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Award Winning YA Novelist Jeff Zentner Visits The YA Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 33:00


Nashville native Jeff Zentner became a metaphorical rock star rather than a literal one. His debut novel, 2016’s THE SERPENT KING, received starred reviews in Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. It seemed like every media outlet that compiled a Best of 2016 list put his book on it. It won the William C. Morris award from the American Library Association. He has since published GOOD-BYE DAYS (2017) and has another book upcoming in 2019,RAYNE AND DELILAH'S MIDNITE MATINEE. He is a practicing attorney who writes books on his smart phone.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC          

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Mark Macjiewski Talks About The Second Book in His Fartacus Series

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 45:00


Mark Macjiewski (It's pronounced Maw-chee-es-key)follows up I AM FARTACUS with his hilarious and heartwarming sequel: ELECTRIC BOOGERLOO,  where Chub and his group of misfit friends—including some new recruits—try to track down the school’s missing mascot. Mark lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and four kids. They have 2 dogs, 2 frogs, 6 glow-in-the-dark fish, and a cat they've "borrowed" from our neighbors. When he's not writing, he loves to Golf, fish, garden, and read, especially scary and humorous MG through Adult.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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NYT Bestselling Author Chandra Prasad Discusses Her Riveting New YA Adventure

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 41:00


Chandra Prasad’s first young adult novel, DAMSELFFY, was published by Scholastic in 2018. School Library Journal says, “Prasad’s [YA] debut is a compelling modern-day adventure,” while Booklist hails it “a compulsive read.” Damselfly is currently being implemented in middle school and high school curricula across the country as a modern “parallel read” with Lord of the Flies. Prasad is the originator and editor of, and a contributor to, Mixed: An Anthology of Short Fiction on the Multiracial Experience, which was published to international raves by W.W. Norton.     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Author Brenda Drake Visits the Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 43:00


Brenda Drake is a New York Times bestselling author of Thief of Lies (Library Jumpers #1), Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers #2), Touching Fate (Fated Series #1), and Cursing Fate (Fated Series #2). She grew up the youngest of three children, an Air Force brat, and the continual new kid at school. She hosts workshops and contests for writers such as Pitch Wars and Pitch Madness on her blog, and holds Twitter pitch parties on the hashtag, #PitMad. When she’s not writing or hanging out with her family, she haunts libraries, bookstores, and coffee shops, or reads someplace quiet and not at all exotic (much to her disappointment).  https://brendadrake.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Award Winning Cindy Callaghan Discusses Her Amazon Series and More

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 41:00


Cindy Callaghan is both an award-winning writer and business professional. Her writing niche is ‘tween girls. Few other writers today match Cindy’s prowess in this genre. “I just ‘get’ them,” she says. “Somewhere inside me, I think maybe I still am one.” Her books: Just Add Magic (2010), Lost in London (2013), Lucky Me (2014)/Lost in Ireland (2016), Lost in Paris (2015), Lost in Rome (2015), Lost In Hollywood (2016), the award winning Sydney MacKenzie Knocks ‘Em Dead (2017), Just Add Magic: Potion Problems (2018) and Saltwater Summer Secrets (2019) magically capture the tween voice and experience. Cindy’s first book, the much-loved JUST ADD MAGIC, is now a breakout Amazon Original live-action series. https://cindycallaghan.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Author Amanda Thrasher Talks YA Books on The Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 44:00


Born in England, Children's book author Amanda M. Thrasher moved to Texas, resides there still. Author of several children’s books including picture books, middle-grade chapter books, YA and a reader’s theater titled What If… A Story of Shattered Lives. Amanda conducts workshops. Shares her writing process with children of all ages, contributes to a blog, an online magazine and as CEO of Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, assists authors with their work. Works in progress include the fourth installment of the Mischief series and two adult novels. https://amandamthrasher.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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YA Author Penelope Wright Discusses NO USE FOR A NAME

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Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 41:00


