An Interview with Amy Bryant, author of Polly

Welcome to episode 9 of the Harper Perennial Podcast, a show about the life of books.

Author Amy Bryant discusses her first novel Polly, a story of music, boyfriends, and growing up during the 1980's. The book draws on Bryant's own high school and college experiences during that same decade, and her abiding love of music -- especially hardcore punk. Anyone who experienced the 80's will recognize the music playing in the background of this book.

Amy Bryant's current work as a sex educator for teens also informs this story, as the heroine grapples with confusion over losing her virginity and entering the world of sexual relationships.

Polly is available at bookstores and online retailers now.

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All content copyright HarperCollins Publishers. Music created with Garage Band.

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.