Last spring, I met debut writer, story-gatherer, and Life-Cycle Celebrant Patricia Eagle at the wonderful Independent Book Publishers Association Conference. I immediately recognized — in the directness of her gaze, the wisdom and humor that shines from her eyes, and the groundedness, warmth, and self-assurance with which she walks through the world — that Patricia…
I’m pleased to announce that EVERY LITTLE PIECE OF ME by Amy Jones, which Therese Plummer Voice Over Artist/Actor and I performed for Penguin Random House Canada, was just released! Therese, who is the majority voice on this project, is a dear friend, so it’s fitting that we worked on this unique story of the…
THE WHISPERS, written by Greg Howard, recently received acclaim from AudioFile Magazine. I was pleased to direct Kivlighan de Montebello’s performance as Riley for Listening Library. The reviewer noted, “De Montebello’s narration holds listeners captive as they follow the mix of Riley’s fantastical beliefs, real events, and the prejudices that surround him.” I am so proud…
I 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 —…
“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…
It’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…
What a lovely review of a difficult and important book — Hannah Arendt’s On Revolution, which is described as follows by the publisher: “From the 18th-century rebellions in America and France to the explosive changes of the 20th century, Arendt traces the changing face of revolution and its relationship to war while underscoring the…
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…
Perhaps the most terrifying thing I can imagine is being alone — really, truly alone, in the dark, in silence. Despite my wish to be a different person, to be serene and calm and courageous and self-actualized, I check my email constantly — not once every ten minutes constantly, but once every minute constantly. I…