New Books Network Howard Lovy, "Found and Lost: The Jake and Cait Story" (Vine Leaves Press, 2025)
Oct 26, 2025
Howard Lovy, a seasoned journalist and author, dives into his debut novel, which centers around two musicians who reconnect when their long-lost song goes viral. He discusses his transition from serious journalism to fiction, fueled by burnout and a desire for creative freedom. Lovy shares the inspiration behind the book's themes of aging, second chances, and music's spiritual connections. He also explores how memory shapes identity and the role of real musicians in grounding the narrative. Ultimately, he aims to resonate with readers interested in music, faith, and the humor in growing older.
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From Journalism To Imaginative Fiction
- Howard Lovy describes his shift from journalism to fiction after burnout covering serious topics like anti-Semitism.
- He let his imagination run wild and used journalism skills to ground invented characters and scenes in realism.
A Single Premise Unlocks Big Themes
- A simple running-day premise (a 40-year-old song goes viral) unlocked the novel's themes of time, memory, and second chances.
- The premise let Lovy explore how music reconnects people and exposes the passage of life.
Title Mirrors The Story's Rhythm
- The title Found and Lost intentionally inverts Lost and Found to reflect story rhythm: connection precedes loss.
- Lovy uses the inversion to ask what happens when a perceived destiny slips away over time.
