Podcast Episodes

Episode 85: What's Purple Prose and How to Avoid It ?

Season 1 Episode 85

In this episode, Anika talks about Purple Prose, which is an important topic in writing to know, she also talks about ways to avoid using purple pros…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 84: Talking about how to find the perfect book

Season 1 Episode 84

In this episode, Anika talks about some of her tips to finding the perfect book, that can be truly enjoyed and not exhaust you, or make you feel like…

3 years, 7 months ago

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In Conversation with Christina Matula: Middle Grade Author of 'The Not So Uniform Life of Holly Mei'

Season 1 Episode 83

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Christina, and they talk about writing degrees, managing time to write, writing communities, etc.

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3 years, 7 months ago

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In Conversation with Kristi Wientge: Middle Grade Author Karma Khullar's Mustache and 2 other middle grade books

Season 1 Episode 82

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Kristi, and they talk about book inspiration, judging books by the cover, characters, etc.

To lear…

3 years, 7 months ago

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In Conversation with Sonja Thomas: Debut Author of Middle grade novel 'Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence'

Season 1 Episode 81

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Sonja, and they discuss the need for diverse characters, how they can make the reader's experience…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 80: Talking about Fantasy Tropes and how to break them

Season 1 Episode 80

In this episode, Anika talks about the kinds of fantasy tropes out in the world, that can be broken to make your work better.

She also talks about de…

3 years, 9 months ago

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Episode 79: Mother's Day Special

Season 1 Episode 79

In this episode, Anika celebrates the people who brought all of us to life - our moms.

She has some really great things to say, as well as poem she w…

3 years, 10 months ago

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In Conversation with Janae Marks: Middle Grade Author of 'A Soft Place to Land' and 1 other book

Season 1 Episode 78

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Janae Marks, and they talk about themes, social media, and much more...

Below is Janae's website:

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3 years, 10 months ago

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In Conversation with Adele Griffin: MG and YA Author of 30+ books

Season 1 Episode 77

In this episode, Anika has a fun conversation with Adele Griffin, and they talk about self-care, obstacles, and much more...

To connect with Adele, o…

3 years, 11 months ago

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Episode 76: Tools required for Writing

Season 1 Episode 76

In this episode, Anika talks about some tools required to start off your writing journey.

Do remember, that you may not need all of these things, and…

3 years, 11 months ago

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