Parhaat Middle Grade Podcastit (2024)

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Episode 120 Middle Grade Mavens 27:30

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Episode 120In this episode: The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia MellorThunderhead by Sophie BeerDon’t Worry, Felix by Yohann Devezy & Katherine Alice, illustrated by Zoe BennettAmigo the Capybara by Amy Freund, illustrated by Kooky ChookyPlus, another episode of “There’s nothin’ in that cup!”#middlegrademavens #loveozmg #loveozpb @affirmpress @allenan…

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Episode 119 Middle Grade Mavens 28:51

1M ago28:51

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Episode 119In this episode: 1. Anomaly by Emma Lord2.The Hotel Balzar (The Norendy Tales #2) by Kate DiCamillo3.The Wintrish Girl and The Lost History (Talismans of Fate #1 and #2) by Melanie La’Brooy4.The Junkyard Fairies 1: Dig Deep by Edwina Wyatt5.The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (The Millicent Quibb Schoo…

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Episode 118 Middle Grade Mavens 25:37

2M ago25:37

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Todayon Middle Grade Mavens, we review: TheMidwatch by Judith Rossell MyFamily and Other Suspects by Kate Emery Cheese!by Felice Arena, illustrated by Beatrice Cerocchi TheMosaic by Deborah Kelly, illustrated by Nicky Johnston Grandma Murphy's Pussycat by Maura Finn, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford Plus...a new episode of “There’s nothin' in that cu…

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Episode 117 Middle Grade Mavens 25:25

2M ago25:25

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Todayon Middle Grade Mavens Episode 117, we talk about all these amazing books! The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry byRansom Riggs How to Free a Jinn by RaidahShah Idil The Other Side of the Clouds by Matt Samuel and Illustrator: Tam Teow Superheroes for a Day by Craig Cormick and Lauren Mullinder BrilliANT by Rosi Ngwenya/Sandy Flet…

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Episode 116: 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Today on middle grade mavens, we discuss some great picture books, a debut junior fiction and a middle grade graphic novel.

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Episode 115 34:47

4M ago34:47

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela and Julie talk about Hi from outer space by @fionakatauskas Is my phone reading my mind by @drmattagnew 18000 holes in the universe by @adamwallacestuff @lisafoleyauthor and James Hart Marion and the forty thieves by Sarah Luke Kev and Trev: snot funny sea stories by @kylie_howarth Bernie thinks in boxes by @jes…

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Episode 114: Picture books galore and a graphic novel 18:31

4M ago18:31

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we discus some great books. Included: Some Families Change by Jess Galatola and Jenni Barrand The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell The Book Star by Beck Nanayakkara and Joanna Bartel Grow Big Little Seed by Beck Nanayakkara and Sarah Capon ABC Disability by Sarah Rose, Alley Pascoe and Beck Feiner The Night…

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Episode 113: We're back after 1.5 years!!!! 20:55

5M ago20:55

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Middle Grade Mavens returns to the airways after 1.5 years on hiatus...Pamela and Julie discuss Pamela's picture book debut, "Ayla's Christmas Wish," as well as Julie's upcoming picture book debut, "Hooray, hooray it's library day," with Scholastic July 1, Illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Julie has also been delving into "Choose Your Own Adventure," …

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212 Author Chrystal D Giles 1:22:38

1+ y ago1:22:38

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In the final(ish) episode of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast, Chrystal D. Giles and I discuss her practical, data-driven approach to writing fiction that led to her newest novel, NOT AN EASY WIN. It’s a great conversation to end on as we discuss all my favorite subjects, such as successful writing habits, the need for diversity of representation in …

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211 Literary Agent Tamar Rydzinski 1:19:17

1+ y ago1:19:17

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Tamar Rydzinski and I discuss her career in publishing, specifically her time at Sanford Greenburger Associates and the Laura Dail Literary Agency, where she became vice president and director of subrights, and now as the president and founder of Context Literary. We talk about the specifics of how she evaluates royalties from publishers, how she p…

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210 Authors Yarrow and Carrie Cheney 1:49:44

1+ y ago1:49:44

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Yarrow and Carrie Cheney share the story of how they were best friends for a decade, lived together as roommates, worked as partners on multiple animation projects, and then decided to get married after their first date. We talk about their new novel, SUPERWORLD: SAVE NOAH, as well as their vast experience working on illumination studios films such…

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209 Literary Agent Janine Le 1:25:31

1+ y ago1:25:31

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Janine Le and I discuss her career in publishing from her first internship to her twelve years with the Sheldon Fogelman Agency to founding the Janine Le Agency. We talk about how she evaluates her slush pile, how she handles submissions and editorial feedback, how she evaluates potential clients, balancing darkness in children’s stories with joy, …

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A Reading From GOODBYE TO GRANDMA 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

