Lost in NashVegas
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Lisa Young—my songwriting soulmate. Your company made my nights at the Bluebird and learning the songwriting business a blast.
Vicky Beeching—thank you for the chat at Starbucks. And hugs to Cassie Campbell for introducing us.
Chris Oglesby of Oglesby Writer Management—thank you for taking the time to help me understand the music business. It was fun!
Ree Guyer Buchanan of Wrensong Publishing—thank you for sharing your expertise and insight on the journey of a songwriter.
All the songwriters who aided me—Jeff Pearson, Sheryl Olquin, Karen Staley, Barry Dean, Craig Monday, Lorna Flowers, James Dean Hicks, and the songwriters who played at the Bluebird Café—I knew nothing about this business until you guys shined your light. Also, thanks to Dave Petrelli at NSAI for pointing me in the right direction.
Ted Travers—thank you for funding my research trip.
Eric Exley, my “son”—thank you for making me write my own lyrics.
Kaye Dacus and Rebecca Seitz—for showing me Nashville.
READING GROUP GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. Robin is a dedicated employee at Willaby's even though she knows she should be doing something else. Have there been times in your life where you struggled between being comfortable and being ambitious enough to go after your dreams? (p. 16)
2. Reverend Eli mentions that he had to pray hard to love his captors in South America. Do you grapple with loving your enemies? (p. 35)
4. Robin made many outward changes (haircut, manicure, pedicure), but remained the same person on the inside. When have you tried to mask the inside by recreating your outward appearance? (p. 112)
5. Robin wonders if Blaire is “for or against her”. “If I overcome, does she have to overcome?” Are there times in your life when you felt like you had to be the example to help someone else stay on track? (p. 137)
6. Robin knows she is still terrified to sing in front of people, but decides “to let God's love be my strength.” When have you taken a stand and made a true leap of faith? (p. 170)
7. There is a passage where Robin has an epiphany about why she moved to Nashville. Have you had times in your life when you realized there was a greater purpose to the things you were doing? (p. 171)
8. After meeting Robin and seeing how she faced her fears, Marty decides to face her own fear and go to college. When have your actions had an impact on the life of someone else? How did that make you feel? (p. 250)