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Elizabeth Holden is a writer, a physics teacher, a travel company owner, an X-Files podcast host, and an avid roller derby player. Her debut novel, Mighty Millie Novak, was released by Flux Books in 2024. She believes the ideal conditions in which to write a novel are in the dining car of a train traveling through the Alps, with a pot of tea beside you -- though she does most of her writing at her home in Wisconsin. Like Millie, Elizabeth Holden is an avid roller derby player, a blocker with Madison Roller Derby since 2015. Liz's league-mates know her as Auntie Matter; her derby name is a reference to her job teaching college physics. (And, yes, she is also an aunt. Hi, William and Hugo!) When not busy writing, playing derby, or teaching, Liz is most likely leading international trips with her company, Leaping Hound Travel. Liz also co-hosts an X-Files podcast, We Want to Believe, with her sister. Liz's tattoos are vibrant and numerous, her laugh is loud, and her heart belongs to her pet greyhounds. Learn more about her at elizabeth-holden.com. Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/supportWsports Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletter Find Hear Her Sports on all social @hearhersports Find Elizabeth Holden on IG at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethh_wi/ Elizabeth Holden's website elizabeth-holden.com Order Mighty Millie Novak at https://bookshop.org/a/16267/9781635831030 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an incredible interview we had with the amazing Annie Fox! Annie shared everything from her early writing days to the inspiration behind her latest YA novel The Little Things That Kill.What We Covered:Round 1: The Road to WritingAnnie spoke about how her journey began with a childhood diary and how that sparked a lifelong love for storytelling. She shared insights on writing People Are Like Lollipops while still in college and how it shaped her as an author of more than thirteen books for young readers.Round 2: What's the Story?We explored The Little Things That Kill, her emotionally rich novel about friendship, forgiveness, and self-discovery, along with a sneak peek into her upcoming book Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets, set for release in February 2025.Round 3: Community Q&AAnnie answered your fantastic questions, from her writing routine and creative process to how her hobbies—art, photography, and baking—fuel her creativity. She also offered invaluable advice to aspiring writers about perseverance and finding their voice.Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/um1aiDF1BPk?feature=shareSubscribe to our Substack to gain exclusive access and to join our lives here: https://t.co/YccCgmAt9lThe Writing Community Chat Show TeamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

It's Thursday and that means it's time to talk politics with The Times Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. She joins us to discuss the constitution amendments and proposed charter changes on the ballot in New Orleans for November's elections.It's October, the perfect time for scary stories and  supernatural thrillers. A New Orleans author is leaning into spooky season with a new young adult novel that reimagines a Cajun swamp monster for a modern audience. Author Rachel Marsh tells us about her new book, Rougarou Magic, its recent accolades, and why she finds comfort in Louisiana folktales. According to recent reports, Louisiana has one of the country's highest rates for use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. To many this may not come as a surprise, as Louisiana also has one of the highest obesity rates in the country. But this does raise some eyebrows among those concerned over the drug's rapid rise . Carlie Kollath Wells has been reporting on the use of anti-obesity drugs for Axios. She joins us for an update. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Mariko and Jillian Tamaki explore New York City in their graphic novel, Anton Treuer on writing coming-of-age thriller Where Wolves Don't Die, Riverdale actress Asha Bromfield talks about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Songs of Irie plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.

Ever wondered what it takes to bring an iconic superhero to life in literature? Join us in a captivating conversation with New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson, who shares her heartfelt journey of writing about Storm, the legendary Marvel superhero. Tiffany opens up about her childhood admiration for Storm and her unwavering dedication to capturing this beloved character's essence, despite receiving numerous other offers. Listen as she discusses the cultural significance of Storm's hair, particularly in the context of Black identity, and offers a glimpse into her creative process.We also explore the theme of romance in YA novels, focusing on the importance of healthy relationships that foster mutual growth. Tiffany describes the dynamics between her characters and the supportive mentorship of Annette, delving into the meticulous efforts to authentically portray Marvel icons like T'Challa and the Shadow King. This episode brings to light Storm's transformative journey, her relationships, and the profound impact of trauma on her character development, drawing parallels to real-life experiences.In the later segments, Tiffany details the intricate and collaborative process of writing a Marvel book, influenced by African mythology and the powerful Yoruba goddess Oya. She reflects on the representation of strong Black female characters in comics, celebrating the broader implications of this portrayal. Aspiring authors will find valuable advice on navigating the challenges of writing and publishing, with Tiffany emphasizing the importance of trust and stillness. Join us as we celebrate the transformative power of African-American literature and its enduring legacy in shaping minds and societies.MakerSPACE is here to meet the needs of today's entrepreneurs, creatives, and work-from-home professionals. We do this through private offices, coworking spaces, and a host of other resources, including conference rooms, a photo studio, podcast studios; a creative workshop, and a retail showroom—that is perfect for any e-commerce brand. Mention code MAHOGANY for all current specials, as we have two locations to best serve you.Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Show support by reviewing our podcast and sharing it with a friend. You can also follow us on Instagram, @MahoganyBooks, for information about our next author event and attend live.

Les Zig and Dani Lee chat about YA novel This, anxiety, the 80s, mental health and writing screenplays and novels.

