Summer has finally come to London ☀️, and things are blooming. Working on a sleep story today for next week. 😊
Hello friends, in my most recent video (A Tranquil Forest Walk) I expanded the introductory part, where we unwind and get ready for the story. Do you think a longer relaxation intro / guided meditation is a good thing? Or should the introduction be shorter and get straight to the story? Please let me know. I would love to know what you think. Thanks!
I am in Scotland this week, recording sights and sounds for our upcoming sleep stories. 😊
Spring has come to London. Today I am filming this lovely field of Grape Hyacinths for our upcoming Sleep Story video backdrop. Till soon 😊
Of things to come....
Hello friends, and happy holiday season to all of you!
Just to update you, I have begun reading "The Great Gatsby" and will release several chapters at a time as I finish editing them (probably starting in January). In the meantime I will continue with Sleep Short Stories on a weekly basis.
Next week I will have for you a Christmas short story by Charles Dickens (not "A Christmas Carol"), to help set the mood for those of you who celebrate this feast.
Hope you find some peace and rest in this season. Till soon and Best Wishes, Marcus
Hello friends! Just a heads up that from the beginning of November, YouTube is changing their advertising policy. Until now I was able to turn off ads at the end of a reading, to help you drift to sleep after the narration was over. Starting in November, I will no longer have control over where the ads are placed. This is an issue for any sleep story or relaxing content of any kind. Other creators of this sort of content are in the same boat and have the similar concerns. I do apologize for any disruption this will cause. Perhaps there will be some kind of work around we can figure out. If you do find a work around, please let me know.
All the Best, Marcus
Filming for the video backdrop for the upcoming short story. Doing something a little different this time around. 😉
Hello friends! I have combined chapters 1-18, the complete "Volume One" of Jane Austen's "Emma". This six hour, uninterrupted narration is now available on Patreon. Of course, you can still listen to the individual chapters here on YouTube.
Also, the "Members Early Access" edition of the next chapter of "Little Women" will be available again on Friday for channel members. Best wishes! Marcus
Taking some footage of the Hosta plant still blooming in the yard, and will use it for the next installment of "Emma", which I am editing today. I'm hoping to have that ready for you later today 😉.
Filming a beautiful rose for the backdrop of our upcoming readings. Lights, camera, fan, action. 😄👍
Hello friends! I create original, calm narrations of sleep stories, designed to help you relax. I also read chapter books, all in the public domain, in a calm, relaxing male voice. The purpose of the Decompression Zone is to help you do just that: decompress and unwind. These softly spoken readings, will help you take your mind off the daily grind.
I have always enjoyed reading out loud, which was the impulse for this channel. I have lived in Europe and in the Americas. Therefore you will detect an accent in my speech. Although most of my readings are in English, I have also created some videos for German speaking listeners.
I am so glad you are here and hope you enjoy these readings!
Thank you!
Marcus