Xe Sands, Audiobook Narrator and Voice Artist

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Tavia Gilbert: THE DIRTY LIFE by Kristin Kimball - Tantor Media"Gilbertâ€™s enthusiastic delivery, impeccable timing, and lovely voice make the author completely relatable" - AudioFile MagazineHeather Lind: BLOOD RED ROAD by Moira YoungSimon & Schuster Audio"If there was ever a book that should be listened to, I think Blood Red Road is it." - Reading TeenJohn Keating: PLUGGED by Eoin Colfer - AudioGO " The mixture of Colferâ€™s irreverent humor and Keatingâ€™s spot-on narration were magical." - Literate Housewife Kristine Ryan: THE LANTERN by Deborah Lawrenson - Harper Audio"Both Ryan and Raphael are talented narrators, but I was particularly impressed by Ryan. It was absolutely perfectly done, more than just believable, she completely lived into her character." - Devourer of BooksPatrick Lawlor: PARENTS BEHAVING BADLY, by Scott Gummer Dreamscape"Lawlorâ€™s sardonic tone adds an entertaining dose of edginess to this delightful satire about the perils of parenting and youth sports." - AudioFile MagazineRupert Degas: THE TRIAL, by Frankz Kafka - NaxosAudiobooks"...the fine blend of performance and text is a menacing, seductive cocktail." - AudioFile MagazineCaroline Lee: THE DISTANT HOURS, by Kate Morton Bolinda Publishing"Once again Caroline Lee's narration is expert - I could actually see myself wandering the castle grounds, hear the castle caretakers..." - Magical Goldens Tavia Gilbert: AN AMERICAN CHILDHOOD, by Annie Dillard Blackstone Audio "Tavia Gilbert delivers the poetic words with all the meaning and emotion that Dillard invested in them." - AudioFile MagazineRobin Sachs: THE TROUBLED MAN, by Henning Mankell Random House Audio"Sachs is terrific at voicing the gloomy Wallander as he faces his demons of old age, memory loss, diabetes, and lost loves." - AudioFile MagazineJo Anna Perrin: IN ZANESVILLE, by Jo Ann Beard - Dreamscape Media"Perrin capably reflects the authorâ€™s keenly observant, matter-of-fact, warm writing style." - BooklistKaren White: THE ROAD FROM CHAPEL HILL, by Joanna Catherine Scott Crossroad PressKaren White's lively performance etches more deeply the authorâ€™s realistic portraits of the victims of slavery..." - AudioFile MagazineScott Brick: NIGHT FALL (& others), by Nelson Demille Time Warner Audiobooks"DeMille is the master of taut, suspenseful thrillers, and reader Scott Brick nails every performance." - Brazen BookwormLorna Raver: DIAMOND RUBY, by Joe Wallace - Blackstone Audio"After listening to this book, I knew that I had experienced a little audio book magic a book read by the perfect narrator." - The Literate Housewife Review, guest posting at Abbreviated AudioPeter Berkrot: TOBY ALONE, by Timothee de Fombelle Brilliance Audio"Peter Berkrot's narration is as ingenious as the story itself." - AudioFile MagazineRobert Fass: SAY HER NAME, by Francisco Goldman - Tantor Media "Fass captures the book's spirit with its gentle mourning for a lost paradise of marital bliss." - Publishers WeeklyDavid Drummond: FOLLOW THE RIVER, by James Alexander Thom Tantor Media "Drummondâ€™s colorful rendering of pioneers, traders, and the Shawnee makes Thomâ€™s powerful true story even more vivid." - AudioFile MagazineRobin Sachs: 22 BRITANNIA ROAD, by Amanda Hodgkison Penguin Audio"Sachs has a voice that seduces" - AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner)Dion Graham: YOU SHALL KNOW OUR VELOCITY, by Dave Eggers Recorded Books"Spot-on emotional reading" - AudioFile MagazineJohnny Heller: THE LAST STRIPTEASE, by Michael Wiley BlackstoneAudio"Johnny Heller perfectly captures this less-than-perfect man with a deep voice that conveys just the right combination of bravado, irony" - AudioFile MagazineRobin Sachs: THE LAST WEREWOLF, by Glen Duncan Random House Audio "Robin Sachs was simply brilliant is his reading" - The Guilded EarlobeAnne Flosnik: TO TASTE TEMPTATION, by Elizabeth Hoyt BlackstoneAudio "Sensually voiced" - AudioFile MagazineRobert Fass: SAY HER NAME, by Fancisco Goldman - Tantor Media"Narrator Robert Fass has an appealing soft tone, impeccable timing, and an enviable ease switching between English and Mexican Spanish" AudioFile Lyssa Browne: THE VIOLETS OF MARCH, by Sarah Jio Cedar House Audio "Narrating with excitement and flair, Lyssa Browne brings life to the vivacious Emily as she rediscovers life and love" - AudioFile MagazineDion Graham: THE CUT, by George Pelacanos - Hachette Audio "Grahamâ€™s voice resonates like urban poetry, with beautiful timing and perfect affectations." - The Guilded EarlobeAngela Brazil: THE UNCOUPLING, by Meg Wolitzer - AudioGo"Angela Brazilâ€™s mellow voice perfectly sets the stage" - AudioFile MagazineJoshua Swanson: INTO THE STORM, by Reed Timmer, Andrew Tilin Tantor Media"Joshua Swanson narrates in the same energetic way that Timmer goes after stormsaggressively. Heâ€™s as excited as Timmer is." - AudioFile MagazineAdam Verner: PAVILION OF WOMEN, by Pearl S. Buck - Oasis Audio" Adam Verner gives this masterful book the perfect touch." - AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner)Anne Flosnik: WHO FEARS DEATH, by Nnedi Okorafor Brilliance Audio"Flosnikâ€™s voice is so gorgeous that I would happily listen to her read the phone book...the effect is enchanting" - Fantasy Literature

