Online for Authors Episode 11-30-24

Whispers from Beyond: Ghosts Really Do Exist? With Author Jeff Giles

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jeff Giles, author of the book Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. An experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane.

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Greetings from the online realm, where I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff Giles, author of the supernaturally comedic novel Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. If you're in the mood for a rollercoaster ride through the afterlife with a ghost who never saw it coming, this is the book for you!

Here's the wild premise that got Jeff's creative juices flowing: What if a world-renowned debunker of paranormal phenomena suddenly died in a freak accident and became the very thing he spent his life scoffing at - a ghost? Enter Langley Powell, the protagonist who finds himself in this hilariously ironic predicament.

Throughout our conversation, Jeff shared fascinating tidbits about his writing process and the inspirations behind the book's quirky cast of characters. From the sarcastic spiritual guide Frank (who Jeff admits is essentially written in his own voice) to the sprinkling of historical figures like Prince and Aretha Franklin, there's no shortage of personalities to keep you entertained.

But amidst the laughs, Jeff also managed to weave in some thought-provoking themes about nostalgia, letting go of the past, and what truly holds the universe together. It's the kind of book that leaves you both chuckling and contemplating life's bigger questions.

As a self-proclaimed "pantser" (writing by the seat of his pants), Jeff dove into this novel without a clear roadmap, letting the story unfold organically. The result is a tale that keeps you guessing until the very end - which, by the way, leaves the door open for a potential sequel. Fingers crossed!

If you're craving more writerly wisdom from Jeff, be sure to check out the full podcast episode. And for a chance to win a free copy of Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane, head over to the Novels N Latte Book Club on Facebook and join the conversation.

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