A press release from Laura Haywood-Cory of Baen Books:

The new Baen Free Radio Hour has recently launched as a weekly podcast with the initial chapters of David Weber’s bestseller in audiobook form as part of a special agreement with Audible.com.

The science fiction bestseller [[[Shadow of Freedom]]] will be serialized with one new chapter each week.

The Baen Free Radio Hour delivers news, interviews with Baen authors and other top name personalities.  Content will also include discussions; weekly writing and reading suggestions along with audiobooks readings and audio drama based on the works of Baen authors.  The podcast posts new installments weekly on Friday at noon.

“We’re absolutely convinced that serializing Shadow of Freedom will draw listeners to the complete audiobook available on Audible.com, and to David Weber’s great Honor Harrington series available in print and ebook form,” says Baen Publisher Toni Weisskopf.  “The podcast itself is a showcase of all things Baen, and revolves around our authors, their books, and the interests of our wonderful reading community. And with audiobook serials and audio dramas, the podcast is packed with both information and entertainment for listeners.”

Baen Books is known for its New York Times bestselling science fiction and fantasy, including David Weber’s Honor Harrington series, Lois McMaster Bujold’s Vorkosigan Saga, Eric Flint’s Ring of Fire alternate histories, and Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter International urban fantasies. Baen’s print titles are distributed by Simon & Schuster.