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_outlineAnna is the author of the debut YA novel, I KISSED ALICE. Anna can be found on Instagram @ab_is_writing and Twitter @almost_anna. Her website is annabirchbooks.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Baby-Sitters Club on Netflix
The Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin
Babysitters Club style/Claudia’s homage to Clueless
Love Me by Rachel Shukert
Starstruck by Rachel Shukert
Smash recaps for Vulture by Rachel Shukert
Kathryn VanArendonk’s review of The Babysitters Club
Babysitters Club graphic novels
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
The Iliad by Homer
The Odyssey by Homer
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Circe by Madeline Miller
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by C.S. Lewis
The Creative Tarot by Jessa Crispin
Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck
Art Nouveau tarot deck
Golden Thread tarot deck
Sailor Moon tarot deck
Maggie Stiefvater tarot deck
The Language of Cherries by Jen Marie Hawkins
A Dangerous Year by Kes Trester
Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass
The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Well Met by Jen DeLuca
Thank You Books in Crestwood, Alabama
The Anatomy of Story by John Truby
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
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].