Outlander audio book narrator job

What other book might you compare the making of outlander. There are times when different narrators read the same book. Outlander by diana gabaldon audio book simply audiobooks. I just got into the series at the end of october and have read all six books and listened to the wonderful audio book of outlander. Mar 30, 2012 outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted her to the top of the new york times bestseller list. They were odd circumstances, the ones that brought claire beauchamp and james alexander malcolm mackenzie fraser together. Up to 20 trainees will earn the equivalent of around. I tried three times to read outlander, the first book in the outlander series. Love this article and interview because ive loved davina porters narration since i first tried the audio version not long after discovering outlander. In the beginning i would check out the cds from my library, and if i couldnt stand the narrator after the first disc, back it went even if it was a wonderful book. Sep 30, 2015 say the name davina porter to a group of outlander fans and you are sure to get more than a few smiles, and many will say her voice is the voice of their claire and jamie. Keppelers top tip for anyone getting into voiceover work is to invest in a good microphone and headphones. Perfect for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking the most out of life each audiobook. Aug 09, 2018 well stop supporting this browser soon.

Narration is a technical art form and requires dedication and stamina. After diana gabaldons books, all 6 of them, over the last couple of years. One, it means no outofpocket expenses for me, and two, it means. Davina porter is known for the sheer beauty of her voice and her alwaysintelligent renditions of both classic and popular literature. The narrator does such an amazing job it makes you feel as tho you are. I am usually too lazy to read books with too much wordy. There was a release of the outlanders as audiobooks. Nothing personal to the narrator, but she needs to stick to fiction narration. In 1945, a former combat nurse, back from the war and on her honeymoon, touches a boulder in an ancient scottish ruin and is instantly transported to a scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in 1743. Ive now watched the series and although it sticks to the books most of the time, some of the deviations are fairly critical to understanding the character developments and i now see why some of the more controversial scenes in the series garnished so much attention. And seen it on audible so it wasnt hard to devis i had to listen to the book and omg. Watch out long time outlander audiobook narrator davina porter, sam heughan might be after her job. A breath of snow and ashes by diana gabaldon overdrive. The format was similar as thestyle of oldtime radio, with multiplevoice actors, sound effects fans could check out the samples of the work at graphic audio website.

An echo in the bone book information author diana gabaldon audiobook narrator davina porter publication dates september 22, 2009 publisher delacorte press isbn 9780385342452 see also the space between related pages chapter guide major characters minor characters literary references music an echo in the bone is the seventh novel in the outlander series of novels by diana gabaldon. Diana gabaldon author, davina porter narrator, recorded books publisher get audible free. Davina porter narrator 2018 dragonfly in amber outlander series book 2 diana gabaldon author. Intrigue, danger and desire merge in this lush novel of loyalty and time travel. Narrator davina porter is practically synonymous with outlander. Well have to wait and see what other changes from the book are in store for the outlander characters on. Davina porters voice is so expressive, and she does a wonderful job. When her fourth book, drums of autumn, was released, it debuted at no.

Jamie fraser, a passionate leader of men, receives an envoy from the governor josiah martin, asking for help. I like when the narrator has a nice voice to listen to. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and the comments which hopefully include the narrator. I still prefer to contract with a narrator using the royalty share agreement for two reasons. Outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted her to the top of the new york times bestseller list. Outlander fans have the opportunity of a lifetime working alongside their heroes on the filming of the smashhit tv shows new series. It also provided us an opportunity to start sharing with each other, from one column to the next, those narrators that do and dont work for us since we, as audiobook enthusiasts, know with great certainty that the narrator holds the power to make. Maybe i got too spoiled listening to outlander though.

How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Davina porter audio narrator of outlander series speaks to fans at fall for the books i love her voice, i believe she is the only voice for outlander besides for diana gabaldon if youre going to listen to outlander, there is only one version to getthe one read by davina porter. But i am not certain i could accept another narrator for future outlander books. The narrator of an audiobook can make or break the book. Im amused by this list since im known to listen to an audio book at 1. I am looking forward to listening to the rest of the series on audiotape. Outlander downloadable audiobook edmonton public library. Leslie i commute to work and audio books saved my sanity. Davinas audiobook work includes titles ranging from classics to mystery to philosophy, with an enduring thread of splendid fantasy audiobooks. Aug 17, 2011 my background with the outlander series.

