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It was the summer of 1917. Abelia Brody and Robert Bishop are two lonely people brought together by fate, in a time of war. Lilac Wine weaves their story through the lens of history.
Join author Bruce Janu as he reads from his novel-in-progress, bringing his audience on a candid journey through the creative writing process. Become part of the process, offer suggestions and constructive criticism. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Join the discussion, make suggestions, comment on the novel at http://www.lilacwinenovel.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bruce Janu's first documentary, Facing Sudan, hit the festival circuit in 2007, winning two best documentary awards. In 2008, he released a follow-up,Crayons and Paper. Both films are available for streaming on Amazon Prime and for download at Bell, Book and Camera Productions.
Currently, he is working on his first novel, Lilac Wine and hosts an internet radio station called Vinyl Voyage Radio. He also hosts a weekly show dedicated to Frank Sinatra called The FS Detention Club.
Bruce is a teacher by trade and lives outside of Chicago with his wife and two boys.
Join author Bruce Janu as he reads from his novel-in-progress, bringing his audience on a candid journey through the creative writing process. Become part of the process, offer suggestions and constructive criticism. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Join the discussion, make suggestions, comment on the novel at http://www.lilacwinenovel.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bruce Janu's first documentary, Facing Sudan, hit the festival circuit in 2007, winning two best documentary awards. In 2008, he released a follow-up,Crayons and Paper. Both films are available for streaming on Amazon Prime and for download at Bell, Book and Camera Productions.
Currently, he is working on his first novel, Lilac Wine and hosts an internet radio station called Vinyl Voyage Radio. He also hosts a weekly show dedicated to Frank Sinatra called The FS Detention Club.
Bruce is a teacher by trade and lives outside of Chicago with his wife and two boys.
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On this, the season finale, Billy considers enlisting in order to get out of Lilly Springs when an unexpected visitor changes everything. Lilac Wine-The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress every other week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert delivers a record to Abelia and they share an awkward dance to the fast paced music of the Original Dixieland Jass Band. Lilac Wine-The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress every other week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Art is lying in rest in his front parlor with Robert standing vigil, as is the custom in Lily Springs, but music brings him out into the night. Lilac Wine-The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress every other week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Trying to lure Robert with river Americana, Billy takes him "jugging" for catfish. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert deals with the aftermath of his waking dream and ponders his choice of coming to Lily Springs. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
It is the Fourth of July and Ellie's special guest arrives, hawking Liberty Loans. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
As the 4th of July celebration begins in the town triangle, Robert wonders if Abelia is going to make an appearance. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert has another dream of the war. This time it is more real. More terrifying. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert pays a visit to Abelia and she tends his wound with a salve made from marigolds and arnica. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
After waking up the next day, Robert is confronted by Art and Tom about the incident aboard the Sidney and he learns firsthand how a small town operates. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert tries to piece together what happened on the Sidney, and Billy gets a telegram from Streckfus Steamers. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
The excursion on the SS Sidney takes a turn for the worse for Robert and Billy. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Billy takes Robert for an unconventional trip on the SS Sidney, a streamer tramping along the upper Mississippi. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Abelia makes some gazpacho and is surprised at how she feels when Robert visits once again. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert begins delivering mail in Lily Springs. And he discovers that everybody has an opinion about the strange woman who lives at 24 River Road. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Billy takes Robert to his favorite spot along the bank of the Mississippi. They drink bevo and watch a paddle boat make its way upstream. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Robert arrives in Lily Springs, meets some of the townspeople and goes for a joy ride around the town triangle.
Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
The war becomes frighteningly real for Robert.
Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Abelia pours herself some wine and puts her favorite disc on her talking machine.
Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
Back in Chicago, Robert's quiet evening at the Gem Theater does not go as planned.
Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
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Like this chapter because it pulled me more into the story and time period. I too am from Chicago and my parents/family lived there since the early 1900's. I have a best friend who wrote and published a book about the Eastland . She and I live in EGV .
Great intro to the character Abelia and not a summary about the other main characters and storyline and why you are writing about this period in time.