Author Testimonials
RICK R. REED
The Perils of Intimacy; The Secrets We Keep; Unraveling; Seaspray;
Silence of the Missing
“As an author whose career spans more than 30 years and more than fifty published novels, I've had a lot of experience with voice narrators for audiobook versions of my books. I can say, with no hesitation, that David Allen Vargo has been the best I've worked with--and I've worked with dozens, some very, very good. David's voice talents and ability to voice a character with distinction and emotion are unmatched. He's reliable, his work flawless, and he even pitches in with promotion, something other talents rarely do. I can't recommend him enough.”
Rick R. Reed,
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of THE PERILS OF INTIMACY, DINNER AT HOME, and THE MAN FROM MILWAUKEE
JACK FRITSCHER
Some Dance To Remember
“David Vargo adapted my signature novel’s 500 silent pages into a 12-hour pitch-perfect earful. He voiced the narrator and a dozen male and female characters using authentic regional, gender, class, and age intonations and accents. Thoroughly professional, he kept me informed with sample ‘takes’ so I could follow his steady progress and hear him bringing my novel alive in a new medium that surprised, delighted, and entertained this lucky author. David is not a voice actor. He is an artist who is a voice actor which makes all the difference in the world.”
Jack Fritscher, Ph.D.
Author of SOME DANCE TO REMEMBER: A MEMOIR-NOVEL OF SAN FRANCISCO 1970-1982
Douglas Whaley
Imaginary Friend; Corbin Milk
“My mystery thriller Imaginary Friend seemed exciting on the page but came alive in a wonderful and scary new way when David Allen Vargo sat down at the microphone and began to work his unique magic. He animates the voices---male, female, all ages, accents, switching effortlessly between them in complicated dialogue and exciting scenes---and at no point are you aware there is a narrator, just a storyteller who grabs hold and entrances you thoroughly so that you hope it won’t ever end.”
Douglas Whaley,
Author of IMAGINARY FRIEND
Lydia Michaels
Broken Man; Irish Rogue
“From his first audition for me, when he knocked it out of the park, I knew I was encountering a very special talent. The narrator disappeared and the characters I had so lovingly crafted came to vivid life. Working with David is a real treat. He gives so much of himself to a project. He even helps market the books. He’s a real treasure. My readers adore him. We all love his deep, rich, buttery, gravelly voice. I write almost exclusively from a woman’s POV, so I don’t get to work with him as often as I would like. I was lucky enough to get him for the two books which required a man’s POV. David is a stunningly excellent narrator. The quality of his work reflects years of theatrical experience and impressive talent."
Lydia Michaels,
Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of IRISH ROGUE and BROKEN MAN
HARRIS STRICKLAND
The Kingdom of Quail
I knew from the very first audition that David Allen Vargo was the perfect narrator for The Kingdom of Quail. I was prepared for extensive editing and discussion throughout the project, but to be honest, as he shared each recorded segment, my only input was “awesome," “loved it," “nailed it," “gave me chills," "perfect”, and finally, “that’s a wrap." The special effects and accent music was spot on, the characters were well played, and if the sequel comes together as planned, David will be one of the first to know.
Harris Strickland,
Author of THE KINGDOM OF QUAIL
and THE SEARCH FOR SAM
CHRIS ABERNATHY
Paw & Order
"As a narrator and writer, when I decided to create audio for my books I wanted to make them special by doing a full-cast production. I lined up several actors I had worked with before or respected from hearing their work, including a few Audie Award winners. One of them recommended David Allen Vargo, and I’m so glad they did. The first time I heard David’s recordings, I felt like I was meeting my characters in person. He voiced two very important and unique characters and perfectly captured both of their personalities. Besides that, he was a dream to work with. I can’t recommend David highly enough!"
Chris Abernathy,
Author of THE DETECTIVE WHISKERS
COZY MYSTERY SERIES
