Episode 427 - AR Farina

Anthony Farina is the award-winning author of The Austen Chronicles Series - which he publishes under the moniker A.R. Farina. It’s a modern-day reimagining of Jane Austen’s novels, set in a shared universe, which are published by 4 Horsemen Publications. He’s also the creator, co-editor, and is a contributor to Comic Lit - it’s a collection of essays that delves into the literary merits of comic books and graphic novels while attempting to prove that they are high-art. 

He’s also published multiple short stories, essays, and reviews in print and online. Most recently, his short story “Flip,” a work of speculative utopian literature was published online at Half and One.

Besides all the writing and publishing Tony is also a dean and college professor with both an M.A. in Education and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. You can find him online at arfarina.com.

Song 1: “Rock ‘n’ Roll High School” by The Ramones…this is the Ed Stasium mix released officially in 1988 but recorded in 1979. https://youtu.be/rhaIMowy6fg?si=JD-yf_SEPwG-uSp9

Song 2: Jack Johnson’s “Better Together” – originally off his 2005 album In Between Dreams…this live version is from his 2009 En Concert film recorded in Paris. https://youtu.be/6m6V0XlnVpI?si=SiC4LKs7B3UzfDT1

Song 3: “Shadow Stabbing” by Cake from their album Comfort Eagle which came out in 2001. https://youtu.be/xEGiLVhTDB4?si=txX7Lbl1w1NAbohU