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[D.G.]

Oh darn! I really hope they get Renee Raudman!

[Vic]

I think if they can they will. I think the sales won't be what they are expecting if they change narrators. Even if they pick someone else good... it'd be hard to hear someone else speaking that world in my ear. Thank god that James Marsters was able to do the newest Dresden!


Lea - that might be a topic for narrators. How do you handle taking over a series midstream? Some have been successful (KMM Fever series) and others not so much.

[Lea's Audiobooks]

Thank you Vic! And it will be heartfelt if Renee Raudman does not narrate Steel's Edge! I feel strongly about that as she is the voice of those books. I won't listen if she doesn't narrate.

And the Fever series is a good comparison. I welcome any other suggestions.

[Angie]

We don't know any insiders over at Recorded Books do we? Do they understand how important a narrator is to us?

[Xe]

Vic wrote: "I think if they can they will. I think the sales won't be what they are expecting if they change narrators. Even if they pick someone else good... it'd be hard to hear someone else speaking that ..."

Oh boy HOWDY can that ever be a source of angst and stress (well, at least for me - LOL!). Lea, if you ever do a narrator panel, this would be a great question, as many of us face this. Just finished narrating the last in the Warriors of Poseidon series - Heart of Atlantis, by Alyssa Day and it was a psychological challenge to step in for book number 8 after the first seven books were narrated by someone else. But I had a BLAST anyway. Some of the most fun I've had all year :)

[Lea's Audiobooks]

Although we have contacts with many audio publishers (if not most), Recorded Books is not one. Maybe someone around here knows a contact? I'll be happy to reach out.

[Lea's Audiobooks]

Xe wrote: "Vic wrote: "I think if they can they will. I think the sales won't be what they are expecting if they change narrators. Even if they pick someone else good... it'd be hard to hear someone else sp..."

I have considered another Narrator Forum since the first was such a hit over at Speaking of Audiobooks but I'm searching for an effective way to hold an audio forum rather than written. I'll keep this in mind when we finally get there!

[Cassandra]

Sorry you missed the sale Vic, we still have the 50% off sale going on. And we do have talks on a few more specials throughout December, I'll be sure to post them if/when they are set!

[Brenda]

Xe wrote: Heart of Atlantis, by Alyssa Day and it was a psychological challenge to step in for book number 8

This is one narrator change I'm very happy about Xe! :)

Ilona Andrews and Renee Raudman are both reaching out to Recorded Books about the narration of Steel's Edge and Kate 6/Magic Rises - http://bit.ly/XcsPK3

Now for Recorded Books to step up and show they care for their customers by paying attention to the author, narrator and fans!

[Xe]

Brenda wrote: "Xe wrote: Heart of Atlantis, by Alyssa Day and it was a psychological challenge to step in for book number 8

This one narrator change I'm very happy about Xe! :)

Ilona Andrews and Renee Raudman ..."

Well that's good to hear, on both counts, Brenda! I hope that Recorded Books is able to retain Raudman for the Andrews books, as she has become the voice of the series for so many listeners.

As for Heart of Atlantis, hope you'll love it! Look for a "sneak listen" release to coincide with the print release on Monday, 12/4. Sadly, audio will not release until the end of December (blame me - my schedule held us up).

[Brenda]

Xe wrote:As for Heart of Atlantis, hope you'll love it! Look for a "sneak listen" release ..."

Will I find the sneak listen at your Soundcloud account? Guess I'll go find out... :)

[Brenda]

Great news, just saw this on Ilona Andrews blog post... http://bit.ly/RAbhGb

"Renee emailed this morning. She and Recorded Books have reached an agreement for the next three of our titles. :) We would like to extend our thanks to both parties for their patience and willingness to work with us and for taking the wishes of the fans into consideration.

Recording begin in late January/early February.

Yay!"

I agree - YAY!!!!!!!

[D.G.]

Ahhh! Great news!

[Xe]

Brenda wrote: "Great news, just saw this on Ilona Andrews blog post... http://bit.ly/RAbhGb

"Renee emailed this morning. She and Recorded Books have reached an agreement for the next three of our titles. :) ..."

See? The power of listeners! This is absolutely FABULOUS news!!

[Xe]

Brenda wrote: "Xe wrote:As for Heart of Atlantis, hope you'll love it! Look for a "sneak listen" release ..."

Will I find the sneak listen at your Soundcloud account? Guess I'll go find out... :)"

...and why yes, there IS now a clip of Heart of Atlantis over on my SoundCloud page :) Although the audio version won't release until later this month, I released a clip today, in conjunction with the print release. Enjoy!

Heart of Atlantis - Audio Clip

[Dee]

ok, so totally not romance, but I would love to see books 1 and 3 in Sara Blaedel's Louise Rick series - book 2 (Only One Life: A Novel) has been released, but when I queried the publisher (AudioGO), they didn't have any plans for releasing the other 2

[Cassandra]

Just a heads up that there is a 60% off on all MP3-CDs at www.tantor.com for today only!

