Lorelei King on Narrating the Mercy Thompson Audiobook Series

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