Dragonfly in amber is the second of six or more books in the series. Were almost done book 3 and are sorry the ride is coming to an end. Well, here i am another delighted fan of diana gabaldon. It brought back all those emotions i felt when i read it new. I had no idea that it was possible to be as captivated with a story line as i have found myself to be with outlander. Say the name davina porter to a group of outlander fans and you are sure to get more than a few smiles, and many will say her voice is the voice of their claire and jamie. I have not really explored the world of audio books before, but a few things made me terribly eager for outlander, a book that is in my top ten all time favorites, to be the book.

I recommend the audio books and anything written by diana gabaldon. As a result of being an audio book newbie, im not even sure what are the salient points to bring out so ill just wing it. Sure, her husband franks history wasnt something that. Davina is particularly well known for narrating diana gabaldons outlander. Prior experience with visual media and voiceover narration preferred. The audio samples of hisoutlanders as audiobook gave different flavors.

I love listening to the book being read especially when i am on a driving trip. The narrator, davina porter, does a fine job of presenting claire randall, the storys spunky protagonist complete with captivating british accent as well as the other characters. Listen to fiery cross audio book by diana gabaldon. Outlander am i the only one who cant stand this book. As audiobooks increase in popularity, keppeler is seeing more audiobook work appear on upwork. Voice training or acting lessons optional laptop or pc to manage work and upload recordings. I thought it was boring, the detail was tedious, and i was wondering why everyone was raving about the book and how it earned its high ratings. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. She was married, a world war ii army nurse, and at that, they were supposed to be on their second honeymoon. If youre not familiar with acx or the process, you can read about my initial foray here. If you love reading and can sustain a consistent read, or even voice multiple characters, this line of work may be for you. Sep 28, 2005 outlander, diana gabaldons landmark novel of scottish lore has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted her to the top of the new york times bestseller list.

Best audio narration 992 books share book recommendations. I didnt see the outlander series before i read this book, and im glad that i didnt. Why outlander changed that rape scene from the book. Davina porter audio narrator of outlander series speaks to. The audiobook standard of excellence in my opinion is undoubtedly the unabridged version of diana gabaldons outlander series as told by narrator davina porter. But listening to this book instead of reading it was a big mistake. A founding narrator with recorded books, davina has an impressive list of. The incomparable davina porter has brought the beloved outlander series to life over 8 books totaling more than 300 hours of listening time. Find the most popular the outlander series audiobooks available for instant download to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. The narrator does a beautiful job with all the voices and there is nothing worse than an audio book where you cannot stand the voice of the narrator. I have loved hearing how the narrator has aged the characters voices throughout the series.

Once again, i highly recommend the unabridged version. You have to coordinate with the publisher and other voice actors if there are any, you have to deliver hours upon hours of reading work, and you have to be your own director. Rarely have i been entertained to this degree for such a sustained period of time and thats quite a. First of all, if you listen to this you would be in love with audio books. I, too, was a book snob about electronic books and never ever thought i would like audiobooks. Because the audiobook narrators read every single word, you learn to. To many fans, davina porters name is inextricable from the outlander universe, and earning such respect from such a fanbase is no simple task. It was announced via social media he would be lending his beautiful scottish voice to the audiobook for tales from the shadowhunter academy outlanders sam heughan can add audiobook narrator to his expanding resume. Audiobook addiction reader recommendations part 2 maryses. A founding narrator with recorded books, davina has an impressive list of classics in her audiography, including anna karenina and madame bovary. Jun 10, 2017 i, too, was a book snob about electronic books and never ever thought i would like audiobooks. Davina porter audio books, best sellers, narrator bio. This creates a unique listening experience that combines fantasy, historical fiction, romance, adventure, and science fiction. The voice actor does a great job and im looking forward to listening to the next one.

