Rock ‘n Roll, Military Life, and Coming of Age During the Cold War: Constance Squires on Her Novel ‘Along the Watchtower’
Author Constance Squires returns to Rock is Lit to discuss her debut novel, ‘Along the Watchtower’, a powerful coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of military life, Cold War Germany, and rock ‘n roll.
Season 4 Reading Series: Punk Lit Meets Punk Rock: Author and Musician Michael T. Fournier Reads From His Novel ‘Hidden Wheel’ and Talks Punk, Writing, and Rock Lit
In this installment of the Rock is Lit Season 4 Reading Series, Michael T. Fournier shares an excerpt from his debut novel, ‘Hidden Wheel’ (2011), and explores the musical influences behind the book, along with his experiences as a musician with the bands Dead Trend and Plaza.
Episode 50 Part 1: Jeff Jackson on Music, Memory, and Myth in His Novel ‘Mira Corpora’
In Part 1 of Episode 50, author Jeff Jackson discusses his haunting novel ‘Mira Corpora’, intertwining themes of music, memory, and myth, offering a captivating glimpse into the creative process behind his dark and enigmatic storytelling.
Episode 39 Reckoning and Redemption: GenXCore Unveils the Punk Rock Soul of His Novel ‘California Roadkill’
In this episode of Rock is Lit, we journey into the punk-rock heart of GenXCore's novel, ‘California Roadkill’, exploring the raw and resonant narrative that unravels violence, homelessness, and addiction in the Golden State.
Episode 35: Franz Nicolay
The Hold Steady’s and World Inferno Friendship Society’s Franz Nicolay joins me to talk about his rock novel ‘Someone Should Pay For Your Pain’, a story that follows singer-songwriter Rudy, his conflicted relationship with a successful former protégé named Ryan, and Rudy’s young niece, Lily, who wants to travel with him and whose surprise appearance forces a reckoning with himself and his past.
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.