Tavia Gilbert, 2018 Audiobook Narrator of the Year,
in the recording studio. Tavia's comments on
narrating and producing the audiobook for
"I'm so honored to be a part of this! Delighted
to work with you! Thank you so much!"
Image courtesy of TG
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The new paperback book, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride will be released in about four weeks. You may preorder books from the Seashore Trolley Museum store by Clicking Here Books that are preordered will be signed by the award-winning Maine author, Jean M. Flahive, before being shipped to you. We are looking for the official book launch to be at Seashore Trolley Museum, in Kennebunkport, Maine, on the Museum's Members Day, Saturday, October 12, 2019. Author Jean M. Flahive will be at the Museum that day and will sign books. Look for details in the coming weeks. Click Here to see the post with early reviews :)
June 2020 - The audiobook is now available Click HERE to go to the Audible page.
The launch and distribution of new paperback books is just one facet of book sales in our world today. There are also ebooks and audiobooks. These two versions of Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride will launch later in November. In researching these two versions of the book and what preparations were necessary to help provide for a successful launch for each version, it was clear that for both versions, the cover art, story summary, favorable reviews, and the author's bio were critical components.
However, for the audiobook version, there are many other additional, critical components to consider. Here is what my research has led me to believe: Having the original edited manuscript converted into a script by someone with an ear for the cadence of the story and its characters within; their individual personalities, their temperaments, their souls, and their interdependence with each other in the rhythmic pattern of the story is crucial. It's imperative that the narrator; the "voice" of the script and its characters, be the heart of the story where the characters' traits emanate and emotionally engage the listener. In addition, having the proper recording equipment utilized in a proper recording studio and being operated by recording professionals so that a quality narrated recording would be available to be professionally edited was also paramount.
In one of my several conversations with peers, colleagues, and friends that discussed audiobook production, Patricia Erikson asked me if I would be open to her reaching out to a friend who had a Maine connection and had professional experience in the audiobook industry in New York. My reply was, yes, of course! A couple weeks later, I received an "E-troduction," email from Patricia, introducing me to Tavia Gilbert.
Tavia Gilbert is a producer, writer, and acclaimed
narrator of more than 600 full-cast and multi-voice
audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the
industry. Image courtesy of TG
Ever watch a TV commercial or listen to a radio commercial and think to yourself, "Hmmm, that voice sounds familiar?" There's a good chance that the voice that sounds familiar to you is the voice of Tavia Gilbert :) Click here to listen to a montage of commercials where Tavia's voice was featured. You definitely will listen, smile, and nod your head, as you indeed recognize her voice.
In my initial introduction to Tavia, I gave her some background on Narcissus and the overall project, where we were with the paperback book release, and that we'd like to follow the paperback book launch with an ebook and audiobook launch shortly thereafter. Tavia and I continued to correspond and came to an agreement that she and her production company would produce the master audiobook file for release later in November. I couldn't be happier :)
Here is some background information on Tavia:
Tavia received the 2018 Audiobook Narrator of the Year and was the winner of the 2017 Best Female Narrator Audie Award. She is a ten-time Audie nominee, three-time nominee, and one-time winner of Voice Arts Awards, and the recipient of more than twenty Earphones Awards, a ListenUp Award, and three Parents' Choice Awards. She is a trusted and sought-after actress for work across every genre, from children's and YA (Young Adult) to literary fiction, and genre fiction. Audible named her the Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir and Library Journal has written of this highly-acclaimed actress that she is "as close as you can get to a full-cast narration with a solo voice." She is currently developing a scripted fiction podcast, The Abels, in collaboration with the BBC. Tavia earned a BFA in Acting from Cornish College of Arts, studied audio documentary storytelling at the Salt Institute and Services, and serves currently in the Salt Alumni Advisory Group, and holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is a popular guest lecturer on writing and performance at the college level. She lived in Maine full-time from 2001-2013 and still considers Maine home. www.taviagilbert.com // 207.650.6213
* Audible listing - all categories
* AudioFile profile
* Commercial VO Demo
Watch her TEDx talk: On surrender
2018 Voice of Choice: Booklist Magazine
2017 Winner: Best Female Narrator Audie Award
Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir (Audible)
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Tavia Gilbert on Monhegan Island, Maine
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We continue the restoration work on the 1912, Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban.
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Being more than a century old, the stately, "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, is a gem. This shimmering precious stone of Maine transportation history is brilliantly resplendent as it emanates so many elements of history, including; time, places, people, and events, that it was coupled to, that when just a smattering of its seemingly innumerable stories are shared, the contents captivates, fascinates, then generates, interest to learn more 🙋. The majestic Narcissus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Please consider joining the epic journey to complete the Narcissus Project by making a donation today!
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The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible coalition of narratives.
Click Here: History-Related Posts - Narcissus and Portland-Lewiston Interurban
The Narcissus is featured in the national Gold Award-winning novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride. The "Elegant Ride" is the Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, between Lewiston and Portland, Maine, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.
Click Here: Bookstores and Businesses promoting the Narcissus Project
Independent book publisher, Phil Morse, holding
the Gold Book Award Winner plaque for
the Middle Reader category for The Eric
Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to
award-winning Maine author,
Jean M. Flahive