[harlequin {Stephanie}]

Cassandra wrote: "Just a heads up that there is a 60% off on all MP3-CDs at www.tantor.com for today only!"

This sale is for EVERY FRIDAY IN DECEMBER. Yippee!

[Xe]

What an awesome sale! Thanks for the word, Cassandra!

[Cassandra]

We are going to have a sale every Friday in December... I am not sure if it will be the 60% off MP3s every time! I'll keep you posted.

[Cassandra]

Enter for your chance to win an autographed complete set of Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series on MP3-CD. Two winners will be selected Christmas Eve.
http://a.pgtb.me/v38gdH

(FYI: This contest is via Tantor's Facebook)

[Cassandra]

Now available from Tantor!
-Stacey Ballis's "Off the Menu" read by Arielle DeLisle
-Kieran Kramer's "Loving Lady Marcia" read by Alison Larkin
-D.D. Barant's "Undead to the World" read by Johanna Parker
-Christine Warren's "Drive Me Wild" read by Kate Reading
-Donna Grant's "Midnight Warrior" read by Arika Escalona
-Donna Grant's "Darkest Highlander" read by Antony Ferguson
-Pamela Clare's "Unlawful Contact" and "Naked Edge" read by Kaleo Griffith
-Kristen Painter's "Bad Blood" and "Out for Blood" read by Abby Craden
-Joanne Kennedy's "Tall, Dark and Cowboy" read by Karyn O'Bryant
-J. D. Tyler's "Savage Awakening" read by Kirsten Potter
-Hannah Howell's "Highland Promise" read by Angela Dawe
-Lynn Viehl's "Nightbred" read by Johanna Parker

[Lisa]

I just have to say I was so excited to see the 3 new Marie Force books coming out I would have bought each and every one of them until I saw who was narrating them (T. E.) I am soooooooo disappointed in the choice.

[Moriah]

I think Tantor is going to be publishing Grace Burrowes's Macgregor series. They have a coming soon page for her and she announced on her website that the trilogy will be in audio but didn't say who was publishing it. So excited for these and hope her Wyndham series also gets picked up for audio.

[Cassandra]

Now available from Tantor:
-Lauri Robinson's "A Wife for Big John" read by Arielle DeLisle
-Heather Killough-Walden's "Death's Angel" read by Gildart Jackson
-J. D. Tyler's "Black Moon" read by Kirsten Potter
-Alyssa Day's "Heart of Atlantis" read by Xe Sands
-Pamela Clare's "Breaking Point" read by Kaleo Griffith
-Robin Kaye's "Back to You" read by Emily Durante
-Jennifer Ashley's "Primal Bonds" and "Wild Cat" read by Cris Dukehart
-Olivia Cunning's "Backstage Pass" and "Rock Hard" read by Justine O. Keef
-Allyson James's "Stormwalker" read by Hillary Huber
-Samantha Towle's "The Mighty Storm" read by Justine Eyre
-Kaylea Cross's "Cover of Darkness" read by Emily Durante
-Kit Rocha's "Beyond Shame" read by Lucy Malone
-Beth Kery's "Wicked Burn" read by Shirl Rae
-Manda Collins's "How to Entice an Earl" read by Anne Flosnik

[Ezi]

i see that they will be publishing Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Good move!

[Moriah]

I see Tantor has added a few historical romances to their coming soon page.
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I loved When You Give a Duke a Diamond in paperback and can't wait to listen to the second book in the trilogy, If You Give a Rake a Ruby!

[Cassandra]

Valentine's Day Event!! Sneak Peak.

February 14th marks the beginning of a very special Valentine’s Day event at AudioGals sponsored by Tantor Audio.
We’ll share the details on Thursday but in the meantime, start thinking about why you listen to romance. It could get you some goodies.

For more info stop by AudioGals!
http://www.audiogals.net/2013/02/comi...

[Ezi]

How do you know if a certain book will be available on audio? I ask because Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (mercy thompson book 7) isn't available at audible for pre-order. I wondered if I can look for it somewhere else

[MountainKat]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "How do you know if a certain book will be available on audio? I ask because Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (mercy thompson book 7) isn't available at audible for pre-order. I wondered if I can lo..."

Books available for pre-order at audible seem sort of hit or miss. Often they aren't available at all until it is released or maybe just before that date. But I noticed the other day that there was one I could pre-order that won't be released until the end of next month. I wouldn't be concerned if it is a series that is usually available in audio, it will probably be available on the release date or soon after.

[Cassandra]

Our Rights Department is the group that looks into if a title is available for audio. I don't know where they would usually look combination of Amazon, Ingram, Audible and probably some databases I don't access :)

This is the only thing I found related to Frost Burned on audio.
http://www.dreamscapeab.com/search?q=...

