Podcast Episodes

Episode 95: Talking about Literary Device Called 'Oxymoron' (SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE FIRST 3 MINS)

Season 1 Episode 95

In the first 3 mins, Anika announces something really special...

Also, she talks about oxymorons, the most important literary devices used in writing…

3 years, 3 months ago

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In Conversation with Anita Kharbanda: Debut YA Author of 'Lioness of Punjab'

Season 1 Episode 94

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Anita about her YA Book, movie industries, etc...

Here is Anita's website:

https://anitakharbanda.…

3 years, 3 months ago

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In Conversation with Erin Dowd: Debut Middle Grade Author of 'ShipShape'

Season 1 Episode 93

In this episode, Anika has a great conversation with Erin Dowd, about NanoWrimo, Poetry, and much more...

Here is Erin's website link:

https://www.ee…

3 years, 3 months ago

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In Conversation with Toni Gallagher: Middle Grade Author and Executive Producer of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and many other shows

Season 1 Episode 92

In this episode, Anika has a great conversation with Toni Gallagher about film and TV, and how it affects the way you write, while also talking more …

3 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 91: Talking about Tragic Heroes

Season 1 Episode 91

In this episode, Anika talks about what tragic heroes are, and how to write them.

Listen till the end, to hear a special announcement...

Stay tuned f…

3 years, 4 months ago

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In Conversation with Caris Avendano Cruz: Debut Middle Grade Author of 'Marikit and the Ocean Of Stars'

Season 1 Episode 90

In this episode, Anika has a great discussion with Caris about beauty and diversity, and how the modern world needs more books with unique new voices…

3 years, 5 months ago

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In Conversation with George Jreije: Debut Middle Grade Author of 'Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria'

Season 1 Episode 89

In this episode, Anika has a great conversation with George Jreije about the need for diverse voices, challenges in writing, and words of advice for …

3 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 88: Talking about Foil Characters

Season 1 Episode 88

In this episode, Anika talks about what foil characters are and gives some examples of famous foil characters in books.

Also, she gives an assignment…

3 years, 5 months ago

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In Conversation with Taylor: A Young Writer Feature

Season 1 Episode 87

In this episode, Anika talks to Taylor, who is an amazing young writer, and they talk about writing life, resources, and many tips that could help ma…

3 years, 6 months ago

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In Conversation with Sylvia Liu: Middle Grade Author of 'Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation' and 3 other books

Season 1 Episode 86

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Sylvia about agents, publishing, inspiration, etc.

Here is Sylvia's website:

http://www.enjoyingpl…

3 years, 6 months ago

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