What happens when a lifelong songwriter feels haunted by the creative spirit of John Lennon—and turns that experience into a novel? In this episode of the Story Impact Podcast, host Lisa Towles talks with creative partners Jim and Kathy Ocean.
John Lennon’s Glasses: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy
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John Lennons Glasses
Announcing the Debut of “The Words & Music of ‘John Lennon’s Glasses’”
Jim and I have been hard at work designing and rehearsing a new performance in support of our novel, John Lennon’s Glasses. It’s a live music-infused reader’s theater piece that’s taken us a bit out of our comfort zone – which is always a good thing, if not somewhat...
John Lennon’s Glasses – Book Review by Ross Anthony
Jim Ocean with Kathy Ocean John Lennon's Glasses Book Review by Ross Anthony What if the ghost of your hero appeared intermittently, then somewhat indifferently gave you the kick in the ass you didn't know you needed? Down and out and existentially discouraged...
John Lennon’s Glasses: A fantastic read about past musical talent
BOOK BLURB: Jimmy Drake, struggling songwriter, is on the brink of giving up . . . until an unlikely encounter with a late Beatle alters his path. During a soul-crushing meeting with a jaded music executive, a bizarre incident involving a Jolly Rancher candy sets...
New Release – John Lennon’s Glasses by Jim Ocean with Kathy Ocean
Synopsis What if the story of John Lennon didn’t end in 1980? What if his spirit lived on? Jimmy Drake, struggling songwriter, is on the brink of giving up . . . until an unlikely encounter with a late Beatle alters his path. During a soul-crushing meeting with a...
Lisa Haselton Interview with Jim and Kathy Ocean
Authors Jim Ocean and Kathy Ocean chat with Lisa Haselton about their historical fiction, John Lennon’s Glasses. Bio: Music has been in Jim Ocean’s blood since he was a young boy picking out rock ’n’ roll riffs on the string of his fishing pole in his mother’s...
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