An Interview with Bryan Charles, author of Grab On to Me Tightly as if I Knew the Way

Welcome to episode 4 of the Harper Perennial Podcast, a show about the life of books.

In this episode, we speak to Bryan Charles, author of Grab On to Me Tightly as if I Knew the Way.

This novel follows seventeen year-old Vim Sweeney as he navigates the uncertain period right after high school, just before adulthood. Bryan discusses his process of writing during another uncertain period -- right after leaving the corporate world, just before launching himself as an author.

Grab On to Me Tightly as if I Knew the Way is available at bookstores and online retailers now.

Also, be sure to visit HarperPerennial.com, and the Harper Perennial blog, OliveReader.com.

All content and audio copyright HarperCollins Publishers.

All music by The Judy Lumpers, and used with permission. All music is copyright Bryan Charles.

About the producers:
Diane Gilleland produces podcasts including CraftyPod and Spinsterspin. She teaches blogging, podcasting, and zine-making classes in Portland, and organizes creative community groups.

Ken Lyman has a background as a disc jockey, radio news caster, radio actor, is a and producer of radio commercials and books on tape. He is an avid reader and also enjoys community theater, travel, and an occassional attempt at writing fiction.