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The Audiobooks Explosion Has Some Roots in Santa Barbara

Voice actors Pamela Dillman and Claudia Dunn sound off on the talking section of the books biz.

The Audiobooks Explosion Has Some Roots in Santa Barbara

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Narrator, voice actor and actor Claudia Dunn. Along with audio books, Dunn has narrated for commercials, video games and industrial purposes. | Photo: Courtesy

When’s the last time someone sat down and read you a story? For the growing number of audiobook fans, that could have been this morning.

“The world has exploded, and the opportunity has exploded,” said Pamela Dillman, a Santa Barbara voice actor, narrator, and producer.