The
Rise & Fall of Radiation Canary
By
Geonn Cannon
Karen Everett is a poet and a musician.
She plays the cello, and has a crush on her fellow band mate and lead singer,
Lana Kent.
Karen longs for her poetry be heard by a
larger audience. I mean, what kind of person, doesn’t want their beautiful
words to be heard by everyone?
Eventually Karen and the Band, “Radiation
Canary” land themselves a spot on National Television. This is a good thing,
because it causes the band to have a jump on their popularity.
Soon after they end up touring the country
and recording the music videos and albums, this is like a dream come true for
their band. But with all of this comes a lot of time and responsibilities. With all of this going on, Karen and Lana find
less and less time to work on their relationship.
Also, we all know that fame doesn’t last
forever. With that, comes the responsibilities of keeping the band on top of
the world, and keeping the fans entertained. There is a lot of work involved in
that. So carefully, working on their albums, their tracks, and performances,
together they work strongly on everything, together.
What is so unique is that Karen is
somewhat of an innocent kind of lesbian. She likes to be the quiet little cell
playing poet, most don’t see and recognize, but adore. Since the up and coming
fame of the “Radiation Canaries” Karen, has learned to come out of her shell a
little more, slowly.
This book, “The Rise and Fall of Radiation
Canary” was a different kind of read for me. Kind of like a star struck, you’re
a groupie kind of person, following the band, as you read it. That is what I
felt like. It was somewhat a little educational, because like I’ve said, I’ve
not read anything like this before. And I’ve never been a groupie, so this was
my first encounter.
I have however, been a fan of many
writers. And Geonn is one of them, he is quite an excellent writer, an always
keeps me entertained. And with this book, I was just that. This book kept me
wanting more. I truly was wanting to know what would happen, and if Karen and
Lana would find time for their romance, and make it work. I was rooting for
them all throughout, as well as for the band. And I honestly felt like a
groupie. I however, felt like their could’ve been a little bit more depth put
into Karen, like a piece was missing from her, within this book. Perhaps maybe
that’s because there is more to come in another book? I don’t know….But
whatever it is, this book is a five star book, worth reading especially if you
are into bands, and lesbian lovers. This book is truly a fascinating read, for
any groupie!
My
questions for Geonn:
1.
What made you write "The Rise and Fall of the Radiation Canary" and
how long did it take you to write it?
I
did not want to write this book. I had no interest in it, as I mention in the
dedication. My friend suggested a novel about a musician, and I kind of
placated her and said "Maybe someday." Then she was deployed
overseas, and I said, "She's fighting for our country and I can't write a
damn novel for her?" So I focused up and I absolutely fell in love with
this band I created. I LOVE these women. I love their music. It took me over a
year until I was happy with what I had and considered it done.
2.
Did you do any research for this book?
I
did a lot of research in terms of record companies, musicians, I read up on how
to write songs. Some people might not consider this research, but I listened to
a lot of female musicians. Brandi Carlile, The Corrs, Ingrid Michaelson, Sara
Bareilles... I watched them perform, I watched their videos, and I got a feel
for the kind of musicians I wanted the Canaries to be.
3.
How many books have you written?
Over
30? That's as specific as I can be without actually going and counting. ;) The
sequel to this will be my 30th release!
4.
Is there going to be more to this book?
There
is! February 1, "Radiation Canary: Greatest Hits" continues the
story!
5.
What do you have in store for your future?
More
novels! Trafalgar & Boone is a series that's taking off, Underdogs is still
going strong, and very soon I'll have a webseries on Tello Films! So things are
moving!
6.
What all education have you had?
High
school educated, and then self-taught from research for all my novels.
<g>
7.
How long have you been writing?
I
think I started writing in earnest around 2000. That was around when I decided
I wanted to be an author.
8.
Do you have any photos of Karen or Lana or descriptions?
I
actually drew a picture of them! (Attached) I cast both Lana and Karen in my
head, but I'm keeping that to myself so readers can envision whoever they want.
9.
What was your favorite part about this book?
So
many things! I love how Seattle became a character. I love how it's really
about the friendship between four women rather than a love story (although
there is that). I just love the characters. I wish they were a real band so I
could have all their albums and see them in concert. ;)
10.
What do you suggest to people who desire to become writers?
I'm
going to steal Stephen King's advice, which became my philosophy: "If you
want to write a lot, you have to read a lot." It shows you what other
people have done, it shows you how to do what you want to do, and it shows you
how to tell a story.
11.
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The Rise and Fall of Radiation Canary by Geonn CannonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Karen Everett is a poet and a musician. She plays the cello, and has a crush on her fellow band mate and lead singer, Lana Kent.
Karen longs for her poetry be heard by a larger audience. I mean, what kind of person, doesn’t want their beautiful words to be heard by everyone?
Eventually Karen and the Band, “Radiation Canary” land themselves a spot on National Television. This is a good thing, because it causes the band to have a jump on their popularity.
Soon after they end up touring the country and recording the music videos and albums, this is like a dream come true for their band. But with all of this comes a lot of time and responsibilities. With all of this going on, Karen and Lana find less and less time to work on their relationship.
Also, we all know that fame doesn’t last forever. With that, comes the responsibilities of keeping the band on top of the world, and keeping the fans entertained. There is a lot of work involved in that. So carefully, working on their albums, their tracks, and performances, together they work strongly on everything, together.
What is so unique is that Karen is somewhat of an innocent kind of lesbian. She likes to be the quiet little cell playing poet, most don’t see and recognize, but adore. Since the up and coming fame of the “Radiation Canaries” Karen, has learned to come out of her shell a little more, slowly.
This book, “The Rise and Fall of Radiation Canary” was a different kind of read for me. Kind of like a star struck, you’re a groupie kind of person, following the band, as you read it. That is what I felt like. It was somewhat a little educational, because like I’ve said, I’ve not read anything like this before. And I’ve never been a groupie, so this was my first encounter.
I have however, been a fan of many writers. And Geonn is one of them, he is quite an excellent writer, an always keeps me entertained. And with this book, I was just that. This book kept me wanting more. I truly was wanting to know what would happen, and if Karen and Lana would find time for their romance, and make it work. I was rooting for them all throughout, as well as for the band. And I honestly felt like a groupie. I however, felt like their could’ve been a little bit more depth put into Karen, like a piece was missing from her, within this book. Perhaps maybe that’s because there is more to come in another book? I don’t know….But whatever it is, this book is a five star book, worth reading especially if you are into bands, and lesbian lovers. This book is truly a fascinating read, for any groupie!
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