MateHub: Legend audiobook teaser #2! And an update!
Added 2025-10-10 22:55:11 +0000 UTCHere's chapter two, Harley's first chapter as Hunter. I hope you like it! ๐ฅฐ
I'm currently debating whether I want to do all or part of chapter 1 or 3 for Zach. Both are about 20 minutes long, which feels just a liiiiiittle long for a teaser, but also, I'm kind of lazy and don't think I want to bother with clipping the file. ๐ We will see. That will probably be my next post here. If you have a preference for chapter 1 vs chapter 3, let me know!
As for the release date, I'm currently waiting for my shop to be configured so I can sell in the UK and EU. Unfortunately there's a bit of a hold up on the representative's end and I don't think it'll be set up by the 15th like I was originally hoping. Basically everything else is ready to go. I just need them to configure things so I can collect/remit VAT and am in compliance with all the UK and EU regulations. Trying to set up this shop has been an absolute crash course in e-commerce platforms, Shopify integrations, international taxes, and more. ๐ But hopefully they'll get the shop configured in the next week or so, and I'll be able to start selling this audiobook! I'll keep you updated.
On the plus side, once this is all done, I should be good to sell whatever I want to the UK and EU, including merch, signed books, etc. The US is still a massive problem with the tariff situation, but that's future me's problem to tackle. ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
Have an amazing weekend! ๐
Comments
Thank you! I'm glad you're liking it so far! ๐ฅฐ
Marie Reynard
2025-10-14 23:33:35 +0000 UTCHa ha ha. This is so much fun to hear! Iโd enjoy either chapter sample (and certainly wouldnโt complain about a long sample, lol).
phoenix.writing
2025-10-14 13:53:30 +0000 UTCThank you! ๐ฅฐ And ouch. It really is a mess. ๐ฃ I'm hoping the Supreme Court strikes down the tariffs when they hear the case next month, but I'm definitely not holding my breath for it.
Marie Reynard
2025-10-12 21:30:48 +0000 UTCSounds so good. Shipping to the USA is a mess right now. $22 in taxes for small package from Canada. This is a place I have ordered from frequently. Sigh....
Alicia Brink
2025-10-12 16:37:17 +0000 UTCThank you! ๐ฅฐ
Marie Reynard
2025-10-11 00:38:20 +0000 UTCThank you! I'm glad you are liking it so far! ๐ฅฐ
Marie Reynard
2025-10-11 00:37:41 +0000 UTCI like things in order too, so that's one of the main pros for chapter 1. That and Tristan. ๐ I actually do really like learning new things, so in general that's not a problem, but oh boy, all of this is outside my wheelhouse, lol. It definitely falls into the things I had no clue I'd need to be able to figure out when I first decided to publish a book. Like, I just wanted to write werewolf porn, how did this end with me hours deep in researching EU regulations? ๐คฃ And thank you so much! I'd love to start on the Bonds books next year, but I want to see how this does first. I don't expect to earn back everything I'm putting into it immediately (though if 1000 people want to buy it on day one, I will not stop them, lol), but I'm hoping it will at least look like it will eventually pay for itself. Fingers crossed! ๐
Marie Reynard
2025-10-11 00:37:11 +0000 UTCOh, just so charming!
Melissa
2025-10-11 00:26:04 +0000 UTCSo keen for the audiobook, I haven't heard either of these narrators before but Harley sounds so good!
Kate
2025-10-11 00:06:37 +0000 UTCI hate things out of order, so I vote chapter 1! This is SO GOOD. AHHH! I can't wait to shove the whole thing in my ear holes ๐ I'm sorry it's been such a learning curve to figure out. I think I can safely say we are all incredibly grateful you're making it happen. I want this to be a huge success for you because first, you deserve it to be, and second, I'm hoping for audiobook versions of the Bonds books, next ๐ ๐ค๐ค
Kitt
2025-10-10 23:38:04 +0000 UTCThank you! ๐ฅฐ
Marie Reynard
2025-10-10 23:32:56 +0000 UTCThis is sooo good!!! Canโt wait!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
MissMX3
2025-10-10 23:30:43 +0000 UTCThankfully US audio is all good! The main issue right now with the tariffs is if I want to ship something to the US. Japan Post has stopped shipping packages with any commercial value to the US and the cheapest private shipper I could find starts at $25 per small package. ๐
Marie Reynard
2025-10-10 23:29:24 +0000 UTCAlso - this is *GREAT* ๐คฉ๐๐๐
Radical Magpie
2025-10-10 23:26:24 +0000 UTCDefinitely Ch. 3!! ๐ฏโจ๐โค๏ธ๐ (but will def be happy with whatever you choose ๐๐๐ฅฐ)
Radical Magpie
2025-10-10 23:24:52 +0000 UTCYeah, that's why I was thinking maybe chapter 3. Get that first little bit of interaction between them. And yes! The plan is to sell it exclusively in my shop for about two weeks while it's in Audible's queue, but we'll see how long getting my shop configured ends of taking. This is my first time doing all of this, so I'm really just playing it by ear and figuring it all out as I go. But it should be up on Audible by early November (unless there's a hold up on their end).
Marie Reynard
2025-10-10 23:24:21 +0000 UTCExcited for this audio! Is US audio sale on hold due to tariffs or would that only be physical things being sold and shipped?
HeaScha
2025-10-10 23:24:21 +0000 UTCHopefully it won't be forever! Thank you! ๐ฅฐ
Marie Reynard
2025-10-10 23:17:10 +0000 UTCDefinitely chapter 3, especially the end, where Richard meets Hunter! Also, will you be selling the audiobook on any platforms other than your shop? I usually buy from Audible, but I'll buy it from wherever I need to.
Miss
2025-10-10 23:11:00 +0000 UTCOmg Iโm so excited. Also Iโll wait forever for stuff from you.
mysweetslayer (tascha)
2025-10-10 23:02:11 +0000 UTC
