The Big Wide Calm: A Novel - Softcover

Marcello, Rich

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626527954 ISBN 13: 9781626527959

Publisher: Mill City Press, Inc, 2019

Synopsis

Paige is a rock star. The world just doesn't know it yet. She's got the charisma, the drive, and, of course, the mega-musical skills. All she needs is to make her debut album, one that will change the world, inspire revolutions and make her galactically famous along the way. When John Bustin, a former semi-famous singer/songwriter offers to record Paige's album for free, it feels like destiny, like the next step on her way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Guitar in hand, Paige sets off to John's recording compound, ready to unfold her future. But the ever-elusive John, with his mysterious history, and Paige, a big dreamer but na ve about her footing in life, clash as much as they coalesce. Before they can change the world through Paige's music, the improbable duo must learn to work together. A coming of age story and retrospective, The Big Wide Calm focuses on human nature and the complexities of love through the eyes of young and old on the journey of creating the perfect album.

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Review:

"A distinct and original narrative voice and protagonist. Just as there is significance in Holden Caulfield's catch phrases, reviewers and serious readers will find significance in Paige's persistent use of "you know." This common and simple phrase resonates in the context of this highly philosophical work . . . Overall, a fabulous novel." -- Mark Spencer, author of Tresspassers and winner of the Faulkner Society's Award for Fiction "review quote"

About the Author:

If Rich Marcello could choose only one creative mentor, he'd give the role to Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers. This is not only because he currently resides in New England, where Jonathan started, but because of his life as a contemporary fiction author, poet and songwriter, whose literary inspiration often stems from songs he's written. Rich grew up in New Jersey surrounded by song and word. For a while it seemed right to travel the musician's path, especially during his stint in his college folk group where he wrote and recorded his first original songs. Graduation led him down a different road. He enjoyed a successful career as a technology executive, managing several multi-billion dollar businesses for Fortune 500 companies. During his time in technology he never stopped creating art. Eventually, his love for song and the written word grew to the point where he walked away from his first career to pursue poetry, song, and fiction.Author's Home: Hollis, NH

About this edition

• Publisher: Mill City Press, Inc
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1626527954
• ISBN 13: 9781626527959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 254