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In the multi-ingredient melting pot that is the New York music scene, Brooklyn born blues musician Ryan Palmer has struggled to make a living out of his music during a couple of decades. His talent, dedication and passion have brought him both highs and lows. Keeping family and friends happy is a constant tightrope walk, while the sharks of the music industry are always greedy and ready to tear you apart in an unobservant moment. Ryan has reached the age where he wonders if its all worth it, what has he achieved? And yet, what else would he do this is all he knows and loves. When he finds out that he and his old music partner, Chris, may be entitled to a lot of money for a song someone stole, this seems to become the trigger for a whole series of events; powerful, beautiful, meaningful and even tragic... Brian D Kramer lets all his passion for the blues, New York, people and life become the perfect components to this personal and captivating story, that makes you feel like your riding that Brooklyn train and watching it all enfold before your eyes.

<p>Erik Grönwall shot to stardom over night when he won the Swedish edition of Idol. In his autobiography, <i>Power - Music, Death, Life</i>, we follow Erik&rsquo;s life from his upbringing till today; his struggles to make it as an artist, his devastating leukemia diagnosis at the height of the pandemic, and his miraculous recovery. The book also covers how he came to be the lead singer in legendary metal band, Skid Row, his time in the band, and the reasons for his decision to later leave the band. This is not only a story about life in the limelight and being a rockstar, this is a book about staying true to your values and dreams and how to stand your ground and believe in yourself even when it is not the obvious choice.</p><p>&ldquo;I never thought I would write an autobiography, let alone at an age of 36. But sometimes I feel like I have lived two lifetimes in the quarter of a life. I believe I have something to share that might give hope and inspiration to others that are struggling. Life after an illness can actually turn out to be better than ever.&rdquo;</p><p><b>Erik Grönwall</b>, b. 1987, is a singer and songwriter, he won Swedish Idol and was the lead in bands like H.E.A.T and Skidrow. And who knows what next, despite all the life lived, he just recently turned 36.</p>