Now i cant really wait for the next season so i am committed to the books. Outlander, dragonfly in amber, voyager, and drums of autumn. For the best experience please update your browser. The articles author must be my age because i identified with and laughed over the monkees comment. The narrator, ray porter, does a great job giving life to all of bob 2. She handled each character wonderfully, although it is the first and only time i have ever listened to a book or series of books and thought a woman narrator did a better job on the mens voices than she did on the womens. How to work from home parttime as an audiobook narrator. I needed to know how close they came to or deviating from the book. Claire is much more caustic, sarcastic, and dismissive in the early part of the book, especially of franks research. Her audio work has covered the whole range of the written word, including the. Audio book summary diana gabaldons magnificent historical saga, begun with outlander and dragonfly in amber, continues with this new york times bestseller. I would and do recommend this series and am looking forward to beginning the next book his week.

Ive read all the audiobooks and sometimes i would stop and think wow this is only one woman doing all the voices. Freelancers, she says, tend to be better for general voiceover gigs, but not audiobook narration. I have accepted the narrators in the lord john series, even when the book includes jamie and actually think they are narrated well. Apr 30, 2019 i know the series outlander has done very well with audio books, so i thought, why not mine. I have not really explored the world of audio books before, but a few things made me terribly eager for outlander, a book that is in my top ten all time favorites, to be the book that changed that status for me. She serves as coproducer and advisor for the starz network outlander series based on her novels. Very interesting story line and the narrator does a great job with all the voices. I know the series outlander has done very well with audio books, so i thought, why not mine. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Specifically, i am talking about the first four in the series. Learn more about davina porter and browse audiobook titles. That said, i love the idea of bang for your buck with audible credits i must look into some of these.

It was announced via social media he would be lending his beautiful scottish voice to the audiobook for tales from the shadowhunter academy. Talking with audiofile, davina admires authors who do their homework, like diana gabaldon. Audiobook addiction reader recommendations part 2 maryse. You hear the young jamie in the middle aged jamies voice, but you also hear the growth and maturity. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. Its not that i dont like love long audio books, but im always impatient and what to know what happens next. In 1945, claire randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon. Regardless, i only recommend sites ive researched andor used and trust. Bestseller this month title az title za release date newest first highest rated book in series lowest to highest book in series highest to lowest refine by author refine results. So i work in a book store and everyone kept telling me about how much they loved this book, so as part of my job i decided to try giving them a shot.

Set in the intriguing scotland of 200 years ago, the third installment in the romantic adventures of jamie and claire is as compelling as the first. Exceptional writing skills, to articulate ideas and content through language for both narration and conversational scripts. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Listening to book 5 now and expect to continue until its over. The audiobook standard of excellence in my opinion is undoubtedly the unabridged version of diana gabaldons outlander series as told by narrator davina. Our first speaking of audiobooks column carried the subtitle, its all about the narrator and was a general discussion of romance audiobooks. This is because davina porter is the narrator of the unabridged audio versions of the outlander book series. I loved listening to these after watching the series.

The audiobook narration is wonderful and will gently waltz you through this. The governor needs someone to unite the backcountry, pacify the seething resentments of the settlers, and keep the mountains safe for king and crown. It was only a matter of time before diana gabaldons bestselling outlander saga made the leap from book to hit tv series, and the millions of readers captivated by the epic romance of claire beauchamp randall and jamie fraser have eagerly followed. Dream jobs on the set of outlander up for grabs deadline news. In 1945, former combat nurse claire randall has returned from the war and been reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon. Within this multibillion dollar business, publishers and companies around are seeking diverse voices to provide audiobook narration in multiple languages.

Outlanders sam heughan can add audiobook narrator to his expanding resume. Confessions of an outlander audiobook addict outlandish. Obviously i started with outlander, i got through the first two chapters of the book before giving up because i was so bored. Just finished the outlander book after watching the starz series. Since the book outlander is written in first person point of view, with an i or a we as a narrator, with claire as that narrator, the book gives us more insight into claires personality than the adaptation does. Published september, 2017 by leisa good this post may contain affiliate links. Diana gabaldon did a fine job with this book and its.

I only came upon the outlander series this past june while learning how to use my creative zen and trying out my trial audio book membership that came with the purchase. Claire as a narrator is funny, amusing, intelligent and has a great overview of life. Writes voiceover narration scripts for longform and shortform content. So i bought outlander a historical novel has wrongly been labelled a romantic fiction should be relabelled as a historical fiction, i enjoyed in paper form but listening to it on audiobook really really makes a difference, davina porter the narrator has a natural gift at bringing the various characters to life.