Join us as we explore the art and science of audiobook narration with Lorelei King, a renowned voice of the Mercy Thompson series. Discover her insights on voice acting, technology changes, character development, and the future of AI in voice work.

Key Topics:

Lorelei King's experience with the Mercy series over 20 years The impact of technology and AI on audiobook narration Approaches to character voices and accents in audiobooks The importance of preparation and stamina in voice acting The evolving role of directors and self-direction in recording

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 04:30 The Journey of Audiobook Narration 10:45 The Art of Character Voices 14:07 Emotional Responses in Narration 15:15 Directing and Self-Direction in Audiobooks 17:37 Acting Background and Its Influence 20:02 The Impact of AI on Voice Acting 22:10 The Limitations of AI in Creativity 25:02 The Excitement of New Projects 27:00 Navigating the Audiobook Industry 30:00 The Challenges of Voice Acting 32:02 The Art of Character Pronunciation 35:00 Reflections on the Mercy Series

Resources

Lorelei King's Book: The Storyteller's Guide to Voice Acting - https://www.amazon.com/Storytellers-Guide-Voice-Acting/dp/XXXXXX Patty Briggs' Mercy Series - https://pattybriggs.com/mercy-series AI Voice Technology Insights - https://example.com/ai-voice-future

Guest links

Twitter - https://twitter.com/loreleiking Website - https://loreleiking.com