Podcasts about Fablehaven

We are diving into the world of magic, adventure, and storytelling with bestselling author Brandon Mull! Known for the beloved "Fablehaven" series, "Dragonwatch," and many other fantastical tales, Brandon has inspired readers of all ages to embrace the joy of books. On this episode of Fresh Off The Set, Brandon takes us behind the scenes of his writing process, sharing how he builds immersive fantasy worlds, balances escapism with meaningful lessons, and how his storytelling has evolved over the years. He also shares tips for aspiring authors, and a sneak peek on some more stories set in the Fablehaven universe. Kari, Brooke, David, Kaime, and Elora host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm in Utah. You can follow Fresh Living on all social media platforms @kutvfreshliving and watch our show on YouTube.

In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by a crowd full of Mulligans for the live book release party for The Gorgon's Fury (Tales of Newel and Doren, a Fablehaven Adventure). Join them as they speak directly to the audience about the newest book from Brandon and the Fablehaven universe! Edited by Karter Brownhttps://www.audiodesignstudios.com/

This week we talk about the new John Wick Experience, Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson, Snow White, Last Breath, Tomb of Horrors, Dungeons and Dragons, Something is Killing the Children, Late Night with the Devil, Once Upon a Time, The Pillowman, the Doomsday cast, the fall of Sigil, the Bond controllers, Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle, Netflix plans, Fablehaven, and more. So lick that scorpion, it's time for a GeekShock!

In this episode, Jason Conforto and Brandon Mull are joined by Chris Schoebinger, the publisher at Shadow Mountain who took a chance on Brandon's very first book, Fablehaven. Chris shares his perspective on what makes a book stand out, the process of launching a new series, and how he's worked with Brandon to bring so many of his beloved stories to life. Together, they discuss the relationship between author and publisher, the challenges of the industry, and what it takes to create a hit series.Edited by Karter Brownhttps://www.audiodesignstudios.com/

Join Rachel Hill as she interviews author Jolie Taylor and New York Times best-selling illustrator Brandon Dorman about their new book, The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings! This book comes out September 3rd, and adults and kids alike will totally enjoy it.  This is what amazon says about this awesome book: 40 fun poems that explore big feelings and emotions. This whimsical journey through verse and illustrations can help children recognize and understand their big emotions.From the imaginative minds of Brandon Dorman, renowned illustrator of Goosebumps, Land of Stories, and Fablehaven, and Booktok creator Jolie Taylor comes a whimsical illustrated collection of poems about feelings for newly independent readers.This beautifully crafted book of forty short stories in rhyme ranges from a dragon's fiery bursts of boredom to the gentle tones of an older sister's love for her sibling with Down syndrome. This creative collection of tales is not only a powerful resource for children who are fostering a lifelong love of reading—it's also a delightful portal for them to understand and celebrate the richness of human emotions.You can follow Jolie on social media @endlessfairytales and Brandon @brandondormanartFollow us on instagram @twobabesandabook. Make a comment there and tell us if you read this book. Make sure to leave us a review!  Thanks to those friends who have already shared the podcast!! It means the WORLD to us! As Holbrook Jackson said, "Never put off till tomorrow the book you can read today."Now go stick your nose in a book!