Penelope Wright is the author of contemporary YA novel NO USE FOR A NAME (Reputation Books, 2016). Originally from the east coast, Wright graduated summa cum laude from University of Washington in Seattle. She lives with her husband and children north of Seattle and has two new YA novels in search of an agent and publisher. www.penelopewright.com   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Author Lauren Baratz-Logsted Talks About Zombie Abbey on Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 39:00


Young Adult Cafe host Laura More welcomes Lauren Baratz-Logsted to the studio. Lauren grew up in Monroe, CT, where her mother and father owned a drugstore. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where she majored in psychology. She is the author of numerous novels, including THE THIN PINK LINE for adults and most recently a YA called ZOMBIE ABBEY. Lauren worked as a book reviewer, a freelance editor and writer, and a window washer, making her arguably the only woman in the world who has ever both hosted a book signing party and washed the windows of the late best-selling novelist Robert Ludlum. She lives in Danbury with her husband and daughter. https://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Thriller Writer Carolyn Cohagan Discusses Time Next and More

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Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 58:00


Carolyn Cohagan began her writing career as a stand-up comic, performing in comedy clubs all over the world, including New York, Chicago, London, and Amsterdam. Carolyn’s first novel, THE LOST CHILDREN (Simon & Schuster, 2010,) was nominated for a Massachusetts Children’s Book Award. She has a BA in Art History from Barnard and an MA in Writing from USC. Carolyn has recently returned to her hometown of Austin where she founded Girls With Pens, a creative writing organization for girls 9-17. Her sequel to her politically charged novel TIME ZERO, entitled TIME NEXT, is available now. http://carolyncohagan.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Vampire Lover Louise Cypress Discusses Bite Me

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 54:00


  Louise Cypress believes in friendship, true love, and the everlasting power of books. She has never met a vampire, but she has been to a Love Sucks concert on Valentine’s Day. Louise can often be found curled up with a romance novel on Saturday night, diet soda in hand, secretly wishing bustles were back in fashion. Louise lives in San Diego, California, where the beach is crowded and summer is immortal. https://www.instagram.com/louisecypress/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Novelist Paddy Eger Discusses Her latest Book and More

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 53:00


Paddy Eger entered the world of professional writing in 2000. Her publishing credits include dozens of newspaper and magazine articles, web and education blog articles, invented math games, books for use in the K-8 Classroom, and a YA ballet trilogy. Paddy's newly released TASMAN: An Innocent Convict’s Struggle for Freedom, is an historical adventure novel is inspired by a trip to the infamous penal colony in Port Arthur, Tasmania. The young Irishman travels from England to the prison, wondering if he’ll survive the brutality during his three-year sentence or if he should attempt a daring escape. http://paddyeger.com/blog/author/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Civil Rights Activist and Writer Kit Bakke Discusses Books and More

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 58:00


Kit Bakke, a native Seattleite, knows that successful democracies are built on informed and principled dissent. Before college, she was part of the rowdier wing of the 1960s antiwar movement where she participated in lots of antiwar and civil rights demonstrations, lived in communes, tripped on LSD, went to jail in Chicago, visited Cuba in 1969, and was part of the Weather Underground. Her FBI file, which she has donated it to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections, is over 400 pages long. Currently, writer Kit Bakke is a wife, a mom and a grandma, a retired pediatric oncology nurse, a traveler, a reader, and an activist. https://kitbakke.com/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Award winning YA writer Kim Haas Savage Discusses her New Release, IN HER SKIN

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 47:00


Kim Haas Savage  was born and raised in Massachusetts, on the South Shore. Happiest around adults, who often forgot she was there, she spent days eavesdropping on gossipy moms in lawn chairs and nights listening under the table during tipsy Scrabble parties. Her dad read to me night, and eventually and early, she read to herself, everywhere. For a while, she worked as a business journalist, pitching story ideas along the lines of “Stigmatized Properties: When Murder Kills Property Values” She lives with her family northwest of Boston. She is the author of AFTER THE WOODS, BEAUTIFUL BROKEN GIRLS, and her newest book, IN HER SKIN. http://www.kimsavage.me/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Mia Wenjen and Valarie Budayr Discuss Their Epic Event in Multicultural Literacy

