The Magic of Audiobooks: Stories Brought to Life

Audiobooks are incredible creations that allow you to immerse yourself in brilliant literature, transforming reading into a dynamic, performance-driven experience.

The Art of the Performance

A truly exceptional audiobook relies on the skill of a seasoned, professionally trained narrator. Beyond boasting stellar listener reviews, many of our narrators bring extensive stage and screen experience to the microphone, injecting deep emotion, distinct character voices, and cinematic energy into every chapter.

Your Ultimate Travel Companion

Audiobooks offer an unbeatable opportunity to escape into virtual worlds while navigating the real one. Whether you are commuting by car, taking a train, or flying across the country, a great story turns tedious travel time into an inspiring journey of discovery.

Building Vital Literacy Skills

Beyond entertainment, listening is a powerful tool for personal development. According to the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks actively help "build and enhance vital literacy skills such as fluency, vocabulary, language acquisition, pronunciation, phonemic awareness, and comprehension—skills that often boost reading scores."

 

Meet: Amanda Leigh Cobb

One of our many regulars is Amanda Leigh Cobb, who is a Yale MFA-trained actress, elite producer, and a four-time AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator. With a rich performance foundation that includes a decade on Broadway working alongside industry icons like Hugh Jackman and Mike Nichols, Amanda brings unparalleled dramatic depth, emotional range, and character versatility to the booth.

She has lent her voice to over 200 titles for major publishers—including Penguin Random House, Audible, and Podium Entertainment—and frequently records specialized literature for the Library of Congress. A specialist in multi-character dialogue and intricate accents (spanning British, Irish, French, and regional US dialects), she is widely celebrated for narrating major New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestsellers. Her standout portfolio features top-tier authors such as Sarah J. Maas (narrating the global sensation A Court of Wings and Ruin), Carissa Broadbent (Crowns of Nyaxia), Karen Marie Moning, Jodi Picoult, and Jayne Ann Krentz.

Originally from Texas, Amanda received her MFA from the Yale School of Drama and is known for playing BABY in the first American tour of Dirty Dancing.


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Amanda Leigh Cobb
Narrator • Actor • Audiobook Coach

Audiobook Production for Authors

Turn your book into a captivating audiobook with Silverton Audio, your personal, full-service production partner. We combine experienced production professionals, exceptional voice talent, and personalized support to help you create an audiobook that reflects your story and creative vision.

Founded in 2014 after conversations with independent authors searching for a better alternative, Silverton Audio offers personalized production without restrictive self-service platforms. For more than 12 years, we’ve helped independent writers bring their stories to life while retaining ownership of their work.

Why Authors Choose Silverton Audio

  • Keep Your Rights: You retain complete control of your intellectual property throughout the production process.
  • Personal Support: Work directly with experienced production professionals who guide your project from start to finish.
  • Exceptional Narrators: Choose from professional voice talent, including accomplished stage and screen actors and SAG-AFTRA-affiliated performers.
  • Competitive Royalties: Our distribution model can provide higher royalties than many traditional alternatives.

Simple, Hassle-Free Production

Our signature "white glove" service pairs you with a dedicated team member who handles every technical, structural, and administrative detail of your project. Instead of managing automated DIY dashboards, you work directly with real production experts who guide your audiobook from recording through final delivery.

Find the Perfect Voice for Your Story

We partner with an elite roster of seasoned, professional voice talent, including SAG-AFTRA-affiliated actors. We take the time to understand your story's settings, character demographics, and vocal preferences, then curate custom auditions tailored to your manuscript. Already have a preferred voice actor? You are always welcome to bring your own narrator, and our in-house engineering team will handle mastering and quality control.

Global Distribution Without Restrictions

Whether we produce your audiobook from the ground up or you provide a completed audio file, our distribution network helps your book reach listeners around the world through more than 20 major channels.

  • Digital Retail: Available across leading online storefronts.
  • Public Libraries: Deep integration into library systems.
  • Physical Formats: Retail and library-ready CDs available for purchase.

Our distribution model is designed to maximize your reach while maintaining competitive, affordable rates.

Bringing Untold Stories to Light

Every time a listener purchases a Silverton Audio production, they directly support independent creators. We bring hundreds of unique titles to life that might otherwise remain unavailable, giving audiences access to a rich and diverse selection of audiobooks.

Let Us Produce Your Next Audiobook

Making books into exceptional audiobooks is what we do. Contact us today to explore our services and learn how easy it is to transform your print or ebook into a high-quality audio production.

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