“I listen to a lot of audio books and I don’t feel qualified to review this because it is just so good. If I thought the book was more than five star the audio is too high to rate. Nick J. Russo. I can’t say much that hasn’t been said about him. He does so much more than a narration. He brings the characters and emotions to life.”
- Macbandit, Audible review of The Endless Road to Sunshine
About Nick
About Nick
Nick J. Russo is an audio book narrator and voice actor who discovered his passion for storytelling in 2014. With over a decade of experience, Nick has brought hundreds of audiobooks to life.
In 2023, he received the Goodreads MM Romance Members Choice Award for All Time Favorite Narrator, adding to previous accolades, including the 2019 Independent Audio Book Award for Best LGBTQ+ narration and Sinfully M/M Book Review's Narrator of the Year in 2015.
Beyond narration, Nick is an avid gamer, enjoying board games, tabletop adventures, and immersive video game experiences. This passion for interactive storytelling enriches his narration philosophy, focused on crafting immersive experiences that resonate with listeners.
In his personal life, Nick loves exploring the world with his wife and business partner, Jess. Whether through imaginative storytelling or real-world travels, Nick finds joy in creating shared experiences.
With a portfolio of over 360 audiobooks, Nick invites listeners to join him on a journey through captivating worlds and unforgettable characters. A proud SAG-AFTRA member, he brings professionalism and dedication to every project, ensuring a quality audio experience.
“You could almost believe that this book was written for Nick J. Russo to narrate. He nailed every single thing. He captured Tom just right, his matureness, seriousness and loneliness was there in his voice. Then there was Cooper, the much younger and eager Cooper. Every word was so vivid you could see it all unfolding as if you were there, standing beside them, in a non-creepy and stalkerish way.”
- Annika, Audible review of Elements of Retrofit
"If I didn’t know better, I’d swear this was a duel or duet narration. The transition between characters is so flawless and distinctly different and it’s just really, really impressive. The story alone is 5 stars, but it’s literally off the chart with everything extra Nick brought to this audio. I loved listening to every single word."
- KatB, Audible review of The Endless Road to Sunshine
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Nick Russo has been an absolute joy to work with. He is the utmost professional, in front of and away from the mic. He portrays each character with an authentic performance that really brings an audiobook to life. He captures the emotion so well, and his delivery and timing is perfect.
I look forward to more collaborations with Nick in the future.”
~ Amazon Best-Selling Author, N.R. Walker
“Nick J. Russo is a consummate professional and a truly talented voice actor. He’s narrated a series of five books for me that involved a medley of styles ranging from gruff and formidable to outlandish and he's nailed it every single time. His ability to intuit the emotion required for each role is exceptional. A narrator must be pretty damn good at their craft to make an author laugh and cry when hearing their own words read aloud. Nick is also engaging and generous with his time, during the narration process and afterward as well. I know listeners appreciate his skill and the attention to detail he puts into bringing well-loved characters and their HEAs to life.”
~ Amazon Best-Selling Author, Lane Hayes
“Nick J. Russo has narrated many of my audiobooks, and there aren’t enough superlatives for the greatness he brings to the written word. From humor to pathos, from contemporary drama to faraway lands, Nick infuses his voice work with humanity and vigor. He lets us see the flaws in the good guys and the sympathy in the characters who are not so good, and narrates the action sequences clearly and with brilliant suspense. My work ranges from first person fantasy to third person contemporary, and Russo has moved from sub-genre to sub-genre without a hitch—and without missing a nuance of the very human characters that drive a good story. I will always be thrilled to have Nick J. Russo narrate for me—and readers are always excited to hear him tell a tale.”
- Amazon Best-Selling Author, Amy Lane
“I sing the praises of Nick J Russo with each book he performs that I listen to. His brilliant voice-acting, from exposition to dialogue and character interpretation, brings the book to life.”
- Leah Brock, Audible review of Have Mercy
Studio Setup
Studio Setup
Booth:
Double-wall custom booth (5' by 7')
Hardware:
Nuemann TLM 103 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Focusrite ISA One preamp
U6t 6-driver Universal In Ear Monitors
Software:
Reaper (Digital Audio Workstation)
Izotope RX7 (Audio Restoration and Enhancement)
“I actually bought this audiobook strictly bc of Nick J Russo. God I love his narrations. He's very authentic and so good with all the emotions and sexy as hell with the steamy parts if I'm being honest.”
- Fran, Audible review of Code Red
Get in Touch
Get in Touch
nickjrussovoice@gmail.com
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