Porch Music: A Novel

Kathy Maresca

May 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by DeLanna Studi, Christopher Salazar, and Amanda Stribling

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All sixteen-year-old Rose has is what she carries: a pillowcase of clothes, her boyfriend's unborn child, and a heart full of shame. In the face of 1952's strict moral code, Seminole matriarch Ma-Ki Ebbing embraces Rose. Ma-Ki, on the fringe of society, clings to her Native American traditions and secrets surrounding her husband's murder while her adult children unravel from social injustice. When Ma-Ki's children were young, Burl Ebbing approached a wealthy, powerful man who had sexually abused his children. The villain shot Burl's heart right out of him. Twenty years later, Ma-Ki fears that her children will avenge their father's death and refuses to disclose the criminal's identity. The Ebbing women band together, marching through a chorus of grit and grind to unite a family once rendered powerless by a people who invaded their land. Will the tragic death of one of her daughters cause Ma-Ki to identify the villain and embrace Rose's newfound faith?

About the author

Kathy Maresca served in the Air Force and edited for the University of Florida where she taught English, journalism, and drama. Kathy later earned a master's degree and became credentialed as a rehabilitation counselor. She lives in North Carolina with her husband.

DeLanna Studi is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation with twenty-five years of experience as a performer, storyteller, playwright, and activist. Her theater credits include the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play August: Osage County on Broadway, as well as performances in regional theaters and Off-Broadway.

Christopher Salazar is a multi-ethnic actor, classically trained with an MFA from The Old Globe. He has worked with theaters across the country and currently is an artist in residence at Alley Theatre. His voice can be heard in many award-winning audiobooks, video games, and animated films/TV shows.

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