Our Why I Listen to Romance Audiobooks Contest ends tonight at midnight EST. Sponsored by Tantor Audio, we’re asking you to share with us why you listen to romance. The prize packages are something to get excited about!
Your selection of Tantor Audio titles – format of your choice (worth of audiobooks, list price)
First prize $100
Second prize $50
Third prize $25
Winners will be offered the opportunity to record their winning entry with Tantor.
You may enter in one of three following ways:
- AudioGals – Enter privately below
- Facebook – “Like” Tantor Audio’s Facebook page and post your entry on their page. Although we anticipate shorter entries (under 100 words), there is no word limit.
- Twitter – Follow Tantor Audio on Twitter and tweet @TantorAudio using hashtag #romance. Keep in mind that a tweet is limited to 140 characters. That could prove to be very interesting.
And there’s more to this romantic contest. Please see Why I Listen to Audiobooks – A Romantic Contest for complete details.
Now for more inspiration!
I’m taking us back to September 2009 when the Speaking of Audiobooks column was in its first year. Excitement was high as romance listeners discovered there were others out there wanting to talk about romance audio. Titled Speaking of Audiobooks: Why We Listen, the column and its 30+ posts focus on why these listeners love to listen to audiobooks. Here are a few comments from that discussion – all you need do is add in the romance part!
- Why do I listen? – I don’t like T.V. I can listen while I clean my house, drive, do yard work, and other things I find boring. But the main reason is escape pure and simple. I have a troubling circumstance in my life that I can’t do anything about. If I didn’t have audio books to keep my mind occupied, I’m sure I would have worried myself insane by now.
- Why do I listen? For many reasons that I am sure others share: 1. It keeps my mood mellow while doing chores. 2. It drowns out noise. 3. It keeps my TBR pile down while reducing eyestrain. 4. It satisfies my craving for escapism. 5. It helps me fall asleep and keeps me quiet and tranquil in bed when insomnia hits.
- I mainly listen so I can have a stress free commute. I don’t care how long it take to get home if I’m listening to a favorite book.
- My commute is upwards of 2 hours/day so I listen to alot of books in the car but listen at home also, how does anyone do laundry or ironing w/o a good book to listen to?
I highly recommend that you read the full Why We Listen column as well as explore Speaking of Audiobooks‘ archives.
Now let’s hear from you!
Lea Hensley
Contest has ended.