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 60:00


Meet the founders of Multicultural Children's Book Day:  Mia Wenjen, a mom and founder of PragmaticMom.  Mia is half Japanese and half Chinese American and married to a Korean American.  Valarie Budayr is a mom and founder of Jump Into a Book blog. Valarie is Muslim, originally from Sweden and speaks 5 languages including Arabic.    These women saw a need, a need for more children to see themselves in the books they read.  Together they created, Multicultural Children's Book Day, a national non-profit that works to raise awareness about, and put diverse books into more classrooms, libraries and homes.  Last year alone, the organization generated more than 3.8 billion social media share impressions over three days. https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Award Winning YA Author KIM Purcell Discusses THIS IS NOT A LOVE LETTER

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 59:00


Award winning Kim Purcell first grew excited by writing by penning a novel in 5th grade, that she admits was not very good. Over the years she honed her craft to produce the novel TRAFFFICKED (2013,) which shines a spotlight on human trafficking of vulnerable teens. Her current novel, THIS IS NOT A LOVE LETTER (2018,) focuses on an interracial love affair, disability, bullying, and a possible hate crime. Purcell enjoys yoga, hanging with her kids and teaching writing. Every day she tries not to embarrass her daughters. http://kimpurcell.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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YA writer Wendy Terrien Discusses Her Jason Lex series

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 59:00


International bestselling YA author Wendy Terrien received her first library card at age two, and a few years later started writing her own stories. Her debut novel, THE RAMPART GUARDS (February 2016), earned a Kirkus starred review and was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2016. The novel is a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist, a Next Generation Indies Award Finalist, and is the first in her intriguing urban fantasy series. The next two books in the series are The League of Governors and The Clan Calling (August 2017). In addition to her novels, Wendy promotes adopting shelter dogs. She and her husband are owned by three dogs. http://www.wendyterrien.com/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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YA Author Steven Parlato Discusses His New Book The Precious Dreadful

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 57:00


YA author Steven Parlato will be discussing his highly anticipated new novel, THE PRECIOUS DREADFUL. In addition to writing, he's an Associate Professor of English, an artist and occasional actor. He lives in CT with his wife and two children. Along with Graphic Design, he has taught all levels of English, from Creative and Developmental Writing to a 200-level literature course of his own creation. Parlato was recognized with a NISOD Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in May 2017, received NVCC’s Presidential Medal of Honor at commencement. His debut young adult novel, THE NAMESAKE, won a 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices. http://stevenparlato.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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Publisher and Author Jason Rekulak Discusses The Impossible Fortress

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 51:00


Author and publisher of Quirk Books, publisher of Miss Peregrine’s Home for PeculiarChildren and Pride and Prejudice of the Zombies. Jason Rekulak has also penned several of his own of Quirk's books, cranking them out at night and on weekends when he is consumed by an idea but can’t find a suitable writer. His anonymous works include a supernatural middle-grade series, published under the H. P. Lovecraft-inspired pen name Charles Gilman and a choose-your-own-adventure-style romance novel, as Miranda Clarke. His current novel, the semi-autobiographical novel THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESS, is the first book he's written under his own name. http://jasonrekulak.com/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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Bestselling Author Jamie Ford Discusses Love and Other Consolation Prizes

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 58:00


Jamie Ford is the New York Times bestselling author of HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET, which won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. He is also the author of SONGS OF WILLOW FROST. His newest novel, LOVE AND OTHER CONSOLATION PRIZES, was conceived on a true event which took place during the 1909 World's Fair in Seattle. The novel is listed as one of Library Journal's Best Books of 2017. Ford grew up in Seattle and he now lives in Montana with his wife and children. http://www.jamieford.com/about-jamie/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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Actor and Comedian Jack Guffey Talks About His YA Fantasy Novel

