Shannon Parks (aka narrator Marguerite Gavin) has been a professional audiobook narrator, actress, director and acting teacher for over twenty years with over 500 titles, numerous Audie nominations, Earphones awards. and a devoted fan following. She has been described as a "genre defining narrator" by Audible.com with a "sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion" and as having the "coveted ability to disappear as the narrator, letting the story take the limelight it deserves" Audiofile Magazine. Marguerite Gavin works in nearly every genre but is especially admired for her fantastical creatures, world building, and feisty thriller bad-a** heroines.

Shannon is also branching out into audiobook direction. Her greatest privilege is to collaborate with actors in facilitating their success after the privilege of her own long career. Over the past seven years, she has mentored more than 150 audiobook narrators, many of whom are now successful well-known voices in the industry. She specializes in helping narrators discover their unique voice and deliver authentic, compelling performances.In addition to coaching, Shannon has participated in audiobook directing training programs with industry experts Paul Alan Ruben and Jennifer Aquino. Her expertise in both coaching and directing allows her to guide narrators with precision, ensuring that each story is brought to life with depth and integrity.