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Season Eight Bonus with Shaun Stevenson and Brock Eastman
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In this Bonus episode of Bookworthy, hosts Valerie, Shaun Stevenson, and Brock Eastman discuss the Parable Port series, a middle-grade book that brings biblical parables to life through engaging storytelling. They explore the creative process behind the book, the importance of collaboration, and the relatable characters that resonate with young readers. The authors share their journey of writing together, their passion for creating quality content for children, and their plans for the series.
Parable Port: The Sower's Secret (affiliate link)
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Takeaways
Parable Port is a unique blend of mystery and biblical parables.
The target audience for the book is middle-grade readers aged 8 to 12.
The authors emphasize collaboration and teamwork in their writing process.
They aim to create relatable characters that resonate with children.
The series started as a picture book and evolved into a middle-grade novel.
The authors enjoy a fun and humorous writing dynamic together.
They focus on making biblical teachings organic to the story.
The inclusion of Silky Chickens was a humorous suggestion from their editor.
The authors believe in the importance of quality Christian literature for kids.
They have plans for future books beyond the current series.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Parable Port and Its Authors
03:25 The Concept and Themes of Parable Port
09:38 The Collaborative Writing Process
14:27 The Impact of Teamwork in Writing
17:08 Personal Influences and Impactful Books
18:35 Future Plans and Upcoming Projects
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