THE ELECTRIC PICNIC with Susan Taylor Mon 8am

GUEST AUTHOR GREGG BRANDALISE

Susan and Gregg are in conversation about his historical novel THE DEATH OF US ALL Inspired by the life of Sister Dorothy Stang, research in writing an historical novel, the critical environmental situation in the Amazon and more.

FIRST TIME AUTHOR PENS BOOK ON NUN ASSASSINATED IN THE AMAZON

Sister Dorothy Stang dedicated 40 years of her life striving to save the Amazon rainforest and stop the atrocities inflicted upon Brazil’s indigenous peoples. These efforts ultimately cost Dorothy her life when she was brutally murdered by contract killers at age 73. Already being hailed as a masterwork in storytelling, Gregg Brandalise’s first book – The Death of Us All – follows Sister Dorothy’s narrative from early childhood when she knew her life would be dedicated to the service of God. Embracing her purpose, she spent decades working tirelessly to combat corruption, subjugation, and deforestation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR______

With almost 50 years in the entertainment industry, as a musician and recording artist, Gregg Brandalise has won many awards, including Emmy, Wildscreen Panda Award (Green Oscar), and Telly, for his music compositions, songwriting, and sound design. He has recorded the likes of Louise Hay, Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey and many other well-known personalities.

Born and raised in Southern California, Gregg received a BA from San Diego State University majoring in Creative Writing and Music. An Adventure Scientist, Eagle Scout, and environmentalist, he maintains local hiking trails, volunteers for the La Jolla Playhouse Partners, and has provided music programs for the local elementary school.

Gregg currently resides in Poway, CA, where he and his wife, Christie, enjoy the bliss of retirement and being grandparents.