Episode SummaryIn this "Fun Friday Book Recommendations", Alix and Kelly talk with author Brandon Mull about which books have most greatly impacted on his life.Author BioBrandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife, Erlyn, their eleven children, and three mischievous cats. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.Topics Discussed[0:45] The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis[1:15] The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien[2:47] The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling[4:03] Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card[4:52] Dune by Frank Herbert[6:47] Bonus BooksOther Books Brandon LovesThe Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerWatership Down by Richard AdamsLitJoy + Brandon MullWatch Brandon's full-episode interview here!Fablehaven Special Edition Book CollectionBrandon Mull's WebsiteWe deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories! Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email Follow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview Brandon Mull, author of the beloved Fablehaven series. Listen in as they discuss inspirations, characters, writing, and more! Topics Discussed:[0:58] Origin Story of Becoming an Author[4:46] Inspiration for Fablehaven[6:21] Daydreams Create Stories[10:52] Writer's Block[15:01] Harness the Crazy[15:57] Becoming a Better Writer[19:11] Inspiration from Life[21:24] Creating Characters[26:57] Relatable Characters[30:12] Writing Other Genres[33:02] Advice for New Authors[34:42] Divine Comedy[36:03] Writing Middle Grade[40:45] Community of Writers in Utah[43:54] Coffee with an Author[45:21] Book Rec: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card[46:18] Upcoming Projects[47:17] Final QuestionsBooks MentionedFablehaven series by Brandon MullBeyonders trilogy Brandon MullThe Candy Shop War series by Brandon MullThe Chronicles of Narnia series by CS LewisThe Harry Potter series by JK RowlingThe Lord of the Rings series by JRR TolkienOn Writing by Stephen KingThe Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerWhat's New at LitJoy?Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening StarFollow Brandon MullWebsiteFollow LitJoy!We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW The LitJoy PodcastSubscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateCheck out LitJoy's officially licensed author collectionsUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount!Thank you for joining us for this special interview! We've loved collaborating with Brandon Mull for the first two Fablehaven books, and we can't wait for you all to see the magic we have in store for the rest of the series. Come back next week when Alix and Kelly will return to their discussion on self-help book recs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss some of their most influential self-help books. From sexuality and the sleep cycle, to stress and then science of breathing, they take a look at books that have had an impact on the way they live their lives. Topics Discussed:[2:46] The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile[14:01] The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills[21:12] The Untethered Soul: the Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer[26:03] Come as You Are & Burnout by Emily Nagoski https://amzn.to/3UT4viI[32:01] Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker[35:55] Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorOther Resources MentionedMatthew Walker on The Huberman LabWhat's New at LitJoy?Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening StarKingdom of the Wicked CollectionFollow LitJoy!We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW The LitJoy Podcast wherever you listen.Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateCheck out LitJoy's officially licensed author collections!Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount!Find all episode show notes on The LitJoy Podcast homepage!Thank you for listening to this week's podcast! We have an amazing interview with Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series, that you won't want to miss next week. Then we'll be back the following week for Part 2 of Alix and Kelly's Most Influential Self-Help Book Recs... see you then! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little valley near the mouth of a canyon with his wife, Erlyn, their eleven children, and three mischievous cats. Brandon loves meeting his readers and hearing about their experiences with his books.Brandon graduated from BYU in 2000 and served a two-year mission to Chile, Antofagasta for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.https://www.brandonmull.comhttps://www.facebook.com/authorbrandonmullhttps://www.instagram.com/writerbrandonhttps://www.twitter.com/brandonmull

I met Brandon Mull at Life the Universe and Everything conference last year in Provo, Utah, and we immediately hit it off. He was such a super nice guy and I wanted to have him as a guest on this podcast as I felt he would be an inspiration to this podcast's listeners. He sent me the first volume of "Fablehaven" and "Candy Shop War" and I really enjoyed reading them. I told several several of my fellow staff at Galaxy Press about Brandon and they began reading and raving about his books. I know you are going to enjoy this podcast because I sure did! Learn more about Brandon at brandonmull.com/

I met Brandon Mull at Life the Universe and Everything conference last year in Provo, Utah, and we immediately hit it off. He was such a super nice guy and I wanted to have him as a guest on this podcast as I felt he would be an inspiration to this podcast's listeners. He sent me the first volume of "Fablehaven" and "Candy Shop War" and I really enjoyed reading them. I told several several of my fellow staff at Galaxy Press about Brandon and they began reading and raving about his books. I know you are going to enjoy this podcast because I sure did! Learn more about Brandon at brandonmull.com/

I met Brandon Mull at Life the Universe and Everything conference last year in Provo, Utah, and we immediately hit it off. He was such a super nice guy and I wanted to have him as a guest on this podcast as I felt he would be an inspiration to this podcast's listeners. He sent me the first volume of "Fablehaven" and "Candy Shop War" and I really enjoyed reading them. I told several several of my fellow staff at Galaxy Press about Brandon and they began reading and raving about his books. I know you are going to enjoy this podcast because I sure did! Learn more about Brandon at https://brandonmull.com/

Tune in as Chelsea and Taryn review one of Chelsea's childhood favorite books, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. Since they were able to record in person, this episode brings a little extra of the chaos and laughter that they are known for. Intro: 0:00 - 18:12 General Overview: 18:12 - 45:21 Spoilers: 45:21- 1:10:30 Do you have a book you would like the hosts to review? Please submit your ideas to checkedoutandoverduecontact@gmail.com, or message them on Instagram @checkedoutandoverdue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checked-out-and-overdue/support

Brandon Mull is the author of many books for children, perhaps most notably the Fablehaven books, but he's very interested in stories of all kinds—and snacks—so it only makes sense that he came on Withwyindle to discuss both. So sit back, hit play, and check out our conversation with him, plus all the usual nonsense an episode typically includes! Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

This episode's genre: children's fantasy Join us each episode as we pull more books down from the shelves of the infinite library! During a ‘Main Quest', we run you through our spoiler-free synopsis and thoughts, followed by a spoiler-filled discussion, of our current buddy read! Look out for our ‘Side Quest' episodes, where we do spoiler-free reviews of our solo reads! Consider supporting us on Patreon for only $1 a month! This also grants access to all episodes two days earlier than the normal drop! https://www.patreon.com/paperquest Our podcast is available wherever you prefer to listen! Our full upcoming release schedule is pinned on our Facebook! Check us out on: YouTube: Paper Quest: A Book Review Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYJ6Qs54YEBCmdP-MeHc3w Facebook: Paper Quest Podcast https://www.facebook.com/PaperQuestPodcast Instagram: @paperquestpodcast https://www.instagram.com/paperquestpodcast/ TikTok: PaperQuestPod https://www.tiktok.com/@paperquestpod Feel free to email us at paperquestpod@gmail.com for any questions, comments, thoughts, recommendations, and more! All feedback is welcome.

