Audiobook Narrator & Voice Artist

The Voice
Your Story
Deserves

Warm, resonant, unhurried — built for words that matter.

I'm Tim Mascara, a professional audiobook narrator based in Davidson, North Carolina. With over two decades of public speaking and pastoral ministry, I bring lived depth and narrative instinct to every project — from spiritual nonfiction to memoir to children's storytelling.

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11
Published Titles
3
In Production
20+
Years in Public Speaking
Tim Mascara — Audiobook Narrator

About

A voice shaped by
decades of words

I didn't come to narration from a theater background or a broadcasting degree. I came from the pulpit.

That's not a performance background. It's something rarer: a formation background.

For more than 20 years, I served as a pastor — preaching weekly, officiating funerals, teaching through difficult texts, and learning what it means to hold a room with nothing but voice, presence, and words that matter. I understand the weight of theological language — not just how to pronounce it, but what it carries. I can move between the authority of a doctrine chapter and the tenderness of a personal story without flattening either.

I record from a dedicated home studio in Davidson, NC. Shure MV7+, iZotope RX 11 processing, acoustic treatment, ACX-compliant delivery. Files are clean, on spec, and ready for distribution without extra work on your end.

Niche Strengths

Children's Storytelling
Christian Nonfiction
Spiritual Formation
Inspirational
Literary Fiction
Narrative Nonfiction

Available for pay-for-production and direct hire projects. Use the contact form to discuss your project.

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Demo Reels

Each demo is a sample of finished, produced work — representative of the pacing, tone, and emotional range I bring to each genre.

Nonfiction & Inspirational

Nonfiction & Inspirational Narrator Demo

Drawn from completed titles including The Strength to Serve and devotional work. Pastoral warmth, teaching authority, and reflective pacing — for books that ask something of the reader.

Nonfiction & Inspirational Demo
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Children's Storytelling

Children's Narrator Demo

Features excerpts from The Secret Society of Silly Socks and The Secret Life of a Very Clumsy Pirate. Character voices, playful energy, and the narrative warmth that keeps young listeners leaning in.

Children's Narrator Demo
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Portfolio

Published & In Production

Eleven completed titles on Audible/ACX, with three currently in production. My catalog spans children's chapter books and series work, health and spiritual nonfiction, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction.

Health & Spiritual Nonfiction

The Strength to Serve

Dr. Zachary Keith

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's — Series Book 1

The Secret Life of a Very Clumsy Pirate

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's — Series Book 2

The Isle of Trembling Tides

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's — Series Book 3

The Map That Did Not Want to Be Found

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's — Series Book 4

The Day the Sea Went Quiet

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's — Series Book 5

The Pirate the Sea Chose

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's

The Secret Society of Silly Socks

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

Children's

The Secret Club of Superheroes in Disguise

Tom Robinson

Published Listen on Audible →

How-To / Nonfiction

Crafting Spirits from Scratch

VentureNest Books

Published Listen on Audible →

How-To / Nonfiction

Hydroponics for Beginners: Simple Systems, Proven Setups, 21-Day Plan for a Fast First Harvest of Herbs and Greens Without the Guesswork

Casey Rowan

In Production

Children's Adventure

The Scrappy, Curious Evan and the Totally Accidental, Unplanned, Magical Adventure

Daphne Anne Sotheby

In Production

Literary Fiction

Pointing Somewhere: A Story of Broken Compasses, Lost Children, and Promises Kept

Ryder Quinn

Published Listen on Audible →

Christian Nonfiction

The Isaiah Blueprint

Todd Coconato

Published Listen on Audible →

Genealogy / Nonfiction

Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide

Suzanne Russo Adams

In Production
Full catalog available on Audible and via my ACX profile.

Services

How We Can
Work Together

Whether you're an author, a small publisher, or an organization — here's how we can work together.

Audiobook Narration

Full narration from manuscript to finished, mastered audio. I record, edit, proof-listen, and deliver ACX-compliant files. You get a finished product — not raw recordings that need more work on your end.

Pay-for-Production · Starting at $150 PFH

Author Direct

Work with me outside any platform — full file ownership, flexible licensing, no fees. You control the rights and the distribution. This is the cleanest arrangement for authors who want to own their audio outright.

