Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Orlando, Florida
Hi, everyone.
As I shared last night, Stefan (Steve) Lee has now recorded half of the audio tracks for the Reunion: Coda audiobook. He’s even gone ahead and taped the final chapter and some of the back matter, including the Afterword. Production is pausing briefly while his recording studio undergoes a window installation, but once that’s complete, work will resume—and we’re still on track for a February 2026 release on Audible and Apple Books.
I listened to several of the tracks Stefan uploaded to ACX yesterday. This is an ambitious project—Reunion: Coda clocks in at 144,254 words, with an estimated final runtime of 15.5 hours. So far, the uploaded material totals 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 32 seconds, including the title credits, disclaimer, and epigraph. For context:
- The Prologue—a four-vignette bridge connecting Reunion: Coda to Reunion: A Story—runs 20 minutes and 55 seconds.
- “A Night at the Moonglow,” the chapter that introduces Maddie, runs 33 minutes and 35 seconds.
Here’s your first listen: the Prologue of Reunion: Coda, narrated by Stefan Lee. These four vignettes bridge the emotional arc between Reunion: A Story and Coda, inviting you into Jim Garraty’s world with quiet intensity and care.
If the narration resonates, consider supporting the trilogy by purchasing the Kindle or print editions of Reunion: A Story, Comings and Goings, and Reunion: Coda. Whether for yourself, a friend, or a Little Free Library, every copy helps keep these stories alive and shared.
More updates soon as we move toward the audiobook’s February 2026 release.
I’m genuinely pleased with the care and nuance Stefan brings to this adaptation. He doesn’t just read—he studies the manuscript, considers the emotional temperature of each scene, and delivers narration that invites listeners into Jim Garraty’s world. His voice and cadence are distinct from Brandon Padilla’s in Reunion and Bryan Haddock’s in Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen, so it takes a moment to adjust. But once you do, it’s clear: Steve’s performance is thoughtful, immersive, and emotionally grounded.
As we move closer to the audiobook’s release, I want to gently encourage you—if you haven’t already—to explore the Reunion trilogy in its current forms. The Kindle and print editions of Reunion: A Story, Comings and Goings, and Reunion: Coda are available now. If you’ve already read them, consider gifting a copy to a friend, a student, or a local Little Free Library. These stories were written to be shared, and every new reader helps keep Jim Garraty’s voice alive.
Thanks, as always, for your support. More updates soon.
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5 responses to “Adventures in Audiobook Production: Halfway Home to Audible”
It sounds excellent.
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Thank you, Edward.
This audiobook is still “in production,” and some of the audio tracks need revising, but, overall, I’m pleased with it.
Reunion: A Story and Comings and Goings – The Art of Being Seen are finished. Now I’m waiting for ACX to finish the review process so they can be released on Audible and Apple Books.
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ACX is a neat idea. I did some reading about their services, and their process makes a lot of sense. They also release it on Amazon, which is a plus.
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Amazon owns both ACX and Audible, along with Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace Independent Publishing.
I know Amazon gets a lot of grief, especially from some liberals, but for me, it’s been a blessing, both as a consumer and content creator.
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Well, you know, some people get too stuck in their ways. I personally don’t have any issues with Amazon, and nothing is perfect in this world.
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