I've been thinking a lot about voice lately, and what it means to do the job we do as narrators.
I wrote something from these thoughts. A little about audiobook narration, a little about Taylor Swift, but mostly about the human voice and why we crave it.
If you've ever felt comforted by a voice, this is for you.
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Congratulations narrators and thank you @audible for this honor! The work is meaningful and fulfilling, and I'm lucky I get to do it alongside so many people I respect. As voices start to be easier to imitate with fakes, I'm happy to know listeners still value and celebrate the nuance behind what we do ❤️
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Officially a member of @Audible 's Narrator Hall of Fame, Class of 2026. What a joyful night surrounded by so many special people. As I said in my speech, the biggest thank you to all the authors, narrators, producers, engineers, directors, pre and post production whizzes who have made it possible for me to get to this point in my career. I feel so full of love for this community and the job I am lucky enough to do every day.
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'Mom Brain' by the amazing @nicolehackettbooks released this week and I can't wait for people to hear it! From the very first page she captures the endlessly moving, familiar brain of a mother, sending the reader on a mysterious and unsettling journey through the eyes of Georgia. I loved recording this 🙌 @harperaudio@harpermusebooks
***Welcome to The Program, an immersive week-long experience set to the backdrop of the breathtaking island of O'ahu, where mothers in all stages of crisis can come to take control of their lives. It's not exactly the type of thing Georgia Evans--a busy working mother of two--would usually consider. However, still spiraling from a debacle that crowned her "internet's worst mom," she is desperate enough to try anything.
Once on the island, Georgia is quickly won over by the elegant (and somewhat enigmatic) founder of The Program, Cecilia Clements. Cecilia shows The Program's attendees how the biology of motherhood has imprisoned them. More importantly, she promises them freedom from that prison. Captivated by this possibility and the compelling science behind it, Georgia grows deeply involved with Cecilia's mission, ignoring any doubt that starts to creep in. That's the whole point of The Program, after all: you can't really trust a mom brain ***
Happy release day to Go Gentle by the brilliant @mariasemple . You will fall in love with the music of her writing, her endearingly flawed characters, the idea of 'coven' living and the lessons on stoicism that stay in your mind well after the last page is turned. I can't wait to celebrate this book being out in the world.
Many thanks to @dianemckiernan@jessicak424@prhaudio and oprahsbookclub
*** Adora Hazzard has it all figured out. A Stoic philosopher and divorcée, she lives a contented life on New York City’s Upper West Side. Having discovered that the secret to happiness is to desire only what you have, she’s applied this insight to blissful effect: relishing her teenage daughter, the freedom of being solo, and her job as a moral tutor for the twin boys of an old-money family. She’s even assembled a "coven"—like-minded women who live on the same floor in the legendary Ansonia—and is making active efforts to grow its membership. Adora’s carefully curated life is humming along brilliantly until a chance meeting with a handsome stranger.
Soon, her ordered world is upended by black-market art deals, secret rendezvous, and international intrigue . . . and her past—which she has worked so hard to bury—lands like a bomb in her present. Inflamed by unquenchable desire, Adora finds herself a woman wanting more: and she’ll risk everything to get it ***
My family is so central to who I am as a person and narrator. Having some of them with me to celebrate this milestone was so special. Best part was Aggie reading her book for 90% of the evening 🤣🥰
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Saskia Maarleveld🎙️⭐️
Saskia Maarleveld is an award-winning audiobook narrator and voice-over artist, widely recognized for her versatility and immersive performances. Raised in New Zealand and France, she developed a natural ear for accents which has become one of her defining strengths as a narrator. Now based in New York City, she works full-time in the voiceover industry and over the course of her career has earned multiple awards, including Earphones Awards, and SOVAS and Audie wins/nominations!
Maarleveld has narrated over 700 titles—across a wide range of genres, including Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and more. Her extensive catalog reflects both her adaptability and global appeal. She has collaborated with major international publishers and audio production companies such as Audible, HarperAudio, Recorded Books, Tantor Media, Penguin Random House Audio, Hachette Audio, Macmillan Audio, Simon & Schuster Audio, Blackstone Publishing, and Dreamscape Media, and more—bringing stories to life for a worldwide audience!
If you haven’t listened to Saskia’s work before, take a look at some of her highlighted titles below (also on slide 2 of this post).
Portfolio Highlight Titles (slide 2):
* First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
* Alchemised by SenLinYu
* The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
* The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin
* The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
* Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
* Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
* The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd
* Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Robert Dugoni
* The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin
* A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison
* What The Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
💬QOTD: Have you listened to Saskia’s narration? Do you have a favorite?‼️⁉️Which book cover on slide 2 speaks to you the most?‼️⁉️Have you read or listened to any books listed on slide 1 or slide 2? On your TBR?
@k8shots has told such a fascinating story in her new novel 'Where the Girls Were'. Another glimpse into how women and mothers have been minimized, full of memorable characters and beautifully written. Thank you to Joe Ward for directing at @goodstudio for @prhaudio
***It’s 1968, and the future is bright for seventeen-year-old Elizabeth “Baker” Phillips: She’s the valedictorian of her high school, with a place at Stanford in the fall and big dreams of becoming a journalist. But the seductive free-spirited San Francisco atmosphere seeps into her carefully planned, strait-laced life in the form of a hippie named Wiley. At first, letting loose and letting herself fall in love for the first time feels incredible. But then, everything changes.
Pregnancy hits Baker with the force of whiplash—in the blink of an eye, she goes from good girl to fallen woman, from her family’s shining star to their embarrassing secret. Without any other options, Baker is sent to a home for unwed mothers, and finds herself trapped in an old Victorian house packed with pregnant girls who share her shame and fear. As she grapples with her changing body, lack of choice, and uncertain future, Baker finds unexpected community and empowerment among the “girls who went away.”
Where the Girls Were is a timely unearthing of a little-known moment in American history, when the sexual revolution and feminist movement collided with the limits of reproductive rights—and society's expectations of women. As Baker finds her strength and her voice, she shows us how to step into your power, even when the world is determined to keep you silent ***
In the frigid days of winter, we brought this incredible series to it's much awaited conclusion. Working with @pvbrett , @michael.l.crouch and @andimkaufman on this over the past 4.5 years has been such a pleasure, and I feel very lucky to have been the one to give Olive Paper a voice. Many thanks to @iam_audio , @prhaudio and @cdm for all the hard work supporting us!