For those who don't know, Jacinta Dietrich, 50% of the hosting apparatus comprising 'Differently Brained' is a writer. Not only that, she's writing a YA Novel! But wait, there's more -- she was also awarded a fellowship at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne to use one of their hot desks to work on her novel. In this episode, we chat about that experience, how it accommodated both creatively and neurologically, and generally just hype Jacinta - join us! How to find us  Follow us on Instagram Join our private Facebook community Follow us on Twitter Check out our website Shoot us an email to differentlybrainedpodcast@gmail.com Follow our personal stuff - @jacintadietrich & @ruthooftheloch   About the podcast Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs. The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

This week, we read Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss:  Why there were way too many characters in the book that it muddled up the ending How Bekah became the biggest Studio Ghibli stan out there The many discrepancies between the book and the movie, and why in this case, the movie is better.  Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you wondering where you can get your own fire demon.  Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: London Fog, Gold Fashioned TV SHOW - Slice of Life on Crunchyroll BOOK -  Ella Enchanted, Good Omens, Matilda MOVIE -  Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Boy and the Heron, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke   Quick Summary: In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle? ***  Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you!    * Disclaimer * At Red Wine Reads, we want to engage in the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. The value of books lies in the power of storytelling and sharing a range of perspectives. We don't want to just read what we know, we want to read stories that open our worldview. And in turn, that means getting into challenging, rewarding conversations. But we are not experts in any field — literature, race relations, politics, etc .— and we know that our reviews of these books come from a place of privilege. We encourage our community of readers to add to these conversations with their own thoughts, critiques, and questions. We want to open up a safe place for people. That being said, we also realize that getting into race, sexuality, gender, and other difficult topics can be triggering. We aim to include content warnings whenever they are applicable but we are not perfect. So as we continue to do our best, know you have the room to tell us when we can do better and even, if you want to, share resources with us. Let's learn, grow, and have fun together. 

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim follows a Korean-Argentinian teen's journey to understanding who she is. Through the comfort of her multicultural home in Queens to the hallways of her ultra-woke, elite prep school in Manhattan, Alejandra grapples with academics, the politics of school lunch, and even a microaggression from her own teacher. As author Patricia Park tells Here & Now's Robin Young, it's a story about how quickly the world is changing – and how conversations about race are, or aren't, keeping up.

Tonight we welcome Tracy Hewitt Meyer to the podcast! Tracy released Generation Annihilation a YA novel that revolves around a seventeen year old teenager who experiences trauma and flees to his family's cabin in the small town of Blackthorn Peak. The streets are deserted, there is no sign of life, and at the end of Main Street is the creepiest abandoned building he's ever seen: Blackthorn Peak Lunatic Asylum. Generation Annihilation is book one in the Blackthorn Peak series and we highly recommend giving it a read. You can find it on ⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Barnes & Noble⁠, ⁠Books-A-Million⁠ and the ebook on ⁠GooglePlay⁠, ⁠Kobo⁠ and ⁠Apple Books⁠. You can also follow Tracy's work at - http://tracyhewittmeyer.com/generation-annihilation/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grimandbloody/support

Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch draws on their magic to return. Failure to follow the rules risks the veil and risks them all. Thorns, Tides, Embers, Storms, and Ores. All five covens are bound in servitude to the tyrant High Warden of Halstett. But one morning, Penny's favourite sister Ella doesn't return. And that night, determined to find her, Penny breaks the rules. She burns in secret. And she discovers that all isn't as it seems in Life or Death. Her journey leads her to Malin, a devastating lord with too many secrets; to Alice, a mysterious captive prophet; and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows beneath the city. And as Penny's world splits, she'll face a devastating choice. Because it's not just her sister's life that hangs in the balance. It's the fate of all magic. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Katharine J Adams about the three words that led to her imagining a vast new magical universe, the hierarchy of characters and their rituals that drive the kingdom of Halstett, and why libraries are good places to hang out.

Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch draws on their magic to return. Failure to follow the rules risks the veil and risks them all. Thorns, Tides, Embers, Storms, and Ores. All five covens are bound in servitude to the tyrant High Warden of Halstett.But one morning, Penny's favourite sister Ella doesn't return. And that night, determined to find her, Penny breaks the rules. She burns in secret. And she discovers that all isn't as it seems in Life or Death. Her journey leads her to Malin, a devastating lord with too many secrets; to Alice, a mysterious captive prophet; and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows beneath the city. And as Penny's world splits, she'll face a devastating choice. Because it's not just her sister's life that hangs in the balance. It's the fate of all magic.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Katharine J Adams about the three words that led to her imagining a vast new magical universe, the hierarchy of characters and their rituals that drive the kingdom of Halstett, and why libraries are good places to hang out.

IMAN VELLANI'S MARVEL WRITING DEBUT! We breakdown Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant (2023)...and of course, we have feels on Marvel's newest merry mutant! 

YA novels often focus on school and dating – but they are increasingly trusting readers to engage with heavier topics. That's the case with “For Lamb,” which follows a lynching and encourages young adult readers to dive deep into the darker side of American history. Lesa Cline-Ransome is the book's author, and she joins guest host Courtney Collins to talk about the story, which follows a girl named Lamb navigating the friendships and dangers of the Jim Crow South for a young Black girl.

LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND PODCAST.Do you think Hollywood out of original ideas? Are you tired of sequels & Super Hero movies? Well stop wondering & listen to this out of the box movie based on the YA novel of the same name podcast. You want original movies, then give this a shot.Who knew selling the concept of love to aliens could be so complicated? Join us as we navigate an alien-infested world through the eyes of two high-schoolers, Chloe and Adam, who are just trying to help their families while maintaining their friendship. Experience the trailer of the unique movie "Landscape with Invisible Hand", and decide for yourself if it's worth a watch.Got a knack for art and cinema? Hear from the visual artist William Downs, who created the art for the movie, and learn about director Cory Finley's process of finding the perfect actor for the role of Adam. Plus, an enlightening discussion with the star-studded cast - Tiffany Haddish, (Girls Trip, Like A boss) Asante Blackk, (When They See Us, This is Us) Kylie Rogers, (Yellowstone, Beau Is Afraid) and author of the YA Novel of the same name M.T. Anderson, as they delve into the movie's world, its themes, and the intricacies of performing a relationship under alien scrutiny. Tiffany Haddish gives us a rundown on her character, Beth, and shares her hopes on how the movie will spark conversations and reflect the current times. Finally, we express our gratitude to our community, give a shout-out to our listeners. Prepare for a journey interwoven with rich conversations, poignant reflections, and inspiring insights!

 In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Jessica Brody, author of over twenty novels, along with her bestselling SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL, and the new SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL. Discussed in this episode: revisiting favorite writing resources, what makes this new version of SAVE THE CAT! unique and perfect for YA authors, how most (but not all!) stories follow the Save the Cat method, how a big part of writing a novel is trusting the process and carrying on, how to use the Save the Cat method, even if you're not an outliner, and so much more. UFO's and Aliens PodcastIn this podcast, I will research, UFO sightings, Alien abductions and similar...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

PARTY PLEASER:  Melanie and Melvin continue their summarization of The Hunger Games franchise following their previous party pleaser on The Hunger Games! This time, Katniss and the Hunger-Games-Gang is pulled into another Hunger Games! Who could have expected that? Melanie and Melvin are ready to pick-apart the political intrigue of Panam and question whether Katniss and Peta will ever stand a chance against President Snow!  Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 23-minutes discussing different ways to engage movies (phone, tv, theater) and hilarious-or-terrible movie theater experiences. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire succeeds in being a sequel that increases the scope of the world, characters, and everything in between. Despite some of the improvements, parts of Catching Fire essentially re-do the material of The Hunger Games which got a little tiresome for Melvin who wanted to see some new experiences in the Hunger Games universe. During the transition between outside life and the beginning of the Hunger Games the aspect ratio becomes much fuller. This likely helped engross audience members into the passive disorientation of going from clinical science-fiction décor to the outside survivalist environment.It's a Young-Adult trope to have the protagonist vie between two romantic partners, but in the world of the Hunger Games it always feels like it's a matter of whether or not Katniss will end up with Peta, not whether Katniss will end up with Peta or Gale.Recommendations:John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) (Movie)Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group

Jennifer De Leon's new YA novel, Borderless, tells the story of a Guatemalan teenager named Maya. Though she has a rich and fulfilling life in her home country, circumstances arise that push Maya and her mother towards the U.S. border, where they're separated by immigration officials. In today's episode, De Leon speaks with Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes about complicating the image of what a migrant looks like and why she wanted to write the real life zero-tolerance policy into this story.

Hey friends! This week we got to chat with New York Times Bestseller Alyson Derrick (co-author of She Gets The Girl) about their solo debut YA Novel, Forget Me Not! We chat all about Forget Me Not, about growing up in rural Pennsylvania and so much more! Theme Song by Man With Roses "What would you do if you forgot the love of your life ever even existed? Stevie and Nora had a love. A secret, epic, once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. They also had a plan: to leave their small, ultra-conservative town and families behind after graduation and move to California, where they could finally stop hiding that love. But then Stevie has a terrible fall. And when she comes to, she can remember nothing of the last two years—not California, not coming to terms with her sexuality, not even Nora. Suddenly, Stevie finds herself in a life she doesn't quite understand, one where she's estranged from her parents, drifting away from her friends, lying about the hours she works, dating a boy she can't remember crushing on, and headed towards a future that isn't at all what her fifteen-year-old self would have envisioned. And Nora finds herself…forgotten. Can the two beat the odds a second time and find their way back together when “together” itself is just a lost memory?"

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim follows a Korean-Argentinian teen's journey to understanding who she is. Through the comfort of her multicultural home in Queens to the hallways of her ultra-woke, elite prep school in Manhattan, Alejandra grapples with academics, the politics of school lunch, and even a microaggression from her own teacher. As author Patricia Park tells Here & Now's Robin Young, it's a story about how quickly the world is changing – and how conversations about race are or aren't keeping up.

