After looking back on a wonderful 35 years and counting in the entertainment industry and hearing for the millionth time that he should write a book, he’s done it!
myFM spoke with Bill Welychka, former MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic VJ and now author, to chat more about his writing process.
He tells us the title of his debut memoir in part, ‘A Happy Has-Been,’ comes from the fact some audience members of his MuchMusic days haven’t kept up with him since and don’t know he’s still in the industry. “In some people’s minds it’s like, ‘well, what have you done since then? Are you still working? Did you die?'” he chuckled. “Nope. Still here. Still working in the business!” He says the title stems from that reaction.
When asked for a favourite memory that he wrote about, he told us that the book is full of perfect circles. He loved music and followed it from a young age. Many of those artists and more, he would the go on to interview, bond with and travel with.
There will be a Meet and Greet and Signing Event with Bill in Kingston October 14th from 12 – 3pm at the Indigo in the Cataraqui Centre on Gardiners Road.
He will also be in Belleville on November 12th from 12-4pm at the Indigo in the Quinte Mall on Front Street North.
Hear our full interview here:
Written by Emily Chatwood
