Carmen Seantel
Professional Voice &
Audiobook Narration Services
Voicing books that hurt, heal or make you feel...
Stop awhile, relax, and escape into these audio samples...
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Literary Fiction | Difficult Choices (F) | 1st person, monologue
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Cozy Mystery | Music Boxes & Goats (F/F/F/M) | 3rd person, dialogue
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New Adult | Sassy Southern Belle (F) | 1st person, monologue
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Romance | Traumatic Revelation (F) | 1st person, dialogue
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Rom-Com | Grumpy Sunshine (F/M) | 1st person, dialogue
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Children's | Holiday Elf & Boy (F/M) | 3rd person, dialogue
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Young Adult | Tense Police Station (F/M/M/M) | 1st person, dialogue
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Thriller | Who Was Screaming (F/F) | 3rd person, dialogue
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Paranormal | Zombie Attack (Immersive) (F) | 1st person
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Carmen Seantel
Award-Winning Voice Artist
Hi, I’m Carmen Seantel, a Black, queer audiobook narrator born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with over 90 titles under my belt.
Growing up as a homeschooled, transracial adoptee in a tiny town where I was literally one of two Black people within a 100-mile radius, books were my window into diverse worlds and experiences. I learned early on the magic of escape, connection, and transformation through story. I truly believe everyone deserves the safe space of getting lost in a narrative, and that belief is what drives me into the booth every single day.
My passion for storytelling started at age eight. While other kids played with dolls or video games, I was building a book collection that has since grown to over 700 titles, usually with Jim Dale’s Harry Potter playing in the background while I did my chores. By my teens, I was recording myself reading chapters from Redwall and Abarat, constantly experimenting with how many distinct voices I could conjure.
Today, that early sense of play has evolved into a dedicated passion for character development. Whether I’m voicing a gritty protagonist, a whimsical creature, or anything in between, I love stretching my vocal range to bring distinct, vibrant life to every character on the page.
I believe the most resonant voice work comes from lived experience. I bring an authentic, grounded perspective to stories exploring:
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Mental Health & Advocacy: PTSD, childhood trauma, transracial adoption, and anxiety recovery.
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Life & Leadership: Military culture, management, and parenting.
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Passions & Culture: Animal training, horseback riding, and LGBTQIA+ narratives.
Whether performing a high-stakes thriller or a deeply emotional romance, I bring words off the page with the care, empathy, and humanness they deserve.
Awards:
SOVAS Nomination | Outstanding Audiobook Narration Sci Fi - 2026
Sultry Listeners Award, Favorite BIPOC Romance - 2025
For a spicier sound...
Carmen is available to voice romance and other 18+ work as Audrey Obeyn.
Equipment Specs
Carmen has home studio outfitted to produce professional quality audio
Room tone sample available upon request.
Software
Adobe Audition
Izotope RX10
Microphone
AKG C214
Rode NT1
Interface
SSL 2+
Home Studio
Double-wall
LA Vocal Booth
Get to Know Me
Dive into my journey into audiobook narration and voice acting through these three impactful interviews. Each conversation reveals my experiences, challenges, and the unwavering passion that fuels my success in this dynamic industry. Join as I confidently share how I carved my path and what it means to bring stories to life with my voice.
Meet Carmen.
From our mutual love of Stephen King's The Long Walk to her finding community through TikTok, we get into the "meat" of how she became an audiobook narrator. She also performs a cold read of Terra Hansing's The Debutante Devil.
Carmen shares her journey into the world of audiobook narration, discussing her background, the influence of childhood experiences, the challenges she’s faced, and her deep passion for books and storytelling. The conversation delves into topics such as overcoming personal struggles, the importance of authenticity, and finding balance as a single mother. The episode is a rich exploration of pursuing one’s passions while managing life’s many responsibilities.