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Category Archives: music
That neurodivergent urge . . .
. . . and there are a zillion (including painting old pay phones, thanks NOLA), but here’s one that’s close to my heart: the urge to share something you love. So much of my work is about this desire, sharing … Continue reading
When art creates art, and YOU MEET THE ARTIST (omg!!)
The title doesn’t make it clear, but the book does: the title of WRECK is inspired by “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” a song written and performed by Gordon Lightfoot in 1976, about the shipwreck of the … Continue reading
Posted in artists, characters, emotions, epic-ness, grief, music, November, small world, Uncategorized, writing life, yawp
Tagged art, edgy young adult, gordon lightfoot, joy, music, WRECK, writing life
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Gabe’s words/my words: losing Prince (1958-2016)
(This series of Prince photos–at maybe 19?–are complete treasures. Look them up.) The first time I heard a Prince song, I was 14, and it was probably “1999.” But the one that hit me most was “Little Red Corvette.” I … Continue reading
Posted in adolescence, BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, Midwest, music, Uncategorized
Tagged music, Prince
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Morrissey and graveyards: guest post by Rachael Hanel
I met Rachael Hanel way back when–like WAY back when–when I was new to Mankato and she was new to my husband’s forensics team. As soon as I met her, I thought, “This woman is a force to be reckoned … Continue reading
Posted in books, epic-ness, literary greats, music, readers, writing community
Tagged graveyards, Morrissey, Rachael Hanel, WE'LL BE THE LAST ONES TO LET YOU DOWN
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PLAYLISTS!
Way back in 2005, I decided I wanted to write a book where the main character is so attached to music he can’t get through his day without it (just like me). Consequently, that produced a book with a crap-ton … Continue reading
Posted in BEAUTIFUL MUSIC, epic-ness, music
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