
I’m super-excited to say that the audiobook version of my latest novel, Spirit of the Shell Man, is out. Currently available on Amazon, Audible and Kobo, you’re likely to find it in most online audiobook retailers within the next week or two.
Just like its prequel, Song of the Sea Goddess, the story is beautifully narrated by talented voice artist, Terry Lloyd-Roberts, and recorded and produced by Devon Martindale, founder of audiobook producers and distributors, Audioshelf, in his studio in Cape Town.
I shared my first experience of publishing an audiobook last year. Once again, the recording process went really smoothly and just as before, I loved the way Terry’s interpretation of the characters really made them come alive.
Creating audiobooks is still quite new for indie authors and for authors in Africa in general. I’ve by no means made my money back (so far) on the three audiobooks I’ve released, but it has given access to my books to another set of readers, including language learners.
Perfect for language enthusiasts
“…If you’re looking to hone your language skills, buy the book along with the audio and use it to practice like me. Wonderful experience. I am very grateful to the author! Loved it.” ~ Audible Customer
If you’re interested in the full process from production through to distribution, you can listen to this interview with Devon who now has clients around the world, and because he’s based in Cape Town, overseas authors can take advantage of the relative weakness of the SA Rand.
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Happy listening!



Congrats!
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Thanks, Beth!
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Congratulations on releasing it in audiobook form! Hopefully it’ll draw in a wider audience π
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More and more people seem to be listening to novels, so I’m hoping so, Tom!
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I hope it does well for you, Chris (I’m sure it will!) π
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Thanks, Tom.π You never know… π
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Oh my dear, if you knew what flies over my head and I can’t grab it! However, I congrats you wholeheartedly, my dear friend. ππ€ππ
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I’m sure you’re being much too modest. Thanks so much for your good wishes, Aladin!πππ₯°
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You are right, I am afraid! πππππ
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This is wonderful news Chris. Congrats.
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Thanks very much, Sadje ππ€
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Youβre welcome my dear friend
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Congratulations dear Chris!
Tell me when you want the SSC&B booked exclusively for a celebration !
( since I’ve been knighted najordomoπ€£)
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Thanks very much, Spira! And congrats on your elevation to the peerage!π
Save the celebration until we’ve collectively published something…
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Congratulations on your third audiobook, Chris! That’s very impressive!!
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Thanks very much, Liz π
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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Congratulations! This is great news!
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Thanks, Val! π
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I’m very happy for you, Chris–Bravo!
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Thanks a lot, Zeldaππ€
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My pleasure!
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Congratulations, Chris! π
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Thanks very much, Maria π
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Woah!!
Congratulations πππ
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Super news, Chris, I hope it does well. I think I’d still prefer to read rather than listen as I find it creates s clearer picture in my mind (even if it’s not the one the writer intended!).
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Thanks, Chris! Although I do enjoy being read to, I’d much rather read myself for exactly the same reason. I like it that the reader contributes to the story with their own imagination.
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This is a very interesting venture Chris…i wonder if this works too for my poetry?
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I don’t see why not, Mich. If you find the right voice artist it could be a winner!
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Oohhhhh really interesting Chris…thank you so muchπ₯π
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My pleasure, Mich!π»
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Yay! You know how much I like audio books and Audible! π
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I do, Debra. Hope you enjoy listening, Terry has done an outstanding job once again.
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Fantastic Chris x
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Thanks, Gary!
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Hi Chris, congratulations on another audio book release. I really enjoyed the narration of Following the Green Rabbit.
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Thanks very much, Robbie. Terry did a wonderful job.
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Congratulations and best wishes, Chris! π
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Thanks very much, Cheryl! π
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Congratulations dear Chris. I wish you more and more and then much MORE xoxox.
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Thanks so much, Jude!π€
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Congratulations, Chris! I’m so happy for you and wish you all the success in the world π
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Thanks so much, Susan! ππ
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