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A Bard’s Folktale · book one

Roaming Cadenza

published April 2011 · second edition June 2013

Summer after high school graduation and nothing but the open road before him, Kody Lehane takes off on a road trip to find out what this whole “adulthood” thing is all about — doing whatever it takes to help his old co-worker Glenn overcome his traumatic past, with his good friend Charisma and his ex-lover Alma along for every mile.

Indie rock shows, secret ninja missions, and more love polygons than the drama llama can shake a stick at — told by a narrator who signs himself G., and scored by the 26 songs the book was written around.

novel2 chapters online26-song playlistApril 2011
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Highlights between the covers

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Roaming Cadenza · chapter one — Ace Deuce

“Remember the glory days? Back when you used to get all nervous when that special someone came rollin’ around? Or when all eyes were on you ’cause you were just that awesome? Hell, remember the first time you ever fell in love? Just curious. Anyway, hey, how’s it going? Name’s G.”

— the narrator introduces himself; he’ll be driving the whole way
Roaming Cadenza · chapter two — Ill-Lit

“Even when he smiled, Glenn always seemed sad. They say there just isn’t any pleasing some people, but I honestly don’t believe that. I think everyone is capable of happiness, and I aim to prove it.”

— The Journal of Charisma Roberts, then: “Y-yet another dream; will I ever be rid of t-these?”

The road so far & the soundtrack

Roaming Cadenza playlist26 tracks · playable

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Dustland Requiem

Book two — the desert book, with its own 25-song playlist and a narrator who never learned to whisper.

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