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 58:00


Jack Guffey, author of Ärynnhart, is an actor, voice acting director, writer, chef, former Second City comedy improv performer. He also serves as  Creative director @muchtooheavy| He is a graduate of DePaul University, an independent game developer, and an avid writer. He is currently working on numerous games, novels, and scripts.https://books.pronoun.com/jackguffey/ Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Poet and YA Novelist Ruth Lehrer Discusses Her New Novel, Being Fishkill

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 58:00


Ruth Lehrer is a poet, writer and sign language interpreter living in western Massachusetts. Author of the poetry chapbook, TIGER LAUGHS WHEN YOU PUSH, her writing has been published in print and online journals such as Jubilat, Lilith, DecomP, Trivia: Voices of Feminism, and The Blue Hour Magazine. Her YA novel, BEING FISHKILL, is published by Candlewick Press, 2017. BEING FISHKILL appeared in the 12/1 issue of Entertainment Weekly and was included in EW’s “Best New Books” column. It was listed in the first Fiction spot and graded A. http://ruthlehrer.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Bestselling Author Claudia Gray Discusses her New Sci-fi YA DEFY THE STARS

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 59:00


Claudia Gray is the pseudonym of Amy Vincent, an American writer of paranormal romance young adult fiction and science fiction. She is best known for the Evernight series and her Star Wars novels, Star Wars: Lost Stars, Star Wars: Bloodline and Leia, Princess of Alderaan. She has been a disc jockey, a lawyer, a journalist and an extremely bad waitress, just to name a few. She likes traveling, hiking, reading and listening to music. More than anything else, she enjoys writing. Her latest novel is DEFY THE STARS, a Sci-Fi YA. http://www.claudiagray.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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YA Author Erica George And Agent Liza Fleissig Discuss The Submission Process

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 60:00


Erica George is a writer of young adult fiction.  She is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with a BA in English and a BS in education. She resides predominantly in New Jersey, though spends a considerable amount of time writing on Cape Cod, as well.  When she's not writing, she can be found exploring with her German Shepherd, teaching, reading, and volunteering.  Many themes of Erica's writing rotate around environmental activism and finding your voice. Erica is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and is represented by Liza Fleissig of the Liza Royce Agency.for her YA fantasy novel A TRACE OF ASH.      http://www.ericageorgewrites.com/ Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Sports Journalist Craig Leener Discusses His YA Debut

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 59:00


Craig Leener got his start in organized basketball at the age of nine in a Southern California YMCA youth league on a team called the Monsters. At Van Nuys High School he was considered to be the thirteenth-best basketball player on a team of thirteen players. Craig has worked in radio, TV, and film and today he sits on the board of directors of CSUN’s Journalism Alumni Association, where he mentors student journalists. Craig worked in human resources management within the entertainment industry for many years before landing his dream job as a sports journalist. He is a passionate, lifelong opponent of the instant replay in sports. THIS WAS NEVER ABOUT BASKETBALL is Craig’s debut novel.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Award Winning Author Corabel Shofner Visits the Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 59:00


Corabel Shofner is wife, mother, attorney, and author. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University with a degree in English literature, and was on Law Review at Vanderbilt University School of Law. Her first novel ALMOST PARADISE was published on 7/25/17 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux and her shorter work has appeared or is forthcoming in Willow Review, Word Riot, Habersham Review, Hawai’i Review, Sou’wester, South Carolina Review, South Dakota Review, and Xavier Review. http://corabelshofner.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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Paranormal YA Author Hannah Rials Visits the Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 54:00


