Praise for Beside the Music

BJ Knapp creates for her witty and endearing protagonist, Brenda Dunkirk, a mix tape of the pleasures and perils of serving as a musician’s muse. Besides the Music is a smart, humorous look at the compromises of marriage, art, and career—and the power of rock ’n roll to rock the soul. 

—-Céline Keating, author of Layla and Play for Me

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Beside the Music is a real treat from first-time author BJ Knapp. Her writing style is warm and witty and her characters are engaging and totally authentic. I loved this book from beginning to end.

—-Gail Ward Olmstead, author of Jeep Tour, Guessing at Normal and Driving on the Left

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Knapp has spun a story full of wit and realistically drawn characters who dare to ask if heroes can rise again and if new dreams can rival old.—Nicole Waggoner, author of Center Ring and The Act

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The whole idea of all of this is quite unique—if you’re looking for a quirky and funny tale than I strongly suggest picking this one up. It was a breath of fresh air for me because the read is light yet fun.  I can’t wait to read more books by the author in the future as she clearly has a knack for writing!

—-Pretty Little Book Reviews

For Todd, my best friend, accomplice and dive buddy—the best husband a girl could have. Without you, none of this would have ever happened. I love you more than everything.