For some people that have followed my writing adventures for a while, this isn't news, but my books have been slowly making their way into audio books. Well, that trend is continuing!
C.J. Grey did an amazing job narrating the first three books in my Overthrown series - The Winter of Swords and Before the Crow. A March of Woe just released on Audible last month and turned out better than I'd ever hoped. I'm just scratching the surface of the audio world, but feel very good about the relationships I've forged so far.
I love audio books - the versatility. Anymore, as my schedule gets more complicated, my reading time continues to dwindle. With audio books, I can listen with headphones while I do chores, or in the car on my commute. But it's deeper than the versatility. I love the added dimension good narrators can bring. It is a performance more than a narration, the dialects, accents, and personalities of each character coming to life before us. Emotional and thrilling moments gain substance, the sometimes complicated story arcs unraveling while we listen.
I released The Delving in print and eBook last March, and feel incredibly blessed when I discovered narrator Matthew E. Berry. His passion for this story was evident from the start, and I knew right away that I'd found the man to bring Thorben and crew to life. Released in December of '19, The Delving audio book will be featured in an Audiobookworm blog tour this February 6th-12th. Check in for author and narrator interviews, exclusive character profiles, reviews, and audio excerpts. I'm already writing the sequel and can't wait to get Matt working on the audio! There are both author and narrator interviews on the blog tour. Matt and I both talk about the audio book’s production (from both sides), as well as the joys and challenges of writing and narration careers.
Check out The Delving's blog tour schedule!
Head over to Audiobookworm for audio excerpts and special content.
What is next.
Unleashed (NecroVerse Book 1) is currently in production. It sounds amazing and will be a riveting, fantastic listen. Recording and post production is going smoothly, so plan on picking this one up within the next month or two. Keep an eye peeled right here on my website for updates. I’ll more than likely send out an email when production is done and I’ve got a solid release date.
It’s winter here in Iowa, so it’s cold. I hope you’re staying warm wherever you are. Here’s to the coming Spring!