twice, plus 1,” the word “retirement” means auditioning for gigs – and creating a new website for ‘Seniors Like Us.” Check it out …

Voice talents rush to produce this PSA to spur donations to aid relief for victims of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. Share the video … donate to help. Voice talent/blogger Derek Chappell talks with Pocholo De Leon Gonzales and others for the PSA story …

This third ‘sneak peek’ excerpt from voice over star Joe Cipriano’s new book, ‘Living On Air,’ recounts Joe’s first meeting with legendary Don LaFontaine, and the fun-loving personality that shaped the voice over world and many careers …

In sneak peek excerpt #2 from star voice talent Joe Cipriano’s fascinating new book, “Living On Air,” Joe sets a goal to move to Los Angeles to pursue his voice-over dream – and straps in for another career roller coaster ride …

Star voice talent Joe Cipriano’s fascinating new book, “Living On Air,” will be published November 1, 2013. And VoiceOverXtra is honored to bring you ‘sneak peek’ excerpts, selected by Joe, starting today and continuing Wednesday and Thursday. You’ll enjoy these insights into the attitude and actions that have propelled Joe to the top of the voice-over world – and the stories of his up-down-and-UP-again career in broadcasting and voice-over, from Connecticut to Los Angeles …