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MAKING HEADLINES AUDIO BOOK – Chapter Four

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This is a shorter chapter than usual as it marks a pivotal point in Rachel and Tim’s relationship and is quite a feisty, public scene. Those who live in Melbourne might recognise real-life restaurant Bistro Thierry but you may not be used to hearing Alan Fletcher swearing like a trouper… !! Yep, he’s playing the character of Tim who has plenty to say when he learns about a secret Rachel has been hiding. Listen here to find out more:

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I’d love to hear how you’re enjoying the book so far! Let me know in the comments section.

MAKING HEADLINES AUDIO BOOK – Chapter Three, Part Two

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In the second half of Chapter Three of MAKING HEADLINES, Rachel is noticing changes in the office after the departure of her beloved News Director boss, Tony. Meanwhile she includes her work buddy Julia in a girls night out where Rachel also seems to be drinking wine at an alarming rate. Is she using alcohol to mask her personal problems? Her girlfriends quiz her on her relationship issues with Tim, but she still appears to be hiding the truth. What IS this secret that is weighing so heavily on her?

On the work front, there’s some bubbling URST (unresolved sexual tension) building with Mitch, the editor, while on the home front, tensions escalate over wardrobe wars between Rachel and her sister Lou.

You can also listen to ALAN FLETCHER voice the male roles in this half of Chapter Three – including Rachel’s boyfriend Tim, as well as Mitch.

Enjoy and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

MAKING HEADLINES AUDIO BOOK – CHAPTER THREE, Part One

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In Chapter Three, we see Rachel’s reaction to the announcement of who will be the new News Director for Network Six as well as her attempts to smooth over the bumpy start to her friendship with Mitch, the chief editor. Rachel navigates living back at home with her sister and nephew, while adjusting to a different kind of relationship with Tim. The biggest development comes when Rachel runs into someone who might help unlock the mystery about the secret Rachel is hiding about what exactly went on in Sydney and why she is carrying such a huge burden of guilt.

In this chapter, listen to Alan Fletcher play the roles of Rachel’s News Director boss Tony Nielsen: a male reporter colleague, Gerard Martin; chief editor Mitch Allan; Rachel’s boyfriend Tim Lucas and TV host Damien Wilde.

Stefan Dennis and Fletch
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Stefan Dennis and Fletch at the launch party for MAKING HEADLINES in February 2016

Enjoy and let me know what you’re thinking of the book so far in the ‘Comments’ section!

MAKING HEADLINES AUDIO BOOK – CHAPTER TWO, Part Two

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Here’s the CHAPTER TWO, Part Two, of my novel MAKING HEADLINES. I’m delivering weekly instalments in audio book form so you can listen for free and enjoy the story of Rachel Bentley and her challenges as a TV reporter – not to mention the hurdles she faces in her personal life!

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Rachel Bentley features on the cover page for the novel MAKING HEADLINES

In the second half of Chapter Two, we see Rachel move back into her mother’s house to live with her sister Lou and how that feels emotionally for her to be separated from Tim. As well, we hear how Rachel tackles her first big scoop involving a corrupt politician which involves a fiery confrontation. There’s also a scene involving a bit of URST (unresolved sexual tension) that’s developing between Rachel and a good-looking work colleague that doesn’t quite end in the way you might expect!

Alan Fletcher (as per usual in this audio book ) takes on the roles of the male characters in this chapter, voicing one character – State MP Leon Pannikos – so let me know what you think of his Greek accent! He also plays Mitch, the news editor and Tony, Rachel’s News Director boss. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

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MAKING HEADLINES AUDIO BOOK – CHAPTER TWO, Part One

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In this next instalment of my novel MAKING HEADLINES, Rachel pushes forward with a plan to steer her career up the ladder, but will it pay off? As well, she discovers she might not have the stomach for some of the more traumatic stories TV reporters have to cover.

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Rachel Bentley features on the cover page for the novel MAKING HEADLINES

Rachel does however make a decisive step in her relationship with Tim but we realize she’s holding another secret about her personal life very much under wraps.

Learn more in this latest audio instalment of MAKING HEADLINES.

Alan Fletcher plays many male characters in Chapter Two, including Rachel’s News Director boss, Tony Nielson, several characters from the sports department, Charlie – a news cameraman, a senior police officer and again, Rachel’s boyfriend Tim. Take a listen and let me know which one you like best!