BOOKS
RADIO STARR ~ A new novel from Fresh Water Press. Coming this November!
A '70s girl in an '80s world, Eva LaVette seeks escape and reinvention through an exhilarating career in radio.
Longing for excitement and a chance to find her true self, Eva finds her life upended when she discovers a passion for radio. It's a feeling that ignites a fire in her soul, but conflicts with her husband’s traditional values. She dives in, adopting on-air personas that both mask and reveal her deepest desires. As she navigates the trials of format changes, overnight shifts, sexist vibes, and the fear of being fired, she struggles with the consequences of her choices.
RADIO STARR is a tale of identity, ambition and self-discovery framed by the music of the times. For fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, Firefly Lane, and WKRP in Cincinnati, this novel is a backstage pass to the power of tuning in to one’s own frequency.
A '70s girl in an '80s world, Eva LaVette seeks escape and reinvention through an exhilarating career in radio.
Longing for excitement and a chance to find her true self, Eva finds her life upended when she discovers a passion for radio. It's a feeling that ignites a fire in her soul, but conflicts with her husband’s traditional values. She dives in, adopting on-air personas that both mask and reveal her deepest desires. As she navigates the trials of format changes, overnight shifts, sexist vibes, and the fear of being fired, she struggles with the consequences of her choices.
RADIO STARR is a tale of identity, ambition and self-discovery framed by the music of the times. For fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, Firefly Lane, and WKRP in Cincinnati, this novel is a backstage pass to the power of tuning in to one’s own frequency.
What advance readers are saying:
"I adored this book and can’t wait for the sequel. The author nailed it!"
~ Liane Hansen, former NPR Weekend Edition host
"It's a unique take on radio written from a realistic but still joyous perspective. It flows... the ups and downs, the self-doubt, elation, marital strife, and 'inside radio' elements, described in a way that is interesting to both radio types and avid listeners."
~ Lee Harris, The Big 64 WLHA and NewsNation
"I found it to be an absolutely fascinating story."
~ Brooks Kohler, Laptiast
"I adored this book and can’t wait for the sequel. The author nailed it!"
~ Liane Hansen, former NPR Weekend Edition host
"It's a unique take on radio written from a realistic but still joyous perspective. It flows... the ups and downs, the self-doubt, elation, marital strife, and 'inside radio' elements, described in a way that is interesting to both radio types and avid listeners."
~ Lee Harris, The Big 64 WLHA and NewsNation
"I found it to be an absolutely fascinating story."
~ Brooks Kohler, Laptiast
It's chock full of radio bits!
Dead air dreams, hitting the post, accidentally saying your real name, cue burn, fun contests, breaking up with someone while you're on the air, getting locked out of the station, gifts from prisoners, having to clean the station on overnights, lips moving while listening to ads, low pay, PDs screaming on the hotline, pesky AEs, Marti units hitting power lines, radio urban legends about getting fired, live remotes, rigged contests, show prep, smoking in the studio, stuttering, taking requests, tight playlists, tumbling carts, working every holiday, wacko callers/telephone screamers, and writing ad copy: For all your (cliché ) needs is a running joke.
"Bits, spots, pots, carts. Bumpers, kickers, sweepers, liners. Programming, promotions, production, remotes!"
Dead air dreams, hitting the post, accidentally saying your real name, cue burn, fun contests, breaking up with someone while you're on the air, getting locked out of the station, gifts from prisoners, having to clean the station on overnights, lips moving while listening to ads, low pay, PDs screaming on the hotline, pesky AEs, Marti units hitting power lines, radio urban legends about getting fired, live remotes, rigged contests, show prep, smoking in the studio, stuttering, taking requests, tight playlists, tumbling carts, working every holiday, wacko callers/telephone screamers, and writing ad copy: For all your (cliché ) needs is a running joke.
"Bits, spots, pots, carts. Bumpers, kickers, sweepers, liners. Programming, promotions, production, remotes!"
LAKE MICHIGAN: THE WISCONSIN SHORE
Finalist: National Indy Excellence Awards
Lisa Lehmann
Nine Wisconsin photographers share their best images in this beautiful, glossy, hardcover book. Many are once-in-a-lifetime shots such as white-tailed deer running through the shallow waters of Lake Michigan and pictures taken while crewing on the tall ship Denis Sullivan in the Sheboygan Harbor at sunset. The book showcases over 100 gorgeous photographs along with descriptive captions, poetry and Great Lakes facts.
"The photography by all the artists who submitted their photos for this book is astounding! It is definitely a must-have for anyone with a love for the Lake Michigan shoreline."
Finalist: National Indy Excellence Awards
Lisa Lehmann
Nine Wisconsin photographers share their best images in this beautiful, glossy, hardcover book. Many are once-in-a-lifetime shots such as white-tailed deer running through the shallow waters of Lake Michigan and pictures taken while crewing on the tall ship Denis Sullivan in the Sheboygan Harbor at sunset. The book showcases over 100 gorgeous photographs along with descriptive captions, poetry and Great Lakes facts.
"The photography by all the artists who submitted their photos for this book is astounding! It is definitely a must-have for anyone with a love for the Lake Michigan shoreline."
~ A portion of the proceeds were donated to Glacial Lakes Conservancy ~
