Strange Highways Music & Publishing

Tag: Audiobooks

  • Christmastime on the Beach: A Holiday Romance

    Christmastime on the Beach: A Holiday Romance

    Happy Black Friday Release Day!

    This has been a fun project to put together. As I mentioned in the introduction, the story is kind of a “What if I didn’t have to keep to the confines of a 3-minute pop song?” idea. It’s a simple Christmas story with a little Hallmark-style romance thrown in for good measure. Don’t worry, I promise I’m not going to become a romance writer. This was just a little fun for the sake of fun.

    Anyway, I hope you like it and can have as much fun with the song (and now the story) as I have over the years. It is everywhere today. I will post links to the major places below.

    Thanks for reading and have fun!

    Jeff

    Amazon Kindle and Print versions are available by clicking here. Print versions can also be found in many of your larger retail chains. If they don’t have it, just ask for it and they can get it through their distributor. Kindle note: If you have Kindle Unlimited, the title is available to read free for the next month! Just add it to your reading list and you’re good to go.

    Audible audiobook version is available by clicking here.

    The re-issue of the original Roy Holliday song (and more) is available today on Amazon by clicking here or at Apple Music by clicking here.

  • Strange Highways Audiobook

    Strange Highways Audiobook

    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!