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Author Rob Kent reads from his new middle grade novel, GOODBYE TO GRANDMA. Purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/3Jesu4U About the book: A part of her would always be with me. Always. When 11-year-old Hailey Smith attends her grandma’s funeral, she can’t cry, no matter how hard she tries. And she tries everything.Hailey’s going to be a famous ac…

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208 Author Anthony Peckham 1:24:28

1+ y ago1:24:28

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Anthony Peckham and I discuss the differences between writing a screenplay and writing a novel, as well as the inspiration for and craft employed in his incredible debut, CHILDREN OF THE BLACK GLASS. We also talk about why making terrible things happen for your character is a form of love, working with such incredible people as James Patterson, Tob…

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207 Author David Ezra Stein 1:03:25

1+ y ago1:03:25

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David Ezra Sein and I discuss his career in picture books and now graphic novels, such as his newest, BEAKY BARNES: EGG ON THE LOOSE. We talk about adapting his INTERUPTING CHICKEN series as an Apple TV series, why I own three copies of POUCH, his childhood influences, why he walked away from a contract with Harper Collins while still in college, a…

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A Reading from Rob Worm's Bird Adventure 36:40

1+ y ago36:40

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Author Rob Kent reads seven chapters from his new middle grade novel, ROB WORM'S BIRD ADVENTURE. Purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/3Jesu4U About the book: With nonstop action, adventure, and humor, this thrilling tale will have 7- to 11-year-old readers wriggling on the edge of their tails! After an early spring rain, Rob Worm’s bunch burrow…

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206 Author Cindy Callaghan 1:13:04

1+ y ago1:13:04

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Cindy Callaghan and I discuss her series, JUST ADD MAGIC, the ups and downs of publishing it, adapting it for an Amazon series, and its impact on readers around the world. We also talk about how being talented in multiple areas improves her fiction, why she plans her day the night before, what makes a good tween voice, six secrets to writing succes…

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205: Literary Agent Melanie Figueroa 1:46:32

1+ y ago1:46:32

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Melanie Figueroa and I discuss in depth how she built her career as an agent at ROOT LITERARY. We talk about what makes her agency different, how she uses query manager to review submissions, how she evaluates manuscripts, how she manages her time and avoids industry burnout, and how she reframes negative narrative. And she divulges information fro…

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204: Author Russell Ginns 1:47:23

1+ y ago1:47:23

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R. U. Ginns and I discuss his career in publishing writing for Sesame Street Magazine, 3-2-1 Contact, and The Electric Company, and his many pennames as well as his newest book, 1-2-3 SCREAM. We talk about why a giant eyeball is his preferred marketing prop, advice for a successful school visit, how, the hardest part of being a writer is staying in…

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203: Author Lindsay Currie 1:36:06

1+ y ago1:36:06

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Lindsay Currie and I discuss all sorts of creepy, spooky, but middle-grade friendly things, such as her novels THE GIRL IN WHITE, SCRITCH SCRATCH, and IT FOUND US. We chat about her travels through various graveyards, the Alley of Death, and other horrific locations she loves to visit, as well as how to research the paranormal while setting safe pe…

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202 Author Heather McGhee 38:57

2y ago38:57

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Heather McGhee and I discuss adapting her monumental novel THE SUM OF US: HOW RACISM HURTS EVERYONE for younger readers (available February 21st). We talk about how everything we believe comes from a story we’re told, how she’s been able to find open-minded readers in a world of book banners, how she hopes young people will join with other people i…

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201 Literary Agent Stephen Fraser 1:02:50

2y ago1:02:50

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Stephen Fraser and I discuss his lifelong love for middle grade fiction and why he rereads THE SECRET GARDEN every year. We talk about the current state of publishing, how he keeps abreast of the market, why he so frequently visits bookstores, why he moved from being an editor to being an agent, the importance of being authentic, how he can evaluat…

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200 Author James Ponti 1:25:06

2y ago1:25:06

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James Ponti and I discuss how he travels and researches to create his CITY SPIES adventures, and the newest edition, CITY OF THE DEAD. He shares his journey from reluctant reader to an author, which involves a play about Santa being attacked by terrorists and the desire to impress a future spouse. He also shares the very personal story about how he…

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199 Literary Agent Nikki Terpilowski 1:10:17

2y ago1:10:17

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Nikki Terpilowski and I discuss how she founded Holloway Literary when she couldn’t find another agency to intern for and how she was able to make it profitable in two years because failure was not an option. We talk about her drive for success, the sorts of projects she’s looking for, why she represents what she loves rather than just what will se…

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198 Authors Sofía Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman 1:10:24

2y ago1:10:24

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Sofia Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman tell me about how they collaborate on a book like their newest, RETRO, while remaining a happy romantic couple as well as writing partners. We talk about how they break an idea, how they develop and choose it over other potential ideas, and how they utilize their different strengths to create art and a life they…