Award winning Hannah Rials was 12 years old when she started writing her book, Ascension. The story evolved over the years and took on new forms as she wrote it and was published while Rials was still in high school. Currently she is a creative writing student at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she is part of the Honors College there and has started a creative writing club there. Ascension is the first of what she hopes to be many novels. http://www.hannaherials.com/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Supernatural Writer Susanne Lambdin Chats With Student Fans In Ohio

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 88:00


Susanne Lambdin's love for Star Trek took her to Los Angeles in the late '80s. She is best known for her 'based in part' contribution to Star Trek The Next Generation, Season 4, Eps. 76 "Family." Lambdin's book series, Dead Hearts, a fantasy/supernatural zombie apocalypse with a mutating virus is recommended by actor Spencer Wilding a/k/a Darth Vader in 'Rogue One'. Her latest series, Realm of Magic is set in a war torn realm where magic is outlawed. Susanne is known for writing strong female characters to inspire a younger generation. Her fondness for the thrills and chills of the undead and supernatural creatures, like werewolves, can be found in her many published novels. https://www.susannelambdin.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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YA Romance Writer Mary Lindsey Discusses Her New Book, Haven

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 60:00


  Mary Lindsey is a multi award-winning, RITA® nominated author of romance for adults and teens. She lives on an island in the middle of a river. Seriously, she does. When not writing, she wrangles her rowdy pack of three teens, two Cairn Terriers, and one husband. Inexplicably, her favorite animal is the giant anteater and at one point, she had over 200 "pet" Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. The roaches are a long story involving three science-crazed kids and a soft spot for rescue animals. The good news is, the "pet" roaches found a home... somewhere else. https://www.marylindsey.com/   Represented by Kevan Lyon of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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MG Author Allison Hymas Talks About The Good Thief in Her New Series

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 55:00


As a middle school student, Hymas was a law-abiding citizen (except for the occasional offense of reading under her desk when she should have been listening).   She now holds an MFA from Brigham Young University and currently lives in Utah. UNDER LOCK AND KEY is her first novel and she's hard at work writing Jeremy Wilderson's further adventures in ARTS AND THEFTS. http://www.allisonkhymas.com/   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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YA Fantasy Writer Jenna Greene Visits The Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 52:00


Jenna Greene is a middle school teacher in Alberta, Canada. She lives with her husband, daughter, and dog Thor: Dog of Thunder. She is an avid dragon boater and mediocre dancer. Jenna is the author of HEROINE and her  Imagine series IMAGINE (book 1) and REALITY (Book 2). She is working on book 3 in the series, titled HERITAGE. http://www.facebook.com/jennabutrenchukgreene   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Award winning YA Novelist Suzy Vadori On the Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 59:00


  Suzy Vadori is an Operations executive by day, Writer by night. The Fountain was her debut novel for Young Adults, and was an Aurora Award Finalist in 2016. The West Woods is Book 2 in The Fountain Series, a prequel telling the story the year before The Fountain takes place. Suzy is an involved member of the Calgary Writers' community, service as Program Manager for Young Adult at When Words Collide (a Calgary festival for readers and Writers) since 2013. Suzy lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband and three kids. https://suzyvadori.wordpress.com/       Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Sci Writer Tristina Wright Discusses Her New Release, 27 Hours

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 57:00


Tristina Wright is a blue-haired bisexual with anxiety and opinions. She’s also possibly a mermaid, but no one can get confirmation. She fell in love with science fiction and fantasy at a young age and frequently got caught writing in class instead of paying attention. She enjoys worlds with monsters and kissing and monsters kissing. She married a nerd who can build computers and make the sun shine with his smile. Most days, she can be found drinking coffee from her favorite chipped mug and making up more stories for her wombfruit, who keep life exciting and unpredictable. Her Sci Fi YA title, 27 Hours, is being released Oct 3, 2017.     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Author Adam Dreece Discusses His 5 Book Fantasy Series The Yellow Hoods

