Books and Brews Podcast Episode #21: Lauretta and Michael Kehoe

Lauretta Kehoe is an avid reader of all types of books, but mostly science fiction and fantasy, seeking in these stories reflections of my Christian faith. Not finding many, she decided to write what she wanted to read. Michael Kehoe is a professional comedian, actor and screenwriter, who has appeared in several movies, including the latest Jason Bourne film, the upcoming Godzilla sequel, two television shows and two commercials.  Michael has also appeared as his Geriatric Elvis persona at five casinos in the Las Vegas area. A Dream of Dragons is their debut urban fantasy novel published by Tate Enterprises in 2016.  They have also published stories in several anthologies, including Creative Writing Institute's 2017 anthology Lost, Enchanted Anthologies: Once Upon a Cursed Time, Christmas Nightmares and Fractured Fairytales Volume II, and Black, Blue and Purple Pain.  In addition to writing their own books, they work with other authors to publish theirs, such as turning movie scripts into novellas for Producer, Director and Actor, Ron Becks. They are members of the Jerry Jenkins Writer's Guild. laurettakehoe.com mikekentertainment.com Laurie's Readings: I am flying! – 13:02 Shopping with Anne – 26:10 Henry with the Bad Guys – 43:15 Michael's Beer Pairings: Dragon's milk, New Holland Brewing – 10:37 Gray Duck Spirited Seltzer, Gray Duck Spirits – 23:01 Chaos Monger, Warpigs Brewing USA – 38:18 Interview Highlights: Dreams in story-telling – 16:10 Mixing light and dark story elements – 19:22 Elvis impressions – 20:33 Pollyanna vs likable characters – 32:14 Saving Anne vs Saving Henry – 35:45 Fiction: Faith, Secular or 3-dimensional? – 53:48 COMING NEXT MONTH: Dr. Chris R. Powell, readings on love for February UPCOMING EVENTS: Gabriel's Horn is accepting submissions for its anthology Our theme music is from www.bensound.com.