Chris Lawler, Author of , "The Strand Between Us"

In this episode, Mark and Sam talk with author Chris Lawler about his new book, "The Strand Between Us". The discussion cover the art and craft of writing a novel with some local South Bay stories thrown in. 
From Amazon:
Kel Robinson graduated from High School without a clue of what comes next. His parents have sold the house he grew up in and are moving to Idaho. Kel is determined to stay in the beach towns he loves. All he has to work with is a small financial stake from his father, a best friend to mooch from and the lingering agnst for a girl he loved but never spoke to for all four years of school. The quest to connect to this high school crush takes him on the ride of a lifetime through the streets of the South Bay and the underbelly of a reality show production. If you ever lived in the South Bay you will know every street and landmark. All your memories will be stirred with emotion as you follow Kel to his destiny. Peppered with characters you will never forget and situations that will have you in stiches, The Strand Between Us will keep you up at night turning pages.