AudioFile Golden Voice!

Big news this month. AudioFile Magazine has announced its three Golden Voice narrators for 2023, and one of them is … me! To say that I am honoured is an understatement. To quote AudioFile: “The Golden Voice distinction celebrates a voice artist’s iconic role in the field of narration and honors those who have made significant contributions to the audiobook art form. This lifetime achievement celebrates the stars of the narrating universe. Each year, AudioFile Magazine bestows the Golden Voice recognition as the highest honor in audiobook narration. AudioFile has recognized 47 voice artists over 30 years.”

To have been inducted into a select category of narrators that includes such iconic names as Derek Jacobi, Miriam Margolyes, Martin Jarvis, and Juliet Stevenson (to name only a few) is truly an honour for any narrator and is a testament to one's passion, talent, and dedication to the craft. It takes years of hard work and persistence to master the art of narration, and to be recognized for this effort is hugely gratifying.

So what makes a Golden Voice narrator? These are the rich, captivating voices that have told some of the most memorable stories of our time. They are the narrators that bring stories to life, the ones that make us forget our surroundings and draw us into the narrative. A skilled narrator has the power to evoke strong emotions and shape the listener's reactions. They can elevate the audiobook experience and make it an unforgettable one for the listener.

Recording an audiobook is often a very solitary experience, and it’s easy to forget, when one is hermetically sealed in a recording booth with the text scrolling away in front of one’s eyes, that there is a world of listeners out there hanging (one hopes!) onto every syllable uttered - so any recognition for the work one does is not only welcome, but so very reassuring.

Thank you, AudioFile Magazine!