Haley scoffed. "I shouldn't letmelive with myself. Maisie is neurotic enough, my place will probably be cleaner with her in it." She took a bite of something, and her next words came out muffled. "But hey, have you checked out the town newspaper? They sometimes have listings for roommates in the classifieds."
Megs wrinkled her nose. "You'd move in with a complete stranger?"
"Why not? Probably easier in some ways than rooming with someone you know."
Megs considered this. She had a point. "Unless they end up being a murderer."
"Well, exactly. Buttheycould end up in your coffee shop in the middle of the afternoon."
"No guarantees."
There was a clatter of dishes, and Haley cursed under her breath. "Sorry, Megs. I just dropped a bowl."
"Just leave it and wait for two weeks 'til Maisie can clean it up."
Haley barked a laugh. "See you Friday."
"Goodnight, Hales." The call dropped, and Megs deflated like a balloon.
Was she really going to have to find an apartment in the classifieds?Who posted in the classifieds besides dental offices and eighty-year-old women giving away fabric they'd hoarded in a closet since the sixties?
Out of curiosity and desperation, Megs dragged herselfoff the bed and down the hall. Her mom always kept her copy of the Sugar Creek Star on the corner of her desk, and sure enough. Last Friday's issue was folded neatly right where she expected it.
She unfolded the paper, but before she could flip to the back page, the featured article caught her eye.
"Love in Audio: Local Romance Author Seeks Audiobook Narrator for New Series"
Megs'heart felt like it had been hit with jumper cables.
Sugar Creek,get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of love, as our beloved local romance author, Oscar Calloway, sets the stage for a captivating new adventure. With his pulse-pounding prose and heartwarming tales, Calloway is now on the hunt for the perfect voice to bring his latest series, aptly titled ‘Heartsong,’ to life through audiobooks. And what's more, there's a chance for one lucky resident to strike gold!
That's right, folks! Calloway, renowned for his swoony stories that never fail to make this author's heart flutter, is hosting a competition to find the next audiobook narrator for his upcoming series. With a grand prize of $5000 and the chance to continue narrating the rest of the series, this opportunity is sending airwaves of excitement throughout our cozy little town.
In true Calloway fashion, this competition promises to be as dreamy as the novels themselves. The competition guidelines are simple yet spellbinding: aspiring narrators are invited to submittheir dulcet voices, accompanied by a short audio sample, to [email protected] before the stroke of midnight on the 16th of this month. Our very own Cupid of Words will carefully select the winning voice to embark on this romantic journey.
"Love knows no bounds, and its melody should be carried on the wings of a captivating voice," Calloway shared with a twinkle in his eye. "I'm thrilled to give someone from our close-knit community the chance to share their talents with the world and become the voice that brings my tales of love to life."
In an exclusive scoop, we've learned that the finalists for this coveted audiobook narrator role will be announced right here, in the pages of our very own Sugar Creek Star by yours truly. That's right, folks - the chosen few will see their names gracing these hallowed pages as their dreams inch closer to reality.
But wait, dear readers, the romance-filled tale doesn't end there! It seems that Calloway has planned a series of enchanting autumn events designed to immerse the finalists in the essence of the story and its captivating characters.
Picture a romantic train ride through colorful foliage and romance by the fire at the fall festival under the starry sky. Our small town will become the backdrop for these romantic escapades, ensuring that the chosen narrator truly captures the heart and soul of Calloway's literary creation.
For those who may be hesitant to step into the limelight, fear not! Our esteemed romance maestro, Oscar Calloway, will personally provide guidance and coaching to help the narrator perfect their craft. It's an opportunity to refine their talents and become a voice to be reckoned with in the world of romance literature.
So, if you have a voice that can paint a masterpiece of love, whisking listeners away on romantic waves of adventure, don't miss this chance to be part of a literary legacy. Submit your voice and let the magic of romance echo through our earbuds.
Sugar Creek eagerly awaits the unveiling of the voice that will bring Calloway's enchanting series to life. Might it be you?
Stay tuned, dear readers, and prepare to be swept off your feet.
Signing off with more than a touch of romance,
Julie Bee
Sugar Creek, Where Life is Always Sweeter
Megs'eyes darted back over the black and white type as her brain latched onto the idea of a quick five grand like a leech. What if she could do this? It wasn’t just the initial money, either. The article said Calloway was hiring for the rest of his series. Based on the number of women around Sugar Creek she’d seen carrying novels with his name on it, he was prolific, which meant this could be a steady gig.
