Lorilyn Roberts releases audiobook on Audible

Lorilyn Roberts said in a May 22 post on X that her audiobook “Tails and Purrs for the Heart and Soul” is available on Audible through ACX. The post pointed readers to the audiobook’s availability without giving a price or suggesting it was a first-time release. Audible’s own listing shows the title has been on the platform since December 8, 2020, with Roberts credited as author and publisher and Jennifer Groberg credited as narrator. ### Was this a new release, or a fresh promotion of an existing audiobook? Audible’s product page lists “Tails and Purrs for the Heart and Soul” with a December 8, 2020 release date. That means Roberts’ May 22 post appears to be a renewed promotion of an existing audiobook listing rather than the launch of a newly published audio edition. (audible.com) The Amazon audio edition page matches that timeline, identifying the work as an Audible audiobook edition tied to the same title and creator credits. Roberts’ website also shows the book itself was published in October 2020, which aligns with the audiobook appearing later that year. ### What does the Audible listing say about the audiobook itself? Audible lists the audiobook at 7 hours and 30 minutes. (audible.com) The listing credits Jennifer Groberg as narrator and identifies the work as unabridged and in English. Audible’s description says the book covers Roberts’ experiences with animals and asks whether readers will “see our furry friends in heaven.” The platform summary says the memoir includes stories ranging from a childhood pet to a Humane Society adoption during the coronavirus lockdown. (amazon.com) ### What role does ACX play in the release? (audible.com) ACX is Amazon’s audiobook production and distribution marketplace, and Roberts’ X post said the audiobook is on Audible “via ACX.” ACX says it helps creators get their stories in front of audiobook listeners, which is consistent with its role as a distribution channel to Audible and related Amazon audio storefronts. The credits on Audible list Roberts as both author and publisher. (audible.com) That suggests she used a direct or self-managed publishing route for the audio edition, though the storefront excerpt does not spell out the production arrangement beyond the ACX reference in her social-media post. ### How does the book fit into Roberts’ wider catalog? (acx.com) Amazon’s author page says Lorilyn Roberts is an Amazon bestselling author with more than 20 books. Audible’s author page and search results show multiple Roberts audiobooks on the platform, including titles from her “Seventh Dimension” series as well as “Children of Dreams.” Roberts’ website describes “Tails and Purrs for the Heart and Soul” as a personal book about animals that became, in her words, “a glimpse into my soul.” The site says the Roberts family adopted strays, fostered cats through the Humane Society and spent years in the dog-show world. (audible.com) ### Where can readers verify the current listing? (amazon.com) Audible’s U.S. storefront carries the main listing for “Tails and Purrs for the Heart and Soul,” and Roberts’ author page on Audible links to her available audio titles. Amazon country storefronts, including Australia and the U.K., also show corresponding Audible audio-edition pages for the same work. (lorilynroberts.com) As of the latest crawled storefront results, the Audible page remains live with the December 8, 2020 release date, Jennifer Groberg as narrator and Roberts listed as author and publisher. (audible.com)