This is the FINAL instalment for the audio book version of my novel MAKING HEADLINES. Has Rachel finally reached a place of contentment – at least in the short term?
Rachel’s hopeful as she embarks on a long well-deserved holiday
I hope you’ve enjoyed listening over the last few months. In the near future, I’m hoping to put the entire audio book in ONE single post so you can listen to the whole book with ease.
Huge thanks to Alan Fletcher for voicing the male roles throughout the recording of this audio book. His dulcet tones and brilliant acting gave the book a level of gravitas and authenticity I couldn’t have achieved without him. Not to mention his technical skills on the editing front!
And now this ‘chapter’ of my life has almost come to an end, I’d love to hear your thoughts about the novel in the Comments section. Should there be a SEQUEL to Making Headlines?? Definitely food for thought.
This is a profound chapter for myself AND for Rachel. But let’s start with Rachel…
At an elite social occasion, Rachel’s emotions run high when she spies her ex with his new girlfriend – prompting her to down one too many cocktails. This in turn, leads to an unfortunate public display of affection with a high profile man – and all in front of flashing cameras. Worse still, it comes just weeks after a promotion at work where she’d been warned to be on her best behaviour in public.
Rachel being warned to behave like a princess when in the public eye…
The next day – hungover and feeling sorry for herself – Rachel is thrust in to one of the most terrifying and challenging situations she’s ever faced as a journalist.
And this is where I can tell you what this chapter means to me. The story about Rachel reporting on a bombing in Melbourne is indeed based on my own real life experience – being part of the news team which covered the Russell Street bombing. It was an emotional chapter to write and to this day, brings back frightening memories. It is with great sadness, we remember the loss of Constable Angela Taylor, killed in the blast. As well as the bravery of the police and emergency services who dealt with the fallout on the day. I also pay tribute to my colleagues – the cameramen, journalists and producers – who did such a wonderful job putting the bulletin together under such confronting and distressing conditions.
Reflecting on the past.
As usual, Mr Fletcher has done a great job using his vocal talents to bring seven male characters to life, while also paying respect with his delivery to the gravity of this chapter. Thank you Fletch.
Let me know your thoughts in the Comments section.
In Chapter Thirteen, a family reunion puts Rachel’s dubious cooking talents to the test – while her sister Lou ruffles feathers with some snarky comments about Rachel’s love life.
It’s timely then that Rachel’s pal Kate may soon have a solution for their accommodation dilemma.
But amid the celebrations, the sinister letters from Rachel’s Secret Admirer continue to keep coming, raising concerns among her work colleagues.
It’s a shorter chapter this week, so a lighter workload for Mr Fletcher – only two male characters – both are brilliant. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts in the ‘comments’ section.
