Episode 35 J.L. Birchwood author of Power Ballad: A Metal Mayhem Festival Romance (Love and Mayhem)

21/05/2025 35 min Episodio 36
Episode 35 J.L. Birchwood author of Power Ballad: A Metal Mayhem Festival Romance (Love and Mayhem)

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Episode Synopsis

Join us for a fun and fiery conversation with J.L. Birchwood, microbiologist by day and genre-hopping novelist by night, as we dive into her debut romance, Power Ballad: A Mayhem Festival Romance. Set against the backdrop of a heavy metal festival, this book turns up the volume on love, music, and unexpected chemistry.
In this episode, we talk about:


How Birchwood began writing fiction during the pandemic


Why a metal festival made the perfect setting for a love story


The inspiration behind her fierce protagonist, Delilah


The challenges of blending romance with rock

Her writing process, self-publishing and marketing tips

💻 Learn more at booksbybirchwood.com
📚 Find her books at Kensington Row Bookshop
Whether you're into headbanging or heartfelt stories, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and turn it up!

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