I recently had the opportunity to interview Fancy Nancy creators Krista Tucker and Jamie Mitchell about their experience of bringing these books to the television screen. I’ve got the scoop on casting, animation and the storyline of this new Disney show. Getting the rights and casting Disney had been interested in getting the rights to Fancy …
Interviews
Stacy McAnulty is a former mechanical engineer whose kids inspired her to become an author. She has written picture books and chapter books and is now venturing into the world of novels! Her middle-grade novel, The Miscalculations of Lighting Girl, is now available wherever books are sold. We were lucky enough to get our hands on …
After watching an advanced screening of Ant-Man and the Wasp, I was more than ready to sit down and interview Evangeline Lilly. Her character, Hope van Dyne, was so powerful, amazing and of course, my favorite in the movie. Here’s what she had to say about female empowerment, working with her co-stars and the movie …
Tae Keller is a new author whose novel, The Science of Breakable Things, was released to the public this past spring! Writing this novel helped Tae with her own feelings. She was able to create while dealing with something else, something big, going on in her life. And because of that, so many young readers …
While, I was in California for the Ant-Man and the Wasp screening, I also had the chance to do a few other things. Including screening the 5th episode of Cloak and Dagger along with interviewing a few of the people who make it happen. After watching the first few episodes of the new show, Cloak …
Kallie George is an experienced writer whose series, Heartwood Hotel, Book 4: Home Again, will be released in early July! The novel is the last installment in the series, but that doesn’t mean Kallie is going anywhere. Kallie is up to some exciting things, both in her professional life and her personal life! Her journey …
I am so excited to share more interviews from my #AntManAndTheWaspEvent set visit last year! I got the scoop from the director, Peyton Reed on his new film Ant-Man and the Wasp. From his favorite scene, budget issues, and a mystery villain, Reed goes into great detail about his new movie! Second Movie vs First …
Steven B. Frank is a writer and an educator. But as much as he loves what he does, his original plan wasn’t to be a writer at all. Luckily, after doing tons of reading and finding his passion, Steven did become a writer and is now sharing his talent through his middle-grade novels! We were …
I am so excited to share more interviews from my #AntManAndTheWaspEvent set visit last year! This time I’ve got the scoop from Evangeline Lilly! It’s been 3 years since the first Ant-Man movie came out and in my interview with Evangeline Lilly, she explains how different this movie (Ant-Man and the Wasp) will be from …
Jen Calonita is no stranger to writing. Having found success with many of her other novels in the past, she’s about to release yet another series this October! Misfits is the first novel in her Royal Academy Rebels series and we were lucky enough to get an advanced copy of it! Check out our review …
Mary Kole is an incredible and experienced editor who has written a book called Writing Irresistible Kidlit. Mary has a strong background in publishing and that experience has given her such an advantage when it comes to her job as an editor. She helps aspiring writers achieve their dreams and loves doing it all at …
Karina Yan Glaser’s debut novel, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, was released just last fall and has become an instant hit! Now, the next novel in her series, The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden, will be released later this fall on September 25th. Plenty of young readers are looking forward to the novel’s release. Luckily, …
Derek Milman is an up-and-coming young adult author who is ready to take on the world! This actor turned writer is now writing fiction full-time and not only has a novel coming out this July, but also another book coming out in 2019! We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the novel …
Author Georgia Hunter spent years researching for her debut novel, We Were the Lucky Ones. Since the novel’s release at the beginning of this year, it has become a major hit! Georgia is now a New York Times best selling author. However, a novel wasn’t always her intention. This book came out of a yearning …
Nina Laurin is a young writer who is truly great at writing from a dark place. Her first novel, Girl Last Seen, came out just last year! And next month, her latest novel, What My Sister Knew, will officially be released! We were lucky enough to read What My Sister Knew and give you the inside scoop on …
When Booki Vivat decided to start using a planner, she had no idea that it would lead to a book series. After realizing she had so much going on in her head, Booki decided that it was time to put pen to paper and bring her doodles to life. This is how she started her …
Matthew Landis is not only an author, but he is also a teacher! With a love and passion for history, Matthew has found inspiration from his very own students. Besides writing and teaching, one of Matthew’s greatest strengths is also his humor which is something he uses both in his writing, as well as while …
Author Carol Weston has accomplished so much throughout her life! As a writer, she has written multiple books and regularly contributes to major magazines and newspapers. She’s the voice behind Girls’ Life’s “Dear Carol” and loves being able to help girls with their problems. Carol’s latest novel, Speed of Life, came out just about a year ago. …
Author Abby Cooper was once a teacher (as well as a school librarian). It was a profession she adored, but she had always enjoyed writing too. It was actually her students who encouraged her to write her very first book: Sticks & Stones! Since then, Abby has continued to write, and write, and write! Her latest novel, …
Leah DeCesare is an author whose personal experiences have been reflected all throughout her writing. Although she is the mastermind behind the insightful Naked Parenting series, it’s her most recent fiction novel that has shown her true creativity. Forks, Knives, and Spoons is considered Leah’s debut novel. The novel explores “three kinds of guys: forks, knives, and spoons.” …