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197 Author Roseanne A. Brown 1:15:03

2y ago1:15:03

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Roseanne A. Brown and I talk about her newest book, SERWA BOATENG’S GUIDE TO VAMPIRE HUNTING, and her career thus far from being the youngest resident at the Jimenez-Porter Writers’ House program to becoming an editorial intern at Entangled Publishing to her current role as a bestselling author. We also have a frank discussion about race and publis…

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5th MGN Clip Show 2022 PART TWO 4:38:41

2y ago4:38:41

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It’s the fifth mega-sized Middle Grade Ninja clips show, featuring snippets from episodes 147 through 196 that aired in 2022. This episode is so stuffed with incredible content it had to be broken up into TWO PARTS Don't miss PART ONE. New episodes are scheduled to return January 14th. Until then, enjoy this compilation of clips from conversations …

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5th MGN Clip Show 2022 PART ONE 4:10:30

2y ago4:10:30

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It’s the fifth mega-sized Middle Grade Ninja clips show, featuring snippets from episodes 147 through 196 that aired in 2022. This episode is so stuffed with incredible content it had to be broken up into TWO PARTS Don't miss PART TWO. New episodes are scheduled to return January 14th. Until then, enjoy this compilation of clips from conversations …

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Episode 112: Christmas 2022 and our top reads for the year 2022! 17:26

2y ago17:26

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, we chat about the year that was and a couple of books we loved... Pamela announces her Christmas picture book deal with the National Library of Australia, due for October 2023 Plus, we are now accepting Picture books to Maven central, for reel and or review, so if you have a book coming out, direct your publicist to ou…

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196 Literary Agent Susan Hawk 1:41:21

2y ago1:41:21

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Susan Hawk and I talk about her career in publishing from her job at a children’s bookstore at age 13 to being an editor, a librarian, a marketer, a library marketer, up to her current position with UPSTART CROW LITERARY AGENCY. We talk about the sorts of projects she’s interested in, how she evaluates authors and helps them to plan their careers, …

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195 Author Anthony McGowan 1:18:12

2y ago1:18:12

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Anthony McGowan and I discuss his writing process and how it was specifically employed in his newest, DOGS OF THE DEADLANDS, which he says is the hardest book he’s ever written. We also talk about his winding path from a once reluctant reader to a prolific writer, how he learned to write for younger readers, his time as a bouncer, a period when his…

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194 Author Kereen Getten 1:11:24

2y ago1:11:24

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Kereen Getten and I discuss her career in publishing and her new novel, IF YOU READ THIS. We talk about how she persevered despite the general discouragement of a lack of diversity in publishing as well as direct discouragement from a career counselor, how she met her agent online and then in person, how she deals with rejection and imposter syndro…

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193 Professional Troublemaker Linda Sarsour 1:08:45

2y ago1:08:45

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One of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2017, Linda Sarsour, shares details about her life as featured in the middle grade edition of her autobiography, WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER. We talk about her work organizing the Woman’s March in 2017, the radicalizing moment that happened to her after the 911 attacks, why it’s crucial to get to kno…

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192 Author Kelly McWilliams 1:33:09

2y ago1:33:09

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I tell Kelly McWilliams about a book I started to write before I discovered how very similar it is to her superior novel, AGNES AT THE END OF THE WORLD. We bond over our mutual fear of cults, including the cult of racism, and our love for Stephen King. We discuss her novel, MIRROR GIRLS, and our experiences in mixed-race families. We also talk abou…

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191 Literary Agent Jessica Craig 1:43:23

2y ago1:43:23

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Jessica Craig and I discuss her career in publishing from working as an international literary scout to becoming a literary agent to founding CRAIG LITERARY. We talk about the typical calendar in publishing and the best times to submit queries, addressing inequality and a lack of diversity, a paranormal experience, the importance of keeping your sp…

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190 Author Neal Shusterman 1:23:41

2y ago1:23:41

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Neal Shusterman and I discuss eternal life, the singularity, and the meaning of death as portrayed in his series, THE ARC OF A SCYTHE, as well as the newest book, GLEANINGS. We talk about how Neal was first inspired by a teacher, why he studied theater and psychology rather than just focusing on writing, the significance of having an international …

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189 Author Dan Poblocki 1:36:29

2y ago1:36:29

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Happy Halloween, Esteemed Audience! Dan Poblocki and I discuss the importance of writing horror novels for children such as his newest, TALES TO KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT. We also talk about the craft of writing horror for younger readers and the fear some adults have of allowing children to think independently. Also, the subject of Dan having lived in …

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188 Editor Rose Brock 1:15:02

