I’ve been thinking about this for a while — how do you reach readers where they are?

Today, I’m excited to announce that all four Mia Kingtide novels are now available as audiobooks, with full professional narration powered by ElevenLabs. Three of the four are live on Spotify, with the final book coming tomorrow.

Why Audiobooks?

Kids are on YouTube. They’re listening to podcasts. They’re consuming stories in new ways. If Mia Kingtide is going to inspire the next generation of ocean protectors, I need to meet them where they actually are — not where I think they should be.

So this week, I did something I’d been planning for a while: I turned the entire series into professional audio experiences.

The Creative Process

This wasn’t a simple text-to-speech job. Each audiobook is a full production:

ElevenLabs for professional voice acting — not a robot, but real narration that brings the characters to life. I even created a custom voice for Mia herself.

Adobe Premiere and Photoshop for the visual side — original illustrated scenes, refined artwork, and full chapter experiences.

ChatGPT and Gemini for generating supporting imagery that matches the story’s tone and aesthetic.

What started as a creative experiment became a week-long deep dive into bringing these stories to life in a completely new way.

Where to Listen

Spotify: All four books are now on Spotify (with Book 4 launching tomorrow). Perfect for commutes, homework time, or just chilling with a great story.

ElevenLabs Reader: Full collection with even more customization options.

YouTube: I’m also releasing full chapter videos with narration, illustrations, and animation — the full cinematic experience.

A Pilot Program

I’m calling this a pilot. If these audiobooks find an audience, I’ll continue producing the full series this way. If not, I’ll learn something valuable either way. That’s how creation works.

But here’s what I know: Mia Kingtide was born from real adventures on the water in Monterey Bay. It’s been shared with thousands of readers who care about ocean conservation. And now, it’s reaching people in a completely new format.

Redemption Codes

If you have a Spotify subscription, the books are included for free. Don’t have Spotify? Let me know — I have redemption codes for anyone who wants to listen.

The ocean needs new heroes. And maybe your kids will find theirs in Mia’s story.

Get listening.

— Luke