Hi everyone, Mod R here.
The dramatized adaptation of Magic Bites was released today on the Graphic Audio website!
It downloaded on my phone around 5 am this morning, just as I was preparing to go to bed (you can take the girl out of Transylvania, but not the vampire sleeping patterns out of the girl). 9 hours and 22 minutes later, I have a gigantic smile on my face and no regrets about foregoing sleep in order to listen to Kate’s first antics.
I’m not really sure which part was my favourite- Kate’s chemistry with everyone in the cast; the deadpan humour that matches my interpretation of the character when I read the book for myself; how sweet Derek is; how awesomely they created Saiman’s character and the variation in voices with his changes in shape- I was really curious about that effect, and it was achieved to perfection. I know everyone will lurve Curran and his purring. The whole world is filled with sounds and richness that does it justice- close your eyes and let the movie play! (Sleep-deprived brain not included).
The adaptation also includes the short story prequel Questionable Client (Kate’s first meeting with Saiman) and the Curran POVs corresponding to Magic Bites- namely Unicorn Lane and Fernando’s scenes (all from Small Magics). This will be a continuing trend by the way, all the GA releases in the Kate Daniels series will include the corresponding Curran POVs at the end of the audio.
If you have preordered the Magic Bites adaptation from a third party retailer (like Audible or library systems) you have a slight wait ahead until it releases there, until the 26th of April.
There is a sample of Magic Bites available on the Graphic Audio website and a bonus one for blog readers here if you’re undecided about ordering – or want to have a better grip of the difference between traditional audiobooks and the dramatized versions. I have a short tutorial here about how to download and listen on the Graphic Audio Access app. Of course, all of their adaptations are available on most major audio retailers, so you don’t need to switch if you don’t want to. Look for the tell-tale “dramatized adaptation” next to the title in order to tell it apart from the traditional one-narrator audiobook on your favorite audiobook supplier catalogue.
Magic Burns is also already up for preorder on the GA website, sample to come closer to release in May (I’ll let you know as soon as it does).
Happy listening!
I’m downloaded too (but I have to start it manually), but not listened to yet. So excited to start! ????
I didn’t realize we’d get the Curran POV! That’s extra exciting! ????????????
YES!
I’m so excited to listen to Soup in Magic Burns.
It’s one of my favourite “Oh, Kate” facepalm moments when she’s SO certain she has the handle on a situation and she really really doesn’t ????.
Congrats on this new release! Hope it will be widely successful!
Mod R, I am new to GA, are there subtitles perhaps? Thank you!
Hi Edina,
The GA adaptations are audio books, not visual medium ????
The subtitles would be the book text,I suppose.
Thanks. I am just not native English speaker and wondering if I would have any issues with listening only. I might just give it a try 🙂
I would advise listening to the samples ????. Here are the Innkeeper adaptations too, which have many of the same actors, to give you a wider impression https://www.graphicaudiointernational.net/our-productions/series/innkeeper-chronicles.html
From the feedback I’ve seen, the fact that each character is voiced by a different person makes it easier to understand for most people, and the main voice actress (Nora Sofyan) is particularly praised for how clearly she enunciates words ????.
I hope it works for you!
Funny enough, a co-worker struggles with reading (native speaker), and only listens to audiobooks and made an offhand comment about “wishing they had subtitles” and then kinda facepalmed and said “I guess that’s the book.” But I got to thinking about the synced lyrics “subtitles” on iTunes songs, and as a Japanese language learner… I think it would be awesome and highly beneficial for both 2nd language learners and text-challenged English speakers to have synced subtitles (line by line, or even paragraph by paragraph, not word by word) on audiobooks.
I know this is not an author decision and would raise the cost of audiobooks most likely…. I but it would be an interesting accessibility feature I could see being very well loved if it was introduced at some point.
This couldn’t have come at a better time!! Starting the ripping out of my laundry room.
Wish me luck! At least I have Kate Daniels to keep me company.
Good luck!
Already received, trying to get my chores for the day done so I can enjoy!!!! I love this world!!!
Yipee, Squee. I pre-ordered and am about to listen to it
I still think the best part in Magic Bites is Kate’s here kitty, kitty.
Enjoy listening everyone!
I’ve NEVER been so excited to go to the office before today, I couldn’t WAIT to get out of the house ???? (I listen on the drive AND while I’m working on my own in the office)
I’m blissfully passing my work day away listening — and trying to not snarl at coworkers who keep interrupting the story flow
I’m probably in the minority, but from the sample, I didn’t particularly care for the Curran voice. It might be because it was just a short segment, so I might buy the full audio and see if I like it better by the end. I am curious to hear the bouda cackles and Saiman’s voices.
