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Middle Grade Matters
On the Middle Grade Matters podcast, host Shannon Balloon talks to to authors and publishing professionals about all things middle grade. The show explores topics like the craft of writing, the journey to getting an agent and publishing a book, and why middle grade books should matter to everyone.
Middle Grade Matters
[LISTEN AGAIN] Ep. 31: Megan Reyes (Heroes of Havensong) on Writing a Fantasy with Four Points of View
On this episode, I talk with middle grade fantasy author Megan Reyes about her debut series, Heroes of Havensong. We talk about the challenges of writing a series with four points of view, how she taught herself to write stories, and what she says to students to inspire them to write their own stories.
From the publisher: This timeless fantasy debut follows four children—a boy-turned-dragon, his reluctant dragon rider, a runaway witch, and a young soldier—bound together by the Fates themselves to save their world—and magic itself—from being destroyed.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:
- Heroes of Havensong : Dragonboy (book 1), by Megan Reyes.
- Heroes of Havensong : The Last Ice Phoenix (book 2), by Megan Reyes.
- Lama Quest series, by Megan Reyes (forthcoming). A new fantasy chapter book series for young readers (ages 6-10).
- The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. Klein.
- K.M. Weiland's books on craft.
- K.M. Weiland's podcast: Helping Writers Become Authors.
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