On this episode, I talk with author Kate Albus about her latest middle grade book, Nothing Else But Miracles, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and recipient of a Publisher's Weekly starred review We also talk about Kate's method of drafting (she's a pantser), how she incorporates history into her stories, and the importance of finding your people.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:
- Nothing Else But Miracles, by Kate Albus
- Nothing Else But Miracles (Audiobook), by Kate Albus
- A Place to Hang the Moon, by Kate Albus
- A Place to Hang the Moon (Audiobook), by Kate Albus
- On Writing, by Stephen King
- On Writing (Audiobook), by Stephen King
- Kate Albus on Kidlit.TV
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