HOLLAND, OH (February 21, 2024): Dreamscape Select, the premiere personalized audiobook publishing service of Dreamscape Media, proudly announced an innovative collaboration with Realm, an industry-leading audio entertainment studio and one of the world’s fastest-growing independent podcast networks. Realm will be distributing select podcast titles in audiobook channels with Dreamscape, and vice versa, Dreamscape will select audiobook series to distribute with Realm in podcast channels.
Dreamscape Select, the publishing service division of Dreamscape Media, has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering high-quality content through its personalized audiobook publishing service. Through strategic collaborations with acclaimed and bestselling authors like Freida McFadden, Marie Force, and Ilona Andrews, as well as partnerships with award-winning publishers, Dreamscape Select has consistently positioned themselves at the forefront of discovering exciting and innovative opportunities for our publishing partners.
Realm, a trailblazing podcast studio helmed by former book publishing executive Molly Barton and a team of talent from CAA, Disney, Warner Brothers, Spotify, and NBC Universal, stands at the forefront of the industry as a global podcast network. Collaborating with elite partners such as Blumhouse, Paramount, Warner Bros, DC, AMC Networks, Marvel, Spotify, and iHeart, Realm excels in the development, production, distribution, and monetization of immersive audio series that captivate audiences worldwide.
The partnership between Dreamscape Select and Realm is a testament to their shared commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of audio entertainment. By joining forces, these two industry leaders aim to expand the horizons of the audio realm by broadening distribution channels between podcast and audiobook platforms.
One of the highlights of this collaboration is the inclusion of Realm’s acclaimed title, Bookburners, within Dreamscape Select’s audiobook catalog. This 5-book series follows a team of Vatican-backed investigators on a mission to find and capture dangerous magical books and artifacts in order to keep them from destroying the world. The captivating narrative, voiced by the talented Xe Sands and created by Hugo-, Nebula-, and Locus Award winning author Max Gladstone, features a team of diverse characters from various backgrounds, each with their own scars from past magical trauma.
“We are thrilled to partner with Realm, a company that shares our passion for delivering exceptional storytelling experiences,” said Kassara Meek, publishing manager at Dreamscape Select. “This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide our audience with diverse, high-quality audiobook content that captivates and engages.”
Realm CEO, Molly Barton, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are incredibly excited about this innovative partnership between Realm and Dreamscape Select, which marks a significant step forward in expanding distribution and monetization opportunities for key titles in our respective catalogs. By joining forces, we are not only enhancing the audiobook experience for audiences worldwide but also demonstrating our commitment to innovation and excellence in the rapidly evolving audio industry.”
Listeners can experience Bookburners and other popular and bestselling titles from Realm on various platforms, including Audible, Apple, Spotify, Audiobooks.com, Audible, Apple Books, Chirp, and Audiobooks.com.