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If It Were Only Easy!

If It Were Only Easy!

It’s been a while since I last reached out. Yes, I’m still writing. That third novel, Boca by Moonlight, is underway. But like all busy people—it’s easy to get sidetracked. Especially when you have two other projects coming online.

Brad—Really? Two Projects?

Why, yes. I’m currently awaiting approval for the audiobook version of After the Fall to be uploaded on Audible and iTunes. I’m excited to get this product to market. I’ve hired a terrific narrator, Kebba Buckley, who has the voice of an angel. John Mahoney from Phoenix-based RavenPheat Productions, LLC, is handling the production. I intend to also transform The Intersect into an audiobook. But that won’t be happening for another few months.

There I Said It!

And now we’re approaching the 3rd anniversary of the creation of this blog: There, I Said It! In honor of the milestone, we’re in the midst of producing a gift book recapping the best of the blogs. A kind of “Chicken Soup for the Soul”. I’m hoping the gift book will be an excellent tool for capturing a broader array of speaking engagements. Currently, I’m doing a lot of speaking using my healthcare contacts, talking to different groups about creativity and job performance. But down the road, I’d like to be able to build on my brand as a humorist. Hopefully, this gift book will help. It should be out by November.

Awards

I’m also happy to report that After the Fall has racked up three book awards: Indie Foreword,  Indie Reader Discovery, and the Colorado Independent Publishers’ Award. When you’re busy writing a novel, awards aren’t on your mind. That’s why it is so great when it happens. Awards provide a very public confirmation that your work is appreciated.

Phew!

I know. That’s a lot all at once. Well, there’s no telling what you can do when you make up your mind. Years ago, I started this journey and learned that persistence is the key. There is no guarantee of success, but for what it’s worth, I’ve enjoyed every minute. If it had been easy, I doubt it would be as fulfilling. At least that’s what I like to tell myself when it gets really tough.

And Now the Plug

If you haven’t yet picked up your copy of After the Fall, this is a great time. Check out the Amazon page by clicking: Amazon.

Happy reading!

 

 

 

 

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  1. Brad,
    Wow you have been busy. It’s no wonder you might not make it to the store when Jif is on sale!!!!!
    Congratulations on the 3 awards – that is tremendous and very much deserved.

    And then getting the audio books completed is another HUGE project. How do you even find people to ‘be the voice’ for your book?!? And do you have different voices for different characters?

    I can’t wait to get my hands on book 3.

    Eric

    1. Thanks, Eric. With the audiobook, I lucked out by finding John who is a local audiobook producer. Through him, I connected with Kebba, who happens to be another local author who I happen to know. But what I didn’t know was that she was also a talented “voice”. We auditioned others and I listened to a lot of audition tapes before selecting Kebba. But in truth – the minute I heard her read – I knew she was the right fit. So how does she do all those characters? From what I can tell, she modulates her voice so it is seamless. I am in awe of her abilities.

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