Two pieces of good news came in this week. First, an author I really respect agreed to read The Last Track and provide comments for a review. I was kind of in shock for a day or two after the reply returned; it seemed surreal. Unfortunately, email can’t exactly be laminated or I would be carrying it around right now. So their kind note exists as a bit of digital glory for now, between myself and the screen, but unbelievably appreciated.

Also, an up and coming actor has agreed to lend his voice to The Last Track. Starting in late January, every few days a podcast of a scene in the book will appear here and at the publisher for download, free to all. Working sequentially, over the course of about six months the book will become available online in audio form.

Unlike the uber-heavy presence I played during in the book trailer, which continued well into editing and post production, my plan with the podcast is to set the actor up with what he needs and let him tear. Periodically I’ll check if he wants feedback or suggestions. Otherwise, I’m staying out of his way as much as possible.

Leaving the reading the actor frees me up to keep writing and working with the publisher on the marketing battle plans.