Michelle Quach
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In the 68th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Michelle Quach about graphic design, unlikable female characters, and creating a love interest who does more than just the assigned reading.
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Emma Kress
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In the 67th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Emma Kress about writing girls in sports, taking risks, and social media as an author.
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Margot Wood
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In the 66th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Margot Wood about Emma retellings, marketing a book as “queer,” and finding community in book lovers.
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Azadeh Westergaard
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In the 65th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Azadeh Westergaard about illustration, the joys of research, and Nikola Tesla.
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Cassie Gustafson
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In the 64th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Cassie Gustafson about writing about sexual assault responsibly, loving dark stories, and Tana French.
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Kristy Everington
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In the 63rd episode of Truer Words, we speak with Kristy Everington about Australian authors, why Americans call everything “cute,” and Ethan Hawke.
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Camryn Garrett
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In the 62nd episode of Truer Words, we speak with Camryn Garrett about journalism, film, writing for teens as a teen (and young adult), and DIRTY DANCING.
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Evan Griffith
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In the 54th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Evan Griffith about writing stories about animals, the magic of Mary Quattlebaum, and the beauty of The Crown on Netflix.
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Laurie Morrison
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In the 61st episode of Truer Words, we speak with Laurie Morrison about writing upper middle grade, carving up old manuscripts for parts, and Judy Blume.
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A.S. King
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In the 60th episode of Truer Words, we speak with A. S. King about writing EMOTIONS, respecting teens, and astrology.
info_outlineMicol is the author of over 50 books for kids and young adults. Micol can be found on Instagram @micolostow and Twitter @micolz. Her website is micolostow.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Save the Cat! Writes A Novel by Jessica Brody
Our episode with Erin Foley Chan
Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Beach Read by Emily Henry
The Turnaway Girls by Hayley Chewins
Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest
Get a portrait from the Sweet Valley High portraitist
Mean Girls movie / Mean Girls novelization by Micol
Riverdale / Riverdale book series by Micol
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Sarah Rees Brennan
Sabrina the Teenage Witch series with Melissa Joan Hart
Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa by Micol
Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
family by Micol
So Punk Rock: And Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother by Micol and illustrated by David Ostow
The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
The Devil and Winnie Flynn by Micol and illustrated by David Ostow
How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
Alex Segura / Alex on Twitter
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M.T. Anderson
Sullivan, Who Is Always Too Loud by Micol, illustrated by Brian Biggs
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
The Worst Bestsellers Big Little Lies podcast episode
The Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
Marvel Cinematic Universe movies
About Us:
Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.
You can follow us on Twitter @truerwordspod and on Instagram @truerwordspodcast. Contact us via our website, truerwordspodcast.com, or email us at [email protected].