For over three decades, Chris Schoebinger has been involved with book publishing During his career, he's worked with authors like Brandon Mull on Fablehaven and Jason F. Wright on Christmas Jars. But as he brings these stories to life at work, he has also been living one of his own at home. And while that story has been full of unexpected twists and turns, it has also been full of the types of heroes he loves to read about on the written page—people like his gay son or the birth mother of his adopted child. So on this week's episode, we talk with Chris about what makes a powerful story and why he is grateful for the way God has guided his. 2:03- Opening Eyes to the Restored Gospel 4:32- An Unexpected Yes 9:04- Appreciation For A Mother's Love 14:27- Shadow Mountain 16:16- Why Fiction? 18:53- Shared Values Sharing Light 24:17- “In Quiet Desperation” 30:24- The Courage of Ty Mansfield 33:04- His Hand in Our Stories 34:26- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ   “My greatest blessings—my greatest successes—are the direct result of the good people that God has placed in my path.”    Links: On the Road with Steve Hartman on CBS link- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-hartman-on-the-road-riley-steven-adoption/ Shadow Mountain Publishing- https://shadowmountain.com/ Fablehaven Book One- https://deseretbook.com/p/fablehaven-brandon-mull-61171?queryID=34b942fe7368626c5b5bdef3058825a7&variant_id=41306-hardcover In Quiet Desperation- https://deseretbook.com/p/quiet-desperation-understanding-challenge-same-gender-attraction-fred-marilyn-matis-50116?queryID=d39ffa00503d322771fc44fccb867e5e&variant_id=52863-paperback Voices of Hope by Ty Mansfield- https://deseretbook.com/p/voices-hope-ty-mansfield-77928?queryID=c663f3f3f619f367bc1c702b33a50f41&variant_id=20538-paperbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fablehaven, Beyonders, Five Kingdoms, and Dragonwatch. He has sold millions of books which are published in over thirty languages. Brandon currently lives in Utah with his wife Erlyn and their eleven kids. . If you enjoyed this video please rate it a 5 Star. If you find it helpful subscribe and share it with friends who would find it enjoyable. It would mean a lot to me. . Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jason-walton-live-it-podcast/id1616737862 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-yoPEI23lo41ioZi_OedaQ

Welcome to Season #3 Episode #15 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode Spoons and Wheezy explore the evocatively human short stories collected in Dubliners by James Joyce! There really was no one like James for presenting all the beauty and melancholy of reality in the most relatable yet somehow alien ways possible. If you're looking for ambience, between the nighttime crickets in the background and the shockingly on-topic discussion of this week's read, this episode is for you.Pour yourself a cup of tea, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Fablehaven.Skippers jump to 19:16Visit us at thatpretentiousbookclub.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclubSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio)

Welcome to Season #3 Episode #14 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode Spoons and Wheezy dive into of the most fun book recommendations yet, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull! This upper middle grade fantasy follows the exciting, delightful, and dangerous introduction of siblings Kendra and Seth to a world of magical havens their unpredictable inhabitants. Join the hosts as they laugh their way through this absolutely wild adventure.Pour yourself a cup of milk, raise a pinky, and join the club for this discussion of Fablehaven.Skippers jump to 17:40Visit us at thatpretentiousbookclub.com or find us on social media @thatpretentiousbookclubSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio)

We all know the classic books we read in school. Harry Potter (by a certain TERF) and Percy Jackson (by Rick Riordan!) were mainstays in our household. In this episode, we're going to talk about other series that we loved in elementary school.Hannah and Jon recommend some of their favorites. Tune in as Hannah talks about "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket, the "Uglies" trilogy by Scott Westerfield, and the "Inkheart" trilogy by Cornelia Funke. Jon talks about (the weirdest series ever to Hannah), the "Warriors" series and standalones, "Ranger's Apprentice," and "Fablehaven." Come for the recommendations, stay for the laughs as Hannah makes fun of Jon, and "Cats: the Musical."Hannah and Jon do know how to properly format a novel title. RSS won't let us. We apologize for their missteps.AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.Edited by Jon Newland.Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.Social media manager Emily.Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.comWebsite design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analiticalSupport the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpodYou can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at analiticalpod@gmail.com

