Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun

Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun

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Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun Billy and Lindy wrestle with Oso's untimely motorcycle death—through music. The lyrics for 12 original companion songs are developed within the story. So, this novel rocks—literally. Welcome to my world of musical fiction—a new genre of literature. Cheers, Mark L Berr…

mark@marklberry.com (mark@marklberry.com)


    • May 1, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    PushingLeaves37

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 6:26


    Episode 37 - This is a short promo for my my TWA Flight 800 memoir "13,760 Feet--My Personal Hole in the Sky" that is availabe as a 15-hour audiobook (infused with 41 original songs) on Audible.com. Kindle and paperback versions are available through Amazon.com.

    PushingLeaves36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2013 32:23


    Episode 36 - This is the Q & A Episode. Questions and comments from fellow podcasters Seth Harwood, Mike Bennett, Kenn Crawford; my fellow readers Alison Leston and Christopher Madden; numerous collaborative musicians who brought the companion songs of this audiobook to life; as well as listeners from near and far. I hope you liked my audiobook novel, and please check out my website: http://marklberry.com or send me an e-mail mark@marklberry.com Huge thanks to Evo and Podiobooks.com

    PushingLeaves35

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 25:51


    Epilogue: POV–Billy. Like a yearbook, what happened to everybody. Musical collage of all 12 songs. Visit my website: www.marklberry.com

    PushingLeaves34

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 18:51


    Encore: Part III begins. 2 Years Later—Summer of 1988. POV–Lindy. The arena. Need I say more? Companion songs - The Family Tree and Cats

    PushingLeaves33

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 4:48


    Restless Sleep: POV–Lindy. Roulette balls, organ grinders, and reaching out across the bed.

    PushingLeaves32

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 15:33


    Pushing a Couple Leaves Towards the Sun: POV–Billy. Sour Mash encounter. Companion song – Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun

    PushingLeaves31

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2012 17:02


    Next Move. POV–Lindy: Steaming chowder, Billy’s surprise creative effort, look who is doing shots of Jack, and what lies ahead. Companion song - Just Another

    PushingLeaves30

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2012 12:50


    The Silent Treatment: POV–Billy. Jules undresses (again). Introducing Lindy to other forms of art besides music.

    PushingLeaves29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2012 20:45


    From a Long Way Away: POV–Lindy. An unexpected basement interview. Companion song - From a Long Way Away.

    PushingLeaves28

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 16:38


    About ‘Just Dan’: POV–Lindy. Discount shopping, country-club waitresssing, and the origin of Just Dan’s name revealed.

    PushingLeaves27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2012 7:47


    Cockroaches of the Sea: POV–Billy. The woes of lobstering with Dog.

    PushingLeaves26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2012 4:36


    At Least It’s Paid For: POV–Dog. Another back-porch gathering.

    PushingLeaves25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2012 15:31


    Back in the Saddle: POV–Billy. Sunday at the Leaki Tiki, Kassi’s Diner, and someone gets back in the air.

    PushingLeaves24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2012 8:56


    White Horse Diner: POV–Dog. After hours, and friends don’t let friends drive drunk.

    PushingLeaves23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 11:15


    Hey Young Lady: POV–Lindy. Companion songs - Hey Young Lady and Organized Anger (drum solo)

    PushingLeaves22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 15:43


    What About Lindy?: POV–Billy. Jules, and you are what you eat. Egg toast. Is Lindy fair game?

    PushingLeaves21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 7:25


    Zodiac Signs. POV–Lindy: IDs and the ABC.

    PushingLeaves20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 13:57


    Don Q and Phoenix for Two: POV–Billy. Back porch brews. Caribbean recap.

    PushingLeaves19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 3:46


    Spy’s Surprise: POV–Lindy. Beer-bottle label lyrics. Companion song - Man-Made Roadblocks

    PushingLeaves18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 10:43


    Dog Houses: POV–Dog. The boys return home.

    PushingLeaves17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 13:46


    One Day: POV–Lindy. Live at the Fallout Shelter. Companion songs - One Day about the anger stage of grief, and Screwed at the Drive-thru that aks, "Where's the rest of my food? Dude!"

    PushingLeaves16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2012 31:17


    Misery Loves Company: POV–Billy. Chicken wings, breakfast cocktails, beach time, and coping strategies.

    PushingLeaves15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2012 3:12


    Concert Plans: POV–Lindy. How Puerto Rico happened.

    PushingLeaves14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2012 16:13


    Guests of the Crew: POV–Billy. I think this road trip is starting to get out of hand.

    PushingLeaves13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2012 4:26


    Officer Huskador: POV–Lindy. Boarding-door dilemma.

    PushingLeaves12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2012 35:26


    Ship of Fools: POV–Billy. The JFK roadtrip begins. Roadies from the Loco Beer Fridge. Toll booths. Periodic Captain’s reports. The crew goes missing. Preview of Man-Made Roadblocks.

    PushingLeaves11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2012 25:13


    The Fallout Shelter: POV–Dog. The nightclub life. Dog can’t find a date. One Down and Four Up revisited. A sneak peak at the original unplugged version of From a Long Way Away. Companion song - If I’m Only Dreaming about a ménage-a-trois gone way-wrong.

    PushingLeaves10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2012 20:30


    Around The Loco Beer Fridge: POV–Billy. 100 m.p.h. motorcycle Pac-Man. Back-porch gathering. Jules’ double walk of shame.

    PushingLeaves09

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2012 9:53


    High School: POV–Lindy. Vodka and Pepsi at the Icebreaker Dance. Rock, paper, scissors.

    PushingLeaves08

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2012 7:38


    The Battle of Breakfast: POV–Billy. Bedroom games and basement blues. Can’t Say Goodbye reprise.

    PushingLeaves07

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2012 8:28


    Bubble Hockey: POV–Lindy. Wrestling with music and lyrics, plus an unlikely muse. Companion song - Can’t Say Goodbye

    PushingLeaves06

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2012 26:13


    Kassi’s Diner: Part II begins. 2 Years Later—Summer of 1986. POV–Billy. The daily hangover and a stranger in bed.

    PushingLeaves05

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012 4:29


    Formidable Force: POV–Billy. Locker trouble and a hallway fight.

    PushingLeaves04

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012 7:28


    Oso’s Last Ride: POV–Lindy. Oso’s BMW motorcycle, a Sony Sports Walkman, and shortcutting through a parking lot. Companion song - One Down and Four Up

    PushingLeaves03

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012 11:35


    Last Call: POV–Billy. The payphone inside The Fallout Shelter and broken weekend plans.

    PushingLeaves02

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012 4:06


    He Loved to Ride: POV–Lindy. Hospital tears and lost relationships.

    PushingLeaves01

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012 11:05


    Curb Hopping: Part I begins. POV–Billy. Summer of 1984. Friday Night. Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut. Racing, death and survivor’s guilt.

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