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Second Review! Sherrie Shepherd

5/28/2010

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When people read manuscripts of The Road Show, one of the questions I got most was "Who's going to write the song?" 

In the road show that the characters perform, there is a song that describes the Savior's love and healing power.  It's an integral part of the book and is described as being an incredibly moving and beautiful song.

My first impluse was to just let readers imagine it in their heads.  I was worried that trying to turn it into a real song people could hear would diminish it.  What if it wasn't as good as it is supposed to be?

My friend, Elisa (aka Motherboard) insisted that I talk to her friend, Sherrie Shepherd.  So glad I did!  Sherrie is a gifted composer and incredible all-around musician. 

I sent her a manuscript a few months ago.  Working on an impossibly tight time frame, she reached up into heaven and pulled down a sublime and lovely melody.  She has poured her heart and soul into this song and has been an absolute rock--persisting in the face of some serious challenges.

We'll hopefully have the song ready to hear and download next week so stay tuned.  You won't want to miss it.

In the meantime, Sherrie did a review of my book today on her blog.  Go check it out--and listen to her music while you are there.
6 Comments
Crash Test Dummy link
5/28/2010 03:16:13 am

That is so amazing. How cooooool! I lub Sherri Shepherd. We will all miss you at the CBC today. It won't be the same without you.

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Melissa Catmull link
5/28/2010 10:26:06 am

Okay, I need to read your book. We did road shows a few years ago, and the main responsibility fell to me and my husband, and it was a very cool experience. And Sherrie is amazingly talented. You made a good choice working with her!

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Natalie
5/28/2010 10:15:00 pm

Wow Braden that is so exciting!! I went over and listened and her music is just amazing. I can't wait to hear it.

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Lesley Yoder
5/30/2010 02:48:53 am

preordered my book today...so excited and proud of you once again...

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Tauna link
5/30/2010 08:59:55 am

Braden it looks like it's going to be such a good book. I actually looked at the piano score at the CBC. I could kick myself that I didn't take a picture of the display that Sherrie had set up.
I look forward to being able to find the book. Hopefully Idaho stores will get their shelves stocked!

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Melanie J
5/30/2010 03:21:39 pm

I think I'm going to read your book just because the last road show I was involved in (total headache: had to write and direct it) was, well . . . a headache. I need to be reminded that there are other experiences out there!

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