Miles Beyond the Page | Liza Jacob
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with audiobook narrator Liza Jacob to explore the art, craft, and business of bringing stories to life through audio.
Liza shares her journey from graphic design and illustration into audiobook narration, landing her first six-book series before she even had a home studio, and the acting and narration training that helped shape her career. Michelle and Liza discuss how audiobook performance has evolved, the importance of microphone technique and audio quality, and how Liza develops authentic accents by studying native speakers and working with dialect coaches.
The conversation also offers valuable advice for indie authors looking to produce audiobooks. They cover the audition process, what authors should include in casting notes, common misconceptions about working with narrators, and what to listen for when reviewing auditions. Liza also explains audiobook pricing models, including royalty share and per-finished-hour contracts, shares her thoughts on AI narration, and discusses when authors might consider narrating their own work.
🎧 Whether you're an audiobook listener, a narrator, or an author considering audio for the first time, this episode is packed with practical insights into one of publishing's fastest-growing formats.
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ABOUT LIZA JACOB:
Liza Jacob is a seasoned, sharp, and spectacularly listenable audiobook narrator. Liza brings a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes an audiobook work—from performance choices to production standards. Listeners walk away with a sharper ear, smarter expectations, and fewer expensive mistakes. Equal parts craft and candor.
With 30+ titles under her belt and over 10 accents mastered, she brings cozy mysteries, romance, and fantasy to life with a voice that’s as dependable as it is delightful. (Get ready — your listeners won’t just hear the story… they’ll feel it.)
Author, Podcaster
MICHELLE MILES is the host of Miles Beyond the Page, a podcast that celebrates the magical, messy, and inspiring journey of storytelling.
As an author of fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, Michelle brings her passion for writing and publishing to every episode—whether she's interviewing debut authors, bestselling giants, or industry pros. With her warm, down-to-earth style and curiosity for all things creative, she dives deep into the heart of the writer’s process, from first drafts to final edits, rejections to rave reviews.
When she’s not behind the mic or crafting enchanting worlds on the page, Michelle can be found wrangling her to-be-read pile, sipping wine, or plotting her next story twist. Miles Beyond the Page is her love letter to authors, readers, and the stories that connect us all.
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