A SEASON IN LIGHTS
A NOVEL IN THREE ACTS
BY AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, GREGORY ERICH
PHILLIPS
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In the colorful artistic underworld
off-Broadway, Cammie, a dancer in her mid-thirties, has just landed her first
part in a show since coming to New York City. Yet the tug of familial
obligation and the guilt of what she sacrificed to be there weigh down her
dancing feet. Her lover, Tom, an older piano player, came to the city as a
young man in the 1980s with a story eerily in tune with Cammie's own. Through
their triumphs and failures, both learn the fleeting nature of glory, the
sweetness of new love, and how a dream come true isn't cherished until it
passes. The bright lights of the stage intoxicate, while degradation and
despair lurk close behind the curtain. Their sagas are marred by two pandemics,
AIDS in the 1980s and COVID-19 today, which ravaged the performing arts
community, leaving a permanent scar on those who lived through them. The poignant
intersection of their stories reveals a love affair unbound by time, reaching
across decades through the notes of a piano's remembered song.
This
remarkable literary novel is the first to address the devastating impact that
the pandemic has had on New York City’s performing artists. In this compelling
work, Gregory Erich Phillips, an award-winning author, addresses timely topics
such as racial prejudice and prejudice against the LGBT community, interracial
romance, drug and alcohol addiction, depression, along with classic struggles
like sibling rivalry and family drama.
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Applause for Gregory Eric Phillips’ A Season in Lights: A Novel in Three Acts
“Gregory Erich Phillips’ A Season in Lights is a heartfelt
and moving love letter to New York City and its artistic community.” —Geoffrey Owens actor and
director
“By
drawing us into the glitz and glam of New York City’s creative scene, and by
examining the gritty reality beneath the shine, Phillips taps all the senses
while reminding us that, no matter what happens in life, the show must go
on—especially for those who dare to dream. Want a sensual but poignant romp
behind the curtain? This book delivers.”— Julie Cantrell New York
Times and USA TODAY bestselling
author of Perennials
“Written by a true creative, A Season in Lights paints a
moving picture of artists, dancers and musicians. Gregory Erich Phillips weaves
together the heartaches and lucky breaks of two main characters, Tom and
Cammie, and their friends and families. The vignettes culminate with the impact
of coronavirus on NYC and ends with a surprisingly tender and uplifting
finale.” —Carole
Van Den Hende
ABOUT GREGORY:
From a prolific literary family, Gregory Erich Phillips tells
aspirational stories through strong, relatable characters that transcend time
and place. His debut novel, Love of Finished Years, won the grand prize
in the prestigious Chanticleer Reviews International Writing Competition. His
second novel, The Exile, won first prize in the Pacific Northwest
Writers Association Literary Contest. Gregory is also an accomplished dancer
and musician who has performed on stages in New York City, San Francisco and in
Seattle, Washington, where he lives.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Gregory Erich Phillips, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
