84 - Creating Cinematic Audiobooks with Anat Dayagi from Midsummerr

In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite are joined by Anat Dayagi, the founder of Midsummerr, to discuss the revolutionary frontier of AI-driven cinematic audiobooks. Anat shares her personal journey with ADD and how it inspired her to create Midsummerr, a cutting-edge platform that democratizes premium, multi-cast dramatized audio productions complete with sound effects, musical leitmotifs, and an AI-driven "agentic director." Listeners will discover how indie authors can now easily produce high-end, immersive listening experiences once reserved for major publishing houses, explore the power of audio personalization through stems, and learn how to leverage AI tools to scale their creative workflows. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.