Author Interview: Kevin T Ford Talks About His Book Lepunia

In this engaging conversation, Sara, Diane, and Kevin T. Ford discuss the journey of becoming an author and the creative process behind his book 'Lepunia'. They explore themes of family, writing inspiration, and the importance of understanding the target audience for children's literature. Kevin shares insights into his writing style, future projects, and the unique experiences that shaped his storytelling. Ford emphasizes the importance of creating believable characters, particularly in the context of animal protagonists, and how these characters can convey deeper themes of relationship and identity. The discussion also touches on the significance of place in storytelling, drawing from personal experiences in the Great Plains, and the collaboration with illustrator Michael Genova to bring the story to life visually. In this engaging conversation, Kevin T Ford shares insights into the importance of crafting a read-aloud experience for families and anticipates the release of his sequel, emphasizing the value of community engagement and the moral lessons embedded in his stories.
 

Author Interview: SD Smith 2021 Conversation in Potato Peel Pie Society Group

This is another one from the archives. Have you ever heard our conversation with SD Smith in the Potato Peel Pie Book group? 
 
Check out our SD Smith page on our website: https://plumfieldmoms.com/favorite-authors/s-d-smith 

Author Interview: S. D. Smith Talks About New Book The Found Boys

In this lively interview with S. D. Smith, we chat about his new book: The Found Boys. We also talk a little bit about his most recent release, the sequel to Jack Zulu, Jack Zulu And The Girl With The Golden Wings. As things so often do when we chat with Sam, we dug into some of the big cultural questions that we are all facing today. 
You can find Sara's review of The Found Boys here: https://plumfieldmoms.com/plumfield-moms-book-reviews/new-book-the-found-boys
You can find Sara's review of Jack Zulu 2 here: https://plumfieldmoms.com/plumfield-moms-book-reviews/jack-zulu-and-the-girl-with-the-golden-wings
SD Smith Page: https://plumfieldmoms.com/favorite-authors
Green Writer: https://plumfieldmoms.com/green-writer-program 
 
 
 

Author Interview: M. I. McAllister of The Mistmantle Chronicles

This is a re-release of an old favorite: our interview with M. I. (Margi) McAllister of the Mistmantle Chronicles. It has been about two years since this interview aired. The original interview was broken into two episodes. Our new audio engineer (Sara's son Michael) took some time this summer to clean up the sound and trim the interview so that it fits better into just one episode. We hope that you like this lovely interview with the most lovely Margi McAllister. Check out all things Mistmantle at our website here: https://plumfieldmoms.com/plumfield-moms-favorite-authors/the-mistmantle-chronicle-books

Author Interview: Gary D. Schmidt

The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt 
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt 
Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt
The Big Jump by Benjamin Elkin
Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt 
Zack Taylor: Young Rough and Ready by Katharine E. Wilkie 
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 
Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary D. Schmidt 
The Labors of Hercules by Gary D. Schmidt 
The Sin Eater by Gary D. Schmidt 
Mara’s Stories by Gary D. Schmidt 
In Memory's Kitchen: A Legacy from the Women of Terezin
When I Grow Up: The Lost Autobiographies of Six Yiddish Teenagers
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan  
Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt 
Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt 
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