KAREN COMER’S debut novel, Grace Notes is an uplifting story about music, art and poetry. Read on for a Q&A with Karen and an extract from her novel.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A debut YA verse novel about what happens when the paths of a young busking violinist and an aspiring street artist collide during a pandemic. Set in one of the most locked-down cities in the world – Melbourne, 2020.
This song has a grace note, a tiny note that’s there for embellishment but can easily be ignored, not played.
Tonight, I add ...
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