PATREON PARTY PLEASER:  This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Melanie and Melvin go through the entirety of The Hunger Games, starting from its opening text all the way to its closing credits! Relive the experience of your first Hunger Games and listen to our various commentary on the films interesting metaphors and frustrating editing! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 23-minutes discussing the YA genre of film, attempting to define it, describing different franchises, and what we like and don't like about it (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Melvin's never seen a Hunger Game. Melanie learns him a lesson. Melvin on the film's editing, "It was never, uhh, not a problem."The Hunger Games has a good, consistent sense of tone.Despite what some may think, The Hunger Games is technically a mid-to-low budget film costing an estimated 78-million to produce. This may account for the dated CGI work which, even for the early 2010s, does not hold up. The way the Hunger Games are used to cultivate a performative social experience was fairly engaging. Often times it is unclear whether a conversation or event takes place out of a genuine heart or a performative requirement for survival.Before the actual Hunger Games begin, Melvin and Melanie discuss the first half of The Hunger Games, what they enjoy about the setup, and why it helps prepare the audience for the Games themselves.Once the games begin, the two agree: there may have been significant benefits to the film being Rated R.For Melvin, some emotional sequences weren't effective due to the poor editing.The combination of hope and hopelessness throughout The Hunger Games is really evocative and engaging, and this is present even to the end of the game.Recommendations: Naruto (2002) (Anime)Boomerang Fu (Nintendo Switch) (Video Game)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review Social Links: Twitter Website Facebook Group

We conclude our "Spring Break Book Club Week" with a listen back to a discussion of a young adult novel that has faced challenges in recent years.

Welcome to our LGBT podcast! In this episode, we meet Jacob Aloi (he/him) and I talk with him about Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. This YA novel follows 16-year old Simon Spier as he navigates coming out as well as meeting his first love. The book really tackles coming out stories and owning them. It was also adapted into the rom-com Love, Simon which was the first LGBT rom-com by a major film studio. Plus, Becky (she/her) joins us to discuss writing Simon and the challenges she had writing the novel as she navigated her own coming out journey.Ticket Giveaway!Email us at thisqueerbook@gmail.com to be entered into our contest to give 2 free tickets to the Guthrie Theater's production of Born With Teeth. The tickets are for March 10th. Email us by March 8th and we'll announce the winners on March 9th! Buy tickets at guthrietheater.orgBuy The Books We Discussed On This Episode!Visit thisqueerbook.com/bookshop to purchase Becky's novels Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda and Imogen, Obviously.Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Awen Briem, Stephen D., Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.E-Lending LibraryQuatrefoil Library has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Don't miss the Guthrie Theater's production of Born With Teeth running through April 2nd. And be sure to check out our friends at the Well...Adjusting podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app.Support the show

Welcome to our LGBT podcast! In this episode we're talking with Henry Holden (he/they) about Peter Darling by S.A Chant. This novel is a sequel and really a re-telling of Peter Pan, in which Peter is trans, an adult now, and starts a relationship with Captain James Hook! For Henry, he told us, that reading Peter Darling was,  "the first moment that I saw a potential future for someone like me. And I think it was the first time I was allowed to let myself say, 'Yes, you're trans.'" Plus, S.A. joins us for the conversation and we get into where the idea for this novel came from, as well as queering fairy tales and how Peter Pan can represent a possibility space for queerness and transness. Buy Peter Darling at our Bookshop page: bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookConnect with Henry on Instagram: @the_names_henryConnect with S.A. at austinchant.com and on Twitter: @essaychant.Support the show

A YOUNG OBI-WAN MUST FEND FOR HIMSELF ON A STRANGE NEW WORLD! This week Mike embarks on a book review for Padawan by Kiersten White; a novel centred around a young Obi-Wan Kenobi shortly after being taken on as a padawan by Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan travels to a new world, after being guided by a Jedi from the High Republic, he meets a group of children who seem to have strange force abilities, but there is more than meets the eye, as this mystery unravels around Obi-Wan all while he questions where his place is in the galaxy. As per all of Mike's book reviews, it starts with his spoiler-free thoughts, then he gives plenty of warning before delving into his spoiler-filled thoughts, giving an overview of the book's plot, some connections to other content and more! Make sure you go back and listen to episode 28 of SWCIC (from October 2020) to hear Mike's review of Claudia Gray's Master & Apprentice and Mike's review of Mike Chen's Brotherhood in June 2021. This story is set in 41BBY, when Obi-Wan is 16 years old, approximately 1 year before Master & Apprentice, and 9 years before The Phantom Menace. Last week, in ep 115, Mike delved into the 4 issues of Star Wars set after Crimson Reign, but before the Hidden Empire crossover event (excluding SW 25), where some Crimson Dawn undercover agents discover the DS-2 and work out where to go next, all while Luke continues to grow his strength as a Jedi and an auction takes place to obtain some ancient High Republic technology. Mike also talks about the ISB, Bar'leth, other connections and mentions a Mark Hamill anecdote from Charles Soule! Make sure you check out all weekly Andor discussion shows for season 1, they are found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or check https://YouTube.com/GenuineChitChat for video versions! To hear more of Mike's exclusive book reviews, including the canon novel A New Dawn and the Legends books Shatterpoint, the Darth Bane Trilogy and Darth Plagueis, as well as the movie & TV “Afterthoughts” episodes, support the show at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat Guest spots Mike has been involved in: Indie Comics Spotlight to talk Miracleman Books 1-4: https://pod.fo/e/156d91 Star Wars Timeline to talk Andor: https://youtu.be/rbC02Q2A8no Mike appeared on Frank Burton's I Like The Sound Podcast here: https://pod.fo/e/143cf0 Mike went on Ike's Flame podcast to talk about The High Republic here: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4 Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook, or check out linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Book Info 02:18 Young Adult & Growing Up 05:36 Spoiler-Free Thoughts & Overview 21:57 Full Plot Overview (Spoilers) 25:37 Spoiler Review 29:24 Thoughts For Future Obi-Wan Content 30:47 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

