BookHuddle with Readgab

26: Weaving Religion into a Magic System - Interview with Middle Grade Author RM Romero

Karen Reeder

R.M. Romero is an international bestselling author of mulitple books for children. In the Tale of the Flying Forest she composes a beautiful fantastical world where the magic system is based in Jewish songs and prayers. 

Find R.M. Romero 
Website: http://rmromero.com
Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/rmromeroauthor.bsky.social
Instagram: @rmromeroauthor 

The Tale of the Flying Forest by R.M. Romero https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Flying-Forest-R-Romero/dp/0316539481/
Nevermoor The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend https://www.amazon.com/Nevermoor-Trials-Morrigan-Jessica-Townsend/dp/0316508896/

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00:00 Meet author R.M. Romero
02:46 Tale of the Flying Forest
05:51 Where does the story of a flying forest originate in history
08:25 Is there any of the author in the characters and how did the story evolve
12:14 What do you hope a reader takes away from your story?
12:55 What is next for Romero?
16:39 R.M.'s book recommendation