We have already reported on the plans for the Calibre library to make recordings of all 8 of the Angel Mountain novels available for blind and partially-sighted people. They have the books and they are into the recording schedule.
Those recordings are of course strictly non-commercial and "charitable" -- and are covered by special rules from the Charity Commission. I'm very pleased indeed to be able to do something to help people who have a tough time of it.
On a more commercial front, I have had it confirmed that the company (no name yet) responsible for the exclusive library supply of audiobooks in Wales also wants all 8 of the novels, and is prepared to commission brand new recordings. The stories will also be available on Audible and other platforms. I'm hoping that each recording will involve a male reader for the prologue section of each book, and a female for the diary sections. The signs are looking good.
There will of course be a brand-new "branding" exercise, and this will inevitably bring the books to a new audience. Increased awareness and a larger fan base -- that has to enhance the likelihood of the saga being turned into a multi-part costume drama for TV.
There are developments on that front too, but for the moment I have to keep quiet.........
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Very pleased to hear about your developments enabling blind and partially sighted people to have access to recordings so that they may listen to your novels.
Being blind or partially sighted e.g. with macular degeneration isolates many, particularly those who live in isolated areas and/or on their own. I would encourage you to contact Local Radio stations and Radio Wales to help make folk aware of this facility.
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