New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Crime novel "Whitfield, Nebraska," by author
Angela K. Durden, will feature original lyrics supporting the storyline and characters' motivations, written by Deirdre Kroener, and performed by her band Grown Up Avenger Stuff. Lyrics will be inserted between select chapters. Live music download links will be available only in e-book format, though links in print copies will be easy to access online.
"I'm a big fan of the band. So, when I was looking at additional ways to differentiate my book from other crime novels, I thought it would be cool to provide a soundtrack to it. Sort of like a movie you can hold in your hand. I sent a prepub manuscript to the band's manager, Erica Thomsen, along with my idea," said author
Angela K. Durden. "Erica loved the book, thought the idea had legs, and we shook hands.
"I've always been one who believes in serving the reader a great experience. I'm so tired of characters that must stop the bad guy or else the world will implode," Durden said. "Attention to story integrity, tight editing, and believable everyday people working with limitations but who must solve a thorny problem, are the principles by which I write."
Resurgence of liner notes
"Liner notes for individual songs and on entire albums are making a comeback. So, when
Angela approached us with her idea, we immediately saw a great tie-in as our songs tell stories and her book filled in the narrative," said band manager Erica Thomsen. "For those who purchase the book, they will have the novel itself, plus a lot of extra material to help the reader better bond with the band as our words and music resonate with them."
Durden is the author of the book "Navigating the New
Music Business as a DIY & Indie: Coming Clean with the Down and Dirty", available through in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe, as well as other business and children's books, and "Twinkle: a memoir."
She is also CEO of Notes2Bucks LLC, which offers services designed to protect and defend intellectual property rights of creators through MyDigitalCatalog.com.
Grown Up Avenger Stuff is a Charlotte, NC, band with a heavy U.S. touring schedule that recently added Canada to its reach. Known for high energy live shows - the rock four-piece attracts a growing and loyal fan base.
