Graphic from a wonderful new audiobook-related t-shirt I got from AppleStreetWear on Etsy.

Gave a very-well-received talk last night on mass extinctions! I admit I was a little worried because the topic isn't exactly the most upbeat one, but I think I threw in enough humor. Thanks so much to the CFA and Voyager Wealth Advisors for inviting me to be a part of this season's lecture series!

Currently listening to the audiobook of _Katabasis_ by R.F. Kuang, narrated beautifully by Morag Sims with interludes by Will Watt. I love listening to audiobooks and learning from their narrators...but it's often hard to pay attention to the narration because I get so caught up in the story! 😅

Deep into the mastering process on my next audiobook: _Punktown_ by Jeffrey Thomas. I am in love with the stories in this book—enthralling and philosophical. Can't wait for this to be out in the wild!

Something to keep in mind for when you get those instances of impostor syndrome.

THANK YOU to all my VO friends & colleagues that have helped make 2025 amazing! And especial thanks to Steven Smith, Scott Johni, Nick Hershey, Jeffrey Thomas, and John Hopkinson for giving me the opportunity to bring some amazing books and stories to life! May everyone's 2026 be bright & wonderful.

My warmest holiday wishes to everyone!

Like many others I've seen posting across social media, I'm jumping ship from Firefox because of their move to become a wholly integrated AI app. Migrating everything over to @vivaldi.com presently.

Although retired from academia, I still do paleontological research. A talented graduate student & I have been trying to figure out what kind(s) of ligaments sauropod ("brontosaur") dinosaurs had to help support their long necks. The paper was just published in the journal _VAMP_!

Today's unpronounceable word for my mouth: gritted. I either emphasize the t's and sound like I over-enunciate things, or else it's "gridded." My mouth cannot seem to find a happy medium... 😅 #voiceover #audiobooks

Now on Day 6 of what was supposed to be a 2 day project doing maintenance work on our roof. I've been unable to do much of anything in my booth with all the noise. Should be done today, though! Then I will be playing catch-up with recording and editing! #audiobooks #voiceacting

I try to be good, but the results aren't entirely satisfying... #voiceacting #audiobooks

Today's phrase that my mouth refuses to pronounce correctly: "gusts to". 😵 #voiceacting #audiobook

The current state of my recording environment. #audiobooks #voiceactor

I had the great privilege of narrating the audiobook of _Personal Injury: A Corrupt Conspiracy_ by @scottjohniauthor, and now it's been released into the world! This fast-paced action thriller is a terrific read (and, I hope, listen)! Go grab your copy on Audible and/or Amazon! #audiobook

It's a busy time in my booth! Auditioned for the AHAB Halloween Audition Workshop, finishing prep for an audiobook, got shortlisted for a couple of video-game roles, graduated from coaching with Sean Pratt, and more! As one of my advisors used to say, "SLEEP?!? Sleep you can get when you're dead!"

Currently in the prep phase for my next audiobook: _Stellar Origins_ by Nicholas C. Hershey. This is a fun, fast-paced book with a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, unlike anything I've read before! Pumped to be working on this! Thanks to Nick for having me on board!

Absolutely thrilled to be learning from Jess Herring about how to find and reach out to authors whose books currently lack audiobooks in the current iteration of the Audiobook Empire's Outreach Initiative. Interested? Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I'm only 4 years behind, but I just listened to this amazing podcast episode by Stephanie Pam Roberts interviewing Saul Blinkoff. What an inspirational story and an uplifting, motivating episode! Highly recommend! share.google/9cto0LTExD7F...

The 5th annual Utah Audiobook Narrators Conference last Saturday was mind-blowing! Thanks SO much to Emma Faye for putting it together and P.J. Ochlan (shown with me in the photo), whose eye-opening POV about POV I will be taking to heart in all my narration. #audiobooks #voiceover

One of my favorite quotes, and something I try to live by. Rather than letting errors or failures get to me, view them as lessons that teach you to not make those mistakes again. It's not easy in the face of impostor syndrome. There's another, more valuable perspective and approach to them!

