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RADIO STARR: A Novel, from Fresh Water Press
A starry-eyed DJ spins on-air personas that unravel her identity and moral fabric in the male-dominated world of 1980s radio. RADIO STARR is a captivating tale of identity, ambition and self-discovery framed by the music of the times, as radio is making the shift from analog to digital. For fans of Daisy Jones & The Six, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, Firefly Lane, and WKRP in Cincinnati, this novel is a backstage pass to the power of tuning in to one’s own frequency. All Eva LaVette wants is a great career and a perfect marriage. Can she have both? A '70s girl in an '80s world, Eva finds her life upended on a frigid Wisconsin night when she discovers a passion for radio. It’s a feeling that ignites her soul, but conflicts with her husband’s traditional values. Fearless and a bit naive, Eva adopts on-air facades 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 grapples with the consequences of her choices. Radio plays both a true love and a bad boyfriend; Eva is seduced time and again. |
It's chock full of radio bits!
Dead air dreams, hitting the post, accidentally saying your real name, cue burn, rigged contests, breaking up with someone while you're on the air, cart farts, pesky AEs, Marti units hitting power lines, radio urban legends about getting fired, live remotes, show prep, smoking in the studio, stuttering, taking requests, tight playlists, tumbling carts, getting locked out of the station, gifts from prisoners, cleaning the station on overnights, chimping to your own ads, terrible pay, PDs screaming on the hotline, working every holiday, wacko callers/telephone screamers, and writing ad copy: For all your ______ 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, rigged contests, breaking up with someone while you're on the air, cart farts, pesky AEs, Marti units hitting power lines, radio urban legends about getting fired, live remotes, show prep, smoking in the studio, stuttering, taking requests, tight playlists, tumbling carts, getting locked out of the station, gifts from prisoners, cleaning the station on overnights, chimping to your own ads, terrible pay, PDs screaming on the hotline, working every holiday, wacko callers/telephone screamers, and writing ad copy: For all your ______ needs is a running joke.
"Bits, spots, pots, carts. Bumpers, kickers, sweepers, liners. Programming, promotions, production, remotes!"
What 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, National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee
"I didn’t want to put it down. As a lifelong radio professional, this book is perfection—the real deal!
Eva is such an interesting character. Her insecurities come through.”
~ Gabby Parsons, retired radio personality
I fell in love with radio all over again... This is a love letter to the old days of carts and typewritten copy, skipping records and overnight shifts. Anyone who has worked in radio - and who has loved radio - will find lots to love about this book.
~ Carol, Civic Media
"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, National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee
"I didn’t want to put it down. As a lifelong radio professional, this book is perfection—the real deal!
Eva is such an interesting character. Her insecurities come through.”
~ Gabby Parsons, retired radio personality
I fell in love with radio all over again... This is a love letter to the old days of carts and typewritten copy, skipping records and overnight shifts. Anyone who has worked in radio - and who has loved radio - will find lots to love about this book.
~ Carol, Civic Media
Listen or watch INTERVIEWS with Lisa on writing and radio.
Listen to the RADIO STARR custom jingle, created by Lee at WLHA!
Listen to the RADIO STARR custom jingle, created by Lee at WLHA!
RADIO STARR IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN BOOKSTORES:
WordHaven BookHouse, 923 N 8th St, Sheboygan
The Nook, 211 N. 9th St, Manitowoc
LaDeDa Books, 1624 New York Ave, Manitowoc
Down the Barrel Books, 3310 Calumet Ave, Manitowoc
To stock RADIO STARR in your local bookstore, contact Tara at Fresh Water Press.
WordHaven BookHouse, 923 N 8th St, Sheboygan
The Nook, 211 N. 9th St, Manitowoc
LaDeDa Books, 1624 New York Ave, Manitowoc
Down the Barrel Books, 3310 Calumet Ave, Manitowoc
To stock RADIO STARR in your local bookstore, contact Tara at Fresh Water Press.
LAKE MICHIGAN: THE WISCONSIN SHORE
Finalist: National Indy Excellence Awards
"The book blends the beauty of the lake with respect of nature."
Nine Wisconsin photographers including the author Lisa Lehmann share their best images in this glossy hardcover. 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 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
"The book blends the beauty of the lake with respect of nature."
Nine Wisconsin photographers including the author Lisa Lehmann share their best images in this glossy hardcover. 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 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."
