I wrote the body of this blog post before I wrote the title and when I came to write the title and realised I was going to be so blunt about things, I had to come back down to the basics of the post itself and do some rewrites as I have said it all in eight little words.
So, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! You read that correctly. I have a three book deal with Audible.
For anyone who has been wondering where the new Hannah Robbins book is and for anyone who likes listening to their books audibly this is what’s been happening.
I’m really thrilled and excited to be able to say that a short time ago I signed a three book deal with Audible, the largest provider of audio books to the listening market. I was absolutely stunned when they approached me and even more stunned when they offered the three book deal based on reading Shallow Waters. Audible think the books will work well in audio format and I am delighted that Hannah Robbins is going to be made available in a format that will make her within reach to people who may otherwise not have read her. The short of sight, or disabled who find holding books or ereaders difficult. People who find reading difficult. Audio books are a whole new world of books, another format of reading that should be embraced and as you can tell, I am overjoyed to be a part of the Audible family.
Audible are currently in the process of creating Shallow Waters and will release it on completion.
In relation to book 2, we are working towards a simultaneous release, which means the ebook and paperback will be delayed because it takes 3 months for an audio book to be created after a manuscript is finished in its entirety. So, for that, I apologise, but it does mean that you will have the option to get the audio version at the same time if you wanted to and it would sync with the ebook version, or just the audio version if you preferred.
So, I am now officially a hybrid author. A foot in both camps of the self and traditional publishing worlds. It feels good. Things are going smoothly. Book 2 will be with you next year as it’s close to completion but not quite (you’d rather wait for a better book than a rushed book I hope.)
And to celebrate this momentous news, I am putting Shallow Waters on a FREE price promotion so that anyone who hasn’t read it can pick it up and see what they think of Hannah Robbins and her team in Nottingham. It’s FREE in all countries across the Amazon board, so whichever one you shop in, you will be able to pick it up without paying out a single piece of currency for the next three days. Today through to Thursday. Here are the quick links to Amazon UK and Amazon US.
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Huge congratulations Rebecca although sad that it means a slightly longer wait for the next Hannah Robbins!
Thanks Cleo. And yes, me too but I hope it’ll be worth it 🙂
Congratulations, Rebecca, that’s fantastic news! 🙂 xx
Thanks Elle 🙂
Yay! I’m so happy for you sheds for all those who could not access Hannah Robbins without this deal!
I used to use audible a lot. Now not as much but I do love audible books. I love to put one on my iPod and plug it in on long drives. It makes the trip go by so much faster.
Hannah might just get me back to audible books.
Congratulations! So, so happy for you!
Thanks Corina. I think audible will be something I listen to more of now. Though I do still like to listen to quite a lot of podcasts. I am thrilled by the Hannah Robbins news however 🙂
That is such brilliant news – am delighted for you, hip hip hurray! And yes, I can wait (she said, drumming her fingers on her desk…). I haven’t been listening to audiobooks much, I have to admit, as my car journeys are usually quite short and I don’t have much opportunity to listen at home (the CD player is wrecked). But when I come back to the UK, I will have more opportunities to listen. Have you heard any snippets of the recordings yet?
Thanks Marina. I’ve only just started listening to audiobooks. I have been listening to podcasts but not books. As for the Shallow Waters audio, I’ve not heard anything yet. I think I’ll be torn between nervous and excited when it comes to listening for the first time.
Oh that is HUGE! Well done to you!! I hope this works out really well for you. I’ve always been keen to record my own book audio. I will spread the word about your book being on promo. Lots of luck x
Thank you Yasmin! I really appreciate your support 🙂
Huge congratulations! I’m so happy for you. I read Shallow Waters when you first self-published it and I loved it, I’m so pleased to know that there will be more to come.
Thank you! It does seem a while since that initial release now. I really want to get book 2 finished, but I want to get it right. Hopefully not too much longer 🙂
Wonderful news!! Many congratulations!!!!!
Thank you Dawn 🙂
Brilliant news, chuffed to bits for you. I loved Shallow Waters. A brilliant authentic read. 🙂
Thanks Caroline x
Hurrah! Huge congratulations! I love audiobooks as listen to them on my driving commute so can’t wait. Whoo hoo!
Thank you! Audiobooks are great for commutes aren’t they? Now Hannah Robbins will available for that trip 🙂
I’m so happy for your, Rebecca! To have Audible approach you is a huge win. Congrats! Make sure you take the time to bask in the afterglow.