I didn’t like it at first, I imagined his voice deeper but it grew on me and the performance overall is fantastic!
That’s funny, I didn’t care for the Curran voice because it’s less deep in my mind. It is however an outstanding performance!
NGL, I would’ve swapped Curran’s and Nick’s voices in my head. But I think that’s more a function of my personal taste more than anything else, and I’m pretty sure that it’s going to grow on me. The Curran POV – particularly Fernando’s -was hilarious.
I struggled with it in the sample, it I think that simply because I’ve listened to Renee’s version for hundreds of hours (so many listen through a ????). Kates voice, being a female to female narrator, isn’t so different. Curren’s, as a female narrator before, was always supplemented by my imagination if that makes sense. Because it was a female narrator there was always a suspension of belief.
Now we have an actual male actor and he’s fighting with legit hundreds of hours of previous listening and dozens of book re-readings. Objectively, I think he’s very good. Subjectively, it will probably take me at least one entire book listen-through to adjust ????????♀️
Pretty exciting news, I can’t wait!
Started listening at midnight and I am so thrilled! It is so so so good!!! Can’t wait to finish it tonight after work. My dad has been sick and I potentially have to move home due to visa issues so waiting for this has honestly been the one thing to keep me going! Thank you for creating such incredible characters!
Hope the stressful situation resolved itself!
Thank you ☺️ Turns out he has cancer but it looks to be treatable so that’s good. Being able to listen to my comfort characters has done a lot for keeping me together with this news.
My prayers and thoughts are with you today.
The GA website sample has Kate and Corwin! He’s more than just a touch naughty, isn’t he?! One of my favorite minor characters.
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I’m listening right now. It’s so good! I liked who they chose to voice Ted Monahan.
I just finished listening to the whole thing! Absolutely amazing. I didn’t know I would also be getting Curran POVs and Questionable Client so imagine my surprise when Magic Bites ended but I still had 2 hours to go! I was suddenly so happy!????
Sorry, unrelated, but is there any plan to open the merchandise store again in the next few months?
My husband put a sticker for his favorite band on MY car, this requires retaliation. Thanks.
All energy atm is going into finishing Magic Claims and the website revamp ???? – there are new exciting designs to debut in the merchandise store, but I don’t unfortunately have an official reopening date.
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i just did an 11 hour drive mostly fueled by GA adaptations of the mistborn series. I will be buying Kate, my only thing is that I normally wait for when GA has a series sale so now Im torn
Also, I cant read Magic Claims normally now and it will forever be Magic Clams
Yes! Magic Clams all the way!
There’s a sale on now! 40% off until the 16th of April!
My download is complete! These are so fun. I have loved all the Innkeeper books on GA and can’t wait to be back n the KD world with the same storytelling.
I am waiting for B&N only so I can keep most if my audiobooks together. But I am extremely excited for April 26th. The wait works since this week my minions are on Spring Break. If I was listening today I would have been interrupted multiple times to hear about teenage High School drama (my 16yr daughter), or the about new episodes of Craig of the Creek or what a new D&D campaign he wants to make hubby play (my 9yr old son).
While we’re on the subject of adaptations may I ask whether Innkeeper has done well enough at Tapas for it to continue on after the Clean Sweep story line is complete? I’m guessing the answer is no which would make me sad 🙁
I haven’t heard anything about a decision one way or the other ????
Downloaded this morning. Can’t wait for work to be done so I can listen to it. The GA adaptations of the Innkeeper stories were a lot of fun.
Those are still my favorite of all GA I’ve heard so far. I just love the GA adaptations of the Inkeeper.
I absolutely love the graphic audio books and I buy them which means I have 2 now and that’s ok. Thoroughly enjoy them. Thank for leading this effort.
Xoxoxo
I really liked it. I was a bit surprised at the way they said Mahon’s name initially.
A pronunciation guide was provided to Graphic Audio by House Andrews ????
Did they do Derek’s voice justice. I feel like they didn’t in the other audiobooks.
Note that currently the price of Magic Bites is discounted about $5 and the preorder of Magic Burns is even cheaper. And if you preorder, you’ll immediately get Magic Burns, like “Magic”, when it’s released 🙂
While I identify as a BDH, I’m also frugal. This past year I took advantage of a GA sale for an author I’ve never read before. I bought the whole series. I’m good for hours of entertainment while I work around the house. With luck, GA will complete the KD series and offer a discount for the series.
So good!!!