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 58:00


Adam Dreece loves bringing new worlds to life. Best known for his best-selling steampunk meets fairy tale series, The Yellow Hoods, and the pulse-pounding, all action series, The Wizard Killer, he's about to bring a new universe and series into the fold. Tilruna is a fantasy space-opera setting that will kick off with a Hamlet-inspired prequel called Tilruna: Fall of House Andes. The former software architect leapt out of the technical world and into being an indie author back in 2014 and hasn't looked back. He's been a frequent public speaker at comic-conventions and schools, and when the stay-at-home dad isn't shuttling his 3 kids around, he's writing like a man possessed. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-tim.e. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Author Victoria Scott Likes To Scare Her Readers

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 60:00


Victoria Scott is the author of eight novels including Titans, Fire & Flood, Salt & Stone, the Dante Walker trilogy, HEAR THE WOLVES (March 2017), and VIOLET GRENADE (May 2017). She is published by Scholastic and Entangled Teen, and is represented by Sara Crowe of Pippin Properties.   Victoria’s latest novel, Titans, received two starred reviews, and Fire & Flood has been selected as a 2017 Spirit of Texas Reading Program book. Victoria’s novels have been bought and translated in fourteen foreign markets. The author currently resides in Philadelphia, and loves hearing from her readers.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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Meg Kassel and Discusses Her Paranormal YA Romance

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 59:00


Meg Kassel is an author of fantasy and speculative books for young adults. A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, she’s always been creating stories, whether with visuals or words. She worked as a graphic designer before realizing the thing she did for pleasure (writing) was something she should do for real. Meg is a New Jersey native who lives in a log house in the Maine woods with her husband and daughter. A fan of ’80s cartoons, Netflix series, and ancient mythology, Meg has always been fascinated and inspired by the fantastic, the creepy, and the futuristic. When she’s not writing, Meg is reading, hanging out with her family, hoarding peanut butter cups, or playing video games. She is a two-time finalist and the 2016 winner of the RWA Golden Heart© contest in YA. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Award Winning YA Author Janet Lee Carey Believes in Dragons

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 60:00


Janet Lee Carey is the award-winning author of nine Young Adult novels including her newest release, In the Time of Dragon Moon, book three of the Wilde Island Chronicles, ALA Best Books for Young Adults. Winner of the Mark Twain Award and finalist for the Washington State Book Award, her books highlight the courage of children and teens, and explore the challenges of staying true to your values while following your dreams. School Library Journal starred review calls her work, “fantasy at its best-original, beautiful, amazing, and deeply moving.” Statistics have shown that children who read are more compassionate. Janet also hosts two blogs on her website, Library Lions Roar featuring interviews youth librarians, and Dreamwalks featuring regular Creative Conversations with fellow artists about the creative process.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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Debut Author John Kurtze Discusses His New Series

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 55:00


John W. Kurtze is the author of the Littlest Hunter Series. Born in Oak Park, Illinois he has lived in the Midwest all his life.  He is an avid reader of all genres.  While he enjoys a good mystery or historical fiction, he favors telling and reading children’s stories to his grandchildren.  In addition to his reading, he writes reviews for many authors in the United States, England, and Australia.  John is an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (scbwi). His reviews can be found on Authors On The Air Global Radio Network’s Book Review Crew, Goodreads, NetGalley, and Amazon. http://littlesthunter.com/  Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Author Donna Galanti and Mystery, Mayhem, and Magic In Children's Literature

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 59:00


Donna Galanti decided she was a grown up for far too long. She luckily gave that up to write children’s books and is the author of Joshua and the Lightning Road series (Month9Books 2015). She’s lived from England to Hawaii, including  her family-owned campground in New Hampshire and Pearl Harbor where she served as a U.S. Navy photographer. She is a contributing editor to International Thriller Writers the Big Thrill magazine and blogs at Project Middle Grade Mayhem, a cooperative of published middle grade authors. She is represented by Bill Contardi of Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. http://www.donnagalanti.com/     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-tim.e. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Author Joe McGee Discusses Books, Writing, and Peanut Butter

