Somebody over at Audible has a sense of humor. It’s not just Black Friday, it’s…Harmony Black Friday. Right to the Kill, narrated by the incomparable Susannah Jones, is now available as an audiobook! I know I was asking a lot when I invited her to take over narration duties on the series, but she stepped right into the role and in my opinion, nailed it.
(I’ve mentioned this before, but since we’re on the subject — yeah, I know a lot of audiobook readers hate it when a narrator changes midstream, and I apologize for that. To make a long story short, Christina Traister’s deal was with my former publisher, not with me, so when the series changed hands it necessitated a shift. There’s some inside-baseball stuff I can’t get into, not because it’s any kind of drama, just because it’s not cool to talk about contract stuff in public.
I will say that it’s a good and fitting change. Over the last couple of years Susannah has become the feminine voice of my books — just like Adam Verner is the irreplaceable voice of Daniel Faust and company — and she “gets” my characters perfectly.)
Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the states. I couldn’t fly back to see my family for the day, too much work on my plate, so I did my best to replicate those old holiday feelings of home. Cooking buttery rolls to fill the apartment with that fresh-baked bread smell, the Macy’s parade playing on an internet stream. And doing a lot of thinking about gratitude.
I’m thankful, as always, for the opportunities that brought me to this point in my career. And beyond thankful for you. There are so many stories left to be told, and without your support, none of them would ever be written.
Now I’m headed back to work, doing final edits and layout on The Locust Job. We’re just about one month away from the triumphant (?) return of Daniel Faust, and his most explosive heist yet. And you know I mean that literally. Have a great day, and stay safe out there!