On this episode, I talk with New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks about her latest book, On Air with Zoe Washington, about becoming a full-time writer, and about the fun of writing for kids.

Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:

• From the Desk of Zoe Washington, by Janae Marks
• A Soft Place to Land, by Janae Marks
• On Air with Zoe Washington, by Janae Marks
• WriteOnCon
• Around the Writer's Block: Using Brain Science to Solve Writer's Resistance, by Rosanne Bane
• The Baby-Sitters Club, by Ann M. Martin
• When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead
• One Crazy Summer, by Rita Williams-Garcia

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