Monte Schulz discusses his novel Metropolis, writing techniques, reading other writers and influences on his writing - 505

Monte Schulz discusses his novel Metropolis, writing techniques, reading other writers, and influences on his writing. This is episode 505 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.<br />Monte Schulz received his M.A. in American Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. He published his first novel, Down by the River, in 1990, and spent the next twelve years writing a novel about the Jazz Age. Monte is endlessly curious and well versed in world history and theology. He is fascinated by the style and use of innovative language, and can be caught engaging in provocative, philosophical conversations about big, far-reaching, imaginative, ideas and worldly perspectives. His father is the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. He lives in Santa Barbara, CA.<br />A little about Metropolis<br />Regency College senior Julian Brehm’s uneventful student life is derailed when he falls for Nina Rinaldi, a beautiful young revolutionary engaged in political activism against the authoritarian regime that rules the country and wages a deceitful, distracting war. Julian’s love for — and moral alliance to — Nina eventually leads him into a vast undercity beneath the metropolis. Then, east by train and into the war zone itself, where mortal danger in that expanding cemetery of millions threatens Julian’s life; what he witnesses will alter how he perceives the Republic and ultimately his fate within it.<br />Our focus today is on Monte, his writing, and his novel Metropolis…<br />So much to learn...<br />But wait...<br />By the way, the new intro and outro music was written and performed by Brian K. Buffington.<br />Connect with Brian at <a href="mailto:briankbuffington@gmail.com">briankbuffington@gmail.com</a> or go to his website at <br /><a href="https://briankbuffington.com/" rel="noopener">https://briankbuffington.com/</a><br />He is an awesome musician, comedic power, teacher, trainer, technology guru, and overall creator of all that is cool.<br />Thanks, Brian!<br />Oh, yeah...<br />Could you do me a favor? P