Bloggers

Bloggers who bring it!

Bloggers who love books in audio and print and offer at least one audiobook review each month (some offer several each week). ...and a special shout-out to the wonderful folks at Audiobook Jukebox who provide an amazing review resource and program.Abbreviated AudioAlaskan BookieAudiobook DJAudiobook FansAudiobook HeavenBermudaOnion's WeblogBeth Fish ReadsBrain Candy Book ReviewsDevourer of BooksDog Eared CopyGuilded EarlobeHot Listens Romance AudiobooksIndie Reader HoustonJen's Book ThoughtsJenn's BookshelvesKaetrin's MusingsLiterate HousewifeLost Art Audiobook ReviewMy Books, My LifeNerfreaderNice Girls Don't Read Naughty BooksOddiophileS. Krishna's BooksSpeaking of AudiobooksTeresa's Reading CornerThat's What She ReadWhimpulsive

Publishers

Publisher Spotlight

Those who are using social media/outreach effectively to truly engage with readers and/or listeners, offering content that inspires you to "click." (Please scroll for full content)W. W. NortonNorton offers content that regularly inspires further discoveries, whether via Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.Twitter: _wwnortonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/#/wwnortonTumblr: http://wwnorton.tumblr.com/Iambik AudiobooksIambik regularly runs interviews with the authors and narrators of their audiobooks, and offers podcasts on a variety of audiobook related subjects.Twitter: _iambikaudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/#/iambikaudioTantor AudioTantor offers narrator interviews and first chapter downloads via their blog on Audiobook Community.Twitter: _TantorAudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TantorAudioBlackstone AudioBlackstone offers insider's view via Audiobook Insider Blog.Twitter: _BlackstoneAudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackstoneAudioDreamscape MediaDreamscape offers author and narrator interviews.Twitter: _DreamscapeaudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreamscapeAudio

Directors

Director/Mentor Spotlight

These directors/mentors not only regularly offer workshops to help narrators hone their craft, but also post coaching videos and/or insightful blog posts specifically addressing narration issues.Paul Alan RubenExceptional audiobook director and mentor, Paul offers narration workshops as well as thoughtful blog posts addressing a variety of narration issues.Website: http://tribecaaudio.com/Blog: www.paul-alan-ruben.comPatrick FraleyPat runs audiobook narration workshops around the country, bringing in other senior narrators to offer 2-3 directing perspectives to students. He also posts short, informative videos via his webiste.Website: http://www.patfraley.com

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There are so many amazing narrators, publishers (print & audio), directors and bloggers out there doing what they love and promoting the industry in the process. Time to turn the spotlight in their direction. IntroCurrentDemosProjectsbits-n-piecesGoing PublicStorybookAbout me