NARRATOR DIRECTORY

Ruthie is an Army Veteran and former translator from Southern California who now calls Central Maryland her home. If she's not in her sound booth, you can find her hiking in the trails near her house, playing with her kids, or (of course), reading a book. While book reading is her top hobby, she also gardens, homesteads, and belly dances. Ruthie's Black and Latine heritage has made her very devoted to bringing books written by authors from marginalized communities to life through audio.

GENRES: Fantasy and science fiction are my preferred genres, including any of their subgenres (such as romance, mystery, YA, etc.)

Ja'Air Bush is your sweet southern auntie who loves a steamy romance novel. She's an actor, voice over artist, narrator, singer and educator who lives in the Southeast region of the United States. The warmth and richness of Ja'Airs voice coupled with her background in improv, acting and storytelling, allows her to bring words to life in various genres. Let Ja'Air’s engaging and sultry voice take your ears on a melodious journey through your next novel.

GENRES: Romance, YA, Cozy Mystery, Erotica, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction

Greg’s Journey behind the mic started over 25 years ago in Television as a reporter for both news and sports in Flint, Michigan, which eventually led him to his current home in sunny Tampa, Florida. In Tampa, he covered some of the biggest events in sports such as the Super Bowl, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, and the NHL Allstar game. Greg soon found his true calling in life when he made the transition to voiceover years later.

Greg is a 2022 Telly Award winner in the category of promotional videos on the 1954 Project and is the voice for the 2021 Emmy Award winning documentary Shaw Rising about the oldest HBCU in the south. He’s done nationally aired commercials for Ford during the Kentucky Derby and Kumho tires featuring NBA star John Wall. He a has deep, distinctive voice that can be heard in many audiobooks as well.

GENRES: Fiction, Non-fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, History, Money & Finance, Biographies & Memoirs

I was born in 1996 and raised in Converse, TX. Growing up, I always watched a lot of animation, which gave me a deep appreciation for voice acting, which only grew as the years went on. Even from a young age, I had a voice that commanded the attention of others. Though not an attention seeker, I always noticed how heads would turn when I spoke, and I was often compared to James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman, even in middle school. When I chose to pursue a career in culinary arts and work as a food salesman, everyday people would tell me that I should be in radio. With years of public speaking experience thanks to my religious ministry, I finally yielded to all of the advice I had received over the years and finally embraced getting into the world of voice-over by making audiobooks.

Now, I combine my vocal talents with my love of reading to help bring stories to life. When I’m not reading, I’m cooking, baking, or gaming. Whatever I’m doing, I’ve got a story to tell.

GENRES: Historical fiction, Nonfiction, Sports Biography, Science Fiction, Crime/Mystery, Self-help

I am a lover of Books. Throughout the years, I fell in love with reading, which led to my Love of Audiobooks. By Nature, I am a quiet person. Audiobook narration gives me a voice and with that voice, I would love to voice your work. My mission is to share stories, events, and life with the world.

GENRES: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, Urban fiction

Marchaan Francoeur is a talented Voice Over Artist from Los Angeles, California. She got her start on Fiverr in 2014 but has segued into the wonderful world of audiobooks.

GENRES: YA, Literary Fiction, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

I’m a full-time voiceover actress based in New York City

I can be a little kid, or your wise, but playful neighbor. (smile)

I’ve acted in theatre productions as well as studied at the Barrow Group here in Manhattan. I've traveled around the world and adopted many different perspectives that allow me to bring life to all of my reads. Thus, my style and sound can be as soulful, warm, smooth, gravitas, larger than life, youthful and as natural as your ears need.

GENRES: Thrillers, Children’s, Erotica, Fiction, Nonfiction, Sci-Fi

Lamarr Gulley is an Audie and Earphones award winning Voice Artist, Actor, and Producer. Lamarr's vocal style is very versatile and eclectic, and his ability to capture different accents and inflections--from youthful urban to southern gentleman--is a key quality to his success.

As a coach and teacher, Lamarr works with people who want to break into voiceover. As a producer, he works with clients who want exceptional sound design and audio production. As a director, he takes a voice actor’s initial performance to a new level through his understanding of interpretation and timing.

Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Lamarr now lives in the Metro Atlanta area.

Connect with Lamarr on Instagram: @lamarrgulleyvo, Facebook: Lamarr Gulley Voiceover, or check out his website: LamarrGulley.com.

GENRES: Drama, Non-Fiction, Romance, Children’s, Middle Grade, Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Ashley is a curious person who has always been fascinated by stories. From folklore to water cooler conversations. As a narrator, she's carved out her niche exploring and bringing to life the histories, interior worlds, and relationships of Black people.

