Why AI Narration for My Audiobooks?

When my grandmother developed glaucoma, she lost the ability to read—a devastating loss for someone who loved books. One day, she asked me if my novel was available as an audiobook. It wasn’t. That moment has stayed with me.

As an independent author, I want my books to be accessible to everyone, including the visually impaired. But producing a professionally narrated audiobook costs thousands of dollars per book—an investment far beyond my means. The choice became either have no audio versions at all or use AI. AI narration isn’t perfect, and it isn't my preference, but it does allow me to offer an affordable, accessible option for readers who rely on audiobooks.