His name is spoken Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions and discussions of classism, bigotry, racism, murder Dave Rudden is an Irish author known for his YA Novel series 'Knights of the Borrowed Dark', and his Doctor Who books written for the BBC, and is the Writer-in-Residence at DCU, and today joins Ally and Nigel to discuss the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett: we discuss the wit and wisdom of Discworld, the difference between early and later Discworld books, treating people with basic decency, the lack of Discworld scholarship, and Dave turns the tables and interviews us. If you liked the episode, please feel free to tell us about it! You can send your comments and suggestions to our podcast Twitter (@HyperfixationsP), or our Instagram (@Hyperfixationspod), and join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/NQJFFHgpgf Our guest Dave can be found on Twitter @d_ruddenwrites, and on Instagram @therudlesstravelled and his website can be found at daverudden.com If you are listening to this on the day it is released, there may still be some tickets left for Dave's Discworld event 'His Name Is Spoken', and can be found at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/his-name-is-spoken-a-celebration-of-terry-pratchett-at-dcu-tickets-417805897687#:~:text=A%20day%20of%20panels%20and,Mackinnon%2C%20director%20of%20Good%20Omens. Find more info about Dave's author training event 'Mic-Drop' on the website for the Dublin Book Festival Find Dave's books Knights of the Borrowed Dark, The Forever Court, The Endless King, Twelve Angels Weeping, and The Wintertime Paradox wherever good books are sold And your hosts can be reached individually here: Ally - Twitter: @alleykat_, Instagram: @ally_k_keegan Nigel -  Twitter: @spicynigel If you would like to come onto the show to discuss one of your Hyperfixations, please feel free to reach out at any of the aforementioned social media. Thank you so much for listening, you rock! Intro/Outro Song: Strollin Along by David Renda, find it here - https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/strollin-along/339

Melissa Hart's book about a young girl and her brother who has Down Syndrome is called Daisy Woodworm Changes the World.

It's October, and that means one thing! Vampires! We got the interviews, we got the academy, we may have forgotten to let the right one in... First we, briefly, discuss the Peacock reboot of the illfated Movie Adaptation of the YA Novel series, Vampire Academy... It's ok, but we don't discuss it long.   Then we discuss another Book turned Movie turned TV Show, Anne Rice's classic, Interview with the Vampire. How does a book from 1976 that became a 1994 movie translate as a 2022 TV Series? All this plus we get into some Crossovers and 30 second pitches. Happy Halloween!

Expert readers discuss The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.

In this episode, we talk with Michael Barakiva (he/him) about the LGBT book Dreadnought by April Daniels (she/her), with special guest April Daniels! Dreadnought is a groundbreaking YA novel about a trans teen superhero. Michael shares with us, “The honesty of her anger and the challenges that she faces helped me come to terms in really profound ways about my own coming out process.” Then, Michael and April talk about the politics of comics, writing queer superheroes, and what writing and publishing has meant to April as a trans author. She shares, “Writing was an escape for me. It was a way for me to take control of my life in a world that frequently strips me of control.” Join us August 24 for Toasting Historic LGBTQ Twin Cities Nightlife at Lush Lounge and Theater. More details on our website at https://thisqueerbook.com/toasting-queer-nightlife/ or on Facebook https://fb.me/e/51jKKC697 Buy the LGBT books on this LGBT podcast at https://bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookEpisode transcript available at thisqueerbook.com/podcast/dreadnaughtLearn more about Michael and his writing at michaelbarakiva.comStay tuned to April's writing and when the next novel in her trilogy will arrive at aprildaniels.com Support the show

With school starting for many right now, we would look at books to help adults talk to children and teens about death and grief. First up, we talk with Sherrie Barch, author, speaker, and CEO of two Forbes' ranked top executive search firms and a leadership consulting company. She wrote Heaven's Bell to create a safe space for families to have a conversation about death and dying naturally and productively. Though the characters in the book fit the YA book genre, Heaven's Bell is a story that can be shared with most age groups. Sherrie has also released The Ring To Remember journal, the newest addition to the emotional safe space originally created by the Heaven's Bell book. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faithandgrief/support

This episode's theme is: Going on a Treasure Hunt. Each recommendation this week involves characters who follow maps and clues to uncover secrets from the past, and gain something in the present. Titles: Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore The Cartographers Something Wilder The Goonies Outer Banks (Netflix) - See related YA Novel. Try one of these titles? Let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rhodyradio/message

Stephanie used to be Methodist and Atheist, before converting to Catholicism. Strangely, free rosaries kept showing up in her life. One day, she decided to free-write a novel, and used NaNoWriMo to get it underway. Rewriting is usually a slog, but this novel was a easy to write! Her publisher leapt at it. Stephanie's story is proof that not all novels are treks through Mordor, but can be a breeze - perhaps! (Plus, learn about her upcoming graphic novel!) ABOUT STEPHANIE: Stephanie Engelman is a wife, mother, podcaster, and the author of A Single Bead, a Catholic young adult novel about the power of the Rosary. Rewriting is usually a slog, but this novel was a easy to write! Her publisher leapt at it. Stephanie's story is proof that not all novels are treks through Mordor, but can be a breeze - perhaps! (Plus, learn about her upcoming graphic novel!) Website | Book About The CatholicAuthor Show The show about Catholic fiction for ordinary, modern authors! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let's inspire your faith and your fiction! ABOUT CATHOLICAUTHOR The creative community for the modern Catholic author. We're helping Catholic authors grow, connect, and keep writing. Join the mailing list | About CatholicAuthor | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube FREE COURSE: How to be a Catholic Author Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! Start this Course --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catholicauthor/message

