CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION:
The Path of Ascension 6
by C. Mantis
Welcome to the home of narrator and producer J.S. Arquin
About
When I was three, I would take as many books as I could carry to the nearest adult, and demand they read them all to me. When they finished, I’d fetch another stack.
Since then, I’ve become a classically trained actor and have lived and performed around the world in a professional career spanning decades. My studied technique with characters and facility with accents have served me well as a full-time narrator, and have helped make me a listener favorite in the exciting realms of Fantasy and Science Fiction. I have breathed life into hundreds of audiobooks while working with some of the top publishers in the world, and it has been my privilege to be nominated for several industry awards.
I guess you could say I’m paying all those Green Eggs and Ham forward.
At Arquin Audiobooks I work closely with authors and publishers to bring their vision to life. Drop me a line at js@arquinaudiobooks.com, and let's talk about how we can make your audiobook sing.
Technical Details
I love to learn, and continue to study my craft extensively. I've worked with such notable audiobook coaches as Sean Pratt, Helen Lloyd, Johnny Heller, PJ Ochlan, Andi Arndt, Vikas Adams, Emily Woo Zeller, and many others. I love languages and accents, and have learned many tips from both Nicole Redman and Amanda Quaid. I speak fluent Greek, and passable Spanish and German. Accents I've done in the past include: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Texas, Georgia, RP, East London, Birmingham, Scottish, Irish, German, Danish, Norwegian, French, Spanish, Mexican, Greek, Russian, Caribbean, Balkan, Italian, and Indian.
My professional home studio is fully isolated, remote-ready, and whisper quiet.
Gear and specs:
- -70 db noise floor
- AT 4040 microphone
- Scarlett 2i2 interface
- Reaper DAW / IZotope Rx8
. For more details you can download my resume.
Indie Authors
Though I work with many fine publishers, I have a particular connection with indie authors.
The reason is simple: I'm an indie author myself.
So I understand the challenges of being an indie author in today's world. Handling all the writing, publishing, and marketing yourself can be overwhelming. Turning your work into audiobooks can seem like a lot to learn and you've already got ten million things on your plate. I get it. Boy howdy, I really, really get it.
Never fear. I'm here to help.
I will walk you through the process of turning your work into sparkling audiobooks. I'm happy to help you figure out which distribution option is right for you. I will handle the narration, editing, and proofing so all you have to do is sit back and wait for your audiobook to arrive. When your book goes live, I will trumpet the news on all of my social media.
Looking for dual narration? I've got you covered there too.
I partner with a pool of hand-picked, fabulous narrators on dual narration projects. I will gladly help you find the perfect complementary voice to make your book come alive.
Have more questions? I'd love to answer them.
Drop me a line at js@arquinaudiobooks.com.