February 28, 2023

The audiobooks for books 1 and 2 in The House of Silence are completed and approved!  Now it's just a matter of waiting for ACX to complete the QA process, and they'll be ready to go.
 
These books are a bit nontraditional in that they use sex as a means to tell the story, introducing the characters and their faults--and the growth they undergo throughout the course of the story--through various sexual encounters in addition to the more driving suspense/mystery-driven plot that carries the story forward.  When I wrote the series, I wanted to try exploring a world with a kind of alternate sexual morality than our current one has, where sex is more common and shared freely among multiple partners:
 

Tam, a flamboyant son of aristocrats trying to make a name to set himself apart from the overbearing influence of his family.

Reiji, a penniless, hotheaded waif whose fey quality is matched by the cruelty he shows to allies and enemies alike.

Vincent, whose physical scars mask an even deeper wound, who has chosen to find transcendence through his suffering.

Danny, a winsome young beauty seeking to escape the violence of his past and somehow find the courage to forge a future worth living.

Ander, a grief-stricken lord desperate for any scrap of feeling to give his life meaning.

Aburon, whose true identity outside the walls of the House is a secret to all--or so he believes.

Brand, a dedicated officer of the law determined to bring the House to justice for its immoral activities... if only he can avoid falling prey to its allure.

Charon, the owner of the House, who rules his dominion with a firm hand but is loved dearly by those he has sold his soul to protect.

 
Dan Calley has done such an incredible job of bringing these characters to life, giving them unique personalities and personas through his performance.  I really feel the emotion in it, the excitement, the tension in the more plot-driven parts of it.  There's a sense of gravity to it, and a sense of fun in the lighter parts that I really appreciate.  I'm super excited to share the finished product with all of you.
 
Book 3 is planned for audiobook production as well, but how soon that happens will depend on how well books 1 and 2 perform.  If only I had an infinite amount of funds to spend on these projects! ^_^