James Phillip Gates | Audiobook Narrator | Los Angeles, New York, London

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Audiobook Narration.

Audiobook Narration Samples

James maintains a professional home studio
He is available for in-studio work in Greater Los Angeles
SAG/AFTRA eligible

FICTION

Adventure · Fantasy Fiction3rd POV · MF Multi-character · Uneasy fellowship

00:00 / 03:25

Paranormal Romance · Werewolves1st POV · M · Standard American · Restless chance encounter

00:00 / 03:12

Contemporary Saga · American Literary Fiction3rd POV · MM · Southern American · Threatening verbal exchange

00:00 / 03:24

Thriller · Historical Romance1st POV · MF · RP · Stolen seductive moment

00:00 / 03:41

Suspense · Time Travel Fiction 1st POV · MF Characters · RP, French Accent · Delicate bonding

00:00 / 03:09

Space Opera · Science Fiction3rd POV · 3xM characters · Tense probing

00:00 / 03:31

Horror · Supernatural1st POV · MM · Standard American, Russian Accent · Kooky exchange

00:00 / 03:40

Victorian Detective Story · Classic Literary Fiction1st POV · MMF · RP, Scottish · Awkward misidentification

00:00 / 03:20

Ghost Story · Classic American Literature3rd POV · M · Standard American · Nightmarish encounter

00:00 / 03:13

Regency Romance · Historical Fiction3rd POV · MM · Yorkshire, Upper Class · Intense forbidden attraction

00:00 / 03:38

Middle Grade · Fantasy Adventure1st POV · 3xM · RP, West Country, Scottish · Reacquaintance turned sour

00:00 / 03:32

Soccer Romance · Enemies to Lovers1st POV · MM · East London, Russian Accent · Unfulfilled sexual tension

00:00 / 03:47

Mystery · Historical Fiction1st POV · 3xM characters · Foreboding discovery

00:00 / 03:34

Romance · Classic Literature3rd POV · MF · England Upper Class, West Country · Predatory flirtation

00:00 / 03:36

Social Commentary · Classic Literature3rd POV · MF · RP, East London · Somber mercy

00:00 / 03:34

NONFICTION

Historical Biography · NonfictionUpbeat informative narration

00:00 / 03:13

Paleontology · Natural History · NonfictionStandard American · Inviting educational narration

00:00 / 03:22

Spirituality · Self-help · NonfictionWarm reflective narration

00:00 / 03:32

Astrophysics · Space Science · NonfictionClear engaging narration

00:00 / 03:20

Food · Pop Culture · NonfictionLively factual narration

00:00 / 02:41

Political Philosophy · Capitalist Alienation · NonfictionAnalytical declarative narration

00:00 / 03:26

ACCENTS

MAIN CHARACTERS

Standard American

00:00 / 00:38

West Country

00:00 / 00:35

Cockney (East London)

00:00 / 00:38

Upper Class (English)

00:00 / 00:30

South African

00:00 / 00:34

Scottish

00:00 / 00:31

Yorkshire

00:00 / 00:37

Russian

00:00 / 00:41

French (accent & language)

00:00 / 00:41

SECONDARY CHARACTERS

German (accent & language)

00:00 / 00:36

Scouse (Liverpool)

00:00 / 00:40

Welsh

00:00 / 00:30

Geordie (Newcastle)

00:00 / 00:29

Irish

00:00 / 00:28

Australian

00:00 / 00:29

James has a naturally resonant, conversational tone that is engaging, warm and rich. Because of his comprehensive body of professional work and diverse life experience, he has the flexibility to embrace a wide variety of characters and genres, and embody a vibrant confidence of delivery. James' natural voice is London/RP.

He has had the honor of working as an actor, vocalist, director, educator and producer. He is deeply grateful for the broad canvas upon which he has had the good fortune to experiment and play.

Storytelling has been central to James' career from the very outset. His background in theatre directing specifically shapes his approach: he's intentional, emotionally clear, and consistently attentive to honoring the author's voice. He loves to explore tone, character dynamics, and pacing.

James is audiobook fluent in FRENCH and GERMAN

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
Maya Angelou

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