
Because I Knew You
written & read by Robert Macauley
directed by Jared Garcia

Empathic Evolution
written & read by Jennifer Moore
directed by Gabra Zackman
You know your story was meant to resonate,
across hearts, minds, and time.
You’ve already imagined how your book should sound:
self-assured, high-impact, intimate, unforgettable.
But the process?
It’s a dizzying swirl of recording software, production portals, distribution platforms, and marketing choices you didn’t know you’d need.
Plus the million-dollar question:
Will anyone even hear it?
Without the right help, your brilliant book might end up as a beautifully written…desktop icon.
You want people to hit play and get lost in the story. You want goosebumps. You want to release it into the world and feel proud.
And to definitely not add your audiobook to the list of things that are “good enough,” when what you are yearning for is life-changing.
This isn’t just recording — it’s a creative rite of passage…
Guided by someone who understands both the weight of your words and how to bring them fully to life.
Audiobook production is complex —
and trying to wing it can flatten your story and fray your nerves.
Whether you narrate it or we cast a pro, your voice is honored, your craft deepens, and your story resonates.
This is no mere recording; it’s transformation,
with an expert who holds your work (and you) to the highest standard.
From the first call to final delivery (and beyond), you’ll be held with the kind of care that says, “Your story matters,” and also, “Cue the confetti.”
Because your story is sacred.
And it needs to be brought to life with passion, beauty, and soul.
Discovery & Setup
Once you share your manuscript and preferences — we take the wheel. Expect a clear timeline, a solid distribution strategy, and a production process that feels like an exhale.
Coaching or Casting
If you’re narrating, we’ll prepare you — technically, creatively, emotionally — with personalized coaching and full-spectrum support that ensures you feel your most powerful behind the mic.
If you’d rather cast, we’ll handpick voice talent, curate custom samples, and guide you to the perfect match — no overwhelm, just aligned excellence.
Recording
We handle studio booking, scheduling, and support. You just show up and make legacy-level art.
Post-Production
Your audio gets the royal treatment — precision editing, expert mastering, and eagle-eyed quality checks — by both sharp AI and even sharper human ears.
Every pause, every breath, every beat is polished until it shines.
Review + Revisions
It’s your time to kick back with headphones and hear your brilliance come to life.
We’ll tweak, polish, and zhuzh every moment — the kind of experience that gives you chills and makes your future self proud.
Because this isn’t just audio. It’s your words, immortalized in surround sound.
Distribution + Optional Marketing
The polished recording is only the beginning. We shepherd it from final file to full resonance — so it doesn’t just get uploaded, it gets remembered.
Celebration
You’re not just finishing an audiobook… You’re lighting a fuse.
And we’re cheering (and probably crying) right beside you.
Yes, you get a stunning world-class audiobook.
But that’s just the beginning.
- A cinematic, high-quality audiobook that’s market-ready — and profoundly memorable
- Seamless distribution and optional marketing to help your work reach more hearts
- A smart, strategic path through a complex industry
- An inside-out shift in how you show up, speak up, and see yourself as a maker of meaning
- Your audiobook goes to market with every advantage
- Unexpected healing, empowerment, and clarity as you share your story in a way that honors and elevates it
- A more intimate relationship with your writing, your rhythm, and your message
- A declaration of your voice — not just as a tool, but as a force that shifts minds, awakens hearts, and stirs change
Our audiobook production package takes you from “Where do I start?” to
“I can’t believe this is my audiobook.”
Whether you want to narrate (with coaching that makes you sound like a pro) or cast someone else, we handle everything you need: script prep, direction, studio wrangling, editing, mastering, delivery — and just the right amount of handholding when you need it.
We handle the polish and the platforms and send to the right folks — so you don’t have to Google ‘how to distribute an audiobook’ at 2am.
Your audiobook isn’t just something for listeners to absorb passively — it’s something that leaves listeners better than it found them.
A soul-deep part of your publishing journey, led by a partner who sees you, believes in your voice, and treats your story like it can change lives — because it can.
At Talkbox, we work with authors who care deeply about their message. If you’re here to move hearts, spark change, and honor your work with integrity and profound artistry, you’re in the right place.
Tavia Gilbert, founder of Talkbox, brings an unmatched blend of emotional intelligence, artistic rigor, and unwavering creative presence to every project.
She draws out the quiet truths, layered nuance, and full-bodied presence hidden in even the most complex, tender, and intellectually rich audiobooks.
Tavia knows that your audiobook isn’t just a project — it’s the lasting imprint of what you were born to say.
There’s someone who needs to hear your story. Don’t keep them waiting.

A Grammy finalist, multiple Audie Award–winning narrator (including Best Female Narrator), and Odyssey Award–winning director with over 800 audiobooks narrated and hundreds more directed, Tavia Gilbert is one of the most decorated and respected voices in the industry.
A 14-time Audie finalist, and with more than 30 Earphones Awards to her name, she’s renowned not just for her technical expertise, but for her rare ability to infuse emotionally complex and deeply emotional material with warmth, embodiment, and humanity.
When it’s your story, your name, your legacy on the line — you deserve someone who cares as much as you do. Tavia brings the experience of an industry legend and the heart of a true collaborator who treats your audiobook like it’s her own.
Demystifying Audiobooks for Authors—Starter Edition
Course • 9 Lessons
This course is the conversation I wish every author could have before they commit to the audiobook process. In under an hour, you’ll gain the insights and clarity it took me two decades to learn in the audiobook industry. Learn More >
























































