Books can be read in print or as an ebook or even large print, but there are also those who love to listen to their books.

Early recordings

In 2018, I embarked on the steep learning curve that is learning how to narrate an ebook and also do all the technical side of recording and editing. I am grateful for a friend who loaned me the equipment and helped me with the technical side while making sure I could do it myself.

Then I returned to Taiwan for two years. I was unable to do any recording in Taiwan because it is too noisy unless you have access to a proper recording studio.

So, since early 2019, my first two novels, Grace in Strange Disguise and Grace in the Shadows were available on audio.

The blessings of lockdown

I had the remaining novels on my to-do list but it looked unlikely they’d move up that list for a good long while. But God! He allowed us to be in a lengthy Covid lockdown (thirteen weeks and counting). Lockdown is great for projects like writing (I wrote book 6) and painting (2 rooms) and recording. I borrowed the equipment (microphone/pop filter/stand) and was able to set up my parents’ campervan as a studio (by adding lots of soft things around to dampen any sound).

I spent ten days recording and editing three novels and two non-fiction books. Another friend listened to the three novels to pick up any remaining errors.

Where can I buy the audiobooks?

The five novels and two non-fiction books are available on many sites and at many different price points. Here is a link to some of the main ones.

All of the audiobooks are available on my author store (you need a PayPal account)

Book 1: Grace in Strange Disguise

Book 2: Grace in the Shadows

Book 3: Grace in Deep Waters

Book 4: Grace in the Desert

Book 5: Grace Beneath the Frost

Book 6: Grace Across the Miles

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Sword Fighting: Applying God’s word to win the battle for our mind

Audiobooks are expensive – is there a cheaper way to listen?

If you can’t afford to buy audiobooks there are several alternatives. You can belong to a subscriber service like Scribd or even better, request them for your local library. Your library might use Hoopla, Borrowbox, or Overdrive. My audiobooks are available on several of these.