Interview: Audiobook Narrator Courtney Maya!

Send us Fan MailWelcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get started in the Audiobook industry?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Audiobook Narrator: Courtney Maya! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole takes us back in time! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!00:00 Welcome and Warnings01:17 Meet Courtney Maya03:06 Narrator Origin Story04:59 Auditions and Scripts08:25 Gear Costs and Setup12:38 Getting Paid Explained16:29 Building Character Voices22:56 Spice Scenes and Limits34:11 Favorites and Genres40:08 Dream Authors and Rituals45:36 Advice and Community53:17 Hardest Scenes Recorded54:43 Voice Strain Challenges56:28 2026 Goals And Projects01:00:26 FMK Bonds01:07:42 Current Reads Check In01:09:46 Audiobook History Origins01:14:53 GraphicAudio Debate01:24:07 Mystery Q&A 01:37:53 Wrap Up Support the showThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you!You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you!Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!