Episode 46 Sonic Stardust: Journeying Through Time and Music with Kelley McNeil and Her New Novel, ‘Mayluna’
Episode 46 Promo
Kelley McNeil
Kelley McNeil is an American author whose critically acclaimed debut novel, ‘A Day Like This’, spent seven weeks topping the Amazon charts in the US and UK and is now available in print and audio in numerous countries and several translations. It was a finalist for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association Star Award for Outstanding Debut and has over 30K reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
A lifelong writer, Kelley’s path first took her into the entertainment industry where she promoted concert tours and theatrical events for more than a decade before returning her attention to writing.
Originally a native of Pittsburgh, these days you'll often find Kelley in sunny South Florida, her current home, where she can be seen immersed in her notebook with her daughters and a menagerie of beloved animals nearby; or sitting with her laptop at a café in London, a place she considers her second home.
Her second novel, ‘Mayluna’, was published in February 2024.
About the Episode
EPISODE SUMMARY:
I’m thrilled to welcome author Kelley McNeil to the podcast. Join us as we explore her latest novel, ‘Mayluna’, released in various formats today, February 1. Kelley takes us on a journey into the world of a fictional 1990s British alternative-rock band, their iconic lead singer, and a woman whose love played a pivotal role in shaping the music of a generation. Discover the intricacies of fate, regret, and the enduring power of love in the context of music.
Special thanks to AAron Camaro, from Decibel Geek podcast, for lending his voice to the episode. AAron reads the synopsis of ‘Mayluna’ at the beginning and, of course, that’s AAron booming “Rock Is Lit!” in every episode.
PLAYLIST:
Dark ambient instrumental rock copyright free
Royalty free filler music
Rock is Lit theme music
[Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can’t Stop”
“Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve (Before and after reading)
“Forever Young” by Lily Kershaw
“Crazy” by Aerosmith
“Black Star” by Radiohead
“The Scientist” by Coldplay
“Ordinary World” by Duran Duran
“Game On!” by Aqours
“Scotch on the Rocks” by Neil Diamond
“Into Dust” by Mazzy Star
Rock is Lit theme music
LINKS:
Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451
Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350
Kelley McNeil’s website: https://www.kelleymcneil.com/
Kelley McNeil on Instagram: @kelleylmcneil
Kelley McNeil/‘Mayluna’ on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/141236438
‘Mayluna’ Playlist in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SsUuHerKv7kuyfGhivxfD?si=OtvRgBlxQ3a9fmNnksxM3g&pi=u-l9ywZhHqSg2s&nd=1&dlsi=7cba03f109a1434f
Tulip Stairs at the Queen’s House in Greenwich, London/Photo by Kelley McNeil
See page 177 in ‘Mayluna’
