Feature in Canvas Rebel Magazine, December 2025
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(Matt Simpkins Photography)
*Awards*
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2023 Odyssey Honor Award
I loved giving voice to Vivian Bookwormer, (who you can see glaring there on the far left) and helping to bring another fabulous graphic novel to life through audio!
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2023 Audiofile Earphones Award
Sunshine is one of the most beautiful things I've ever read in my life. It had me ugly-cry sobbing during my first read, but also smiling through to the end. Haven't read a graphic novel before? Read this one. It is truly a masterpiece.
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2020 Audiofile Earphones Award
This book was very inspiring. So much so that I created my own Goddess from magazine clippings and mixed media, and it still hangs in my studio as a reminder of how special this book is to me.
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*Reviews*
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In this satisfying thriller, Casey, voiced with nuanced flair by Patricia Santomasso, must negotiate the late night arrival of a bloody knife-wielding girl without being able to call for help due to a vicious storm.
...Santomasso's sardonic undertone enhances Casey's believability as a loner whose childhood trauma has made her wary of human relationships. Santomasso's narration carries the story. -J.T. © AudioFile 2025 |
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...From the opening chapter, Santomasso gives a standout performance as protagonist Blaire, using a strong, confident, emotionally nuanced voice.... The scenes between Blair and her husband, and the ups and downs of their relationship, are narrated with remarkable emotional depth and authenticity. Santomasso also uses distinct and convincing voices for all the characters by subtly shifting her pitch, rhythm, and pacing—giving the feel of a multicast production and making the listening experience very entertaining!
Narrator Patricia Santomasso shines as the voices of a trio of women who were impregnated by the same deadbeat dad, Jason.
...Santomasso delivers witty dialogue with zest. The story is set in New York City, and Santomasso gives various characters authentic local accents that enrich the listening experience. Her narration highlights the chosen family these women create. -A.M. © AudioFile 2025 |
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"PATRICIA SANTOMASSO MAXIMIZES TERROR"
*Starred Audiobook Review*
"Enhanced by the skillful work of narrator Patricia Santomasso, every aspect of this story maximizes tension and terror. When Santomasso speaks as Kit, her breathy whisper might be because Kit is either being strangled by her own anxiety or, perhaps, it’s Daphne’s bare hands."
- James Gardner |
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Narrator Patricia Santomasso bares Sylvia's soul to the reader as Sylvia struggles with the guilt caused by her daughter's crime.
VERDICT: This book is a haunting portrayal of the defining power of stories and family, perfect for fans of cerebral horror. -James Gardner |
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Narrator Patricia Santomasso captures Maggie's turmoil when she discovers a dead body with a boot tied to it buried in her hometown's community garden... Santomasso builds tension as Maggie hunts for the killer and transitions to a lighter tone and rhythm for humorous moments. Santomasso's understanding of these characters provides enjoyable listening.
-E.E.S. AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine 
Narrator Patricia Santomasso taps into the quaint, cozy atmosphere and expertly brings Maggie, Violet, and the many inhabitants of Marlowe to life.
She excels in portraying the town busybodies and hopeful, determined Maggie, as she conveys the lightning-quick way that gossip, speculation, and misinformation electrify the community. VERDICT A fun, lighthearted listen, perfect for fans of gardening and cozy mysteries. This entertaining novel pairs well with Marty Eberhardt's Bones in the Back Forty. Reviewed by Elyssa Everling , May 01, 2025 |
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"Narrator Patricia Santomasso takes us to Italy in the 1960s... Santomasso gives each new character an authentic voice and accent...she's especially strong as the rift between Gabriella and Silvia's mother reveals long buried secrets. Original characters, romance, mysterious noises in a spooky old castle, all read with enthusiasm and intelligence, make this entertaining listening."
-S.J.H. AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine |
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“Santomasso’s vocal qualities align seamlessly with the shifting alliances and intricately plotted tale. The clear differentiation between characters of various ages adds descriptive depth and suspense. Santomasso’s lush cadence brings clarity to a complex, action-packed, expansive fantasy environment. Hassan’s world-building story is perfect for middle-grade listeners and adults alike. A sure bet for fans of Xiran Jay Zhao, Roshani Chokshi, and Rick Riordan.”
