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Shelley Blanton-Stroud's avatar

I too love listening to audiobooks, Laurie. It vastly increases my ability to gobble up stories, while I drive, while I garden, while I do laundry (which is admittedly kind of infrequent:)

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Shelley, you and I get the same mileage from listening to audiobooks—we accomplish so much simultaneously. It's good to see you here. Thank you for stopping by.

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Marian Beaman's avatar

Way to go, Laurie!

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Thank you, Marian!

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Pam Wight's avatar

I read in all three ways: Kindle at night (for my eyes) or on a plane, hardback during the day, Audiobooks when driving or walking. Win/Win/Win. LOVE this idea by the bookstore - thinking outside the box!

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Ann Marquette's avatar

This is so exciting :)

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Nancy Chadwick, Writer's avatar

Yes, indeed, there IS a power to listening. We just have to train ourselves to do it.

Love seeing you here at your new home!

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Shirley Showalter's avatar

You continue to amaze me, Laurie. Distribution with Simon & Schuster sounds like a real advance in your literary career. You are doing everything right in my opinion.

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Thank you so much, Shirley!

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Jacqueline Sidwell's avatar

The audio book club sounds wonderful! I'm wondering - does having a new, official publisher make a difference to whether or not your books are sent to Book Sirens as ARCs? I've loved reading and reviewing them in advance!

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Jacqueline — Simon & Schuster distributes my books, but my publisher, SparkPress, remains the same. You're on the Sean McPherson Street Team (thank you!), so you'll receive an ARC.

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Pam Wight's avatar

I'm so glad I'm on the Street Team too. :-)

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Pam — I'm THRILLED that you're on the Sean McPherson Street Team!

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Jacqueline Sidwell's avatar

Thank you Laurie. I am so privileged !

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Tracey S. Phillips's avatar

What a fun idea! BYOHH sounds like a relaxing, revitalizing group!

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Tracey — It really was fun! I'll do it again in a heartbeat.

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Laurie Buchanan's avatar

Nancy, Listening is a choice—one that's well worth making. It's good to see you here. Thank you for stopping by!

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