Slow Dance podfic written and read by Lamardeuse (PG-13)

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Since this is my last rec of the month, I want to share again how much I love driving. I would encourage you all to take a turn. Our fandom is strong and diverse – show us how much so by sharing your favorite stories. It is so much fun! Ta.

Fandom: The Sentinel
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 7 minutes
Author on LJ: lamardeuse 
Author Website:   where the world is puddle-wonderful  Dreamwidth and at AO3 http://archiveofourown.org/users/lamardeuse

Why this must be read heard: It’s like accessing another part of your brain to enjoy fanfic even more!

Podfic in general: Do you know about podfic? It’s fanfic read aloud, either by the author or someone else, sometimes with music or artwork added. It’s been around for a while and there’s communities like  amplificathon  and archives like Audiofic  (where I found this podfic) devoted to it. I resisted for quite a while – how could someone match Jim and Blair’s “voices” to what I had in my head while I read them? Still, it’s a legitimate fanwork so I downloaded and tried a few. ::sigh:: I was transported back to Kindergarten when the teacher read to us during storytime. Yes, some readings were better than others, as some fic is better than others. Overall I’ve been quite happy with what I’ve heard. An added bonus was I could get the dusting done while indulging in my favorite guilty pleasure.

Podfic specific: Why choose this particularly? Well, I really liked the story – sweet and poignant. Jim believes that everything is hunky dory, until a chance overheard conversation brings him a home truth. Second, it’s read by the author, and I was curious to see how those “voices” sounded inside her head. I liked them.

So, if you haven’t tried podfic, general or specific, give it a whirl. And, if you have been enjoying them already, just tell me “well, duh!”

Slow Dance (MP3 format)
Slow Dance (audiobook format)
Slow Dance (text)
Edit: Slow Dance is now at AO3:  http://archiveofourown.org/works/310672 

And if you like it, send the author/reader some love through feedback. I guarantee it will make her day!