Custom Quote · Direct Licensing

eLearning & Corporate VO

Instructional content, training modules, ministry media, and organizational communication. Clear, warm, authoritative — for content where the listener needs to trust the voice. Turnaround negotiated per project.

Custom Quote · Typically $0.20–$0.40/word

Audiobook narration is priced per finished hour (PFH) — the running time of the completed audio, not recording time. A rough guide: 9,000–10,000 words equals approximately one finished hour. I'm happy to give you a project estimate before you commit to anything.

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Process

From Manuscript
to Finished Audio

1

Inquiry

Tell me your project: genre, word count, timeline. I'll review a sample of your manuscript and confirm whether it's a fit.

2

Sample Read

I record 3–5 minutes from your actual text. You hear your words in my voice before you commit to anything.

3

Agreement

We agree on rate, timeline, revision terms, and delivery format. Everything in writing before production begins.

4

Production

I record, edit, and master. Chapters delivered as completed or in a final batch — your preference. You're never in the dark.

Author Reviews

What Authors
Say

“
I am grateful that I discovered Tim Mascara when seeking a voice to bring my book to life. His communication, punctuality, and ability to adapt to feedback were all top notch. He perfectly encapsulated the various emotions throughout the book, providing genuine joviality in the lighthearted moments and a dash of gravitas when the writing called for it. If I ever write another book, Tim would be my narrator of choice.

Dr. Zachary Keith

The Strength to Serve

“
Working with Tim was a fantastic experience; he provided a high-quality narration with a great voice that truly elevated my audiobooks. His communication was professional throughout the project, and I was consistently impressed by his quick turnaround times. He also handled any necessary corrections promptly and without hassle. I highly recommend Tim for anyone looking for a reliable and talented narrator.

Tom Robinson

The Secret Life of a Very Clumsy Pirate series & more

For Authors

What to Know
Before You Reach Out

Most first-time audiobook authors go into the process underprepared. These are the questions I hear most often — answered plainly.

What does "per finished hour" mean?

Narration is priced on the running time of the completed audio, not the hours it takes to record. A rough rule: 9,000–10,000 words of prose equals approximately one finished hour of audio. A 60,000-word book is roughly 6–7 finished hours. If you're quoted $150 PFH and your book is 65,000 words, budget approximately $975–$1,050 for narration.

ACX or direct — which is right for me?

ACX is Amazon's platform connecting authors with narrators — your audiobook distributes through Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. Pay-for-production means you pay a per-finished-hour rate upfront and keep all royalties. Working with me directly outside ACX gives you full file ownership, no platform fees, and flexibility on distribution. Both paths are clean. The right one depends on your goals and budget.

How long does production take?

I target approximately one finished hour of audio per day of active production. A 6-hour audiobook typically takes 4–6 weeks from manuscript to final delivery, accounting for my current project load, proof-listening, and any revisions. Timelines are agreed in writing before we start.

Do you narrate non-Christian books?

Yes. My niche is Christian nonfiction, spiritual formation, and children's storytelling — but my voice isn't limited to faith content. Secular memoir, inspirational nonfiction, personal development, and literary fiction are all within my range. If your project is a good fit, I'll tell you. If it isn't, I'll tell you that too.

What do you need from me before we start?

A final, proofread manuscript — not a draft. A pronunciation guide for any proper nouns, place names, or foreign phrases. Your preferred timeline. And if you have reference audio of narrators whose style fits your book, share it. I'd rather know your instincts upfront than guess wrong and redo it.

What format do you deliver?

ACX-standard by default: WAV files, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, mono, –23 LUFS RMS, –3dBTP peak, noise floor below –60dB, with room tone at the head and tail of each chapter. For non-ACX distribution, I deliver to your specs. Two rounds of directed revisions are included in every project.

Contact

Let's Talk
About Your Book

I take on a limited number of projects at a time — which means if I'm available, you have my full attention. Reach out with as much or as little detail as you have. We'll figure out together whether this is the right fit.

I typically respond within one business day.

tim.mascara@gmail.com
Davidson, North Carolina
ACX Narrator Profile