-Booklist, August 2022 |
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"Told from a vast cast of characters, this dystopia explores the cost of perfectionism and performative identities. The audiobook narrated by Patricia Santomasso and André Santana expertly gives voice to the large cast."
—Margaret Kingsbury - Buzzfeed Books |
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There’s something beautifully chaotic about the fact that Whitney Gardner’s contemporary YA novel Chaotic Good hits the shelves as late as it can to still be considered a 2019 release. With an alliterative logline that promises to send “cosplay, comic shops and college applications” colliding, it should be obvious that the major selling points of Chaotic Good is all about fun and entertainment. For an end-of-2019 listen, that’s exactly what we want. That narrator Patricia Santomasso is on hand to bring Cameron’s feminist killjoy cosplay world to life with a warm-but-tart performance is icing on the cake.
-Alexis Gunderson | December 11, 2019 |
* TESTIMONIALS *
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As a narrator, Tricia heeds the author's work,
seamlessly matching effective storytelling with technical craft. Tricia's versatile character work breathes life into each audiobook elevating the story off the page and into our imagination. -Maureen Monterubio, Director Daphne, Chaotic Good for Penguin Random House |
"Working with Patricia has been an amazing experience. Her versatility in voices and accents brings my characters to life in a way that resonates deeply with my listeners. She's not just a narrator - she's a storyteller who adds a new dimension to my novels! Patricia is the epitome of professionalism and talent. Her ability to meet deadlines and adapt to my needs without sacrificing quality makes her an invaluable asset to the production of my audiobooks. Her dedication is clearly reflected in the love my listeners have for each audiobook she narrates!"
-Michelle Madow, USA Today bestselling author
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Patricia is delightful to work with. She has a true skill for bringing my books to life—for taking characters straight off the page and giving them a voice. It takes true talent to be a genuine storyteller who beckons people to listen, and that’s what Patricia is—a storyteller. She’s also a great communicator, she always meets deadlines, and she’s extremely personable. You can’t go wrong using Patricia for your audiobook projects. Christy Barritt, USA Today Bestselling Author |
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Patricia is simply a star. Turning Dangerous Odds into an audio book was not going to be an easy task. This true story is rife with thugs, Fed's, a few fugitives, and the occasional diplomat. There were accents that would be required; German, Spanish, East Coast, West Coast as well as a vast age difference in the main characters in the book. Patricia mastered every challenge and simply delivered an outstanding product. She brought the book to life with her rich, yet subtle portrayals while managing to sound like the young girl I was at the time. Aside from being a master storyteller, Patricia is professional, flexible and was simply a joy to work with.
~Marisa Lankester author of Dangerous Odds |
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Patricia Santomasso did an exceptional job narrating my novel The Far Journey. Like all the best narrators, among which she is most definitely one, she made it better. Her voice made Paula Master come alive, gave her the force, strength and emotion to carry the novel. She took the personalities and backgrounds of the other characters and used a different voice, tone, pitch, accent to distinguish them. A reader will have no difficulty recognizing who is speaking even without attributions Awesome voice acting. Patricia is easy to work with and very helpful. She knows what needs to be done to produce the best work possible. All of us know the importance of a to a top narrator/producer. I can only thank my lucky stars I found Patricia. I look forward to her narrating all my work.
~Tom Reppert author of The Far Journey |
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Ms. Santomasso was fabulous to work with on the narration of my debut novel. She asked me questions about the small details of my story so that she could stay true to my vision. In my story, Patricia narrated the voices of several characters who have Down syndrome. She clearly studied their voices and treated them with respect and authenticity. I've heard many times that she was spot on in her portrayal. I was thrilled with both my end product and Ms. Santomasso's level of professionalism. I would love to work with her in the future.
~Laura Ward author of NOT YET |