As a voice artist she loves the fact that she can be anyone! She's developed characters of all sorts from Southern belles to the quintessential high school mean girl, to the stern yet loving mother.

Ashley co-stars in the new Spotify podcast Cents & the City. She can also be heard on Midcentury Modern Media’s Unmasked. She narrates a few upcoming graphic novels and fiction audiobooks that she can't wait to share!

GENRES: Fiction, Drama, YA, Kids, Biography/Memoir, Religion & Spirituality, Romance

Tiana loves reading and listening to audiobooks; stories of magic and adventure are her favorite, and she never says no to spice. When she is not reading, Tiana loves to hike and camp with her family in Maryland. She plays Dungeons and Dragons weekly, which gives her the opportunity to live test new accents and dialects. She loves the process of creation; whether it be knitting toys, painting minis, or breathing life into a book.

GENRES: Middle Grade, Memoir, Romance, Fantasy/SciFi, Mystery/Thriller, Erotica

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Excellence En'Sound (Kris Jordan)

Army veteran, professional voice actor, soloist, theatrical performer, narrator, actor and singer with The Sandhill Soul Crooners and 82nd All American Chorus with over 25 thriller titles completed. From South Carolina.

GENRES: Romance, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Urban, Biography, Educational, Horror, Sci-fi horror, Sci-fi fantasy, Drama, Classics, Theatrical, Historical, Self Improvement, Technical.

My name is kittie KaBoom and I am a working VO Actress in LA. I've voiced characters on Disney, Nickelodeon, Adult Swim, Amazon Prime, National Commercials and I’ve narrated a book on axc.com. I most recently hosted a show on BET as a Mo Cap performer and I voice 3 characters on HBO Max and Amazon Prime. I am a storyteller, narrator and podcaster, have a home studio with pro equipment and Source Connect, and am in good standing with my SAG-Aftra membership.

GENRES: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Urban, Biography, Drama, Theatrical, Self Improvement, Young Adult and Children.

As a former Airline Captain, having flown around the world for over 39 years, it was impossible to put the microphone down forever. I made the leap to narrating audiobooks to continue telling stories about what I had seen in my travels and places that I wanted to see.

Being married for nearly as long taught me to speak clearly and precisely. Not much room for error professionally or personally.

My favorite pastime is to continue my search to create the perfect slab of St. Louis-style BBQ ribs. As the only judge to please, this could take awhile.

GENRES: History, Sports, Religious, Business, Biographies & Memoirs, Education and Learning, Money and Finance, Travel and Tourism, Politics and Social Sciences, Literature and Fiction

I have over 10 years of audio narration, production, and public speaking. With ACX experience, I will ensure all of your files not only sound great but are up to industry standards.

GENRES: Urban Contemporary, Romance, Street Lit, Self Improvement , Thriller, Instructional

Trained using the Meisner technique of acting, Tivia Lynnell, a multifaceted creative, began her career in community theatre, then lead roles in short films, roles in an indie gospel music video, a kids animated web series, an episode of the 700 Club, and an episode of FBI Criminal Pursuit. Lynnell loves improv and being rebirth as she embodies new life through fictional or non-fictional characters. She narrated the J.D. series for Penguin Random House.

GENRES: Children/Young Adult, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Autobiographies/Biographies/Memoirs, Thriller, Historical, Romance

Chanté McCormick is a Los Angeles-based actress who holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Speech from Northwestern University's famed theatre department. Proud member of the following professional acting unions: SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity Association. Extensive dialect study and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) training; therefore, able to work up any dialect(s) needed for your project. Romance pseudonym available for serious inquiries only.

GENRES: Romance, Historical Fiction, Christian, Politics & Government, Children

From a very young age, Aure loved listening to the radio, and watching TV and movies. She naturally absorbed the speech patterns and cadences that flowed from these mediums to her little ears. Fast forward to a life long captivation of mimicking beautiful accents and intriguing tones, Aure developed her fascination into an art form, a way to entertain, through voice acting. With an instinctive flair for passionate expression, and a background in creative writing, Aure brings characters to life, alluring audiences and making the listening experience unforgettable.

GENRES: M/F Romance: Historical / Contemporary / Paranormal

Tovah has completed over 350 Audiobooks. Romance will always be the first love on her Audiobook adventure, however as her children get older, she sees an increased interest in Middle Grade, YA and NA books that fits well with her voice. Residing in Northern California, when she is not recording, this mother of five is a part time chauffer to her children and wife.

GENRES: All genres of Romance, Women's Literature, Middle Grade, YA and NA.

Koren is a former educator from the state of Connecticut. She has used her voice to perform and advocate for others for as long as she could speak. Working as a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator is a natural second career for Koren as she first became interested in voiceover while in college before beginning her career in education. She has a warm, grounding, and reassuring voice and would love to discuss working on your next audiobook.

