Her love of fantasy and the paranormal, coupled with her fascination with Rock and Roll, compelled her to write this story.
Chicago, IL — September 2020 — In Wish You Were Here: A Rock Fantasy (Pen It! Publications, LLC, Feb. 2020) author Joyce Isaacson weaves the story of Badfinger’s band member, Tomas (Tom Evans), and his journey through the heavens to find his best mate, Paul (Pete Ham). Based on a true story.
Badfinger’s manager had stolen their money, consequently, two members killed themselves, one in 1975 and the other in 1983.
“Wish You Were Here” an amazing paranormal, fantasy novel follows the journey of former “Str8Up” rock star Tomas Alvers as he travels through various levels of heaven searching for his band member and close friend, Paul Lamb.
Tomas, worrying for his family, also visits his wife on Earth. He is aided by Gabriel, a guardian angel, and other famous souls. While dealing with problems adjusting to heaven and the afterlife, Tomas encounters strange and mysterious obstacles… the Astral Plane, Purgatory, lost souls, the lake of fire, demons and dimensional shadow people that try to capture his soul preventing his ascension to higher levels.
Eventually, Tomas has a better understanding of heaven and repents after speaking to God. While Tomas continues his search for Pete, he realizes the value of helping others by giving them water from a spiritual fountain.
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About the Author:
Joyce Isaacson has been happily married for 30 years; she has one son and her baby, Taylor, a cat. She loves to make new recipes, write in her blog (over 1000 members are eagerly awaiting the publication of Wish You Were Here) and she enjoys talking to other writers. Working for the Chicago Tribune Editorial Department for ten years, she gained invaluable skills, primarily in Art and Journalism. In grade school, she won a poetry contest. The writing bug bit her and she has never stopped doing what she loves. In high school, Joyce formatted her school newspaper and interviewed local rock stars. Her love of fantasy and the paranormal, coupled with her fascination with Rock and Roll, compelled her to write Wish You Were Here: A Rock Fantasy, a book inspired by the group Badfinger.
What People are Saying:
Joyce Issacson is an author whose imagination has created a new vision of the afterlife and Heaven that is fascinating. The adventures of her hero struggling to adjust to a new and very different world are an inspirational story for all who are struggling with the new and the different. The challenges that are faced, and the struggles and obstacles that are overcome in the afterlife help us all learn what it is to be human, even if we are not in a place that feels that way!! it is a good, fun, and creative re-imagining of heaven and our place in it. Well worth the time.
Sean Grim from KTalk M1640 Radio
Joyce, I’m not the kind of guy that would pick up a book called a rock fantasy nor am I a Badfinger fan. I picked it up because you are an old pal. I quite enjoyed it. Joyce has turned into some writer. I have to tell you I was charmed. It is a very thought-provoking book. I think Badfinger is an underrated band. You told me the Beatles endorsed them and signed them to Apple; that is quite an accomplishment. You are obviously a huge fan of Badfinger. Correct me if I’m wrong, the gist of the book is that Tomas is in heaven and desperately trying to find his pal,. The voyage intrigued me since it is filled with all sorts of people like musicians I actually knew. I also think the book is provocative; it’s a journey of self-discovery for Tomas and it is peppered with other characters that you come to know, very famous characters I might add, like Cass Elliot and Peter Sellers. I was so fascinated by you becoming a writer of fiction. God bless you, Joyce Isaacson, and write on! Keep me posted about your career. Thank you for writing the book.
“A very thought-provoking book” -After Hours with Rick Kogan on WGNRadio.
Wish You Were Here: A Rock Fantasy takes a deep look at what awaits us when we die and why I love this book so much! I it found fascinating as you journey with Tomas he discovers the ins and out of Heaven while he looks for his friend, and learn there are level sand rules to Heaven. The celebrity cameos where some of my favorite parts of the story! Everyone has to admit we all wonder what some of our favorite entertainers who have passed are doing on the other side! If you love exploring the possibilities of the hereafter then I couldn’t recommend a better book than this one!
Jason Bland, Host Of Paranormal Soup
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