Behind the Audio — Behind the Audio

Here Goes Nothing is about the complex relationships that are created and destroyed by a band’s touring experience. McGrath’s second novel explores the corrupt and selfish nature of the music industry and ultimately offers a courageous story of how the road can bring people together while also tearing them apart. What did you find most challenging and rewarding about recording Here Goes Nothing? The experience of trying to reconnect to a text that was written and completed in what feels like a far away time was by far the most challenging part. Books take so much out of you, so...

While epidemic polio ravages Canadian neighbourhoods, a Syrian refugee barber, desperate to resume his career as a well-respected surgeon, tries to help, risking reprisals from investigator Dr. Zol Szabo and a murderous warlord.   What is the most challenging part of recording an audiobook? Conversely, what is the most enjoyable part? The most challenging part of recording a book is being consistent. You record over several days, sometimes with days in between, so your voice and your characters have to stay consistent with itself over those days, as well as within the session of the day, so you don’t sound...

Shifting the Balance explores how decision-making is changing in the digital economy. The role of data and intuition will continue to rebalance as analytics take on a more significant role in how companies develop and execute strategy. Case studies explore best-in-class organizations from various sectors including pro sports, media, and finance. As the author, what was the most interesting part of having your book turned into an audiobook? Other than it being a humbling experience, I enjoyed learning about the process — understanding the role of the publisher, director, etc. It was also interesting to understand the adjustments being made...

Anna Porter’s feisty art fraud heroine Helena Marsh returns in Deceptions, chasing down a long-lost Artemisia painting while staying one step ahead of the eastern European mobsters and art thieves who covet it and will do anything — even kill — to make it theirs. As the author, what was the most interesting part of having your book turned into an audiobook? It was fascinating to hear my characters’ voices. Had you ever listened to an audiobook before this experience? Do you have any favourites? The Appraisal (the first Helena Marsh novel, narrated by Tandy Cronyn) and Oryx and Crake (written...

Photo Credit: Valérian Mazataud, Le Devoir Winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, Translations, 2018 In Descent Into Night, Goncourt Prize finalist Edem Awumey gives us a darkly moving and terrifying novel about fear and play, repression and protest, and the indomitable nature of creativity. As the author, what was the most interesting part of having your book turned into an audiobook? The best part is that the story can be heard by the visually impaired. In addition, some readers on the road in their cars can hear the story. What was it like working with the narrator and/or director...