As if you weren’t being bombarded by enough audible information at this moment in history, I have more! My audiobook project is complete and the work is being distributed to multiple platforms. I will include a list of the 58 outlets in a future post.

This is an abridged version of the printed book, meaning I “took some stuff out”. When I was editing the manuscript I realized that at least some of the text would not adapt well to narration, e.g. most of the “Where Are They Now” information. I also got rid of most of the “In Retrospect” chapter and combined the “Final Thoughts” chapter with what was left. Interestingly, some of the audiobook outlets allow supplemental material to be submitted along with the audio files, so I was able to include most of Dan McConnell’s great sketches that can be downloaded along with the audiobook.

I found what I consider to be a terrific narrator and voice artist in Brad Derry. I think his voice has broad general appeal and the job he did with the emotional pieces of the story (the loss of my family members and the stress created by the persecution from the utility) is impressive. I don’t know if everybody else has noticed this in their lifetime, but it has been my experience when you read something you “hear” it in your own voice. I have also noticed that what I think I “hear” as my own voice is often different than a recorded version of my actual voice, or what other people hear. That’s why it can be so compelling to hear words that you have read before, or even words that you yourself have written, narrated by someone else. You can imagine how many times I read and re-read chapters during the initial development of my manuscript, always in my own voice. Listening to Brad’s narration has been a very gratifying experience. In short, I am very satisfied with the product and, as I mentioned, it will eventually be available from a large number of outlets.

BUT ………………………. if you use your promo code right now!

Just kidding.

I am making it available for download by anyone who is still receiving these blog posts free of charge for 48 hours. You folks have stuck with me and provided valuable feedback over the past three years so, if you want this audio version, it is only “a click away”. You will need to go to this link to download it free from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gordon-graham-432831979/theintrepidbrotherhoodaudiobook

Under the audio playback screen there are a number of buttons or options including Share, Copy Link, Replace File, Edit ….. etc. Click on “More” and the download option will appear. This is an MP3 file and should be playable by virtually any audio program.

I will leave the audio file up there for approximately 48 hours and then take it down so if you want the audio version of The Intrepid Brotherhood free, go out and grab it now.

Stay Courageous,

Gordon