Blog #31; the making of an audiobook--one writer's journey

 I figured for this blog I might as well describe the adventure I have been going on for the last few months in turning my debut novel into an audiobook format.   First, I selected ACX, an audiobook distribution hub that also provides narrators and producers for the books.   I chose this mainly because it cost me no money up front (although my narrator/producer got 20% of the profits while I got the same).  

I started the easy to follow process and soon narrowed down my narrator/producers to two or three.   One really stood out though.  Like me he is a veteran of the Air Force, and was also familiar with Germany and German accents.  His name is Jimmy Moreland and I would highly recommend him, particularly for historical/military fiction.

The actual process took a few months, and I ended up with an excellent audiobook.   It was strange at first to hear my words out loud when before then I had always heard them while reading silently.  Jimmy really fleshed out and made the characters come alive in a whole new dimension.

What I had not counted on was the 10 day wait period while QC goes over the final audiobook, before releasing it for distribution.  Also, I am still unclear about how to get people to review the book for free.   Many reviewers charge for their reviews, some quite a lot, but few give a free, unbiased estimate of the book's appeal and story.

I have found the whole experience with ACX to be exciting and pleasant and I am greatly looking forward to the Launch, coming in a few days!

Right now, I will need reviewers.   If you find my stories interesting or just would like the opportunity to express yourself about IN LOVE AND WAR, the audiobook, contact me at this blog and when free copies become available for US and UK customers, I will direct you to your free audiobook.