”Ghost Music” by Alice McVeigh

GHOST MUSIC finds the fictional Orchestra of London beset by difficulties. Zimetski, their fiery Polish conductor, drives musicians simultaneously to greater performances and personal desperation, while Pete, the orchestral manager, attempts damage control.

William Mellor, a cellist, buys an antique cello at auction only to discover that it has supernatural qualities. A mysterious young woman then joins the orchestra, captivates the conductor and attempts to captivate William, who's struggling to get back together with his estranged wife. In the end, no force, whether earthly or otherwise, can keep William from confronting the cello’s true nature – as well as his own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alice McVeigh has been published by Orion/Hachette in contemporary fiction, by UK's Unbound using a pen name in scifi, and now in multi-award-winning Austenesque fiction. Her books have been honoured at the most recent London Book Fair in the UK Selfies Book Awards, runners-up for the prestigious Foreword Indies "Book of the Year" and joint runner-up for Writers Digest ebook awards. She is married, and lives in London. Previously, she played all over the world with London orchestras, including the BBC Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - which inspired this work.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALICE MCVEIGH AND HER WORK AT: https://www.alicemcveigh.com

Connect with Alice McVeigh: https://www.linktr.ee/ASTMcVeigh

TOPICS OF CONVERSATION

• Personal Journey and Career Shift: Transition from professional cellist to writer, including challenges with infertility and ADHD diagnosis.
• Inspiration and Writing Process: Dreams as a source of inspiration, particularly the dream of a cello playing her, influencing Ghost Music.
• Orchestral World and Cultural Shifts: Experiences in male-dominated orchestras, rivalry, and the evolving culture of inclusivity in music.
• Character Exploration and Themes: Protagonist William Miller’s open-hearted nature, Shakespearean themes, and the cello as a character.
• Future Projects and Genre Balance: Plans for a thriller finale in the orchestral series, challenges of balancing multiple genres, and ongoing Jane Austen-inspired works.