I’m happy to announce that the audiobook for Strange Highways: Volume One is officially avaiable on Audible!
This was a fun learning experience for me. Until you hear your words read out loud by someone else, I don’t think you fully understand how good (or bad) you’ve done in your writing. When working with Audible, the narrator is only allowed to read what has already been published. You can’t go back and say, “Why don’t you say this instead?” I picked up a few tips for the next book, for sure.
Speaking of narrators, I had the pleasure of working with Shawn Rigby on this.
When I began this process, I wasn’t aware that I could just post an audition call behind the scenes at Audible. Did I tell you this was my first dabbling in audiobooks? Anyway, I searched male voice talent through their platform for a good week until I found Shawn. His voice agreed with me and felt comfortable. He didn’t sound like most of the others. I liked it, so I made an offer, and he accepted.
Once Shawn was in the picture, it was great. He took the lead and, within a week or so, we had an audiobook. Great guy to work with and I hope to do so again in the future.
Shawn is also a musician. Maybe that’s why I liked him. Birds of a feather, right? Next time you’re scrolling away on the Faceplace, I highly recommend you check out his page and music at Shawn Rigby Music.
Happy Saturday!
Jeff
Oh, and Click Here to grab your copy of Strange Highways: Volume One on Audible!
