Radio Free America: A Sort of Prequel to the Bar at the Intergalactic Hotel

by Jim Yoakum

Overview

Before Derek Christian became the confused hero, pawn of the universe, and reluctant cosmic adventurer of the Intergalactic novels, he was a simple copywriter at a radio station in Atlanta, WRFA: Radio Free America. This story tells how his writer's block set off a domino effect of murder and cosmic intrigue as The Fear chases him to his breaking point, and how he manages to escape into a world not of his own making. Part murder mystery, part science fiction, horror, black comedy, and fantasy, RADIO FREE AMERICA is psychotronic journey into the mind and soul of one man versus corporate America, as well as a sad farewell to the last days of rock 'n' roll radio. Rock is dead. Long live rock.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185658703
Publisher:	Precision Chicken
Publication date:	11/09/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	532 KB

About the Author

JIM YOAKUM has been a professional writer for over 40 years. He's the author of non-fiction books, novels, and the screenwriter of three produced films. He has contributed articles to numerous magazines, websites and periodicals including Rolling Stone, Popmatters, The Onion, and Goldmine. He was former writing partners with the late Graham Chapman of Monty Python, and is U.S. Curator of the Graham Chapman Archives. Listen to a select list of his books on audible.com

Jim Yoakum's fictional writing is both an observation and depiction of the seemingly banal absurdities of life; most aspects of which have the potential to be ridiculous, monumental, awkward, funny, tragic, fragile, profound, and meaningless all at once. - Colophon Quarterly

Editorial Reviews

"Jim Yoakum is one hell of an imaginative–and memorable–writer!"

Simon & Schuster - Megan Hogan

"I'm going to try to read other offerings by Jim Yoakum."

The New Yorker - Bob Eckstein

"'Radio Free America' is a great, entertaining, read for anyone who has worked in broadcasting. It's wild! Sh-Boom!"

Linkedin - Tom Sullivan

"I found myself laughing out loud by page two, soon thereafter slapping my forehead in disbelief over something the author threw in from left field. Loosely based upon a radio station in whose walls I walked and worked, the author's creative brilliance kept me engaged, and I had to go back to re-read sections aloud because of their playful ways upon the tongue. This 'tour-de-farce' is for all to read, whether one has worked in broadcasting or not."

Facebook - John Willyard

"What a great romp thru the crazy world of Top 40 radio! Funny, wacky, and totally enjoyable!"

Facebook - Dennis Winslow