Download this morning, waiting till the weekend to listen so I can enjoy and not have to stop and start due to work.
Happy Book ReRelease!! The GraphicsAudio app alerted me that the release and I was so excited.
Looking forward to listening to the whole series again.
Audible doesn’t let me create an account because of address on Argentina ????????????
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I started listening to it yesterday. Love it so far!
Graphic Audio is the best!
I love the Graphic Audio adaptations and I’m certain this one will be good too. I’ve listened to all Innkeeper at least a couple of times and it’s always fun.
Hey, Mod R! Thanks for the post. The GA site lists “Burns” for release in April of 2022. Might want them to fix that…
Hi Shlomi,
I see May 2023, can you send me the link where it appears as April 2022? Thank you ????
Ahhh, I was so excited but now I have to wait for Audible. Just sitting on my hands waiting for the next one to come so I can preorder. *dies dramatically from anticipation*
GraphicAudio did a fabulous job. Mod R, all you noted above – absolutely right! I am so wired now, I might have to reread (again!) Magic Burns starting now so I can be ready for its release by GraphicAudio in May. My life is full.
Just downloaded it after listening to the sample which was fantastic! So excited to listen to it and cannot wait for the others to be released! I just downloaded the GA App and bought it through that. The sound effects alone are AMAZING! ????
There is a pre-order link at Audible, but it doesn’t work (click and nothing happens).
Try the link in the post- here it is again ????. I just checked and it works https://www.audible.com/pd/Magic-Bites-Dramatized-Adaptation-Audiobook/B0BVGRM7D5?qid=1681217683&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=1VPNBCVAR2Q3W0BXEGG3&pageLoadId=VOat4HiWBW8nyCyC&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c
I listened to it yesterday – fantastic! I wasn’t sure I’d be able to differentiate Kate’s voice from Dina’s but thankfully the actor changed her voice enough so it wasn’t a problem for me (I’ve listened to the Innkeeper GAs dozens of times). I thought Curran’s voice was great – I especially loved the added understanding I got from a male perspective on the dialogue, like the Fernando POV scene at the end. I’ve pre-ordered the next installment – now just have to wait a month, gah! Only criticism I have would be that sometimes the music didn’t fit the mood of the story at the time, but that’s a minor thing.
Listening to it now, love it. Also had a giggle when Kate’s hair was twisted into a thick plate not a thick plait, when she first goes to the order and it’s describing her work clothes and hair style.
It’s the American pronunciation of the word ???? https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronunciation/english/plait
hahaha thanks for that. English is so wild. I’m a kiwi and had no idea there were people saying it like that. Thanks again Mod R, love learning new bits of information.
Me too. What’s a plate doing on her head?! I’m English – I had no idea that’s how the US says it until I read this.
Will there ever be Graphic Audio for the Hidden Legacy series?
We can only hope!
As far as I know they have not bought the rights to the Hidden Legacy series, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed there will be interest if Kate does as well as the Innkeeper series did!
YES! YES! YES!
I’M THRILLED WITH GA!
So Happy HA did this.
Pleased with everyone’s voice
but Dr.Doolittle sounds like he’s an Island Man instead of a Proper Southern Gentleman…lol lol
I’m an Audible fan but couldn’t wait. Opened GA account and have pre-ordered NEXT BOOK…
Thank You For Sharing Your Genius With Us!
Dr Doolittle is a member of the Gulah ethnic minority https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gullah
He was actually the first amongst the characters that House Andrews consulted with Graphic Audio about, so there was special consideration to authenticity in casting him. GA productions are a separate project, they buy the rights and control every aspect of the adaptation, but they are very professional and have a great working relationship with Ilona and Gordon.
A gentleman raised in South Carolina, with a Gulah parent and studies in the dialect was found to voice Doolittle, so his accent is as accurate as was possible ????
OMG. MOD R, you are awesome! Thank you soooo much for giving that link for me to see…I learned something new today….I have to adjust how I hear Dr. Doolittle in my mind when I re-read the KD books.
Was my comment removed?
I love IA and the books but I am a bit disappointed in the voice of Kate in the new GA book. It sounds just like the same voice in the Inn keepers GA for Dina. I am having a hard time not seeing her in my mind.
Was this intentional?
This would be a question for Graphic Audio. The company buys the rights for the adaptations, and make the business and artistic decisions ????
What I can say is that Nora is the one who adapts and directs the works too, and she has an incredible attention to detail and care for the material, with no effort spared, so I personally am very glad she gets to take on the protagonist mantle ????.
Listened to “Magic Bites” today and loved it! Have now pre-ordered the next book.