2y ago1:15:02

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Rose Brock and I discuss her anthologies HOPE NATION and HOPE WINS and all the work and care that went into creating them. We talk about her own journey from a reluctant reader to a librarian to an educator and editor who works with some of the biggest names in publishing and is the cofounder of the North Texas Teen Book Festival. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE …

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187 Author Fleur Bradley 1:24:39

2y ago1:24:39

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Fleur Bradley and I chat about writing mysteries for younger readers, like her newest novels DAYBREAK ON RAVEN ISLAND and MIDNIGHT AT THE BARCLAY HOTEL. We have a frank discussion about burnout and bitterness for authors in traditional publishing. We also discuss specific strategies for reaching reluctant readers, marketing yourself as an author ov…

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Episode 111: Interview with Kate Temple: Author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat." 19:24

2y ago19:24

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Julie chats to Kate Temple, author of "The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat." To learn more about Kate head to Kate Temple Books - Hachette Australia This is NOT just any old book. THIS is a legal document. It contains a truthful record of how Trilby Moffat was accidentally promoted to the most important job t…

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186 Author Max Brallier 1:07:55

2y ago1:07:55

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Max Brallier and I discuss the phenomenon of his series THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH, which has spawned a show on Netflix, video games, action figures, and more. We chat about the inherent darkness of a zombie apocalypse and how to navigate it in a fun story intended for younger readers as well as why it’s necessary to plan for an ending. We also talk ab…

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Episode 110: Mini Revies + Interview with Reece Carter: author of "A girl called Corpse." 37:13

2y ago37:13

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamel and Julie discuss some great middle grade book releases... The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale | 9781922458599 | BooktopiaThe Bookseller's Apprentice by Amelia Mellor | 9781922400871 | BooktopiaThe Dangerous Business of Being Trilby Moffat, Trilby Moffat : Book 1 by Kate Temple | 9780734420909 | BooktopiaJulie chats t…

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185 Author Amy Christine Parker 1:23:45

2y ago1:23:45

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Amy Christine Parker and I talk about the Sunday school lessons that terrified and shaped us to write horror stories such as her newest young adult novel, FLIGHT 171. Of course, Amy did live in a haunted house when she was in the third grade, so that might also have had something to do with it. We discuss how she went from a stay-at-home parent to …

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184 Literary Agent Stephanie Fretwell Hill 1:15:49

2y ago1:15:49

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Stephanie Fretwell-Hill and I discuss her career in publishing from working in foreign rights with Walker Books to becoming an editor with Peachtree Publishers up to her current role as a literary agent with Red Fox Literary. We talk about making a living as an agent solely on commissions, submission follow-up practices for her with editors and for…

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183 Illustrator Meaghan Tosi 56:49

2y ago56:49

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Meaghan Tosi and I discuss her career as an artist from stop motion filmmaker to illustrator to graphic novelist. We talk about her new books, DWEEDY and SQUASHED, and how she first stared in a movie version of the latter. She shares details about her artist workdays, her creation process, collaborating with her father, self-publishing experiences,…

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182 Author Diane Magras 1:23:16

2y ago1:23:16

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Diane Magras and I discuss fantasy worldbuilding, monsters, and horror in her newest middle grade novel, SECRET OF THE SHADOW BEASTS. We talk about author day jobs, why it’s important to get in the habit of finishing your story (even if it’s bad), her writing process, the power of constructive criticism and how she learned to open herself to it, St…

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181 Literary Agent Patricia Nelson 1:27:04

2y ago1:27:04

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Patricia Nelson and I discuss how she got her start in publishing and joined the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency as well as why it takes an average of around five years to make a living as a literary agent. We do a deep dive on the questions she asks through Query Manager, how she evaluates the answers, submission red flags, the future of publishing af…

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180 Author Greg van Eekhout 1:23:53

2y ago1:23:53

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Greg Van Eekhout and I discuss climate change, Norse mythology, and the awesomeness of dogs, all of which are on display in his newest novel, FENRIS AND MOTT. We talk about the psychology of writers, how he found the confidence to know he’ll adapt as a writer, helpful activism in the face of book bans (beyond Twitter), Whovian philosophy, writing f…

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179 Author J. Elle 52:36

2+ y ago52:36

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J. Elle and I discuss her young adult fantasy novel, WINGS OF EBONY, and her new middle grade novel, A TASTE OF MAGIC. We talk about planning a series, worldbuilding, magic systems, tips for faster drafting, her time working as an intern for a literary agency, Twitter opportunities for writers, that time she wrote a book in nine days, and so much m…

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Episode 109: The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat / The Detectives Guide to New York City / Cross Bones / Interview with Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett 56:11

2+ y ago56:11

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Today on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews The Sugar Cane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold, and "The Detectives guide to New York City," by Nicki Greenberg. Julie reviews Cross Bones, by Jack Henseleit and Chris Kennett. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold | 9781922458520 | Booktopia The Detective's …

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