I’ve been thinking frequently how history repeats and how vital it is that we explore our past with courage and learn from both our failures and successes. When I recently recorded DUTCH GIRL: AUDREY HEPBURN AND WORLD WAR II by my friend Robert Matzen for Blackstone Audio, I was struck by how Hepburn’s renowned beauty…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Several years ago, when I was still a newish narrator, I was offered my first paranormal title ever, an action/adventure/romance written by Jeaniene Frost. Halfway to the Grave starred Cat Crawfield, a half-vampire vampire killer, and Bones, a sassy British vampire bounty hunter. Cat was tough, snappy, and sarcastic, deadly Bones had a heart of gold…
I just finished narrating lovely Janice MacLeod’s memoir PARIS LETTERS for Tantor, which tells the story of Janice’s decision to save enough money to leave her job and travel for a year. Janice ended up meeting and falling in love with the lovely Christophe, and rather than tourist-ing her way through foreign lands, eventually, she…