“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…
This 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!
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…
A 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…
This 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…
I was in Darien, Connecticut this spring, performing live with Penguin Random’s Dan Zitt and actor Dennis Boutsikaris, at one of the most well-appointed, enthusiastic libraries I’ve ever known. The library staff rolled out the red carpet for us, welcoming us into their community, graciously making us feel at home as we read selections from our…
This summer found me immersed in French — language, culture, and fashion — as I recorded one of the most challenging and captivating projects of my career. Voicing Rhonda Garelick’s Mademoiselle: Coco Chanel and the Pulse of History for HighBridge Audio demanded my most impeccable French pronunciation and lyrical story-telling, and I enjoyed every minute. While…
and today I have the great pleasure of sharing one of these rare projects with you! I was thrilled to be cast recently to narrate Jessica Lawson’s The Actual and Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher, a reimagining of the story of Mark Twain’s classic character. When I read the audition copy from Dreamscape Audio, I…
I recently had the opportunity to interview the talented TaraShea Nesbit, author of THE WIVES OF LOS ALAMOS, about the story and her writing process. She gives some wonderful insights into the origins of the book and her historical research of these women and their culture.
Last fall, I was privileged to be part of an award-winning cast of actors who narrated We Are Water by Wally Lamb, an ensemble performance that subsequently received an Earphones Award from AudioFile Magazine. To promote the book, the cast was invited to a public reading at BookCourt in Brooklyn in October, and in November, we were interviewed live by Judith Regan…