Testimonials from Author-Narrators

“Gordon was a perfect partner to work with on my first-ever audiobook. He kept tabs on my pace and tone. He was always ready to double or even triple-check pronunciation. He had a sixth sense instinct for the perfect times to pause for water breaks. All in all, he made a mystifying process feel relaxed and comfortable.” 

“Gordon did an outstanding job directing my audiobook. He understood that narrating your own story requires more than simply reading the words on the page, and he knew exactly how to get the best performance out of me. His guidance was always on point and, more importantly, tailored to my personality, my style, and the material. Gordon knew when to push, when to make an adjustment, and when to simply let me tell the story. He was professional, patient, and incredibly good at what he does. The finished audiobook is better because of his direction, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the result.”

“Gordon is a real pro and after working with him I have a new appreciation for the art and science of doing an audio book. I would not have come close to the finished product without Gordon’s steady guidance and exquisite attention to detail. For my next audio book I’ll know exactly who to call.”

“Gordon is a consummate professional and incredibly talented, seasoned director. I was a first time narrator, and Gordon helped bring out my best for the recording process, while bringing me into the creative process too, as a participant. I would entrust my work to him again, without hesitation.”

“Gordon is incredibly personable and put me at ease immediately. He quickly caught on to my natural reading style and helped me tweak it to make it approachable for the listener. Gordon’s immense experience and care truly shines through in his directorial work.”

“I was more than a bit daunted stepping into the studio to record my first audiobook, but Gordon immediately put me at ease. His warmth and sense of humor--coupled with an exacting attention to detail--made the process remarkably smooth, easy, and enjoyable.“

“It was clear that he wanted to come up with an immaculate work product, which I deeply respect. But it never once felt imposing. It was a helping hand guiding you skillfully and joyfully down the river to your destination.”

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Recording my audiobook was an unexpectedly powerful experience, and much of that was due to Gordon. I felt safe, held in wise and steady hands.”

“It was a joy to work with him. Gordon has meticulous attention to detail, wonderful interpersonal skills, and innumerable tips on how to make a recording session as efficient and successful as is possible!”

"As a first-time author, I was exceptionally fortunate to have someone of Gordon's directing experience and coaching talent guide me through the audio recording. His assistance was invaluable!"

“Gordon is a great teacher, helping turn those booming TV news voices into something audiobook listeners actually want to hear!”

"He was invaluable as a talent director, sounding board and editor, but also as a fact triple-checker and master of surname pronunciation. Recording this book was like being in a newsroom with a phenomenal editor/producer, whose good taste and good sense make every project better. Throw in a fantastic sense of humor and unshakable patience, and it just doesn't get much better than Gordon."

ONE OF AUDIBLE’S TOP 5 NON-FICTION AUDIOBOOKS OF 2019

“Gordon was a delight to work with. His years of literary, journalistic, and performance experience made him an expert director, capable of bringing the best out of the rest of us. He also seemed to take joy in the enterprise, a positive energy that infused the experience.”

“Gordon is a true professional. And he made the experience fun. It was a pleasure to work with him.”

“I realized that that voice on the other side of the glass was the voice of someone who was determined to make things as good as possible — and who knew how to make them that way. I know how much I owe to Gordon.”

“Gordon Rothman’s professionalism and calm nature allow him to be the kind of coach that pushes you to greatness. Recording the audiobook was such an amazing experience and I am grateful to Gordon for making sure the pages of the book came to life.”

“I was so grateful to have Gordon Rothman at the helm of my first audiobook, Unknown Valor. He guided me through the unique experience of “being in the listener’s ear." Gordon brings a newsman's attention to detail and accuracy, and a director's sensibility to storytelling.”

"Having worked with Gordon Rothman now on two audio books, I can say that he literally makes the process a breeze. He is there to suggest intonation, pronunciation and punctuation...no easy feat when reading several hundred pages! He is both technically and artistically meticulous! He is a pleasure to work with and I recommend him without hesitation!

"Gordon gave me invaluable feedback while recording the audiobook for The Optimist's Telescope, helping to bring out the meaning of the sentences I had crafted in the recorded version. His wide-ranging knowledge and expert coaching made it easier to deliver complex lines and nail pronunciations across multiple languages."

“You were a fantastic choice as director,  especially in light of the book containing so many Russian, Chinese and German names and words.  I really appreciated not only your knowledge about foreign pronunciation but the fact that you  had really done your due diligence on some of the more obscure terms, which saved us a lot of time.”

JF: “Deb Fallows and I very much enjoyed working with Gordon Rothman on our book Our Towns, and I think any author would benefit from the guidance he provides.”

DF: “He turned a famously arduous process (think of going to the dentist!) into one that was as delicate and pleasant as could be (think of taking the happy gas!).“

“I would like to highly recommend Gordon Rothman. Gordon was very attentive, very professional and it was a pleasure to work with him.“

“Working with Gordon Rothman was such a pleasure. I learned so much about how to use tone and timing to convey information that augmented the meaning of the words. I highly recommend Gordon to anyone planning to produce an audio book.”