A lifelong New Englander, I grew up between an indie bookstore and an antiques shop. Storytelling, in all its forms drew me to cobble together a patchwork of studies in radio, television, and writing. I was a radio host and costumed tour guide before launching a long-term career in academia. I came to audiobook narration as an avid listener and long-time dabbler in vocal performance. My previous experiences working in counseling and course instruction further fuel my delivery, which is equal parts empathetic and authoritative. Forever bookish, I have a fondness for magical realism, memoirs, feminist works, and anything featuring dogs or witches. In 2023 I launched Audiobookin’ In Andover, a day-long, in person educational workshop for New England-based narrators. The event was co-hosted in 2024 with Carol Monda, and we’re thrilled to be in the midst of planning for our 2025 event!Memberships include: SAG-AFTRA and the Audio Publishers Association.My work is available through Audible and wherever you get your audiobooks.CONTACT:www.sarasounds.comFOLLOW:twitter.com/SaraSoundsVOinstagram.com/sara_sounds/facebook.com/sarasoundsnarratesTRAINING & WORKSHOPS:o 1:1 coaching with Carol Monda, Andi Arndt, and Tanya Eby o Narrator.Life Horror Narration Workshop, 2021 o Johnny Heller’s New England Narrator Retreat, 2022, 2018 o Johnny Heller and Scott Brick’s Audiobook Business Workshop, 2021 participant o Deyan Institute, 2020 o Johnny Heller’s Splendiferous Workshop, 2019 participant o Sean Pratt - non-fiction audiobook narration program graduate, 2019 MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS o SAG-AFTRA, Member o APA, Member & Ambassador o Learning Ally, Volunteer HOME STUDIO:Booth – Studiobricks OneMicrophone – Neumann TLM102 Condenser Microphone with a pop shield and shock mountEquipment - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Audio Interface, Sony MDR7506 Headphones, Edifier R1280T Studio Monitor SpeakersComputer - Intel NUC8i5BEH 16GB/128GB SSD, External hard drive, iPad