It’s been a while since I’ve read Kate Book 1. Thrilled to have the audio version to get me started.
MOD R or anyone! I am unsure which one of the graphic audio products I would need for my Kindle! does anyone happen to know? I read the available formats but none said kindle. I am dying here!! thanks much!
Hi Cynthia,
So Graphic Audio products are audio books. I know that you can play audiobooks through Kindle (I haven’t done it myself, but I am aware of it).
I would assume you have to wait for it to be available on Audible first, which happens on the 26th of April – here is the link again ???? https://tinyurl.com/ybdxaz6z
That cover. THAT cover. I think it perfectly encapsulates KD’s world. My now FAVORITE cover out of all the books. Could we get it as wall art?
It’s the French cover for Magic Bites, so I’m afraid House Andrews doesn’t own the rights. It’s so gorgeous that they put GA in contact with the French publisher when the need for a cover was mentioned ☺️
they really are the best covers, so beautiful.
aww man… maybe some day…
I have become a Graphic Audio junky! What is fun for me is that Saiman’s voice (his, not when he is in other forms) is the same as Nuan Cee. I was very impressed by that actor’s adjustments to Saiman! What is also funny to me is that the actor who plays Saiman also plays a vampire in another Graphic Audio book. He’s a vampire, he’s a demi-god and he’s also tradesman! I’m not as excited by Curran’s voice, he is very different sounding in my head LOL, but he is good. I recommend Graphic Audio whole heartedly.
Thank you so much for all the extras at the end of the GA Magic Bites! I was so excited to hear them. Can’t wait for the next ones to come out.
Hi, I was just reading all the snippets again,and the Man on the road is just such a lovely one . Do you think there will ever be a whole book about Raina and Puffles? Please ,please ?
I asked House Andrews at the time, and got a “maybe” ☺️. So all hope is not lost, although there are likely to be other projects before it!
I just finished it and I loved it!
Curran’s voice actor was the only casting I wasn’t sure of at first, but the voice really grew on me as the book went on and now I am itchy for the next one. These are so much fun.
I absolutely love the GA recording. It is so much fun getting a new take on something I love so much. I love the actor doing Jim’s voice.
Oh, this is great fun!
Love the voices. Their Curran’s voice is growly and sexy, just perfect to my ear. I also appreciate the explanation of Doolittle’s accent, above; the Wikipedia article Mod R notes above has a lovely long clip of a native speaker of the Gullah dialect, which is very different from what we up north think of as “Southern” accents and does sound a bit Caribbean.
Ohhhh nice. It will take an hour or so to adjust too – I’ve listened to the Renee versions SO many times – but the new voices are excellent and I know I’m gonna love this once I adjust!
just finishing the extras at the end. one thing I really love about the ga version, I never really had considered accents. I’m not American, though I’ve visited and lived there a few times, never to Atlanta. I had no reference for what accents would be in that region. by the end of the story I was sold on all the voices. Curran’s pov was wonderful. I had forgotten how young Derek was in the beginning.
I love the Innkeeper series on Graphic Audio – I listen to it frequently. All of the voice actors are terrific. I cannot wait to dive into Kate’s series on Graphic Audio!
I went to preorder Magic Claims today. Barnes & Noble told me that I had already ordered it. OOPs! Can’t wait till June!
Fabulous! After reading the recommendations on other posts over the last few months I bought my first GA title – Clean Sweep- last week. For anyone thinking “I don’t like audiobooks” like I did..I have to say that a dramatised adaptation is far superior and worth it!! I can hear why it won the Audies.
So glad that Kate is also going to be available as a GA series 🙂
The version on Audible has a stuffed up scene of Corwen’s interrogation. The characters and narrator talk over each other. Not sure if there is anything else wrong – that’s as far as I’ve gone.
Hi Jo,
Could you please let me know what minute that is on your Audible copy? Thank you 🙂
I just finished it and I simply loved it! I listened ut from Storytel audiobook streaming app (available here in northern Europe) but I will order it (and the next books too) from GA too since I want them my own, and sadly streaming apps don’t have books available indefinitely.
Simply excellent and captivating performance.
Just a heads up. The sample audio bite made me hesitant to preorder. I did it because I trust you all, and I am not disappointed. I do wonder if it might have turned off potential listeners because the section was when Kate meets Curran for the first time. For someone like me who adored this first encounter with regular audio, graphic audio’s sample inundated me with too much sound. I needed to start at the beginning to be able to adapt to the total immersive quality of the audio. I’m now looking forward to the exact same scene that caused me to preorder, then cancel, then preorder again.