Life On The Guest List

About the Book

Iris, a lonely American classical harp student living in Toronto, becomes entranced with a bohemian group of rock musicians, particularly the enigmatically seductive guitarist Mink Lasher, who may or may not have supernatural powers. An obsessed but harmless groupie, Iris witnesses the heartrending dissolution of Mink's relationship with singer Ruby Treece, and follows him on his journey through various girlfriends and bands to a point of self-realization which ultimately transforms Iris as well.

This novel was inspired by the fascinating musicians connected with the 1980's Toronto band Pukka Orchestra ­ most notably, ace guitarist Neil Chapman.

About the Author

Laurel Federbush is an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based freelance harpist and writer. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor's in Music, and received her Master's and Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Michigan. She has produced two recordings of her solo harp compositions, co-produced two recordings of original poetry with harp and electronic instrumental accompaniment, and written a book of poetry. Ms. Federbush is also known as a writer of letters to the editor about a variety of social issues and about rock bands.