Guest Post and Giveaway: Scratch Track by Eli Lang

We’re so pleased to have author Eli Lang stopping by today to celebrate the release of Scratch Track, the newest book in the Escaping Indigo series. Eli is sharing a little character/music spotlight with us, and there’s also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end.

Welcome, Eli!

Quinn and Nicky’s Favorite Albums

One of the first romantic scenes in Scratch Track, which takes place at a recording studio, happens when the main characters find a private room in the studio, filled with CDs and records.  They sit down and listen together, reminiscing about old albums and how they make them feel.  I actually spent a while thinking about what the MCs, Quinn and Nicky, would most like to listen to in that room.  So here are their top three album picks for listening to.

Quinn

Album:  Plans by Death Cab for Cutie

Genre:  Alt-rock, sort of pop

What it reminds him of:  His last years of high school, and figuring out who he wanted to be.

Favorite song off it:  Summer Skin

 

Album:  This Is All Yours by alt-J

Genre:  Alt-rock but not like anything Quinn’s ever heard before

Why he loves it:  It’s odd and beautiful, and the lyrics speak to a lot of the deep parts of Quinn’s heart.

Favorite song off it:  Nara

 

Album:  Swoon by Silversun Pickups

Genre:  Alt-rock

Why he loves it:  It’s lush and dense and the lyrics are like poetry, so they mean a lot of different things to him, and remind him of different times and people.

Favorite song off it:  The Royal We

Nicky

Album:  Limits of Desire by Small Black

Genre:  Mellow alt-rock

Why he loves it:  The songs are catchy but soothing, the vocals are beautiful, and the lyrics have a lot of depth and emotion.

Favorite song off it:  Proper Spirit

 

Album:  Meteora by Linkin Park

Genre:  Alt-rock, rap

What it reminds him of:  Hanging out with his bandmate Danni and listening to this at maximum volume in her car, both of them yelling all the words.

Favorite song off it:  Easier to Run

 

Album:  Milk Famous by the White Rabbits

Genre:  Alt-rock with an almost folk-y feel

Why he loves it:  It’s raw and catchy and heart-felt.

Favorite song off it:  I Had It Coming

About the Book

Being a roadie isn’t everyone’s idea of a dream job, but it’s all Quinn wants. He loves touring, loves getting to hear amazing music every night and, more than anything, loves being someone the band members of Escaping Indigo can lean on.

When Quinn joins the band in the recording studio, it’s supposed to be fun, but it only seems to remind him of doubts he thought he’d left behind—doubts about his brother’s death, his place with the band, and his ability to care for and support his friends. So when his ex, Nicky, tumbles back into his life, Quinn’s completely unprepared.

The failure of his past romance with Nicky is yet another strike against Quinn’s confidence. But Nicky’s unassuming kindness makes it hard for Quinn to resist a new entanglement. Quinn isn’t sure they won’t make the same mistakes again, but he wants a second chance, even if that means facing the past, learning to let his friends support him, and proving to Nicky that, this time, he’ll be someone Nicky can rely on.

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About the Escaping Indigo Series

Escaping Indigo is a busy band, whether they’re playing edgy rock music in a darkened theater, touring the country together, or meeting up with other musicians at a summer festival. And they’re always writing new melodies, new riffs, and new lyrics to tell their stories.

Micah, a drummer, is hoping to leave the memories of his old band behind by going on tour with Escaping Indigo as a stagehand. But there he meets Bellamy, the lead singer, and he finds himself tangled in a romance that makes him face everything he’s lost.

Ava, drummer for Escaping Indigo, is hoping that time away from the band will give her a chance to sort through her complicated feelings for her best friend, who’s in love with someone else. But a chance meeting with a beautiful woman leads to an unexpected romance that makes Ava rethink her plans for her future.

From unrequited love to finding your way, old friendships to lost dreams, surprising secrets to unexpected encounters, Escaping Indigo has a song to suit.

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About the Author

Eli Lang is a writer and drummer. She has played in rock bands, worked on horse farms, and has had jobs in libraries, where she spent most of her time reading every book she could get her hands on. She can fold a nearly perfect paper crane and knows how to tune a snare drum. She still buys stuffed animals because she feels bad if they’re left alone in the store, believes cinnamon buns should always be eaten warm, can tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the tardigrade, and has a book collection that’s reaching frightening proportions. She lives in Arizona with far too many pets.

Connect with Eli: Website || Blog || Facebook || Twitter: @eli__lang || Pinterest

The Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Scratch Track, one lucky winner will receive an ecopy of Escaping Indigo and Skin Hunger! Leave a comment with your contact info to enter the contest. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on February 3, 2018. Contest is NOT restricted to U.S. entries. Thanks for following the tour, and don’t forget to leave your contact info!