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 60:00


Joe McGee is the author of Peanut Butter & Brains, of which the New York Times wrote "amusingly unites the seemingly unrelated obsessions of zombies and food."  Hewrites YA, MG, and picture books and is a college professor in Children's Literature. He lives in rural Pennsylvania, and prefers grape jelly on his PB&J. According to his writer friends he has written a hilarious book about moutaches. http://www.joemcgeeauthor.com/about Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-tim.e. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Best Selling YA Author Erica Cameron Discusses Her New Series And More

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 57:00


After a lifelong obsession with books, Erica Cameron spent her college years studying psychology and creative writing. Now, she’s the author of several series for young adults. She’s also a reader, asexuality advocate, dance fan, choreographer, singer, lover of musical theater, movie obsessed, sucker for romance. Her debut novel, Sing Sweet Nightingale, released March 2014, was the first volume of The Dream War Saga. Cameron has also authored two other YA series. The Ryogan Chronicles, a fantasy trilogy through Entangled Teen, launched in 2017 with ISLAND OF EXILES. Erica is working on YA science fiction trilogy pitched as Star Trek: Voyager meets The Expanse and Battlestar Galactica; Pax Novis is set to fly in 2018.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/   This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Author Jesssica Rinker And Illustrator Daria Peoples Talk About Collaborating

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 57:00


Jessica Rinker is the author of WHAT GLORIA HEARD, a children's picture book biography about the life and work of Gloria Steinem. Bloomsbury, Winter 2019, to be illustrated by Daria Peoples. Publication is scheduled for winter 2019, in time for Women's History Month and Steinem's 85th birthday. Jessica is working on projects all the time, from young adult novels to picture books. She also helps other writers to develop and edit their manuscripts privately and through Wild River Consulting and Publishing. Daria Peoples is a former teacher and now writes and illustrates Children's books. Her book, THIS IS IT is forthcoming in 2018.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-tim.e. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/    This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Award Winning YA Author Nicole Schubert on The Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 59:00


Nicole Schubert, author of BLUES HARP GREEN, is a first-time novelist and award-winning screenwriter with a soft spot for comedy and romance. She also dabbles in other behind-the-scenes activities, like producing the monthly Improv Diary Show at Santa Monica's Westside Comedy Theater. She's produced a music awards TV show and European-wide photo exhibition out of Brussels and enjoyed another side of storytelling working in the editing rooms of numerous Hollywood feature films. Nicole lives with her family-including The Kid and pirate kitty Biddy-in Los Angeles, by way of Brussels and New Orleans, where she was born during a hurricane. Visit her at nicoleschubertwrites.com   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-tim.e. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/    This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Thriller Writer Aden Polydoros Has Opened Pandora's Box

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 39:00


Aden Polydoros spent much of his time as a kid in Arizona exploring the desert near his home. When he wasn’t searching for snakes and lizards, he was raiding the bookshelves of the local library. While still in high school, Polydoros won several awards, including a Gold Medal in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for his short story “The Prisoner’s Orchestra.” Now attending college in Dortmund, Germany, Polydoros received a two book contract while still a college freshman in Northern Arizona University. His debut novel, PROJECT PANDORA, will be available on August 1, 2017 from Entangled Teen.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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YA Writer Laurie Ann Thompson May Be Lying

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 58:00


Laurie Ann Thompson has ridden a pig, gotten stuck in an elevator overnight, and jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. Except one of these "facts" is not true- tune in to hear the author of TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE talk about a new series of books that presents crazy-but-true stories along with carefully planned hoaxes. In this era of alternative facts, this book will help readers discern between fact from fake. Thompson is also the author of BE A CHANGEMAKER, MY DOG IS BEST, and EMMANUELS' DREAM, an ALA notable book. www.lauriethompson.com   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

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The Cool Critique Crew Stops in to The Young Adult Cafe

