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I’m so excited about this special episode of Rock is Lit. It’s a first for the podcast, actually: a panel discussion, with four amazing women rock novelists, hailing from Canada to Chicago to LA and back to my neck of the woods here in Asheville, NC. 
Kirsti MacKenzie, Mallory Smart, Claire Hopple, and Rock is Lit veteran Jessamyn Violet are joining me to talk about our experiences and thoughts about writing fiction about musicians.

Jessamyn Violet is a writer and musician out of Venice Beach, CA. Her debut novel, ‘Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar’, was published in April 2023 by Three Rooms Press. Short fiction can be found in ‘Ploughshares’, ‘Lit Angeles’, ‘805 Art + Lit Journal’, and more. She is also the drummer for the psych rock band Movie Club. 


Mallory Smart is a Chicago-based writer and Editor-in-Chief of Maudlin House. Some people even call her ‘The Only Living Girl in Chicago’. Mallory is the host of the podcast Textual Healing, where she dives into the fusion of literature and music, and co-hosts That Horrorcast with Dmitry Samarov where they get lost in the weird world of horror films. Her latest book, ‘I Keep My Visions To Myself’, just came out from With an X Books. 
 

Kirsti MacKenzie is the author of ‘Better to Beg’, as well as editor in chief of ‘Major 7th Magazine’. Her work has been published in ‘HAD’, ‘Rejection Letters’, ‘trampset’, ‘Autofocus’, ‘Maudlin House’, ‘Identity Theory’, and elsewhere.
 

Claire Hopple is the author of six books and the fiction editor at XRAY. Her stories have appeared in ‘Wigleaf’, ‘Vol. 1 Brooklyn’, ‘Forever Mag’, and others. She grew up in the woods of Pennsylvania and currently lives in Asheville, NC. Her next book, ‘Take it Personally’, is forthcoming from Stalking Horse Press in February 2025. 
 
Each of these four talented authors brings a unique perspective to the conversation. From the creative sparks that ignite our own work to the cultural impacts of rock novels in general, we'll navigate the winding paths of character development and uncovering the challenges of breathing life into fictional musicians while honoring the essence of their real-life counterparts. We'll delve into the stigmas surrounding rock novels, dissecting perceptions and stereotypes to reveal the nuanced portrayals crafted by these talented authors.
And of course, no discussion on writing fiction about musicians would be complete without reflecting on current trends and the evolution of the genre, including the explosive success of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s rock novel ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’.
So, tune in and turn up the volume as Rock is Lit takes you on a journey through the pages of rock literature, where every word is a chord and every story a kickass concert.

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Rock is Lit Episode 26, Jessamyn Violet: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jessamynvioletwithlinalecaro
Jessamyn Violet’s website: https://jessamynviolet.com/bio
Jessamyn Violet on Instagram and Twitter: @jessamynviolet
Movie Club’s website: https://www.movieclubtheband.com/about
Kirsti MacKenzie on Twitter: @KeersteeMack
Mallory Smart’s website: https://mallorysmart.com/
Mallory Smart on Twitter and Instagram: @malsmart
Claire Hopple’s website: https://clairehopple.wordpress.com/bio/
Claire Hopple on Twitter and Instagram: @clairehopple
 
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We’re joined by Mark Tornillo, Vocalist of Heavy Metal band Accept to discuss the new album, Humanoid. Mark talks about retiring from his NJ Union Electrician job, fronting Accept for 14 years/ six studio albums & their loyal fan base around the world. Also, he discloses the concept of Humanoid, AI in music, & being labeled “Analog Man”. Additionally, we discuss the new album songs, 2024 touring plans & adding Joel Hoekstra to the touring Band for Spring & Summer gigs. Plus, we get his POV about the challenges of getting FM/ Satellite radio airplay on new music, the 2023 TT Quick reunion to honor a fallen Band mate & the inclusive New Jersey Heavy Metal fraternity.

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The breadth of the Midge Ure music catalogue is one to behold. His career started in the 1970’s with the boy band, Slik, followed by Rich Kids through to Visage and Ultravox and a thriving solo career. That's even without mentioning the historic work he's done for Band Aid & Live Aid in the 80’s. We are thrilled Midge Ure can join us on the podcast.
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In Episode 252, Martin rebuts his friend's mockery of those people who think the Police are the best New Wave band ever (or if they're even truly New Wave)!

The Police – “Omegaman”

XTC – “Grass”

Joy Division – “A Means to an End”

Magazine – “Shot by Both Sides”

The Clash – “Last Gang in Town”


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Sylvan @sylvangreeneyes and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW discuss Girl on a String from John's @johnhiattmusic Riding with the King release. Not only do they discuss the song but they had the chance to visit with Gail Davies who recorded a cover of the song with her band, Wild Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS7sN8VWpMI During our discussion, we drop in clips from our discussion with her, including her insight into the lyrics and how she discovered John and his music. Look for our full interview tomorrow.
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On this week's episode I talk about how to connect with an audience. I give you 5 of the most important tips to getting true engagement and connection with your fans.
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