Hollars sort ofβ¦with a satirical touch. Jeff DeGrave has claimed Eau Claire as his home since He and his car will be appearing in two upcoming locally-produced films.
He previously co-produced a monthly news parody publication called The Citizen Harold in the Twin Cities for several years. But he never wrote a book before. Until now. And that book is called Horseradish! How did this happenβand why?
But, please, share with our readers how this project began. JD: Alright. Well, I have this friend who is simply relentless in his pursuit to make a writer out of everyone he meets. Eventually, I caved. And Horseradish! You might know this friend of mine? BJ: Nope. Never met him. Anyhow, tell us about the idea behind the book: How did Horseradish!
JD: Because we have so many great writers of legitimate books in and around the Chippewa Valley, I figured the region could use a book that is less great, less legitimate, and barely even a book. BJ: Reality? Who needs it? But what about the name, the style, and some of the other elements that make Horseradish! JD: The name, Horseradish! Because horseradish, the root, has a bit of a bite to it, I thought it captured the satirical tone of the book.
BJ: No horseradish in that statement! What kind of stories can readers expect to find inside the book? Like Volume One , there are articles that focus on the community, nature, local events, and more. And, there is also a satirical look at the controversy that surrounded the recent arrival of roundabouts in the area. BJ: This is pretty hard-hitting stuff. And I am sure I will be there again soon.