Now entering the proofing and editing phase in my recording of _Personal Injury_ by Scott Johni. This is an amazingly fun book, full of terrific characters (who are challenging my narration skills in the best ways)! #audiobooks #voiceover

...and while recording... #voiceacting #audiobooknarration

My finished audiobook files for 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘯 by Steven Smith are presently going through ACX QC. I hope the book will be out soon and available for students everywhere who will be reading Huck Finn for school projects in the upcoming academic year!

Today's audiobook post. #audiobooks

Today's mood.

RECOMMENDATION: if you're going to proof and edit your own audiobook narration, splurge on a really good desk chair in which you can sit comfortably for long periods. My cheap-y model, even with a seat cushion, make my tush ache after not very long... 😬 #audiobooks #voiceacting

My "secret sauce" apparently isn't so secret...

It's been ages since I've read Huckleberry Finn, but I'm learning a lot of new perspectives about it, and having a really fun time, by narrating _Study Guide for Decoding The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn_ by Steven Smith (published by Sherwood Press)!

Had a riotously fun time with my VO accountability group, Accountabilibuddies International™, last Saturday! This is an absolutely frabjuous group of people! #voiceactor

Had a riotously fun time with my VO accountability group, Accountabilibuddies International™, last Saturday! This is an absolutely frabjuous group of people!

A few weeks ago, my wife & I went to the supercross finals in SLC. It made me think about analogies with voiceover. Both: * require coaching, practice, & skill. * can be grueling. * require financial investment. * are rewarding. But don't try voiceover anywhere near motorcycle races...! #voiceover

Thought my author friends and colleagues here might enjoy and appreciate this. youtu.be/NSuSyZ92Cjg?... #writingcommunity

Great conversation today over on Clubhouse (as there is every Wednesday) about all things audiobook narration! Highly recommend @anaclements.bsky.social's Narrators Assemble group if you're not already in there, as well as Brian Telestai's Narrators' Workout on Mondays!

In addition to being an actor, I'm also a paleontologist who has published many technical papers (most recently journals.library.ualberta.ca/vamp/index.p...). This background really has helped with non-fiction narration and knowing how to research material so I have a firm understanding of it.

I'm quite beside myself to be a finalist for a 2025 One Voice award! I am deeply honored thank all the folks at the One Voice Awards for their consideration. And I also must thank @anneganguzza.bsky.social for her incomparable coaching and direction!

This should terrify creatives, especially those living in states that are trying to protect them and their works. www.404media.co/republicans-...

Had a marketing meeting this morning with a non-profit for which I'm on the board. I was pretty darned proud of myself for understanding a lot of what was discussed, identifying problems, and even being able to use terms such as "ROI" correctly and relevantly! Quoth the Genie: "He can be taught!"

To test various mic placements for reducing plosives and the need to depend on processing to reduce them, I came up with eight test sentences and thought they might be helpful to other voice actors. Here they are for all interested parties!

Ever have one of those days when you and your microphone seem to have a completely antagonistic relationship? 😖Today I kinda want to remind mine that I have ready access to large hammers...

Some musings on the intersection of science and art—too long for a standard Bluesky post, so I'm trying the screenshot route instead! #acting #science #voiceacting

In my other life (paleontologist), I've been remotely advising a grad student who just successfully defended her Master's thesis. Helping foster her has been so rewarding! In the same vein, I've benefited so much from my voiceover mentors—I can't thank them all enough. Coaches rock.

Just want to recommend the Libby app for listening to audiobooks. It's only limitation seems to be the holdings of my local library (maybe I should see about getting a library card in a bigger city? 😅). If you're looking for a great way to access audiobooks, please check out @libbyapp.com!

Now listening to the audiobook of _Water Moon_, narrated by the incomparable Cindy Kay.

A belated Happy National Voice Over Day to all the wonderful and supremely talented #voiceactors on the platform! (Image from www.imagella.com/products/4k-... .)

#writesky #authors #writers

Not only am I a #voiceactor + audiobook narrator, I'm a published book author, too! In addition to this book, I've written two introductory course lab manuals (one for an introductory geology course and one for an introduction to dinosaurs course) and a textbook for a course on scientific writing.

Had an absolute BLAST with a small group of talented VAs last Friday evening in the first Acting Fun-D'mentals workshop with Jenn Henry! Thanks so much to Tim Ratliffe for bringing this to my attention!

An early experimental microphone created by David E. Hughes in London around 1879. On display in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. #voiceactors

Currently reading aloud to my wife: