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# Landing My First Audible Gig: Building the Airplane While Flying It
- URL: https://www.lauriharrison.com/landing-my-first-audible-gig-building-the-airplane-while-flying-it/
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:35:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T16:35:20.000Z
- Author: Lauri Harrison

You might call me optimistic—or just plain crazy. I jokingly tell people I decided to "build and paint an airplane while flying it."

When I decided to kick-start a brand-new chapter of my career, I had to learn the ropes of ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange) from scratch. In early June, I found an incredible voice coach and started working with her immediately to master rhythm, breath control, and pitch. At the same time, I dove headfirst into ACX University, studied home studio setups, and went deep down the equipment rabbit hole—all while figuring out recording and editing software.

It was daunting, but I reminded myself it was just a massive learning opportunity. In fact, while my home studio equipment was still in transit, I recorded my very first auditions right on my Pixel phone.

I sent out two auditions in one day. Imagine my absolute disbelief (and Cloud 9 elation) when I landed a **three-book contract** from my *second* audition ever! The author later told me they had been searching for weeks for the right voice; my naturally brighter, younger vocal tone set me apart.

The catch? I had just two weeks to complete all three books.

Stepping into the shoes (and head) of the protagonist, 12-year-old Sofia, was an absolute joy. I found pieces of myself in her, and as the days and nights blurred together bringing her story to life, she became a real companion. By the time I recorded the final chapter of Book 3, I was genuinely misty-eyed. That bittersweet feeling is how I knew the project worked—and why I consider this my niche for auditions. 

I am thrilled to share that the complete 3-book series is now live on **Amazon and Audible!** Check them out here: [**Book 1: BOTH**](https://www.amazon.com/Both-Journey-Through-Divorce-Childrens/dp/B0HFXG3BQM/ref=sr%5F1%5F2?crid=2ROPFRM2HIFLN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CJyBlzp8s0a%5FiL04y1z4WbqDWVhCtDjy3JNG6mXpLyyoZucQchaoWcyoiN5JB4UBJQCxtMox34CwFEVWMBAiPK7EaYwM21Zd%5FEOYD7ZIEaBEN6JWRF7xzl02-W7xEytHN37-MB1UBc%5Fa3f8TBnYsSC9jkS8oOfAyrT1spxxKGmo.d8LVK9dqcOneY0wAhmju9qCL6JuCOH5OxWCUosTY3wA&dib%5Ftag=se&keywords=BOTH%2C+camden+gray&qid=1790004964&s=books&sprefix=both%2C+camden+gra%2Cstripbooks%2C232&sr=1-2-catcorr&ref=lauriharrison.com), [**Book 2: STILL**](https://www.amazon.com/Still-nobody-Sofias-Divorce-Childrens/dp/B0HK8WGF3F/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?crid=1M606MEBT1VW0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2l3JCgnrbJegN7UVAOnNdg.8VpohXuR2W1JYs0zWHRHdv0N7teRPB8gUg4HjLnMov4&dib%5Ftag=se&keywords=STILL%2C+camden+gray&qid=1790005477&s=audible&sprefix=still%2C+camden+gray%2Caudible%2C189&sr=1-1&ref=lauriharrison.com), [**Book 3: MORE**](https://www.amazon.com/More-Being-Sofias-Divorce-Childrens/dp/B0HK8HCT5N/ref=sr%5F1%5F9?crid=2GSCBQ9EVY1M5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F7sBtGTcW1Ue0DW2hliYfUDLRhGAtnOl34SrHLR%5Fndk1F2mqYAD6lKR9n1nVFWuHx8mPNfXLFX1eG2eNBR5wZe%5FWjgef0sG%5FPTUU-YU1Pkhkj6br4hNYD87XKlvD5uWDeSpdi7nRJVnu7VIiFJxf4UqA87EAl9jQiS6t36wQ6HPmIJNopFdoCN4RbAzGZllNs7jmPv-qL7h8tAiXvn-c6R2AsDWO-al5IMd3UkP7EMo.WX%5FN4IJERMI09McboPkGxz0aYnS3X39KtFIDZLauA18&dib%5Ftag=se&keywords=MORE%2C+camden+gray&qid=1790005624&s=audible&sprefix=more%2C+camden+gray%2Caudible%2C329&sr=1-9&ref=lauriharrison.com). Connecting with Sofia's emotional journey has confirmed that voicing stories for young readers is a wonderful calling. I'm embracing this new path fully, eager to keep telling stories that spark imagination.

*Authors and rights holders: If you have a middle-grade or young adult manuscript that needs a warm, engaging, and relatable voice, I’d love to connect! I can share a promotion code with you for any of the 3 audiobooks for free.*