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Jeff Mariotte · **Joined:** Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am **Posts:** 120

This is kinda cool -- I'm following in the footsteps of my pal Weston Ochse, who recorded a short story for Tucson's NPR station around Halloween. They asked me for a story, which I recently penned with this purpose in mind. It's a dark holiday tale called "Long Road Home." I'll be recording it this coming Friday at their studios, and they'll be inserting sound effects. It'll air on their holiday show, Dec. 23/24. When I know specific times, I'll post 'em, and I'll also post a link when it's available online. Since I wrote the story specifically for them, I want that to be the first appearance of it, but right around the broadcast I hope to also have a low-cost (very low cost, since it's very short) e-version available online.

Also, after 46 published novels, one--supernatural thriller Cold Black Hearts, has finally been released as an unabridged audiobook. Previously I'd had one adapted as a kind of audio drama, primarily for the truck driver demographic, but this one is for anybody who can download mp3 files. It's read by actress Tamara McDaniel, with some original theme music and production by Scott Haskin. They did a great job with it.

With the e-book revolution at hand, I have work people can listen to! Right on the cusp of change!

Nanci · **Joined:** Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:48 am **Posts:** 4992

Keep us updated Jeff!

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

Nice!

Jeff Mariotte · **Joined:** Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am **Posts:** 120

Thanks, folks. I'm trying to practice reading it out loud a lot so I won't totally suck in front of the mic...

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

I have a hard time believing that you could suck at reading out loud. If you talk like you write, it's a slam dunk.

SimonWood · **Posted:** Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:21 am

Very nice, Jeff. I'm off to my audible account...

Jeff Mariotte · **Joined:** Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am **Posts:** 120

I think the recording session went pretty well (though I haven't heard it yet). I read straight through it once, while to producers and the audio guy listened and made notes. Then we went through it more slowly, stopping to discuss different aspects of it, take suggestions from the producers, or when I asked to retake something. By the end, I think we got a pretty solid reading down. Now they're adding music and sound effects. I'm really curious to hear the final product (even though I'm one of those people who cringes when I hear my own voice recorded).

It'll air next Friday and Saturday in Tucson, and will be online sometime around then. I'll post a link when it's up.

Jeff Mariotte · **Joined:** Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am **Posts:** 120

The story is online now. The NPR folks did very cool stuff with music and sound effects!

JJHolden · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:25 am **Posts:** 1712

Oooh, going off to listen!

Jeff Mariotte · **Joined:** Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am **Posts:** 120

Thanks, JJ!

I've also got the story up for sale (cheap--but cheapest at DriveThruFiction.com) as an e-book, in case anybody prefers reading with their eyes. All the places selling it are linked from .

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

Can there be a more lonely feeling than losing the one you love? You nailed that Jeff.

JJHolden · **Joined:** Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:25 am **Posts:** 1712

Tony's right. That was really good. And you have an excellent audio voice, Jeff.

Jeff Mariotte · **Joined:** Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am **Posts:** 120

Thanks, folks. I'm one of those people who doesn't hear his voice very often (outside of his own head) and doesn't like the way it sounds, so I'm glad it worked for you!

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