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CTP (S3EOctSpecial10) Two Girls, A Living Flame, And A Vanishing Class
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251022)]
We sit down with Edward Willett to explore Fireboy, a middle grade fantasy where a missing class and a living flame push two friends into a high-stakes search. We dig into craft, setting choices that age well, and the realities of publishing when costs keep climbing.
• Fireboy’s hook and elemental mystery
• Two girls leading the search for classmates
• Using fictional towns to avoid dated details
• Balancing realism with fantasy for immersion
• Why place can help but also distract
• Writing across middle grade, YA, and adult
• The economics of small presses and rising costs
• Debunking the get-rich-quick author myth
• Sustainable podcasting and creative cadence
• Where to find Edward’s books, press, and podcast ShadowPawPress.com

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