In this episode, the author Brad Stokes takes us on a road trip to all the locations in his debut novel Red Camaro Summer 1987.

In this premiere episode, we take a full-throttle ride through the heart of Red Camaro Summer (1987)—a nostalgic, emotionally charged coming-of-age romance that transports readers straight back to the late '80s. We explore the story of Bryce and Shan, two teenagers tangled in first love, longing, and the bittersweet weight of growing up. With a soundtrack of mixtapes and beach nights, the novel captures the raw, unfiltered truth of being young: the awkward moments, the unspoken feelings, and the quiet heartbreaks that shape us.

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In this episode, we dive into the two distinct settings that shape the emotional landscape of Red Camaro Summer: small-town Lexington, North Carolina, and the neon-drenched coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. More than just backdrops, these places breathe life into the story—reflecting the inner worlds of the characters and anchoring key moments of transformation. RedCamaroSummer1987.com