I've been wanting to do this for a while, but in true writer form, I keep procrastinating.
I am fortunate to work with some amazing people on the Snow books and I wanted to give readers a chance to get to know the talent behind the scenes.
I call Stuart Gauffi The Voice of Snow because he's been bringing these characters to life in audio book form since the beginning. If you've enjoyed the Snow audio books, I encourage you to check out Stuart's other offerings, including out own Lance Star: Sky Ranger. You won't be disappointed.
And now, meet Stuart Gauffi.
Bobby
TEAM SNOW Q & A
STUART GAUFFI
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. How did you get into voice work and audio book narration?
I've had an interest in the capabilities of the human voice from a very young age, when I first learned that one man--Mel Blanc--was responsible for most of the voices of the Looney Tunes characters, and many others as well. That was part of what got me into acting, and voice acting in particular. Professionally speaking, I started doing voice work with narration for various organizations. Ironically, I stayed away from audiobook work for a long time, for various reasons. But thanks to a friend and colleague, I took a swing at them a few years ago, and discovered that my lifelong love of characters had found a new home.
2. Who is Abraham Snow?
Snow is a former federal agent who, for a variety of reasons, would be well-advised to take it easy. Naturally, this means that the universe conspires to ensure that's the last thing he'll be able to do. As he's forced into one adventure after another, we get to go along for the ride...and what a ride it is!
3. What draws you to the various characters in the Snow series?
Like most my age, I grew up on the action shows of '70s and '80s TV. Those shows featured characters that operated within focused groups of friends, relatives, and colleagues. Think Starksy and Hutch, magnum, p.i., The A-Team, Simon & Simon, Airwolf, Knight Rider, and so on. All those characters were the antithesis of the so-called "Mary Sue": they had their shortcomings and foibles, and depended on one another to get the job done. Although Abraham is a bit of a loner, he still depends on friends and a few family members to have his back when the chips are down. I love bringing that kind of world to life.
4. Why should people be reading or listening to the Snow books?
I think the Snow series is recreational reading of the best kind. It lets the reader or listener in on a world of relatable characters you want to cheer for (or boo--there's plenty of bad guys!), without caring in the least about what's going on in the real world. It's adventure escapism, and everyone can use a bit of that from time to time.
5. Where can people learn more about you and your work?
You can find my audiobook work anywhere you get your audiobooks. There's something for everyone, both fiction and non-fiction. I don't do a ton of social media, but I'm always findable through
stuartgauffi.com.
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