Teens Choice Book Show producer and host Maya Hay interviews Natalia Sylvester about her latest novel BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN.  In this novel, Verónica, a Peruvian-American teen with hip dysplasia, auditions to become a mermaid at a Central Florida theme park in the summer before her senior year, all while figuring out her first real boyfriend and how to feel safe in her own body.Learn more about the book at https://www.nataliasylvester.com/books-by-natalia-sylvester. Formerly a monthly show on KAZI 88.7 FM, Teens Choice Book Show features interviews with authors of new books that are of interest to teenagers.  It is hosted and produced by its founder Maya Hay, and co-hosted by Alex Winston and Alexis Winston.

Open Book with Betty's Book List is the show where your favorite authors are an open book and tell me all about their exciting new releases! Today I'm joined by Casey McQuiston. Casey is a New York Times bestselling author, and I KISSED SHARA WHEELER is their third book. This queer romance follows Chloe as she tracks down Shara Wheeler with the help of two new friends. It's a funny and charming read that I absolutely loved! Business inquires: bettysbooklist@gmail.com Socials TikTok: @bettysbooklist (https://www.tiktok.com/@bettysbooklis...) Instagram: @bettysbooklist (https://www.instagram.com/bettysbookl...) Twitter: @bettysbooklist (https://twitter.com/bettysbooklist) Casey McQuiston Website: https://www.caseymcquiston.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey.mcquiston/ Buy I KISSED SHARA WHEELER: https://www.amazon.com/I-Kissed-Shara-Wheeler-Novel/dp/1250244455/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=i+kissed+shara+wheeler&qid=1649951067&s=books&sprefix=i+kisse%2Cstripbooks%2C70&sr=1-1 Buy the books I recommend (https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence...) Send a gift from my wishlist! (https://a.co/0DwwxGy) Thank you for watching!

HMSG Interview Julie Klausner! The fun just keeps on coming this month as we interview another wonderful guest at HMSG! JULIE KLAUSNER  writer, actor, podcaster, and author – and all around brilliant Funny Lady!She created and co-starred in the Cult Hit Hulu Show, DIFFICULT PEOPLE –produced by Amy Poehler and co-starring Billy Eichner.She wrote a memoir called I Don't Care About Your Band and a YA Novel called Art Girls Are Easy.Currently she is working on the NEW season of the Kids in the Hall – and she co-hosts the DOUBLE THREAT Podcast with Tom Scharpling.This week we discuss a film we all still think holds up very well, especially in a pandemic world...INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978)! With haunting performances from Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard Nimoy and Jeff Goldblum!You can catch Klausner Live on Tour in LA, April 30th - Get Tix here! We hope you enjoy this very stacked episode! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HorrorMovieSurvivalGuide)

“I'm rooting for Beth, as she prepares to submit her essay for consideration...There's this sense of, I may be insecure, but at the same time reminding yourself that you have value and you have worth…and can stand up for yourself.” – Abigail K. Perry on the first chapter in THE CHANDLER LEGACIES by Abdi Nazemian Abigail K. Perry takes an in-depth look at THE CHANDLER LEGACIES by Abdi Nazemian, a YA book and author represented by literary agent John Cusick. In this special BONUS episode, Abigail uses the five commandments to analyze the structure in the first scene, and seven key questions every reader can use to determine if the first chapter will hook its readers. THE CHANDLER LEGACIES is a great example of how to start a YA fiction book, and why YA fiction is about more than the life of a teenager (even though it's about this, too!). The goal of these bonus episodes is to provide writers with tools and examples to help them craft the best first chapters for their book before querying a literary agent. THE CHANDLER LEGACIES FIRST CHAPTER ANALYSIS (DOWNLOAD COMING SOON!) About Abdi Nazemian: Abdi's first novel, THE WALK-IN CLOSET, was awarded Best Debut at the Lambda Literary Awards. He has written three young adult novels, all published by Balzer + Bray / HarperCollins: THE AUTHENTICS (2017), LIKE A LOVE STORY (2019), and THE CHANDLER LEGACIES (2022). LIKE A LOVE STORY won a Stonewall Honor and was chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best young adult books of all time. Learn more about Abdi here. THE CHANDLER LEGACIES Blurb: Beth Kramer is a “townie” who returns to her sophomore year after having endured a year of tension with her roommate, Sarah. But Sarah Brunson knows there's more to that story. Amanda Priya “Spence” Spencer is the privileged daughter of NYC elites, who is reeling from the realization that her family name shielded her from the same fate as Sarah. Ramin Golafshar arrives at Chandler as a transfer student to escape the dangers of being gay in Iran, only to suffer brutal hazing under the guise of tradition in the boys' dorms. And Freddy Bello is the senior who's no longer sure of his future but knows he has to stand up to his friends after what happened to Ramin. At Chandler, the elite boarding school, these five teens are brought together in the Circle, a coveted writing group where life-changing friendships are born—and secrets are revealed. Their professor tells them to write their truths. But is the truth enough to change the long-standing culture of abuse at Chandler? And can their friendship survive the fallout? Find us on our socials: Twitter: @abigailkperry | @Abdaddy Instagram: @abigailkperry | @abdaddy Website: www.abigailkperry.com | www.abdinazemian.com Read the books discussed in this episode: THE CHANDLER LEGACIES Represented by John Cusick THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO BEGINNINGS

