Florida Stories & Strong Opinions: Mark Mustian on “Boy with Wings”, Writing Life & What He Hates

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Palm and Pine Podcast, the boys of Old Florida sit down with Florida author Mark Mustian for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation you won’t want to miss.They dive into his newest novel, Boy with Wings—a haunting, Depression-era story that explores what it means to be different, blending Southern grit with a touch of the surreal.  Beyond the book, Mark brings a lifetime of experience to the table. He’s not just a novelist—he’s an attorney, former Tallahassee city commissioner, and founder of the Word of South Festival of Literature and Music, a one-of-a-kind event blending books and music.   His previous novel The Gendarme earned national recognition and has been published in multiple languages, cementing his place as one of Florida’s most compelling literary voices.  And then… things get interesting.In true Palm and Pine fashion, the episode takes a turn as Mark runs through a brutally honest—and often hilarious—list of things he absolutely can’t stand. No topic is safe, and the conversation gets real fast.🌴 In this episode:The inspiration behind Boy with WingsWriting historical fiction and Florida’s influenceLife as an author, attorney, and public figureMark Mustian’s unfiltered “hate list”Classic Old Florida storytelling and banter🔗 Learn more about Mark and his work:👉 markmustian.com🎧 Tune in for storytelling, sharp opinions, and a deep dive into the mind of a true Florida original—only on The Palm and Pine Podcast. Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow