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RADIO STARR: A Novel
A small-town Wisconsin DJ trapped in a loveless marriage seeks escape and reinvention through the exhilarating world of 1980s radio. Longing for excitement and a chance to find her true self, Eva LaVette 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 overnight shifts, the fear of being fired, format changes, and sexist vibes, she struggles with the consequences of her choices. After getting fired from her dream job on a morning show, Eva finds herself falling her old college radio crush who encourages her ambitions. Their budding romance is complicated by Eva's unresolved marriage, forcing her to confront her painful past and readjust her aspirations. Can she find the courage to break free and embrace an unknown future? "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, RADIO STARR is a backstage pass to a journey of self-discovery and 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.
- This book has been on our coffee table since we got it. It is a great conversation piece and is adored by every person who picked it up.
- 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 beautiful book created by very talented Wisconsin photographers.
- What a beautiful book! Being a Wisconsin native I am familiar with these places. The photographers caught the beauty of the shoreline. The images are crisp and clear. So glad to add this to our library.
Photos include sunrises, sailboats, surfers, freighters, fishing boats, wildlife, lots of lighthouses and more breathtaking scenes of the lake and its shore. The book includes images of deer and sand hill cranes at Kohler-Andrae State Park, the Sheboygan lighthouse at dawn, Milwaukee skyline at night, autumn along the Kenosha Sand Dunes, the view from Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park in Door County, grassy shore along trails at Point Beach State Park, glorious kite-filled skies at the Kite Festival in Two Rivers, the craggy bluffs at Lions Den Nature Preserve, golf at Whistling Straits, and so much more that you will not want to miss!
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.
- This book has been on our coffee table since we got it. It is a great conversation piece and is adored by every person who picked it up.
- 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 beautiful book created by very talented Wisconsin photographers.
- What a beautiful book! Being a Wisconsin native I am familiar with these places. The photographers caught the beauty of the shoreline. The images are crisp and clear. So glad to add this to our library.
Photos include sunrises, sailboats, surfers, freighters, fishing boats, wildlife, lots of lighthouses and more breathtaking scenes of the lake and its shore. The book includes images of deer and sand hill cranes at Kohler-Andrae State Park, the Sheboygan lighthouse at dawn, Milwaukee skyline at night, autumn along the Kenosha Sand Dunes, the view from Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park in Door County, grassy shore along trails at Point Beach State Park, glorious kite-filled skies at the Kite Festival in Two Rivers, the craggy bluffs at Lions Den Nature Preserve, golf at Whistling Straits, and so much more that you will not want to miss!
~ A portion of the proceeds were donated to Glacial Lakes Conservancy ~
