Across the What-If Universe: Paul Levinson On His Novel ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of The Beatles’
In this special episode of Rock is Lit, Paul Levinson discusses and shares an excerpt from his novel ‘It’s Real Life: An Alternate History of The Beatles’.
Elliott Murphy’s ‘Marty May’: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Novel Comes to Life
In this special episode of Rock is Lit, rocker, songwriter, and author Elliott Murphy talks about and shares an excerpt from his novel ‘Marty May’.
Episode 50 Part 2: Exploring Real-Life Musician Disappearances with Nathan D. Duvall, Inspired by Jeff Jackson’s Novel ‘Mira Corpora’
In Episode 50 Part 2, Nathan D. Duvall and this semester’s Rock is Lit intern, Cador Jones, join me to talk about actual musicians who, like the rockstar in Jeff Jackson’s novel ‘Mira Corpora’ (EP50 Part 1), mysteriously disappeared.
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 46 Sonic Stardust: Journeying Through Time and Music with Kelley McNeil and Her New Novel, ‘Mayluna’
In Episode 46 of Rock is Lit, Kelley McNeil discusses her newly released novel ‘Mayluna’, delving into the intricate connections between a legendary British alternative-rock band, their iconic lead singer, and a woman whose love played a pivotal role in shaping the music of a generation.
Bonus Episode Stairway to 80: Rock is Lit Celebrates Led Zeppelin Guitar Wizard Jimmy Page on His 80th Birthday
Rock is Lit is turning up the volume for a very special episode celebrating the 80th birthday of one of the greatest guitarists in rock ‘n roll history, Jimmy Page!
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.