Author Spotlight - Dave Gioia
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Author Spotlight - Dave Gioia
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Join us in this episode as we sit down with author Dave Gioia to discuss his compelling novel, A Girl with a Bad Reputation. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s, the story follows fourteen-year-old Colleen Hanrahan, a smart and proud young woman navigating her relationships on her own terms. Despite her promiscuous behavior earning her a bad reputation, Colleen remains undeterred, believing it doesn't matter what others think as long as her controlling father remains unaware. As she witnesses the racial tensions in her hometown of Newburgh, NY, Colleen begins to identify with the Civil Rights Movement, contemplating a future dedicated to advocating for the oppressed. In our conversation, Gioia delves into the complexities of Colleen's character, the influence of the 1960s on her journey to young adulthood, and the universal themes of personal maturation and societal confrontation.