August 16 – Nanci Lee Woody – Historical Fiction based on family history in Sacramento, CA – Tears and Trombones
Nanci Lee Woody’s historical novel,
Tears and Trombones, is based on the true story of a boy who wants nothing more than to become a musician. Young Joey’s single-minded passion carries him to the symphony orchestra, while leading him into complicated personal relationships. Set in Sacramento, this inspiring tale is filled with the music he loved, from Johnny Cash to Mozart. Before becoming a novelist, Nancy Lee Woody was a professor and textbook author at American River College. She recently completed the mini-series screenplay for
Tears and Trombones.