[COMPLETE] Queen Zixi of Ix by L. Frank Baum - tg

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Queen Zixi of Ix by L. Frank Baum (1856 - 1919).

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/queen-zixi-of-ix-by-l-frank-baum/
Fairy-Queen Lulea and her merry band, in a quest to relieve themselves of boredom, decide to create a new magical amusement. They weave a beautiful magic cloak that grants its wearer a single wish. The Queen tells a fellow fairy to give the cloak to the most unhappy mortal she happens to meet. She hands it over to the sister of Noland's new king, recently coronated and still trying to figure out how to rule. The Witch-Queen of Ix, taking notice of the cloak and Noland's power struggles, hatches a plan steal the cloak and become even more powerful (possibly taking over Noland in the process)! Will the new royals withstand her attempts?

Published in 1905 and consider by Baum to be his best work, this novel, though not an official part of the Oz canon, takes place in Ix and Noland, Oz's bordering countries. It was also adapted into a now-fragmented silent film in 1914. (Mary Kay)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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      Set your recording software to:
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      This title is pronounced "Zix-ee of Icks."

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Last edited by Tortilla on June 5th, 2016, 10:00 am, edited 6 times in total.
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Post by TriciaG »

This is set up. :)
Serial novel: The Wandering Jew
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Humor: My Lady Nicotine
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Post by Tortilla »

Thank you Tricia!! I have set up the MW, word counts included. :) Now we wait for a DPL~
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I would love to read the last three sections.
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BettyB wrote:I would love to read the last three sections.
BettyB
MW updated, thank you for signing up!!
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Moving to Readers Wanted...
Serial novel: The Wandering Jew
Medieval England meets Civil War Americans: Centuries Apart
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Thank you! I will let it stand as is for another couple of days, and then I'll make a DPL wanted posting. :)
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Still looking for a DPL!
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=61304
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Post by TheSybilline »

Greetings! I would like to read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 please? This would be my first recording but I have downloaded Audacity and have a headphone with a microphone and can start recording this Saturday :)

I'd like to go by Ella Louise if that sounds alright?
I haven't got any websites to plug. :)
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TheSybilline wrote:Greetings! I would like to read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 please? This would be my first recording but I have downloaded Audacity and have a headphone with a microphone and can start recording this Saturday :)

I'd like to go by Ella Louise if that sounds alright?
I haven't got any websites to plug. :)
Hi Ella!

If you could record your 1-minute test and get it OKed, I'd appreciate it! If anything is wrong with your audio aspects, it is easier to fix one minute over an entire chapter. Message back here when you get approved, and I'll add you into the MW. They are reserved for now. :)
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MW updated! :)
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Post by linny »

Hi Betty.

PL ok! :D
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Post by Elizabby »

Hi, I can read the first four chapters for you - nice short ones! I reckon this project could be finished in a month, don't you think?
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Post by SoulSatchel »

I'd like to claim chapters 6,7,and 8 for a start, if I could.

I don't know if I'm in the catalog yet, but I'd like to be credited as Andy Harrington.

Thank you!
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