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W-B man writes radio novel
A radio tale
An area radio veteran has penned a novel that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the radio business.
David S. Yonki of Wilkes-Barre is author of "A Radio Story: We Wish You Well in Your Future Endeavors," which traces the life and times of "Jake Yanick," a broadcast salesman, and the employment and moral challenges he faces. Yonki began writing the novel after he was injured in a car accident in 1999, he said.
"I believe this is a good story," Yonki said. He noted the book has a local flavor with several references to life in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Overall, Yonki said the book is a satirical, dramatic work that features humorous passages throughout. Those who were or are involved in radio could easily relate to the situations, he said. Yonki believes the book offers a unique perspective since it is about someone in sales rather than the typical on-air personalities. "It's about the guts of the business. A lot of people see the glamour, but nobody really sees the nitty gritty," he said. "I hope they enjoy the irony of it. I want them to have a greater appreciation for what it takes to be successful in radio."
A graduate of King's College and the former Career Academy of Broadcasting in Washington, D.C., Yonki was a volunteer at King's radio station, 88.5 WRKC-FM, and one of the first on-air personalities at 89.9 WVIA-FM in 1973. In 1995, he moved into radio sales and has also been employed by newspapers and television stations and in public relations.
The book is available at Barnes and Noble, Tudor Book stores and the KRZ Web site. Yonki will appear at Tudor Book Shop and Cafe, Kingston, on Aug. 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. and Barnes and Noble, Wilkes-Barre Township, on Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
Mary Ondrako writes about radio every Saturday. She can be reached at [email protected]
A radio tale
An area radio veteran has penned a novel that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the radio business.
David S. Yonki of Wilkes-Barre is author of "A Radio Story: We Wish You Well in Your Future Endeavors," which traces the life and times of "Jake Yanick," a broadcast salesman, and the employment and moral challenges he faces. Yonki began writing the novel after he was injured in a car accident in 1999, he said.
"I believe this is a good story," Yonki said. He noted the book has a local flavor with several references to life in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Overall, Yonki said the book is a satirical, dramatic work that features humorous passages throughout. Those who were or are involved in radio could easily relate to the situations, he said. Yonki believes the book offers a unique perspective since it is about someone in sales rather than the typical on-air personalities. "It's about the guts of the business. A lot of people see the glamour, but nobody really sees the nitty gritty," he said. "I hope they enjoy the irony of it. I want them to have a greater appreciation for what it takes to be successful in radio."
A graduate of King's College and the former Career Academy of Broadcasting in Washington, D.C., Yonki was a volunteer at King's radio station, 88.5 WRKC-FM, and one of the first on-air personalities at 89.9 WVIA-FM in 1973. In 1995, he moved into radio sales and has also been employed by newspapers and television stations and in public relations.
The book is available at Barnes and Noble, Tudor Book stores and the KRZ Web site. Yonki will appear at Tudor Book Shop and Cafe, Kingston, on Aug. 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. and Barnes and Noble, Wilkes-Barre Township, on Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
Mary Ondrako writes about radio every Saturday. She can be reached at [email protected]