There is magic in the spoken word. Because our voice is unique it holds an energy, a vibration, and the listener can sense that. Think about the term being on the same wavelength. Through the vibration, the story the author is telling becomes very lively and creates a deep emotional connection with the listener.
Gone are the days when a publisher could take out an ad, count on a few reviews, and have an author do a couple...
This is where things can get exciting with your book as a podcast as opposed to (or in addition to) an audiobook.
I love listening to audiobooks - I always lose my glasses, but if I have an audiobook, I don't need them.? -- Michaela Coel?