Episode 38: Music, Mystery, and Mountains: The Appalachian Influence in Emily Alice Katz’s Rockin’ Short Story “A Wayfarer at Devil’s Elbow”
Step into the mystical and melodic world of the Appalachian Mountains as we embark on an exploration of North Carolina author Emily Alice Katz’s short story “A Wayfarer at Devil’s Elbow,” which unravels the enigma of a reclusive 1970s rock musician who has vanished into the rugged terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Episode 28: Garth Risk Hallberg On ‘City on Fire’, the New Apple TV+ Series Based On His 2015 Novel
Garth Risk Hallberg joins me to talk about the new Apple TV+ series ‘City on Fire’, which is based on his 2015 international bestselling novel of the same title. The first three episodes of this eight-episode music-driven mystery thriller premiere Friday, May 12, 2023. You can catch one new episode weekly through June 16, 2023.
Episode 19: Daniel Paisner with Brad Page
Daniel Paisner talks about his novel ‘Balloon Dog’, how The Rolling Stones song “Satisfaction” inspired the story, who gets to define “art,” and ghostwriting for celebrities like Serena Williams. Brad Page of I’m In Love With That Song podcast does a deep dive into “Satisfaction.”
Episode 16: Robert Duncan
In this episode of Rock is Lit, Robert Duncan joins me to talk about his rock novel ‘Loudmouth’, what it was like working as an editor for ‘CREEM’ magazine in the ‘70s, and his wild days with Lester Bangs, Patti Smith, Ron Wood and Keith Richards, Iggy Pop, KISS, Bruce Springsteen, and so many other rock icons!