Tomorrow (Friday, May 3), I’ll be at the Maryland-Delaware Joint Library Conference with Penguin Random House Audio to give librarians a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook studio. I love talking with librarians. Not only are they the best evangelists for wonderful stories, my parents raised me to recognize public libraries as one of the cornerstones of…
DetailsI was delighted to receive another Earphones Award from AudioFile Magazine for my recent performance of THE PEACOCK FEAST, by Lisa Gornick (Macmillan Audio). The lovely review noted, “Gilbert…does a remarkable job depicting every character, male and female, young and old, with believable accents when warranted.” The project was a bit of a rush —…
Details“Audiobook narration is…meaningful…We’re offering work to the world that the world needs. Stories save lives, and work…that is political and socially invested is a huge opportunity for me as an artist to create a legacy of my own.” March was Women’s History Month, and I was so pleased to be invited to a special interview with…
DetailsIt’s been too long since my last update here, and I’ve missed this blog! So, why the long silence? Because I’ve been busier than ever! Lots to share. Here are the highlights: For the last two years, I’ve been developing aproject in collaboration with the BBC: a multi-generational, multi-racial contemporary docu-drama podcast in a…
DetailsThe Audies were held on March 4, 2019, and for the tenth time in my career, I was nominated for an award by the Audio Publishers Association. This year’s nomination was for Best Fantasy for SECOND HAND CURSES, which I perfomed with Marc Vietor and Scott Aiello for Audible Studios. AudioFile Magazine gave the title an…
DetailsThis summer, Niki from Voices.com invited me to contribute to a series of articles with advice for aspiring narrators. Check out How to Become an Audiobook Narrator and Managing Your Audiobook Narration Business for valuable info for anyone interested in learning more about how audiobooks are made. I love being a part of this industry! Thanks, Niki!
This June, the wonderful audiobook evangelist Tamara Ford invited me to an interview for her Shelf Addiction podcast. Tamara and I talked about some of my personal favorite audiobooks, as well as the highs and lows of my career as a narrator. You can hear the podcast at this link. Enjoy!
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Will Norman on his podcast, Book Jump, where he gives writers tips on how to find and connect with their audience. We spoke about my reading habits, my secret love of Taylor Swift’s music, and how to cast the right narrator for your fantasy…
DetailsA few weeks ago I recorded a conversation with the lovely Mary O’Malley of the famed Anderson’s Bookshop in Illinois. Anderson’s history dates from 1875, and six generations of family have kept the bookstore a vibrant presence regionally and nationally, so it was truly an honor to be invited to contribute to their Three Questions…
DetailsThis month, one of my personal heroes, Paul Meier, invited me to have a conversation about audiobooks for his new podcast, In a Manner of Speaking. You’ll recognize Paul as the gentleman and scholar-founder of the International Dialects of English Archive (used by every self-respecting audiobook narrator and actor…on the planet). Not only was that an honor, but…
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