Lilac Wine - The Podcast

Lilac Wine - The Podcast

It was the summer of 1917. Abelia Brody and Robert Bishop are two lonely people brought together by fate, in a time of war. Lilac Wine weaves their story through the lens of history. Join author Bruce Janu as he reads from his novel-in-progress, bringing his audience on a candid journey through the creative writing process. Become part of the process, offer suggestions and constructive criticism. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Join the discussion, make suggestions, comment on the novel at http://www.lilacwinenovel.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bruce Janu's first documentary, Facing Sudan, hit the festival circuit in 2007, winning two best documentary awards. In 2008, he released a follow-up,Crayons and Paper. Both films are available for streaming on Amazon Prime and for download at Bell, Book and Camera Productions. Currently, he is working on his first novel, Lilac Wine and hosts an internet radio station called Vinyl Voyage Radio. He also hosts a weekly show dedicated to Frank Sinatra called The FS Detention Club. Bruce is a teacher by trade and lives outside of Chicago with his wife and two boys.

Episodes

August 19, 2019 29 mins
On this, the season finale, Billy considers enlisting in order to get out of Lilly Springs when an unexpected visitor changes everything. Lilac Wine-The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress every other week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited ...
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Robert delivers a record to Abelia and they share an awkward dance to the fast paced music of the Original Dixieland Jass Band. Lilac Wine-The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress every other week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment...
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July 22, 2019 37 mins
Art is lying in rest in his front parlor with Robert standing vigil, as is the custom in Lily Springs, but music brings him out into the night. Lilac Wine-The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress every other week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are in...
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July 8, 2019 32 mins
Trying to lure Robert with river Americana, Billy takes him "jugging" for catfish. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.co...
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June 25, 2019 21 mins
Robert deals with the aftermath of his waking dream and ponders his choice of coming to Lily Springs. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode a...
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June 11, 2019 28 mins
It is the Fourth of July and Ellie's special guest arrives, hawking Liberty Loans. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com...
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June 3, 2019 27 mins
As the 4th of July celebration begins in the town triangle, Robert wonders if Abelia is going to make an appearance. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss...
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May 20, 2019 23 mins
Robert has another dream of the war. This time it is more real. More terrifying. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
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May 13, 2019 23 mins
Robert pays a visit to Abelia and she tends his wound with a salve made from marigolds and arnica. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at li...
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April 29, 2019 25 mins
After waking up the next day, Robert is confronted by Art and Tom about the incident aboard the Sidney and he learns firsthand how a small town operates. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listener...
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April 22, 2019 26 mins
Robert tries to piece together what happened on the Sidney, and Billy gets a telegram from Streckfus Steamers. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each e...
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April 15, 2019 28 mins
The excursion on the SS Sidney takes a turn for the worse for Robert and Billy.  Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
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April 8, 2019 29 mins
Billy takes Robert for an unconventional trip on the SS Sidney, a streamer tramping along the upper Mississippi. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each...
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April 1, 2019 31 mins
Abelia makes some gazpacho and is surprised at how she feels when Robert visits once again. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwine...
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March 26, 2019 33 mins
Robert begins delivering mail in Lily Springs. And he discovers that everybody has an opinion about the strange woman who lives at 24 River Road. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are in...
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March 4, 2019 25 mins
Billy takes Robert to his favorite spot along the bank of the Mississippi. They drink bevo and watch a paddle boat make its way upstream. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to...
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February 25, 2019 31 mins
Robert arrives in Lily Springs, meets some of the townspeople and goes for a joy ride around the town triangle. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss e...
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February 18, 2019 19 mins
The war becomes frighteningly real for Robert.  Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel.com.
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February 11, 2019 35 mins
Abelia pours herself some wine and puts her favorite disc on her talking machine. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel....
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February 5, 2019 31 mins
Back in Chicago, Robert's quiet evening at the Gem Theater does not go as planned. Lilac Wine - The Podcast is a unique show where author Bruce Janu reads a chapter of his historical novel-in-progress week by week, chapter by chapter, eventually finishing it as the podcast progresses. Lilac Wine: The Podcast is a unique, crowd-edited novel in real-time. Listeners are invited to comment and discuss each episode at lilacwinenovel...
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