Thanks Sue. I am absolutely still glowing 🙂
Oh Rebecca! 🙂 🙂 🙂
This is fantastic news!
Congrats. Very well deserved.
You go Girl!
Good luck with the book 2 release.
Hugs, Kim
x
Thanks Kim! I’m really looking forward to hearing the books in audio, to releasing book 2 and to starting book 3! 🙂 x
Congratulations! That’s awesome they approached you.
Thanks Alex. And isn’t it?! I was just blown away 🙂
Dear Rebecca, Wonderful news! Your readers will be far less surprised than you. Congratulations and thanks for the UK offer, just sent Shallow Waters to three friends last week, UK and France. Have a wonderful holiday season and congrats again! Jo
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Thanks Jo, that’s a really lovely thing to say and wow, such a lovely thing to do! I do hope your friends enjoy Shallow Waters!
Oh, that’s just wonderful, Rebecca!! Wow! I am absolutely and thoroughly delighted for you!! 🙂 🙂 Well deserved!
Thank you Margot! It was surprising and I’m so excited!
Knock ’em dead. 🙂
Anna from Elements of Writing
Or at least a few other people dead 😉
Fantastic Rebecca, well done! Really pleased for you. I’ll be looking forward to finding out what Hannah does next 🙂
Thank you! I’m really excited by this 🙂
Rightly so, I think I’d still be drinking champagne through a straw 😉
Fabulous news, just brilliant! I was wondering the other day when the next Hannah was due as I read the last one at my Mum’s last Christmas, so I was hoping it’d be due soon. But I can wait when it means such fab news for you! I like to listen to audio books if I can’t sleep because something’s going round in my head – I’m such a stresser – because your brain has to concentrate on the story rather than whatever’s worrying you. Good on long drives too, I used to find, to keep you concentrating. V happy for you; you really deserve it!
Thanks Linda. I’m sorry about the wait. I did want it out sooner I know, but this year has been a bit stressful. Don’t worry though, I’ve found my writing rhythm now and you’ll not have to wait as long for book three 🙂
Congratulations, Rebecca! I didn’t even know that Audible would be different than a publishing contract. I hope you keep us up to date on your adventure.
I’m looking forward to the next in your series.
Thanks Jacqui. 🙂 It’s just that your work can be split into all different sets of rights. You can exploit your one manuscript in multiple ways. English speaking written, audio and then multiple foreign language.
That’s fantastic news! Many congratulations, Rebecca.:-)
Thanks Sue 🙂
Brilliant news Rebecca. I loved Shallow Waters, so I’m looking forward to the next book,whenever it appears 🙂
Thank you Annalisa. So lovely of you to say so x
Such excellent news!!! And yes I have recently started listening to some audio books -but haven’ tried listening to this genre – crime fiction .Who is the narrator? So exciting Rebecca!!! Well done.
It surprises me you haven’t tried crime Carol. I don’t know anything about the narrator. I shall be surprised when it’s all completed 🙂 Thank you for you support x
Just haven’t had the time Rebecca- one day….I wonder if they use different narrators for different sales regions ( accents) ?
I know what you mean, we need more hours in a day or we need to be able to exist on less sleep!
How wonderful!!! So happy for you. Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much, Julie 🙂
Great news, Rebecca, and well deserved. It looks like your hard work is paying off.
Thank you Graeme!
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Congratulations! So excited for you Rebecca and what a generous way to celebrate – with a free book.
Hi Rebecca, I haven’t read any of your books before, but if Carol from readingwritingand riesling recommends you, they must be good! I always listen to audio books in the car to and from work, as well as reading a book on an ereader or paperback at the same time, that way I double my reading!! I have to be careful not to read and listen to the same genre though, as once I was listening to and reading 2 crime novels and got very confused!!! I will take advantage of your free book and give your books a try. A gentle hint – be careful with your choice of narrator, as it can be a deal breaker sometimes.
Hi Janine, thanks so much for stopping by. I’m really grateful for Carol’s support! I’m listening to my first audio book at the minute and really enjoying the experience so know I’ll be using the Amazon double but option in the future. As for choosing narrator, like all Audible professional books, the authors (non celebrity authors) don’t get to choose their narrators. It’s only the ACX audiobooks that can choose their narrators. Fingers crossed they do a good job though. It’s in their best interest. Especially with a series.
I do hope you like the book.
Rebecca, I am absolutely thrilled for you and have been eagerly waiting for book 2!
Thanks Linda. Book 2 is moving along well now so hopefully not too much longer 🙂