GENRES: Romance, Nonfiction, Business, Self-Help, Biography, Memoir

Daryl-Jarod is an Amazon best-selling author, actor, and singer. He was born and raised in Hopkins, South Carolina, and now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. With many years of theatre work under his belt, he graduated from Coker College, with a BA in Theatre Performance. By day, you can find him pursuing his dreams on set or creating his next fictional masterpiece. By night, catch him curled up at home with a good book. Daryl-Jarod’s voice has been described as invitingly warm, comforting, and smoother than cocoa butter.

GENRES: Self-Help/ LBGTQ+/ Young Adult/ Fantasy/ Romance/ Erotica

I began my training in the arts at Nassau Community College, graduating with an Associates degree in the Arts. Afterwards, I went on to Stella Adler: Studio of Acting. Once I completed my studies there, I continued at the New York Performing Arts Academy to keep my skills sharp and well exercised.

GENRES: Fiction, Non-fiction, Christian, Young Adult Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy

André Santana is a NYC-based audiobook narrator on a journey to tell great stories. He's a Black, Latine, and non-binary voice actor, an Earphone Award-winner, and an Audie Finalist. Drawing from his background in spoken word poetry, improv, and public speaking, André delivers intentional and human performances to connect with listeners and the text. Outside of the booth, he is an avid writer, Polaroid photography enthusiast, and a prolific Google Maps reviewer. With a keen sense for character creation and a genuine love for the work he narrates, André is an inevitable fan of every book he records and shares that excitement through his performances.

GENRES: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Self-development, Educational Non-fiction, Essays, Novels in Verse, Short Story Collections, Mystery.

Sanya Simmons is a Black Latina American woman, and while she doesn’t speak Spanish, her love for her Abuela grounded Sanya in her Afro-Cuban heritage. She’s the down-to-earth cool mom everyone can talk to who lovingly tells it like it is, even when that’s hard to hear. Sanya’s also the sweet, sometimes naive, girl who’s in love with being in love. Need someone to explain something in terms that anyone can understand? That describes Sanya, too!

Sanya’s alto voice is warm, grounded, genuine, textured, and credible. Conversational 1st person POV is her forte. Sanya Simmons is also a musician and the author of A Single Mom’s Guide to Raising Black (Gentle)Men. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA, APA, and PANA.

GENRES: Romance, Cozy Mystery, Memoir, True Crime and Crime Fiction, Thriller, YA, African American History and Current Issues, Social Justice, Inclusivity (LGBTQIA+ Ally), Mental Health, and Spirituality

Drama Simpson is an up and coming voice talent that has, over the past 3 years, compiled over 70 audiobook credits to his name. A former musician, Simpson knows his way around the microphone and is gaining heavy momentum in the voiceover industry. He specializes in characterization and realistic cadence, along with his one of a kind vocal projection.

GENRES: Urban/Street Lit, Historical, Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Unmatched energy along with an uncanny ability to connect makes it an easy choice to go with a Dynamic Voice by Mark. His honest and passionate delivery gives books a heavy dose of personality that defines the story in terms the listener can relate to and believe.

Born in Shreveport, LA, and currently a resident of Dallas-Fort Worth, he was raised in the theater assisting his dear mother with production, performance and playing multiple roles.

As a history buff, techie and personal trainer he’s familiar with and able to voice a variety of subject matter.

GENRES: Self-Help, Urban Fiction, Romance, Afro-Futurism

As a multi-hyphenate artist, the thread that weaves together all of what Patryce Williams does is storytelling. Whether it’s acting on stage, writing a song or singing to the masses, there is a story behind it all. Audiobook narration is a natural fit for Patryce, as she is passionate about telling the story of the human experience.

Earning a BFA in Theatre at Central Connecticut State University, Patryce has lent her talents touring regional theatre and singing on world-renowned stages such as the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. She studied with Seth Barrish and Lee Brock at the New York City acting studio, The Barrow Group.

With a passion for reading since she first discovered novels via The Babysitters Club, Patryce has since grown to love books of all kinds including Modern Literature, Chick Lit and self-development. Her favorite job to date is serving as her son Jackson's and daughter Sydney’s exclusive narrator.

GENRES: Historical Nonfiction, Children, Middle Grade, Romance, Self Help, Fantasy, Thriller

I live in Raleigh, NC and work professionally as a software engineer. I recently delved into the world of voice acting during late 2022 exclusively on ACX after some self-reflection on my ability to do impressions of people. I provide high quality narration for audio books in a Standard American, African American, American Urban or American Southern accent.

GENRES: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Urban Romance, Health & Fitness, Trivia, Romance, Drama