In this episode, Rachel talks about a nonfiction journalistic read, a middle grade memoir, a new book launch resource for authors, the craziness of life with sports and the importance of brainstorming settings.
In this episode, Rachel shares about a favorite memoir, a middle grade graphic novel that celebrates differences as superpowers, why it’s good to read books critically, writing in a notebook versus writing on a computer, and the intensive writing demanded by her fantasy series, Fairendale.
In this episode, Rachel’s baby walks for the first time! Also, Rachel talks about a 2016 Newbery Honor Book, a great resource for writers navigating social media, the difficulty of selling yourself on a page, and the great music known as The 1990s.
In this episode, I highlights the best books I’ve read all year, share a little about goal-setting and introduce you to the world of Fairendale.
Book Listing:
The Night Gardener, by Jonathan Auxier
Listen, Slowly, by Thanhha Lai
The Art of Memoir, by Mary Karr
How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy, by Orson Scott Card
Eleanor & Park, by Rainbow Rowell
All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
God Help the Child, by Toni Morrison
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson
How Children Succeed, by Paul Tough
In this episode, Rachel discusses two charming middle grade novels, a helpful business book, slowing down on word counts and a new old indie pop duo The Bird and the Bee.
