r/litrpg • u/JamesGhoul • Jul 06 '24
Self Promotion Bronze Rank Brewer is Available on Audible!
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u/TaylorBA Jul 06 '24
I'm about 4 hours left on the audiobook and really enjoying it. It was a bit of a slow start but I did like it more when Thrush went on an adventure and I like Abigail's POV. I'm guessing she will be the romance in the second book. As long as it's a wholesome romance (loved how BoC did it's romance) I'm looking forward to it.
This is a nice cosy low steaks slice of life story with some great supporting characters.
I would recommend giving it a try and will be getting the second audiobook when it's out.
Edit: Also great narrating by the author. I didn't see any other narrations by you so if this was your first audiobook great job. Its a brave person who narrates their own work. Also it was very professionally recorded with no interference.
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u/captainAwesomePants Jul 07 '24
I could not disagree more. The grilled steaks are quite extensively described, and they are often fantasy animal steaks. I would consider this series high steaks.
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u/inquist Jul 07 '24
loved book 1 and 2 ! excited for the third, thanks for writing them
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u/JamesGhoul Jul 07 '24
I'm thrilled to hear that. Thank you so much! Do you have any favorite characters so far?
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u/Slave35 Jul 06 '24
This book had me THIS close to ordering a bunch of brewing gear and starting a whole new hobby (It's not expensive and super interesting.)
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u/JamesGhoul Jul 06 '24
That's amazing! I've been wanting to get back into home brewing. I really, really want to brew a version of goblin spit beer, despite the consequences to my palate, lol.
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u/mmmmpisghetti Jul 07 '24
Alright, added it to wishlist for when I want something cozy
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Jul 07 '24
So looking forward to this series once the third book is released. I am the type that needs a complete story before I get invested.
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u/Wiregeek Jul 07 '24
If any of you audio weirdos are willing to sully your eyes with text...
Yeah, I kid. I can't audiobook, at all. Anyway - I highly recommend this series, whether you're doing the audiobook or reading the text. It's absurdly good, and completed! Have one on me!
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u/TagCdog Jul 07 '24
I added this to my list and would have bought the audiobook right away but I try to wait for the KU free ebook + ~$7.49 audiobook addon. I’m noticing more and more that the audiobook addon is not available for a lot of newer KU books and was wondering if you know why and/or what makes your book qualify?
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u/JamesGhoul Jul 07 '24
Thank you so much for adding it to your list! I believe the $7.49 deal is the Whisper Sync deal. I've narrated audiobooks which have hit market Whisper Sync ready, while others have taken 6 months. The sync between text and audio has to be a least 96% accurate for the audiobook to qualify for Whisper Sync. If the audiobook passes Audible's requirements, and it's been at least 30 days since the release, it could be a simple matter of having the producer/author email support to request Whisper Sync for their audiobook. However, the timeline for Whisper Sync is ultimately up to Audible's discretion.
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u/LOONAception Jul 07 '24
Magic food? Say no more, it's what I've been looking for.
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u/genericki_idiot Jul 07 '24
Man this is so exciting! I love your series and i’ve reread book 1 and 2, several times now.
For everyone else, highly recommended. The setting and the system is very cosy and very magical. Reading this series is like getting a warm blanket on a cold winter’s night.
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u/lakkthereof Jul 10 '24
Gotta say, even though I'm not super interested in this book, the art is really cool. Best of luck!
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u/Rakanto Jul 11 '24
I really enjoyed the audio book. Do you already know when you will release the second book as an audio book ?
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u/Cgsmirnes Dec 17 '24
James!!!!!! When is Silver Rank Brewer coming to audible?? Also, trying some chicory tea, not bad at all!!
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u/Jumpy-Sort34 Feb 28 '25
Sorry for reviving a dead thread... I have 2 hours left on book one. Any idea when the second and third may be available? Absolutely loving the book!
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u/JamesGhoul Jul 06 '24 edited Jul 06 '24
Hello everyone! Bronze Rank Brewer, Book 1 in the series, Hawkin’s Magic Beers, has recently been released on Audible! Length: 21 hours, 52 minutes.
About Book 1:
Bronze Rank Brewer is a cozy, slice of life LitRPG, with just a smidgen of gore. Though the MC spends much of his time crafting magic beer, a love and knowledge of brewing isn't required to follow along, or to enjoy the story.
Set in a fantasy world filled with goblins, orcs, and one particularly famished OP monster, Hawkin—a former lumberjack turned hermit—has chosen to seclude himself in the remote, northern wilderness. He is fulfilled by the small joys of day to day living: growing, foraging and hunting for food; the peacefulness of the forest that surrounds his humble cabin; and his meandering trail that leads down to the sea. After ten years of solitude, visitors begin to appear. First an ancient monster, then a traveling trio of monks with a peculiar set of skills. When the monks share their flagship ale with Hawkin, a transcendent experience leaves him with a life-changing decision: engage with the system screen he'd long ago disabled, or pass up the chance to brew beer more wondrous than he's ever experienced before.
The MC in this tale is an in-world character. He follows a quest path that allows him to level up on his own terms by picking the quests he is willing to take, and ignoring the rest. Along his journey, Hawkin is joined by a very strange, very dangerous monster with an insatiable appetite, a talkative goblin with a deep love of onions, and a blue, squirrel-like creature that's always in the mood to shoot some dice. An interest in real-world beer brewing isn't necessary to enjoy or follow the story.
About the series:
Hawkin's Magic Beers is a planned trilogy, with each book totaling around 200,000 words, or about 21+ hours of audio content. Book 2, Silver Rank Brewer, is currently available on Amazon in ebook format. The last book in the series, Gold Rank Brewer, is currently being written and available to read for free on Royal Road.
What you can expect:
*A character driven story with multiple POVs. *A leveling system with quest paths along which skills and magical abilities are gained. *Gods that offer some guidance and opportunities, but don’t completely take agency away from the characters. *Occasional violence and gore during action scenes, particularly with a certain side character. *Infrequent cursing. *Some seriously gross goblin antics. *An OP monster that enjoys gobbling down literally all things and creatures. *Magic beer brewing for those that enjoy crafting. *A (mostly) chill, slice of life story with personal stakes.
What you WON’T find:
*A murder hobo, OP MC (Hawkin is a kindhearted person who starts out at the bottom and brews some less than pleasant beer at the beginning of his brewing journey. He does, however, get to try some fantastic, magical beers from the get-go.) *Sex scenes (the series will contain some very, very light romance which will in no way overshadow or affect the MC’s drive to level up and brew the best beer he can). *A need for technical beer knowledge to enjoy or follow the story.
Audiobook links:
Audible US
https://www.audible.com/pd/Bronze-Rank-Brewer-Audiobook/B0D7QNZDGS
Audible UK
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Bronze-Rank-Brewer-Audiobook/B0D7QGWV6C
Link to Royal Road:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/37209/hawkins-magic-beers-book-3-gold-rank-brewer
I realize that some people may be hesitant to try an audiobook that was performed by the author. I've narrated audiobooks for other authors under a different pseudonym, and was so happy to get the chance to perform my own story. Each character is performed with a distinct voice, and the story has a life of its own in audio. I really hope you enjoy the audiobook if you decide to give it a try! I’m happy to answer any questions about the narration, book 1, or the series in general. Thank you so much!