Happy Birthday Barbara Kingsolver

today is barbara kingsolver's birthday. she is an author who has been writing poetry, essays, and novels since 1988. after her first book was published she played in a rock band with other notable writers. the band's lineup included names like stephen king, dave barry, and matt groening. what was the name of that band? writers on the storm? the number two pencils? the rock bottom remainders? if you know the answer, you'll get double punches toward a free drink today! the answer to friday's trivia: rocky.