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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 44 MIN

Episode 24: Behind the Scenes of Audiobook Production with Ashley Gatti and Jonathan Ricardo

from The Author Next Door · host Angela Haas & Cassie Newell

🎙️ What happens when two voices bring your story to life? Step inside the booth with real audiobook narrators.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell go behind the mic with audiobook narrators Jonathan Ricardo and Ashley Gatti to explore the fascinating world of audiobook narration—from performance to production and everything in between.We dive into:How Jonathan and Ashley got started in narration (spoiler: not a straight line)The art and complexity of duet narration 🎧Techniques for crafting distinct and memorable character voicesWhat most authors don’t realize about audiobook productionChallenges of narrating across genres and emotional tonesThe power of narrator-author collaborationAnd advice for aspiring narrators looking to break into the industry👇 Aspiring narrators, indie authors, or audiobook lovers—what questions do YOU have about life behind the mic🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor 🎙️To Find More About The Author NextDoor➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ Keywords 🔑: audiobook narration, voice acting, duet narration, character voices, audiobook production, author collaboration, narration techniques, audiobook genres, narrator tips, audiobook industry

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