Deep Thoughts on Shallow Subjects Top 5 Young Adult Novel Movie Adaptations After our discussion of Hunger Games last week, we dive into the rest of the Young Adult Novel genre of movies. We talk about our favorites, some of our least favorites, and a few that just missed our top 5. Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/sethgilbertson/videos)

Author Dallas Woodburn skillfully flips friends into lovers in the love triangle between Carissa, Brad, and Rose using two points of view. Set for February release the friends-to-lovers romance delivers a heartwarming message about self-improvement, identity, and acceptance in an image-obsessed culture. This is Woodburn's second novel with a short story collection How To Make Paper When the World is Ending slated for June publication. A former John Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing, Woodburn's writing has been honored with the Cypress & Pine Short Fiction Award, the international Glass Woman Prize, and four Pushcart Prize nominations. When she's not writing, Dallas hosts the podcast "Overflowing Bookshelves." Woodburn is also a book doula. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Woodburn's new novel.

Zara Miller is a published author, writer and blogger. She is a graduate of Middlesex University London where she studied International Relations. Her debut YA novel I am Cecilia attracted the eye of prominent speaking conferences such as Career Grad Festival and Association of Writers and Writing Programs. She writes for The Teen Magazine where she handles culture and student sections and works for her publishing house New Degree Press as an author coach, guiding new talent towards publishing successfully. Find more : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sunset-in-la-paz-by-zara-miller#/ . This episode is sponsored by Formatted. Visit https://formattedbooks.com/?ref=38&campaign=TheRV&FormattedBooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zara Miller is a published author, writer and blogger. She is a graduate of Middlesex University London where she studied International Relations. Her debut YA novel I am Cecilia attracted the eye of prominent speaking conferences such as Career Grad Festival and Association of Writers and Writing Programs. She writes for The Teen Magazine where she handles culture and student sections and works for her publishing house New Degree Press as an author coach, guiding new talent towards publishing successfully. Find more : https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sunset-in-la-paz-by-zara-miller#/ . This episode is sponsored by Formatted. Visit https://formattedbooks.com/?ref=38&campaign=TheRV&FormattedBooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucia-matuonto/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been bullied?  Have you ever been picked on, for no reason?  Has anyone ever hit you in the face with a sock filled with batteries?  If you answer YES to any of these questions, then this episode is for YOU!  Who knew that Curtis Jackson--FITTY CENT--is not only a successful rapper but a life coach of sorts?  In this special end-of-the-season episode Martha and Christian get to know his conflicted teen creation Butterball, the main character of Curtis Jackson's Playground, a sweet tale of fiction about growing up, being bullied, and being that bully yourself.  If nothing else, this episode will help you steal those sweet Nikes you've always wanted. 

Rose just moved so we're just having a chill time to and taking a Sparknotes quiz. Follow us on Instagram @webookedit Follow Rose on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/nrcolflesh The quiz we took: https://www.sparknotes.com/blog/quiz-which-ya-novel-trope-are-you/

Show Notes and Links to Ruben Degollado's Work and Allusions/Texts from Episode On Episode 41, Pete welcomes Ruben Degollado, author of 2019's Throw, a gripping, heartfelt, and profound book that deserves a place in every library and high school English classroom. Ruben and Pete discuss Ruben's history in the Río Grande Valley, ideas around identity, pochismo, representation in literature and the media, his fictional piece about the iconic Selena Quintanilla, his blockbuster Throw, redemption, the genre of young adult fiction, Ruben's exciting upcoming projects and much more. Ruben's Website Buy Throw Through Amazon  Buy Throw Through Bookshop Buy Dreaming: A Tribute to Selena Quintanilla Pérez   -at about 3:30, Ruben talks about growing up in McAllen, Texas, pochismo, and his language background   -at about 6:30, Ruben talks about the interplay between Spanish and English in his writing   -at about 9:15, Ruben talks about the connotations of the term pocho, and the “third country” of the Río Grande Valley, being in the physical location that it is   -at about 11:30, the above leads to discussion of the beloved Pocho by José Antonio Villarreal, as well as the books and writers that interested Ruben as a kid and an adolescent   -at about 14:20, Ruben talks about the incredible change in his writing and reading when he first read Sandra Cisneros' work when he was in college   -at about 15:40, Ruben talks about Oscar Cásares, whose book Brownsville, among others, has given him “chills at will” and spoken to him so profoundly   -at about 17:50, Ruben talks about the “lightbulb moment” when he was published for the first time at UT-Pan American's Gallery student literary journal, which was such a proud moment and catapulted him into writing as a more serious pursuit   -at about 21:00, Ruben talks about his early writing being “more like auto fiction”    -at about 22:40, Ruben talks about mentors and writing supporters like Rene Saldaña,    -at about 24:20, Ruben talks about his schedule and routine as a writer   -at about 25:40, Ruben talks about his piece “La Milagrosa Selena,” anthologized in Dreaming: A Tribute to Selena Quintanilla Pérez and how he has some characters who show up in multiple texts of his   -at about 31:30, Ruben reads his piece “La Milagrosa Selena” and discusses her legacy, as well as the recent Netflix series   -at about 42:22, Ruben discusses the background and ideas for Throw, including the minor and major characters and their storylines, characteristics and analogues; this also leads to a discussion of those Chicanos who speak Spanish fluently and others who don't and issues of identity around this   -at about 50:20, Ruben discusses the main character of “Llorona”/Karina, the dichotomy of her personality, and her connections to the Legend of La Llorona   -at about 53:45, Ruben discusses Young Adult as a genre and giving young readers more credit as deep thinkers, and Pete reads a couple of profound observations from characters in Throw to illustrate Ruben's point   -at about 55:40, Ruben discusses the “father figure”/”cautionary tale” character of Benny and the inspiration for the character; this goes with the book's theme of redemption that Ruben talks about   -at about 59:15, Ruben reads, and he and Pete discuss the resonance of the moving excerpt from Throw   -at about 1:03:50, Ruben talks about his two major upcoming projects, including his literary adult book coming out-The Family Izquierdo-and a sequel/prequel to Throw You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

