Episode 375: Bringing Omitted BIPOC History to Light through Middle Grade Picture Books – Interview with Traci Sorell and Carole Boston Weatherford

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Traci Sorell and Carole Boston Weatherford. Traci is the author of the critically acclaimed book We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga. She is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and lives in northeastern Oklahoma, where her tribe is located. Today we’re talking about her picture book Classified: The Secret… Read more »

Episode 374: Historical Fiction, the Bronte Family, and the Original Mrs. Robinson – Interview with Finola Austin

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Finola Austin. Finola Austin, also known as the Secret Victorianist on her award-winning blog, is an England-born, Northern Ireland-raised, Brooklyn-based historical novelist and lover of the 19th century. Her first novel, Bronte’s Mistress, was published in 2020. When she’s not writing novels or her blog, she works in… Read more »

Episode 373: Hook and Tether: How to Draw Readers In and Keep Them Grounded in the Story – Interview with Marissa Levien

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Marissa Levien. Marissa is a writer and artist who hails from Washington State and now lives in New York with a kindly journalist and their two cats. The World Gives Way is her first novel. In this episode Marissa and I discuss: How current and recent events influenced… Read more »

Episode 372: The Magic of Math and the Art of Picture Books — Interview with Rajani LaRocca

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Rajani LaRocca. Rajani was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in the Boston area, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning novels and picture books. She has always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is an omnivorous writer of fiction and nonfiction, novels, picture… Read more »

Episode 371: Women’s Fiction vs. Romance: What’s the Difference? — Interview with Kris Clink

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kris Clink. Kris writes about relatable characters who rely on humor and tenderness to navigate complicated relationships. Set in middle America, her novels are laced with romance, heartbreak, and just enough snarky humor to rock the boat. When not writing, Kris spends her time searching for an open… Read more »

Episode 370: Behind the Cowriting Process of a Debut Author Duo — Interview with Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman. Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman have been great friends for over 20 years and are now co-authors. Their friendship has sustained them through the ups and downs of raising kids, juggling careers, and creating new family traditions. Girls with Bright Futures, their debut… Read more »

Episode 369: Writing Mystery as Series and Stand-Alone Books — Interview with Elly Griffiths

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Elly Griffiths. Elly is the author of the Ruth Galloway and Brighton mystery series and the stand-alone novels The Stranger Diaries and The Postscript Murders. She is a recipient of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the Mary Higgins Clark Award and the CWA Dagger in the Library… Read more »

Episode 368: Intention, Agency, and Choice: How to Write Three-Dimensional Characters — Interview with Veronica G. Henry

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Veronica G. Henry. Veronica was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has been a bit of a rolling stone ever since. Her work has appeared in various online publications. She is a graduate of the Viable Paradise Workshop and a member of SFWA (Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers… Read more »

Episode 367: Character Dynamics in a Fairytale Retelling — Interview with Brandie June

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandie June. Brandie spent most of her childhood onstage or reading, as both activities let her live in fantastic stories. She moved to Los Angeles to study acting at UCLA, and eventually branched out into costume design and playwriting. While she spends most of her free time writing,… Read more »

Episode 366: The Art and Craft of a Short Story Collection – Interview with Alexander Weinstein

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alexander Weinstein. Alexander is the author of the collections Universal Love and Children of the New World, which was chosen as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and a best book of the year by NPR, Google, and Electric Literature. His fiction and interviews have… Read more »

Episode 375: Bringing Omitted BIPOC History to Light through Middle Grade Picture Books – Interview with Traci Sorell and Carole Boston Weatherford

Episode 374: Historical Fiction, the Bronte Family, and the Original Mrs. Robinson – Interview with Finola Austin

Episode 373: Hook and Tether: How to Draw Readers In and Keep Them Grounded in the Story – Interview with Marissa Levien

Episode 372: The Magic of Math and the Art of Picture Books — Interview with Rajani LaRocca

Episode 371: Women’s Fiction vs. Romance: What’s the Difference? — Interview with Kris Clink

Episode 370: Behind the Cowriting Process of a Debut Author Duo — Interview with Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman

Episode 369: Writing Mystery as Series and Stand-Alone Books — Interview with Elly Griffiths

Episode 368: Intention, Agency, and Choice: How to Write Three-Dimensional Characters — Interview with Veronica G. Henry

Episode 367: Character Dynamics in a Fairytale Retelling — Interview with Brandie June

Episode 366: The Art and Craft of a Short Story Collection – Interview with Alexander Weinstein

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