It’s been a while since I’ve had one of my books produced into audio, so I’m excited to have two Audible versions of my work come out this month! Do you listen to Audio books? I love to have something to listen to while driving, and I’m hopeful that the country will be recovering from this virus soon, so that we can travel to see loved ones again. I’ve heard that some people listen to audio books while cleaning or sewing, etc. Maybe with ear phones? I haven’t tried that myself, but it sounds like it could work, especially with the new wireless headsets :)
The first book I have trial codes for is Blown Together. This is the fourth novel in the Southern Heart series, and it is one of my favorites with the quirky Southern characters–Elinor Bosarge and her father Big Roy–down in Mobile, Alabama. I think the narrator did a wonderful rendition.
I had so much fun writing the eccentric romance author who never had any good dates, along with the hero Sam Conrad who was also unlucky in love. Mobile and the surrounding area are about four hours from my home in Mississippi, and we’ve been there often. My dear neighbors moved to the area with a house near the Dog River on Alligator Bayou. It’s not too far from one of my favorite beaches in Fort Morgan, Alabama, too!
Here are a few pics from my travels in Alabama.
Mobile
Alligator Bayou
The other audio book is my novella set in Santa Rosa, Florida, called Falling for Grace. So both settings are coastal, and oh how I wish I were at the beach, but my imagination will have to do for now :)
Speaking of traveling in a book!
Star Rising is only 99 cents this week! Catch it while you can on Amazon here!
Star Rising
by Janet W. Ferguson
Do you listen to audio books? If you’re interested in getting a code leave a comment by May 20, 2020. I will send out at least five.
Janet W. Ferguson is a Christy Award finalist and the FHL Readers Choice Award winning author of realistic inspirational fiction. An avid reader, she loved books so much she found a job as a librarian so she could be around them all day. Then she turned that love of story into writing faith-filled novels with characters who feel like best friends. You’ll laugh and cry as the quirky heroes and heroines chase their happily ever after. Janet and her husband live in Mississippi where they say y’all a lot, and she forces him to visit the beach as often as possible. They have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a cat that allows them to share the space. Connect with her at http://www.janetfergusonauthor.com/
Great pics I am in GA so not to far from Mobile. I love the beach but haven’t been in so long I am way overdue. I love audiobooks so would love a US code if possible. Thanks so much
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I have lots of family in GA! I miss the beach too! I’ll put you down for code :)
I love to listen to audio books and listening to one of your books would be a great treasure.
Oh great! I’ll add you :)
I’m definitely not into audio books! I tried them once, and I wanted to pay more attention to the books than to what I was supposed to be doing. So, I’d never try them in the car, because I don’t need that distraction while driving.
That makes sense :) Different strokes, right?
Definitely!! I can read and watch TV, read and listen to the radio, but listening to a book while driving doesn’t work for me! If I was just a passenger in the car, it would work!
I get it! Multitasking is hard for me :)
I enjoy listening and reviewing audiobooks. You are new to me and would love to get the audiobook of Falling for Grace
Great! I’ll add you :)
I love to listen to Audible Books as I walk outside during this difficult time. They help to transport me to another time and place
Wonderful! I’ll add you to the list!
I love Audible. I’m not able to sit down and read as much as I’d like and Audible fills an important gap for me. I’ll listen on Alexa while I’m cooking dinner or washing dishes and use my earphones when I’m exercising or cleaning. I also listen just before I go to sleep at night. I have an enormous library filled with both fiction of many flavors and nonfiction business and self-help.
Great! I’ll add you to my list!
I haven’t listened to audio books (so don’t enter me) I may try one day but not right now.
I remember Mobile Alabama because of one of the hurricanes that basically flattened it (If I remember correctly). I know at the time I had friends who lived around that area but were not affected.
Love the photos
Glad you friends were okay. Hurricanes are nothing to play around with.
I love taking pics :)
I have listened to a few and enjoyed it, especially when my eyes are tired or hurting from allergies. Thank you for sharing.
Sure! My eyes get tired a lot!
I love listening to audiobooks, specially while I’m driving then I don’t mind the traffic that much.
That makes sense. I hate traffic~
How fun. I’d love an audio book. I usually listen when doing laundry or other chores.
Sure! I seem to fold a lot of laundry myself!
I never listened to an audiobook before proof-listening to my first one. I enjoyed the experience far more than I expected! I rarely drive far from home on my own, so it’s rare that I listen to one in the car, although hubby and I have been known to put on a nonfiction that’s of interest to us both when traveling, hitting pause often to discuss! Plus, he commutes a long distance to work, so audiobooks are a favorite for him.
I listen while walking on our country road and sometimes while cleaning the house. In summer, when there’s more yard and garden work, an audiobook can keep me company. I also listen to podcasts on a regular basis.
Me, either, ha! It makes sense for driving and all :) I have to turn up the speed though. I guess I read faster than they talk. My daughter is a fan of podcasts! Maybe we need an Inspy Romance one.
I’ve thought of it, but TIME! I have so many projects on the go that carving out time for another big one… I’m afraid to take the leap and then find it either struggles to find an audience or eats way more time than I expected (which is already a lot!)
Yes, time is precious!
Not for me, I find the reading too slow and the voice distracts me from my imagination of how the story reveals itself. Much prefer e-books or paperbacks.
I understand :) I have to turn up the speed on audio.