Demos for Primary Genres
“With a voice that’s affable, earnest, and mellow, Karen is
like a captivating tour guide on your most enjoyable vacation.”
AudioFile Magazine praised my ability to “capture the wry humor and wit of the author” and deliver a Southern accent that “sounds Southern but not syrupy”. The magazine has described my narration as “solid” and “intimate,” while noting that I performed a memoir with “the right emotional touch” and changed my voice for quotes, “never overdoing it.” My solo narrations have been finalists for SOVAS and Independent Audiobook Awards, and I was a cast member in a production that won Earphones, SOVAS, and Audies awards.
Non-union talent with home studio
Partial List of Publishers:
- Jewel Audiobooks
- Macmillan Audio
- Penguin Random House Audio
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Spectrum Audiobooks
Accents:
Atlanta native specializing in Southern accents. Others learned in service of book.
Education Highlights:
- Joel Froomkin Acting For Audio beginning and advanced courses (each 15 weeks)
- Paul Ruben Audiobook Narrator Workshop
- Beginning courses in Spanish, French, and German
- Harvard CopyrightX
- MS, Computer Information Systems
- BA, Journalism, Magna Cum Laude
Communicator: I like to say, “You can’t spell Communications without Commins!” Even in my previous technical IT positions spanning 25 years, my strong communications skills were highly commended. Not only did I manage large-scale systems and projects and keep everyone well-informed, but I frequently taught people how to use their computers and software. In addition to writing articles on my blog and elsewhere, I’m well known by narrators for the advice I’ve offered and knowledge I’ve shared in Facebook groups, emails, and private consultations.
Details about my studio:
- Studiobricks double-walled sound isolation enclosure
- Neumann TLM 49 and Audio Technica 4047 microphones
- Grace Design m101 mic pre-amp
- Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 interface
- Apple iMac computer
- Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation
I’m not just another audiobook narrator.
I’m an audiobook SHARE-rator!™
In this 2:01 video, I talk about my audiobook listening habits.
To learn more about me, my narration, and audiobook production, please check out my interviews on my Press Page.
Latest Release
Crimson Roses
Author: Grace Livingston Hill
Publisher: Jewel Audiobooks