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 59:00


The Cool Critique Crew comprises of four writers friends, Donna Galanti, Joe McGee, Erica George and Jessica Rinker. All four write books for children, and each is in a different phase of the publishing arena. The friends meet frequently for moral support as well as margaritas. Donna has already published several YA and middle grade titles along with adult mysteries. Joe is a college English professor and writes for younger children. Erica and Jessica are both awaiting publication of their books. Join us for a lively conversation.     Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

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Historical YA Novelist Allison Whitmore Visits the Young Adult Cafe

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 57:00


Allison Whitmore, author of FORGET ME NOT and THE LOST HEIR, was born in Los Angeles and loves to tell good coming-of-age stories with a hint of romance. You will find her characters going on an adventure or two as well. She also writes screen plays under the name Allison Chaney. She is currently working in The Lost Heir’s sequel, The Blood Legacy. Outside of writing, Whitmore enjoys classic films, hiking and spending time with family and friends. Allison loves it when fans reach out to her. You can follow her on Twitter: @alli_whitmore or Instagram @allisonwhitmoreauthor. https://www.allisonwhitmore.com   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC    

Authors on the Air Radio 2
Prolific Author Mike Hamel Joins The Young Adult cafe

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 57:00


Mike Hamel is an American children's author, nationally published journalist, philosopher, and former theologian. He is best known for his two YA novel series (Matterhorn the Brave and The Lighthouse Company.) Hamel has penned hundreds of articles on theological issues and biblical analyses, and scientific articles, ranging in topics from Big Pharma to surviving cancer. Hamel is a multi-time cancer survivor, having gone through two bone marrow transplants and multiple other treatments to fight lymphoma. https://mikehamel.wordpress.com/ https://youtu.be/94mamPV2WUk Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/  

Authors on the Air Radio 2
John B Bliss Joins YA Cafe From The UK to Talk About His YA Thriller

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 40:00


John B Bliss is a crime writer from Brighton, UK. He grew up in Oxford and is drawn to unusual characters and counterculture. His writing explores society's seedy underbelly: the derelict and forgotten characters left at the margins. He has worked in television and scripted a number of short films and screenplays. THE MURDER BOYS is his first full-length novel and he is currently working on a sequel.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC  

Authors on the Air Radio 2
Author and Actor Gary Schwartz is Well Above Average

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 58:00


Gary Schwartz is an award-winning, TV and film actor, director, comedian and a master improvisational acting coach whose 30 years as a performer and improv teacher helped transform the lives of thousands of people, both on- and off-screen.Originally from New York State, Gary began his professional career as a mime at age 13, performing up and down the Hudson River with Pete Seegar, Arlo Guthrie and other great folk entertainers of the 60’s. In the 70’s and 80’s he appeared in numerous film and television projects.Currently Gary resides in North Bend WA. He teaches theater games locally and around the world. as a voice actor, Gary has gone on to work with Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Tim Burton, Kenneth Brannagh and many other well-known directors. Details of his extensive acting career are available at IMDB.com.His first novel, The King of Average was selected as a “Best Book of 2016” by Kirkus Reviews and IndieReader.   Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast of Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC

Authors on the Air Radio 2
Laura Moe Talks With Randall Platt About The Girl Who Wouldn't Die

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 60:00


Randall Platt writes fiction for adults and young adults and has been a full-time writer for thirty years. Platt finds no shortage of fascinating characters and stories that spring from the beautiful Pacific Northwest, which explains why nearly all Platt novels take place in Washington or Oregon. A film, Promise The Moon, has been made of one of Platt's humorous westerns (The Four Arrows Fe-As-Ko) Platt's novels have won several national accolades and six have been recently released as audio books. Several times a week Platt tucks away the words and heads for the nearest handball court or jogging trail. Her newest book, THE GIRL WHO WOULDN'T DIE, is a hard-hitting and unforgettable story about survival, the necessity of resistance, and the hope that can be found when the world is at its darkest Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC