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No longer are audiobooks a box of 8-12 Cds. With digital, you download and can stream to any device of your choice.
I listen to audiobooks all the time--when working out, when driving through Houston's often horrible traffic, or taking a trip.
If you're an author, you really should be publishing your books as audio books because that's the fastest growing segment of the book market.
A few years ago, I interviewed a librarian who purchases for a large library system. He provided stats for ebook and audiobook purchases by libraries. It was staggering at that time. Now it's even more significant.
Authors and Audio Rights
Sometimes, I interview authors and one of the questions I ask is: Do you listen to audio books, and do you have any of your books in audio?
I'm always surprised that nearly all of the authors do not listen to audio books nor do they have their books in audio. If you're an author, you're missing a golden opportunity.
As an Audible author, let me just say that ACX/Audible has always been very helpful and supportive in my audiobook endeavors.
This year, Audible set up author pages for those of us who produce through ACX. Here's my Audible Author Page.
Audiobook popularity keeps growing because readers don't have enough time to read! Who does in today's busy world. A book no longer means a printed copy. With an audiobook, you can get your work-out in and "read" a book you've been dying to dive into.
You can commute to work and enjoy a novel. Take a trip and listen to the latest hot romance or mind-boggling science fiction.
I give away a free copy of one of my audiobooks every month at RomanceBooks4Us as a way for readers to get acquainted with how easy the process of downloading an audio book is. Just visit the website and you'll find out how to enter the RomanceBooks4Us monthly contest.
Voice Actors/Narrators
Some audio books are merely read by the narrator. Others are like listening to a movie with the narrator doing different voices for different characters. I like the ones that are "acted" because the book really comes alive.
I've been fortunate with the actors who've narrated my audio books. I've had the opportunity to work with actors who are amazing.
Most of them aren't just voice actors. They're on Broadway, off-Broadway, television, video games, and movies.
This month I'd like to introduce you to the multi-talented Felicia Greenfield the narrator of Just One Look.
She may be better known for her roles in House of Cards, Homeland, or her other TV and movie roles. I was very lucky to land her as a narrator. She brought my romantic comedy to life! She is amazing.
Audio Today
I've finished updating the covers of my existing audio books. Now I'm going to start listing my other books for audio production.I'm excited to finally cross this off my To Do list.
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You must create an audition script, write marketing copy for your book and yourself, audition narrators who are interested, and a bunch of other details.
When the recording is finished, I listen to every chapter, comparing it to the actual manuscript to make sure there are no "voice typos" or mispronounced words like the name of a Texas town.
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I hope you'll try one of my audio books that's already been produced. Just visit my Audible Author Page to see a list and click to listen to a Sample before you buy. Enjoy!
Takeaway Truth
If you love to read, make audio books part of your life so you can "read" while traveling, working out, or doing household or yard chores.
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