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Spanners in the works
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Yello, So you know I had 6 days to do an audiobook? It's been an obstacle course. On the last recording day, I fell sick. Not so sick I couldn't work, thankfully. But it did throw another spanner in the works. I say another spanner because there were several this week. It's not a rant. There will be a morale in the end, so bear with me! First, I started recording with the wrong app. 2 stories in, I had to find an alternative. I found an app called Audacity. It's free. Great! I downloaded the available version and started recording. Then an update was suggested, so I took it. I prefer the user interface on that later one. More modern. But as it turns out, the "updated" version was an entirely new app, and I couldn't transfer my files between the 2 versions, so I had to start recording from scratch again! Monday and Tuesday gone! Wednesday came, and that day I lost 2 recordings because the system crashed before I saved them. Had to re-record those 2. At that point, I was almost halfway through recording the book. Then on Thursday, last day of recording, I was sick, like I said at the outset. I had to record the 6 remaining stories because Friday was for the editing, uploading, and promoting. I'm pleased to say I did it all. It's not perfect, but I now have experience to make things quicker and better next time. Yes, spoiler alert: I will be doing at least 2 more, God willing. Now what's the morale, do you think? I give you some time to think. There are several, but here's what I'll say: especially when you do something new, it's rare that it will be smooth sailing. You have to figure things out; things will malfunction, etc... But persevering gives you experience, and with experience, the sailing becomes smoother. That's why I like to repeat "shipping" things. The next thing I "ship" aims to be better than the last. So... What am I "shipping"? Introducing The Complete Barn Collection. To entice you, here's the prologue by the wise owl: "Good morning, good afternoon or good evening, reader. I am Professor Hoot, and I have the great fortune of living in the woods behind a barn that, I promise you, has never once had a quiet week. I have been here from the very start, watching all of it unfold. Sometimes from a distance, easy to miss if you're not looking. Sometimes from very near, because I just felt compelled to take some part in the action. I saw Reginald puff his chest for the hundredth time, convinced his crow was the best the barn ever heard. I saw Misty slip through shadows with a plan only she understood. I've watched the goats argue, the hens gossip, and old Gedaliah shake his head at all of us with the particular patience of a man who sometimes gives up on trying to make sense of his own farm. You are about to meet them properly. I only wanted a moment first, to tell you that this barn is full of lessons. Keep an eye out as you read. You'll notice me here and there, watching from somewhere, in a few of the stories ahead. In fact, I was there for the very first one, before you even knew my name. Turn the page, and see if you can spot me in "Cracking the Nut Code."" Intrigued? :P Have a Superb Sunday and a Whimsical Week! Agape. R. |
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