Audiobook Narrator
My voice has been described as "trustworthy" which explains why I'm often cast for nonfiction titles with difficult, sensitive material. Stories that need to be told with care.
As a previous wilderness skills leader in Alaska, I have experience literally "talking someone off a ledge": the edge of a glacier, navigating a stretch of white water, or a long day of mountaineering with a heavy backpack.
Caring for the listener is my goal. For my own self care, I schedule fiction or history around difficult projects. Historical fiction and mysteries are my favorite. That trustworthy voice comes in handy for the "unreliable narrator"!
A stuffed chicken named Ethyl keeps me company in the sound booth. She's a good listener.
"Narrators Dion Graham and Suzie Althens work together to give us a soulful exploration of the "lost boys" fleeing war-torn South Sudan. They portray teenage refugee Alephonsion Deng and his white suburban mentor, Judy Bernstein. Listeners should turn this title on with a box of tissues at hand because Graham and Althens evoke a range of emotions through their sensitive portrayals." AudioFile Magazine
"Althens evokes the bright self-confidence of Villepreux-Power, who steadfastly championed her right to be known for her scientific discoveries and inventions. Althens walks listeners through the complexities of octopus biology and scientific experimentation with clarity, making the tongue-twisting terminology easy to follow. Althens shines in the direct quotes from Villepreux-Power's journals, breathing life into this little known woman." AudioFile Magazine
“Using a quiet, unassuming voice that channels Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s
own unpretentious tones, narrator Suzie Althens delivers a pleasing performance of the story of
Senator Warren’s life.” AudioFile Magazine
“This light whodunit is made especially charming with Althens’ spot-on narration. By differentiating pitch and tone and using regional accents for all ages and genders, she produces a cast of fully recognized and distinct, quirky characters. A steady pacing keeps listeners engaged during this rollicking, fun ride.” The Booklist Reader
