Back at it, with more of a normal day. Sorry for the late notification. Travis started early, and I was in the middle of posting Bard & Barbarian stuffs, and … bah. He just finished Chapter 100 of LMM. More before the lunch break!
Narration, Day 2
Tag: Audio Books
Narration, Day 1
Lord Mettlebright’s Man. Jacques is going to audio, and you can listen in if you drop by the listener’s lounge on Travis Baldree’s discord server. I’ll be there!
Farley Narration
Travis Reads. If you’re interested in the sequel series to Galleries of Stone by C.J. Milbrandt (one of my other pennames), Travis Baldree will launch into the prologue of Farley (Journeymen of Stone, #1) this morning. The tale of Tupper’s younger brother will take a handful of days to tell. If you want to drop by for a sneak look/listen, join Travis’s Discord server. (Details on this post.) It’s always fun to watch him do his thing. ::twinkle::
Audio Book Sale
Songs of the Amaranthine. Good news! The audio edition of Governed by Whimsy: The Anthology is on sale until 2/24/23. Travis Baldree narrates the first four short stories in the Songs of the Amaranthine collection:
- Marked by Stars
- Followed by Thunder
- Dragged through Hedgerows
- Governed by Whimsy
ART: Opal the Sage
Opulence Windlore. When this dragon clansman showed up for Bathed in Moonlight, it must have been a “confluence of destinies,” because he charmed his way into all my future plans for the Amaranthine Saga (and quite possibly a future Interlude). A song-writer and storyteller of some fame, he’s long-winded, high-handed, self-important, and often smug … yet somehow manages to be (as Sinder would put it) one of the good guys. Opal is due to recur in Bk7. ::twinkle::
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Where are my manners?” Seyroo beckoned him closer. “Char, this good dragon is Opulence Windlore, widely known as Opal the Sage, a tale-bringer and lore-singer in high demand throughout the Widelands.”
“Charmed,” said the dragon, whose smile was winsome and wily.
—Bathed in Moonlight
(Songs of the Amaranthine, #7)
Opal the Sage | Art by FoxOfTwilight
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Oooh. I happen to have a clip from Bathed in Moonlight, in which Opal presents Char with a choice:
Audio Book Sale
Mikoto and the Reaver Village. I just received notification that they’re running a discount on Bk4 of the Amaranthine Saga over on Audiobooks.com. You could nab it for 50% off (until Valentine’s Day). If you follow this link to their jump page, this is what you’ll see:
Travis Baldree has been narrating the Saga & Songs (thanks, Tantor Audio!) from the start. The audio books are a great way to reread the series as we head towards the release of the final book in this series … coming this autumn!
If you didn’t know, Travis also narrates Bard & Barbarian for us (serial updates over on Patreon) AND the Galleries of Stone trilogy AND Deuce, which is being serialized over on CJ’s Patreon. So much stuff! ::twinkle::
Audio Sale
Pimiko and the Uncharted Island. It’s just come to my attention that they’re running a sale on the audio book for Pimiko and the Uncharted Island (until 12/12). You can nab Book 6 for half price. Link to audiobooks.com >>
Pre-Order the Audio Book
The audio edition of Pimiko and the Uncharted Island, narrated by Travis Baldree, just showed up for pre-order over on Audible. Secure your copy now! ::twinkle::
Galleries of Stone
News Flash! Because of a last-minute shuffle in his schedule, Travis Baldree’s narration of the third book in the Galleries of Stone trilogy by C.J. Milbrandt has been pulled to … TOMORROW! I’m always recommending this cozy fantasy series (it’s even linked on this blog’s sticky post: Want MOAR? Try this highly recommended series >>), in part because (dun, dun, dunnnn) I wrote it. (CJ is one of my other pen names.) Naturally, I always recommend starting a trilogy at the beginning, but if you want a free sample & to meet Tupper, Freydolf, and the rest … drop by in the morning for LIVE narration! ::twinkle::
How do you listen? You’ll need to join Travis’s Discord server, Cryptid Audio: https://discord.gg/duzCS2D Most days, he starts his sessions between 8am-9am. I’ll be there early. Hope you can drop in, too!
Narration
Audio Book. Travis Baldree will begin narration for the audio edition of Pimiko and the Uncharted Island this week. It’s looking like a Wednesday start, so if you want to listen in, you’ll need to join his Discord server. Book 6 is also currently available for pre-order (digital edition, Amazon/Kindle version). Release Day is October 22, 2022.
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P.S. “Hearth slippers” were first referenced in Governed by Whimsy (Songs of the Amaranthine, #4). They’re definitely a thing for the feline clans, but most especially for hearthcats. ::solemn wink::
Audio Book Sale
The marketing folks at Recorded Books have alerted me to a sale on the first book in the Amaranthine Saga. Starting today, you can get Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox, narrated by Travis Baldree, for 75% off the retail price. This is a limited-time sale, running through the month of July. Here’s a link to the sale page.
If you haven’t heard Travis’s narration of the Saga (and Songs) yet, you’re in for a treat. Snag a copy for yourself!
Release Day
Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology has released in both print & audio formats! ::confetti toss:: I’m so pleased to add these editions for your enjoyment. You’ll want to give them ALL a listen!
Thank you (as always) to everyone who takes the time to read, (often reread), rate, and review my stories. Your support is invaluable.
Days Away
Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology will be releasing in print & audio formats in just a few days! There’s still time to pre-order. Further inducement comes in the form of … another audio clip, courtesy of Travis Baldree, this time from the titular Flattered by Flowers (Songs of the Amaranthine, #8).
On a related note, if you’re planning to buy a signed copy of the anthology from me, the first shipment’s out the door, as of Monday. But there’s plenty in stock. Let me know if you’re interested in a signed copy. Details on this post >>
One Week Left
Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology will be releasing in print & audio formats a week from today! There’s still time to pre-order. Further inducement comes in the form of … another audio clip, courtesy of Travis Baldree, this time from Bathed in Moonlight (Songs of the Amaranthine, #7).
On a related note, if you’re planning to buy a signed copy of the anthology from me, the first shipment will go out the door tomorrow. (I spent yesterday getting your orders ready.) But there’s certainly still time to add to the pile of packages. Details on this post >>
Available for Pre-Order
Flattered by Flowers: The Anthology will be releasing on May 22 in both print and audio formats. The narrated stories, courtesy of Travis Baldree, are now available for pre-order from Amazon/Audible. Let’s do another snippet, this time featuring the Dare brothers!
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