Welp, I did it. Well, not me, exactly. Lori Prince, specifically.

Over the past few years, readers have contacted me about turning any of my novels into an audiobook. First, I hadn’t realized that listening to books was such a big deal (I’m out of the loop, ya’ll). And second, I was terrified.

You probably know by now that I’m an independent writer. It’s something that I’m fiercely proud of and also something over which I’m fiercely protective. I do my own edits, I make my own book covers, I made my own website, I promote myself online. Maybe it’s my Type-A personality or my slight control-freak tendencies, but I couldn’t imagine handing over one of my books and letting someone else read it out loud and record it. There was no way I was going to do it myself, but I was also terrified at the thought of someone else being in charge of my characters’ voices and interactions. But then, publishers started contacting me for the audio rights to my books and I realized I needed to do something. I needed to make an audio book myself.

So I did it. And, wow, am I glad I did.

Lori Prince, my narrator, was a dream to work with. She was so patient and so accommodating and so helpful throughout the review process. I was so nervous about getting it right for you guys because you all deserve nothing but the best.

And ya’ll I’m SO IN LOVE with Cassidy. I want to shout it from the mountains. It’s honestly the most surprising outcome of this entire adventure. We all lust love Julia, let’s not getting it twisted. But Cassidy, at least for me, is the star of this audiobook. She’s goofy and vulnerable and awkward, and under Lori Prince’s careful care she completely comes alive. Am I allowed to be obsessed with my own characters? Because I am.

Everything has been submitted, so now we wait. The book will be made available on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon shortly. Keep an eye on my social media accounts as the book will go live within 10-14 days.

I hope you’ll take this next step with me as I venture tentatively, but excitedly, into the strange new world of audiobooks. And let me know what you think!

Stay warm,

Eliza