In this episode of Lupercalia Artists, Dr. Susan chats with author Deborah McDonald about her latest book release from her Over the Bay book series. This romantic fiction series highlights regional places and faces, paying homage to local celebrities and events. Check out this episode to get a taste of what you will want to read poolside this summer! Special thanks to Dark Con of Man for use of Viable in the Lupercalia Artists podcast. Check out their full album San Grael, available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. Also special thanks to the University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies for generously allowing use of their Sincerely, South podcast studio.

Paula Webb is the Outreach & Communications Librarian at the Marx Library at the University of South Alabama. She is an accomplished author of both local history and regional fiction. Tune in to hear about the incredible lineup for the library galleries this season, as well as her engaging chronicles of some lesser known key figures in history local to Mobile.  Paula's books are available at Lupercalia Art Society.

Enjoy the music of Dark Con of Man at the end of this episode, with their original, Viable, and lead singer Dr. Joe Gaston, another University of South Alabama faculty member.

In the first episode of season 2, we discuss art as therapy and the mental health crisis regionally as a microcosm of mental health on the national level. Artist Jess Bank talks about art for recovery and self fulfillment. Eva Barone discusses social media as an outlet for youth mental health support and encouragement.

Enjoy the music of Dark Con of Man that bookends the episode, and stay tuned at the end for a full length version of "Viable"--the hottest track on their 2022 album, San Grael.