Happy New Year! Today is a very different episode from the usual Read It, Next shows. Today's episode is a solo episode with just Hallie talking about the new book to screen adaptation Tiny Pretty Things. The Netflix drama was adapted from the YA Novel by Sona Charaiporta and Dhonielle Clayton about teenagers at their ballet academy. Hallie does a review of the book as well as discuss the differences that were presented in the onscreen adaptation. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! Be sure to subscribe for more reviews every Wednesday! Follow us on socials! Read It, Next on Instagram Twitter: @ReadItNext Email: readitnextpodcast@gmail.com Tiny Pretty Things on Goodreads Music courtesy of Faith Sanchez. Check out her work here! Instagram F A I T H Youtube Be sure to subscribe for more reviews every Wednesday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Liz and Gabs begin their deep dive into the world of Fanfic tropes, starting with Fake Dating and Dystopian AUs. So, basically... The plot of Hunger Games. Liz starts us off with Stucky (of course,) and Gabs brings us into the mind of a 12 year-old One Direction fan. Oh yeah, and Snape dies. You can help counteract the harm that J.K. Rowling has done to trans individuals by contributing to the National Center for Transgender Equality here: https://transequality.org/ways-to-give | Please remember the easiest way to be an ally without spending money is to speak up for others when injustice is being done! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trope-podcast/support

A short one this week as Garry runs down the week in Star Wars news while Mark is on a well-earned break. J.J. Abrams mentions how well the scenes starring Carrie Fisher look in EPIX, the recently released Force Collector novel almost spoiled a big chunk of Abram's script for EPIX, the new Heavy Infantry figure from Hot Toys looks awesome and apparently John William's score for EPIX includes "every theme you ever heard". This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you Star Wars news, reviews & discussion, our famous "top threes" and of course, the random spotlight, where we highlight a character, place, ship, object or something else peculiar from a galaxy far, far away. For exclusive content, laptop stickers, merchandise, guest opportunities and even producer credit on the show, head to our Patreon page at www.Patreon.com/SparkOfRebellion and tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts. And for more Spark of Rebellion, head to Instagram.com/SparkOfRebellionShow for behind the scenes of the show and to interact with us every single day. Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Episode 033: Rachel Litfin, Author of "The Chronicles of Royal High"- The Lost Noble- Dragon's WrathWe have an incredibly special episode for you today as we are joined by an incredibly talented and inspiring young author, Rachel Litfin. Rachel is the author of the ongoing YA novel series, "The Chronicles of Royal High". Book 1 of the series, The Lost Noble, is available now. Book 2 of the series, Dragon's Wrath, is available on Kickstarter and on Amazon in October! In this episode, Rachel shares her personal story of how she became a published author, what inspired her to create #TheCORH series, and the future of Adella Everheart. This interview was so much fun for us and we hope it inspires you to take a look at Rachel's book, "The Chronicles of Royal High: The Lost Noble".QUESTION OF THE DAY — Do you say Via or Via?Support the show (https://www.youtube.com/c/downrightnerdypodcast)

“My book is called Water in May. It's about a 15-year-old Dominican-American living in Washington Heights named Mari Pujols. And she wants more than anything else to have a baby…and so she's very excited when she finds out that she's going to have a baby. And then the doctors tell her her baby has only half a heart.”Ismée Williams. Dr. Williams is a pediatric cardiologist at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. And the author of the young adult novel Water in May.I met Williams May 19th at the first annual Bronx Book Festival at Fordham Plaza in New York City's northernmost borough. As with so much so-called young adult fiction, the novel deals with serious issues, including the medical issues surrounding such a heart defect.“We do surgery for this type of heart problem, which is called hypoplastic left-heart syndrome.”Forty years ago, 95 percent of infants with the condition died within a month. Now, most of these kids will make it to adulthood—but will also need frequent medical monitoring and care.Anyone buying the book will support a worthwhile cause, too.“Forty-thousand kids a year are born with heart defects…I've partnered with a group called Colin's Kids, which raises money for families who are affected by congenital heart disease and are in financial need, and also raises money for research. So five-percent of book sales go directly to them. Because part of my goal for writing the book is also to raise awareness about the number one birth defect, the most common birth defect.”—Steve Mirsky[The above text is a transcript of this podcast.]

Pediatric cardiologist Ismée Williams discusses her young adult novel, Water in May, about a teenage girl whose newborn has a life-threatening heart condition.