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are looking back on our year in books!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Literally Reading: Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese (Ellie) Hana Kahn Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin (Traci) The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell (Ellie) The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (Traci) Crack the Book Open:  The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker  The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall  White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson  Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy  Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen Howerton  Auntie Poldi and the Handsome Antonio by Mario Giordano  A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab  I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah  El Deafo by Cece Bell The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry  A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy  You have a Match by Emma Lord  The Last Summer at the Golden Hotel by Elyssa Friedland What's Next: All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern  Fablehaven by Brandon Mull Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Our top ten books of 2021! It's our longest episode ever, and we are so excited to share it with you as we jump into a new year! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . .2:04 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:44 - Fabled Bookshop 14:17 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of 2021 14:36 - Legenborn by Tracy Deonn (Kaytee) 14:39 - Season 3: episode 40 18:40 - Fablehaven by Brandon Mull  18:52 - A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (Meredith) 20:51 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (Kaytee)  23:25 - Furyborn by Claire Legrand 23:26 - Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo  23:56 - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (Meredith) 24:22 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 25:01 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 25:47 - The Day The World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (Kaytee) 25:51 - Season 4: Episode 14 27:32 - Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May (Meredith) 27:41 - Season 3: Episode 41 31:03 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Kaytee) 31:25 - Season 3: Episode 42 33:41 - State of Terror by Hilary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny (Meredith) 36:22 - Intermission: Lowest Rated Books 36:58 - Roar by Cecilia Ahern (Kaytee) 37:41 - Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard (Kaytee) 38:49 - Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay (Meredith) 39:31 - Survive the Night by Riley Sager (Meredith) 40:26 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of the Year cont'd 40:36 - Love Lives Here by Amanda Jette Knox (Kaytee) K NOTE: while I do think it's clear that I love my sister dearly here, I want to be extra super clear that when I say “love covers all manner of sins” I am referring to the ways we as her family fail at times to do the best we can. I am not in any way referring to her gender identity as a sin. My sister knows this, but I want to be sure that anyone else who hears me, hears me correctly as well. 42:25 - Pony by R.J. Palacio (Meredith) 42:50 - Page & Palette Bookshop 44:06 - Wonder by R.J. Palacio 45:02 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) 45:05 - Season 3: Episode 45 46:29 - The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino (Meredith) 49:46 - Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston (Kaytee) 49:51 - Season 3: Episode 35 49:56 - Bookshelf Thomasville 50:47 - Blackwell's 51:05 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 51:06 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 51:28 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard  51:37 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard (Meredith) 55:14 - Intermission: The Books that Surprised Us Most in 2021 55:44 - Season 3: Episode 34 55:50 - The Black Count by Tom Reiss (Kaytee) 57:38 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (Meredith) 1:01:33 - Meredith and Kaytee's Top 10 Books of the Year cont'd 1:01:50 - How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith (Kaytee) 1:01:56 - Season 4: Episode 19 1:03:37 - Fabled Bookshop 1:03:39 - We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (Meredith) 1:06:52 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (Kaytee) 1:06:56 - Season 4: Episode 2 1:09:18 - Matrix by Lauren Groff (Meredith) 1:09:59 - Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 1:13:14 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee) 1:13:22 - Season 4: Episode 12 1:!3:38 - Minisode w/Mike Gayle 1:16:09 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (Meredith) 1:17:42 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: some wonderful bookish podcast episodes we had to highlight Current Reads: books that have complicated feelings attached, and ones that you cannot “at us” about Deep Dive: we are curating the perfect reading space Book Presses: uncomplicated feelings about books from authors we love As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Patreon Ad for Ourselves: 1:24 - Currently Reading Patreon Bookish Moment of the Week: 5:01 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast 5:06 - Sarah's Interview w/ Kimberly McCreight 5:15 - A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCrieght 6:22 - What Should I Read Next podcast 6:33 - WSIRN Episode 300 Current Reads: 8:41 - Fablehaven by Brandon Mull (Meredith) 14:03 - Inkheart by Cornelia Funke  15:13 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman (Kaytee) 15:45 - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 18:35 - We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julie Heaberlin (Meredith) 21:36 - We Begin at the End by Christ Whitaker  23:00 - Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States by Samantha Allen (Kaytee) 26:51 - Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber (Meredith) 32:06 - The Institute by Stephen King (Kaytee) Deep Dive - How to Create the Perfect Reading Nook 36:31 - Oversized Chair (honestly, why WOULDN'T I link a great oversized chair??) 37:03 - Gooseneck reading lamp 39:20 - Cozy chair with ottoman for Meredith (don't @ me about these prices y'all) 40:10 - Meredith's mug warmer  41:17 - Need a plant next to you like Meredith? Try a Rooted subscription! 42:27 - Book Darts 42:34 - Kaytee's Zebra Midliner Highlighters 43:45 - ASMR ambiance room fall  Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 45:50 - The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Meredith) 48:34 - On Writing by Stephen King (Kaytee) Bonus Easter Egg: 51:45 - Misery by Stephen King 51:52 - The Shining by Stephen King 52:01 - Pet Sematary by Stephen King 52:12 - Thinner by Stephen King 52:41 - Elevation by Stephen King Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

The end is here! Mara and Josh have finally reached the conclusion to Brandon Mull's epic Fablehaven series. Did he stick the landing? Tune in to find out! Also discussed: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Brendan Fraser, overpowered D&D characters, Tyra Banks, fetch quests, and Fountains of Wayne. Next month we will be discussing our top ten childhood spoops, which is like last October's episode except focusing on the fun scares and not the traumatizing ones! After that, we will be checking out Redwall by Brian Jacques. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. We're also on GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90379252-josh-mara Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram. Note: This month's episode is being uploaded in WAV format instead of MP3 due to technical challenges. Please let us know if this affects your downloading or listening experience.

Although Brandon and I haven't known each other for a long time, I feel like we have become brothers from another mother.  We met just over a month ago and learned that we felt so aligned in so many different ways.  And as I got to know him more, I sensed that he has one of the purest hearts of the people I know.  He just wants to do good.  He always had a vivid imagination and figured out a way to turn his imagination in a very successful career as an author.  His story of "The Other End of the Hippo" and "FableHaven" are just incredible.  Today we chatted about his journey becoming an author, from writing books that no one ever wanted to publish to selling over 2 million books worldwide and creating experiences that people can latch on to.  As an avid reader, I have been such a fan of his works so it was really a privilege to chat with him about the things that mean most to him.  His 5th book in the Dragon Watch series comes out October 26th and concludes the Kendra and Seth story that he penned back in 2006.  We talked about his books, the wrecking balls in life that made him lose hope, and the healing power of God that brought life back to him.  Such a great time chatting with this man.  Enjoy!

Today it's Three Babes and a Book! Rachel Hill interviews her two daughters, Sydney and Sabrina, all about their favorite kid lit. These girls are 8 and 10 (about to have their birthdays) when recording the podcast, for those parents looking for books in that age range.Sabrina discussed the series The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall.  Sydney discussed the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith, and The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak. Honorable mentions:  Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

The books in the first series are: 1) Fablehaven, Rise Of The Evening Star, Grip Of The Shadow Plaque, Secrets Of The Dragon Sanctuary, Keys To The Demon Prison. The sequel books are, the ones that are released, Dragonwatch, Wrath Of The Dragon King, Master Of The Phantom Isle, Champion Of The Titan Games. Hope you check both series out!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It goes without saying that you can be a book lover whether you read 1 book a year or 200. But those book lovers who consume books like the potato chips no one can resist, reading over 100 books a year, are a little unique. We couldn't be happier to welcome Jacqui Daves Isser to the show. Jacqui is a middle school librarian who lives outside Austin TX but she is also a "super reader". She read 168 books last year and is on track to read more in 2021. If middle grade literature needed a spokesperson to tell adults why they should add it to their reading rotation, Jacqui is their girl. Book Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge: Your Definitive Guide to the Jewel of the Southeast by Sean Patrick Hill 2- Nancy Drew series 3- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder 4- The Babysitters Club series 5- The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo 6- Dune by Frank Herbert 7- Harry Potter series 8- Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull 9- Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper 10- The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis 11- Bud, not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis 12- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller 13- Raina Telgemeier books 14- My Hero Academia series by Kohei Horikoshi 15- Maximum Ride by James Patterson 16- Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan 17- Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly 18- Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (adapted for young adults) by Bryan Stevenson 19- Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone 20- The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Clune 21- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows

It goes without saying that you can be a book lover whether you read 1 book a year or 200. But those book lovers who consume books like the potato chips no one can resist, reading over 100 books a year, are a little unique. We couldn't be happier to welcome Jacqui Daves Isser to the show. Jacqui is a middle school librarian who lives outside Austin TX but she is also a "super reader". She read 168 books last year and is on track to read more in 2021. If middle grade literature needed a spokesperson to tell adults why they should add it to their reading rotation, Jacqui is their girl. Book Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge: Your Definitive Guide to the Jewel of the Southeast by Sean Patrick Hill 2- Nancy Drew series 3- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder 4- The Babysitters Club series 5- The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo 6- Dune by Frank Herbert 7- Harry Potter series 8- Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull 9- Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper 10- The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis 11- Bud, not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis 12- When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller 13- Raina Telgemeier books 14- My Hero Academia series by Kohei Horikoshi 15- Maximum Ride by James Patterson 16- Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan 17- Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly 18- Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (adapted for young adults) by Bryan Stevenson 19- Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone 20- The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Clune

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull is another middle grade winner for us with its appropriately low pearl-clutcher ratings. PLUS it includes all the good stuff for readers in this age range,...

Hope y'all are prepped on the first three books, because we're diving right into the fourth Fablehaven novel! Let's see what Brandon Mull treats us with this time. Also discussed: Stanley Tucci, The Happening, lactose-free milk, Butters from South Park, flat-earthers, and Dobby. Next month we will be reading Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. We're also on GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90379252-josh-mara Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram. Note: This month's episode is being uploaded in WAV format instead of MP3 due to technical challenges. Please let us know if this affects your downloading or listening experience.

Hay gente que cree que hay libros que son mejores que otros sólo porque sí, porque sus gustos personales y sus preferencias así lo dictan. Aquellos que se podrían considerar literatura basura, no son tal, y muy al contrario, cumplen con una función de gran importancia: funcionar como una entrada atractiva al vasto mundo de la literatura para aquellos que no están acostumbrados a leer.

Review of Brandon Mull’s series Fablehaven

Brandon is the author of Fablehaven, the Beyonders and many other books.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fathead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fathead/support

Guys! This is a little different from the usual episode. I just felt like narrating the first two chapters of the first amazing book in an amazing series called FableHaven by Brandon Mull. Try throwing it on for the kids and give yourself 30 mins of free time! Or maybe just be a loyal Holian and listen with your heart light on. Come on! This is not my work and i am making no profit or money doing this, strictly fan based adoration. XOXO

Not even a stay-at-home order can stop the hype train for Brandon Mull's Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague! ...though it can severely affect the audio quality. Also discussed: Indiana Jones, school nightmares, writing tropes, Animal Crossing, smallpox, and unlicensed Calvin and Hobbes merchandise. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. We're also on GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90379252-josh-mara Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram.

This podcast is only about the first book in the series of five books.

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proudly a member of the Bacon and Eggs Network. For more information visit www.baconandeggs.media Being the twenty third episode of the show in which Mary Clay and Neal wonder if the Ent-wives even want to be found, search for a lost Tolkien drawing of Treebeard, and reminisce over their high school English teacher. The Show:BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/ Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpodInstagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Mary Clay:Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwatt416Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Neal:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neal_before_god/Neal's recommendation - The Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull

"Fablehaven" and the follow-up series, "Dragonwatch" by Brandon Mull. Guest-starring my wife! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My interview with the one and only Brandon Mull, #1 NYT Bestselling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, Spirit Animals, Candy Shop War, and Five Kingdom series. Dragonwatch 3, Master of the Phantom Isle, comes out Oct 1, 2019. For more go to http://brandonmull.com/ 

My interview with the one and only Brandon Mull, #1 NYT Bestselling author of the Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, Spirit Animals, Candy Shop War, and Five Kingdom series. Dragonwatch 3, Master of the Phantom Isle, comes out Oct 1, 2019. For more go to http://brandonmull.com/ 

It's finally time for us to revisit Kendra and Seth Sorenson! Does the sequel hold up? Find out as we dive into Brandon Mull's Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star, our first sequel! Next month, we will be covering Diane Duane's So you Want to Be a Wizard. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter and Instagram. We're also on GoodReads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90379252-josh-mara Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram.

First Draft Episode #188: Ally Condie Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author of the Matched series, as well as Summerlost and The Darkdeep, co-written with Brendan Reichs. In this conversation, Ally talks about what inspired her to get an MFA after establishing herself as a bestselling author, always working on two things at once, and how the 2016 election gave Ally enough rage to write her newest young adult novel, murderous revenge story The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Planet of the Apes movies, which were filmed near where Ally grew up in rural Utah Ally was inspired by a blog post by Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Academy and Austenland, where she wrote about writing 1,000 words a day. Ally was inspired by Shannon to commit to daily word goals. She started with 500. Lisa Mangum, editor at Shadow Mountain press, which released Ally’s first few books Brandon Mull, New York TImes bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series, who got his start at Shadow Mountain PressChris Shoebinger, publishing director at Shadow Mountain Press, who released Ally from her publishing contract so she could pursue a bigger contract for Matched Jodi Reamer, literary agent at Writer’s House, who also represents Tahereh Mafi, New York TImes bestselling author of the Shatter Me series (listen to her First Draft episode here), Ransom Riggs, New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children series (listen to his First Draft episode here), John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska, and Stephenie Meyer, author of the global phenomenon Twilight series Julie Strauss-Gabel, publisher at Dutton Books, who has edited John Green, Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark & Grimm and The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog, and Gayle Forman, New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay and I Have Lost My Way The Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in writing for children, the program Ally attended Emily Wing Smith, author of The Way He Lived and All Better Now, and Carol Lynch Williams, author of The Chosen One and Glimpse, two Utah authors Ally was friends with who also attended the Vermont College of Fine Arts for the MFA program Kekla Magoon, author of National Book Award Longlisted X: A Novel (written with Ilyasah Shabazz), Coretta Scott King-honored The Season of Styx Malone and How it Went Down, and was Ally’s mentor at the Vermont program and helped her with an early draft of Poe Blythe An Na, author of Printz winner and National Book Award long-listed A Step From Heaven, as well as Wait For Me and The Place Between Breaths, was also an advisor at the Vermont College of Fine Arts Martine Leavitt, author of Keturah and Lord Death, and Calvin,  who Ally calls “a stone cold genius.” Martine helped Ally work on a project during her Vermont residency. Quentin Tarantino’s advice to screenwriters was to delete the last two lines of dialogue from every scene, which Alfred Gough and Miles Millar--creators of Smallville and Into the Badlands shared with me on their recent First Draft episode. That’s similar to Ally’s feeling that sometimes she writes past the natural ending of a chapter. Brendan Reichs, New York Times bestselling author of Genesis, and co-writer of Virals with his mother, New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs, and The Darkdeep with Ally. Brendan and Ally fortuitously decided to pursue an MFA at Vermont at the same time. YALLWEST and YALLFest, two national young adult and middle grade book festivals held in Charleston, S.C. and Los Angeles. Ally is on the board of the festivals, alongside Brendan Reichs and Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series, Red Widow and Royce Rolls (listen to her First Draft episodes here and here) Stranger Things meets The Goonies, the pitch for Ally and Brendan’s co-written middle grade series, The Darkdeep   Ally’s pitch for Poe Blythe is: “Mad Max: Fury Road meets Firefly meets something really lovey.” I got a distinctly Heart of Darkness (by Joseph Conrad) vibe from Poe when I read it!   Write Out, the non-profit organization Ally founded as a way to bring authors to kids in rural Utah Brendan Reichs, Shannon Hale, Soman Chainani (author of The School for Good and Evil series--listen to his First Draft interview here), and Yamile Saied Mendez (author of Blizzard Besties: A Wish Novel, and the forthcoming On These Magic Shores) are among the authors who volunteer at Write Out Ally and I urge listeners to Marie Kondo your fear -- go write that angry revenge novel!!!! Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). 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This episode I was joined by Vincent and we discussed a few YA books he has enjoyed reading.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/turning_pages)

Gott folk! I poddens andra avsnitt för 2019 återvänder Martin, Hedda och Tiana med några av sina starkaste boktips någonsin. Vill ni till exempel veta vilken bok som startade Hedda och Tianas vänskap så är detta avsnittet ni inte vill missa! Böcker vi tipsar om i detta avsnitt är: "Binti" av Nnedi Okorafor "Fablehaven" av Brandon Mull "Den utvalde" av Lois Lowry "Miss Peregrines hem för besynnerliga barn" av Ransom Riggs "Det levande slottet" av Diana Wynne Jones "De vandrande städerna" av Philip Reeve "Half bad - Ondskans son" av Sally Green "Labyrinth Lost" av Zoraida Córdova "Monstrumologen" av Rick Yancey

Via facetime from Utah, Kait and MDC have the creator of our theme music and his son, Taylor Williams and Elliott, on the show to discuss the two-page story, that also happens to be the first Hellboy story Taylor read with Elliott, Pancakes. In addition, we get Elliott’s suggestion to read FableHaven, Taylor’s skeptical thoughts on the new Hellboy coming in 2019 and thank goodness Kait asked how to spell Taylor’s current band, Mosida, check them out!

In the fourth episode of All In, host Erin Hallstrom talks with the author of the Fablehaven and Dragonwatch series, Brandon Mull, who reveals his past jobs and how he became a fantasy author. Brandon also discusses what creating a fantasy world has taught him about God and parenting.

The Lit Service crew chats about subplots, what they are, how to use them, and when you don't need them. Some of the books and movies we talk about are: Fablehaven by Brandon Mull Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Jurassic Park, the movie based on the book by Michael Crighton Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Solo the movie Infinity War movie Chuck the TV series The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski   If you'd like to see the first chapter we critique with our notes, you can find it here: https://litservicepodcast.wixsite.com/litnation Want a first chapter from the podcasters and our guests? You can find submission guidelines on our website. Soon we'll have a schedule up for the Fall so you'll know who is coming on when.   Thanks for listening, please don't forget to comment, like, subscribe, and write reviews!

Mara and Josh solve a fantastical crime with The Sisters Grimm: The Fairy-Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley. Be prepared for many parallels to Fablehaven. Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter. Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram.

In this episode of Hello Fellow Kids, Mara and Josh discuss Brandon Mull's Fablehaven. What do they think? Stay tuned to find out! Contact us at hfkpodcast@gmail.com or @hfkpodcast on Twitter. Theme music composed by Ben Ash. Visit him at www.benash.com. Mixing and drums by Chaz Bommarito, guitar by Jakael Tristram.

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull, reviewed by Chaska age 9. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk for the jungle and countryside ambient noise as well as the fox, woodpecker, wind and footsteps in leaves sound effects. Thanks for listening!

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Baconsale decided to take on one of the biggest sci-fi/fantasy debates ever: Star Wars versus Lord of the Rings. However, we knew that we couldn’t bear the burden of this geek culture topic alone, so we formed a fellowship with Brandon Mull, New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms book series. Together, we will host a series of mini-battles, such as box office numbers, critical reception, acting, musical scores and even the attractiveness of the cast for both franchises. We will declare a winner for each round, and then, in the end, we will declare an ultimate winner between the science fiction blockbuster and the ambitious adaptations of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels. It’s time to press play, leave the Shire, join the rebellion against the Galactic Empire and listen to this latest episode of Baconsale.

The Guests: My siblings! James, Shani, Dani, Morgan, Cheyenne, Rachel, Ray and my mentor Faceboy The Books: “Harry Potter” by J.K. Rowling, “Fablehaven” by Brandon Sanderson, “The Enchanted Forest Chronicles” by Patricia Wrede, “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon, “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman, “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Mansion” Henry van Dyke, “50 Shades of Grey” by E.L. James, “Olaf’s Night Before Christmas” by Disney & Jessica Julius, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, “Sovereign of the Seven Isles” by David A. Wells The Music: “All I Want for Christmas” by Mariah Carey and “I Saw Three Ships Sailing” by Nat King Cole Actionable Takeaway: [From “Wild Mind” by Natalie Goldberg] Write about home, but you cannot write about an apt, street, town, city you have to find another home, go! #inkandworm #rfb #stealingbooks #alwaysreading #readaloud #readtoyourkids #journal #physicalbooks #booksaresharks #shoplocal #localbookstores #siblings #mysiblingsarecrazycool #NY’straditions #traditons #traditionswithbooks #santaclausisreal #idoallthevoices #christinchristmas #merrychristmas #happyholidays #wordfortheyear #reflection Choosing a Word for 2016: http://www.susannahconway.com/word/ http://www.susannahconway.com/2015/12/were-coming-for-you-2016/ Shani’s Blog: http://www.sunshineandmunchkins.com/, #sunshineandmunchkins, IG:sunshineandmunchkins

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 8. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Links for you: , , , , , and . Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   279's book talk begins at 12 min or so.

Mull, Brandon. FABLEHAVEN

So you've got a fantastic idea for a book or a short story, but where do you go from there? Who can give the incentive to write, the support to keep going when it gets hard, and the tough love to let you know when it sucks? The answer: a writing group. Writing groups can be difficult to put together and manage, but when everything clicks the rewards can be invaluable. This week we discuss all the ins and outs of how to find fellow writers, organize your group, interpret their advice, and overcome the common pitfalls that might get in the way. This week's Writing Excuses is brought to you by Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

No matter how grand your setting, how intense your conflicts, or how tight your plot, at some point you're going to need characters. Join us as we discuss what makes a character interesting, memorable, and unique. Once again, the team is joined by Brandon Mull of "Fablehaven" fame. Brandon Mull's website This week Writing Excuses is brought to you by the Writing Excuses Season One Collection on CD.

No matter how grand your setting, how intense your conflicts, or how tight your plot, at some point you’re going to need characters. Join us as we discuss what makes a character interesting, memorable, and unique. Once again, the team is joined by Brandon Mull of “Fablehaven” fame. Brandon Mull’s website This week Writing Excuses … Continue reading Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 3: Characters with Brandon Mull →

Kids these days with their long hair and their love of reading. It's like, get off my lawn, am I right? But in other news, kids (meaning anything from chapter books to mature YA) read a TON, and somebody has to write those books, and it might as well be you. Learn how to write for children with the Writing Excuses team and special guest star Brandon Mull, author of the wildly successful Fablehaven series. Brandon Mull's website This week Writing Excuses is brought to you by the Writing Excuses Season One Collection on CD.