Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Jeff Giles is joining me to talk about his book, Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane.
What's it about?
Langley Powell, a renowned debunker of paranormal phenomena, faces an ironic twist when he dies by falling piano and becomes a ghost. Before he can process his new supernatural existence, he's thrust into a dangerous mission to save reality itself. Accompanied by Frank, a foul-mouthed miniature government agent, Langley encounters historical figures like Albert Einstein, J. Edgar Hoover, and Tom Petty while confronting supernatural evil and a pop-culture-obsessed president.
Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is a humor-driven supernatural mystery that blends comedy with historical fiction.
Set in a world where the paranormal and historical collide, this novel published by Humorist Books combines supernatural elements with absurd historical encounters.
What's in this episode:
Jeff Giles will take us into a world where skeptics become ghosts with an excerpt from Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its blend of supernatural and historical elements, the role of skepticism, and the humorous take on paranormal investigation.
We'll find out what inspired this unique combination of supernatural comedy and historical fiction, and maybe get some insights into Jeff's transition from culture writer to novelist.
We'll discuss Langley's journey from skeptic to ghost to reality-saving hero, and discover details about the mysterious Society for the Defense of the Mundane and its mission.
Join us in a place where pianos fall from the sky, where historical figures mingle with supernatural entities, and where even the most dedicated skeptic must face the impossible.
Where to get the book: https://amzn.to/48eUwcn
Where to find our guest:
Website: https://langleypowell.com
Twitter: https://x.com/jefito
Newsletter signup: https://jefitoblog.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
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