Redemption audiobook is now live!
I thought this would be a perfect time to have Laurel Schroeder, narrator of all four Alchemy books, over for a little insight into her profession.
Donna: What made you decide to get into narration?
Laurel: I recently got my MFA in Acting, and have been acting in theatre, film, and voiceover since I was 14. Narration is a perfect use of the skills I’ve developed as an actor, and it combines two of my very favorite things — acting and books! I’ve always loved reading, so it’s a joy being able to share stories with listeners through narration.
Donna: Do you think your acting background helps?
Laurel: I think it definitely does. One of my favorite parts of narrating a novel is creating the different characters in the book. For me, it’s a really interesting process of finding a character’s vocal register, their tempo, and their personality. Once I really “get” the characters, it becomes very easy to shift back and forth between their different voices.
Donna: Do you have a genre preference?
Laurel: I’m always up for trying something new, but the genres I’ve worked in the most so far have been fiction/fantasy, mystery/thriller, and romance. Those are the genres that I’d be most interested in listening to myself, so it makes sense that those are the ones I’m drawn to narrating.
Donna: What advice would you give a newcomer to the business?
Laurel: Be persistent, be passionate, and be humble. And listen, listen, listen! Listen to great narrators, figure out why you like them so much, and then steal from the best!
Rapid fire questions:
Black and white or shades of grey? Shades of grey
Beachfront hotel or mountain cabin? Beachfront hotel
Shoes or barefoot? Barefoot
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Spring or fall? Spring
Laurel is currently working on the second book in a pirate adventure series, called The Devil’s Tide. You can find out more about that series and what else she’s been up to here: https://www.facebook.com/laurelschroedervoice
Or check out more about the current series she’s working on here:
https://www.facebook.com/thedevilsfire
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