Category Archives: WBHY

Author Cordelia Jensen joins the podcast to talk about her newest release THE WAY THE LIGHT BENDS. Cordelia talks about some of the books that have influenced her over the years as well as another release she has coming out … Continue reading →

In this conversation debut author Emily X.R. Pan discusses her journey to follow her passion that led her to release her first book THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER coming out of March 20th from Little Brown. Episode Mentions: Harriet the … Continue reading →

This week author Randy Ribay joins the podcast to discuss some of the book that have influenced him as a teacher and as a reader. We also talk about his new book AFTER THE SHOT DROPS. Episode Mentions: The Chronicles … Continue reading →

On March 6th Delacorte Press releases THE BEAUTY THAT REMAINS. Listen in as it’s author, Ashley Woodfolk, explains how she came to write her debut and the books that have inspired her. Episode Mentions: Deenie Nancy Drew Fearless series Jandy … Continue reading →

Author Dana Mele‘s debut novel People Like Us comes out on February 27th from G. P. Putnam. Listen us Dana explains how her YA thriller is based on an event that occur when she was young. Episode Mentions: Superfudge Anne … Continue reading →

Author Gwendolyn Clare‘s debut novel Ink, Iron, and Glass comes out on February 20th from Imprint Books. Hear how Clare decided to work on her craft and create the world of her new book. Episode Mentions: The Little Mermaid Anne … Continue reading →

This week Brock is joined by debut author Gloria Chao who takes us through her writing journey and what brought about her new book AMERICAN PANDA. Episode Mentions: The Babysitters Club Harry Potter Twilight The Hunger Games Nicola Yoon Angie … Continue reading →

Arvin Ahmadi‘s debut release DOWN AND ACROSS centers around grit. Hear how the main character Scott’s journey mirrors Ahmadi’s own. Episode Mentions: Harry Potter E.B. White A-Z Mysteries Andrew Clements The Hate U Give Down and Across The Perks of … Continue reading →

In this conversation author Melissa Albert takes us through some of the many books she has cherished over the years and the details behind her debut THE HAZEL WOOD. Episode Mentions Francesca Lia Block Girl Goddess #9 Weetzie Bat Chronicles … Continue reading →

On January 23rd the YA fantasy novel REIGN OF THE FALLEN comes out from Razorbill Books. Hear its author, Sarah Glenn Marsh talk about the role an online, text-based, Lord of the Rings inspired game played into her becoming an … Continue reading →