[Cassandra]

The contest is now open!

Why I Listen to Romance Audiobooks - a Romantic Contest at AudioGals!

Share with us why you listen to romance audiobooks. We have three prize packages - 1st prize $100 in Tantor titles - 2nd prize $50 in Tantor titles - 3rd prize $25 in Tantor titles.

Also, we want to record the three winners reading their winning entries!

For full details visit: http://bit.ly/XEEUWZ

[Cassandra]

Free download of Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
http://www.tantor.com/BookDetail.asp?...

Must have a Tantor account to access the free download. Download is not available in all countries.

[Nichole ~Bookaholic~]

wooooohooooo.... Lauren Dane's are coming out in audio...just pre-ordered with Tantor's 50% sale...the first one this month and the next two in March...hopefully the 4th one comes out soon and then the spin off series Delicious....

[Vic]

Nichole ~Bookaholic~ wrote: "wooooohooooo.... Lauren Dane's are coming out in audio...just pre-ordered with Tantor's 50% sale...the fi..."

I just listened to the audio sample and I'm feeling underwhelmed.

[Angie]

Vic wrote: "Nichole ~Bookaholic~ wrote: "wooooohooooo.... Lauren Dane's are coming out in audio...just pre-ordered wi..."

I agree. That audio sample was not very good. And I was looking forward to the Shana Galen books, but they have the same narrator.

[Nichole ~Bookaholic~]

They did not have the samples posted yet when I ordered.... I will have to go back and listen

[Dee]

I would love to see Laura Griffiths Tracers series - they are romsus probably similar to Pamela Clare that I can think of off the top of my head

[MountainKat]

Is there any news about when/if there will be a continuation of audiobooks in Jennifer Ashley's Highland Pleasure series? I have enjoyed listening to the first ones, but I can't find any info on when or if The Seduction of Elliot McBride is going to be released in audio.

[Moriah]

MountainKat wrote: "Is there any news about when/if there will be a continuation of audiobooks in Jennifer Ashley's Highland Pleasure series? I have enjoyed listening to the first ones, but I can't find any info on w..."

Jennifer Ashely said in her newsletter that I received today that she had been told there would be a audio version of The Seduction of Elliot McBride, but she cannot get any details from her publisher on what is going on with the title and has her agent looking into it.

[MountainKat]

Thanks so much for that update!

[Cassandra]

Sorry, we are not the publisher for The Seduction of Elliot McBride so I have no information on release dates for that.

[MountainKat]

Cassandra wrote: "Sorry, we are not the publisher for The Seduction of Elliot McBride so I have no information on release dates for that."

That's too bad, I hate when they change things in the middle of a series! You never know what you are going to get...

[Vic]

For Cassandra:

My opinion on the Lauren Dane narration on Brown Sibling series. I think Tantor is going to see a lot less than they could have on this series with the current narration. This breaks my heart.

[Moriah]

Just saw at Tantor's website they will be releasing in April and it appears they will also release the next book in the series sometime after that. I love her books and am so excited about the historical romance titles Tantor has been adding lately.

[Valerie]

So excited to see tantor has added and Series
Now if they could pick up

[Valerie]

OMG YES Series has been added to tantor along with . *happy dance

[Cassandra]

Sorry I haven't updated with new releases in a bit!! Here are some new release (and some coming soon) titles from Tantor:

-Deeanne Gist's "It Happened at the Fair" read by Amy Rubinate (releasing 5/6)
-Laura Wright's "Eternal Demon" read by Tavia Gilbert
-Lynn Viehl's "Nightbound" read by Johanna Parker (releasing 5/7)
-Grace Burrowes's "The Bridegroom Wore Plaid" read by Roger Hampton
-Heather Killough-Walden's "The Phantom King" read by Antony Ferguson
-Michelle A. Valentine's "Rock the Heart" read by Aletha George
-Sara Humphreys's "Unleashed" read by Arika Rapson
-Jennifer L. Armentrout's "Opal" read by Justine Eyre (YA Romance)
-Katie Ashley's "The Proposal" read by Justine O. Keef
-Eliza Knight's "The Highlander's Conquest" read by Corrie James
-Sophie Morgan's "Diary of a Submissive" read by Tatiana Sokolov (Nonfiction-Memoir)
-C.J. Ellisson's "Vanilla on Top" read by Sean Crisden and Lucy Malone
-Elle Kennedy's "Midnight Rescue" read by Allyson Ryan
-Sally MacKenzie's "Surprising Lord Jack" read by Abby Craden
-Pamela Clare's "Skin Deep" read by Kaleo Griffith (giveaway on Tantor Audio Facebook ending Monday)
-Jennifer Probst's "All the Way" read by Coleen Marlo

[Cassandra]

In case you haven't seen it around, Tantor is having a 50% off sale for the month of June all titles & formats at www.tantor.com (preorders too!). Please note that not all downloads are available via Tantor.