Category Archives: WBHY

The fantastic author Malinda Lo joins us this week to take about 10 years since the release of her debut novel ASH. In this episode we talk about her young reading life, the desire to write, and hearing from readers … Continue reading →

Author Michelle Ruiz Keil is on this week talking about the personal connection she has to the book that hooked her, how she found her love of writing, and her debut ALL OF US WITH WINGS out now from Soho … Continue reading →

The author of THESE WITCHES DON’T BURN (out now from Razorbill), Isabel Sterling is on the podcast to talk about her writing journey and the important books in her life. Episode Mentions: Ella Enchanted N*SYNC Harry Potter Twilight Meg Cabot … Continue reading →

Episode Mentions: This week author Mary Fan talks about her method in writing her latest book, STRONGER THAN A BRONZE DRAGON, out June 11th from Page Street Kids. Gone with the Wind The Boxcar Children Magic Tree House Wishbone series … Continue reading →

Excited to have Abdi Nazemian on the podcast this week where we talk about Archie Comics, how reading screenplays was his entrance into writing, and his latest novel LIKE A LOVE STORY. Episode Mentions: Archie Comics Riverdale The Picture of … Continue reading →

This week Anna Bright visits the podcast to talk about her debut YA novel THE BEHOLDER and working at an independent bookstore. Episode Mentions: Rainbow Magic Ella Enchanted Noel Streatfeild Jane Austen American Girl Twilight Delirium Canterbury Tales Gertrude Stein … Continue reading →

Episode Mentions: Sarah Kuhn joins us this week to talk about her YA debut I LOVE YOU SO MOCHI, her Heronine Complex series, and working on graph novel projects involving well-known characters. The Babysitter’s Club #2 The Dragonriders of Pern … Continue reading →

Best selling author and Newbery Award winner Matt de la Pena is on the podcast this week to talk about his entrance into writing, life after the Newbery, and his newest project from the DC Icon series SUPERMAN: DAWNBREAKER. Episode … Continue reading →

The week author Mason Deaver joins the podcast to discuss important books they’ve had in life and their debut novel I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. Episode Mentions: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda David Leviathan Clifford the Big Red … Continue reading →

Debut author Zack Smedley talks about his drive to be a writer as a young adult, his love of screenwriting, and his book DEPOSING NATHAN out May 7th from Page Street. Episode Mentions: Flowers for Algernon Goosebumps The Chronicles of … Continue reading →