Category Archives: WBHY

Author Nic Stone‘s debut novel Dear Martin is a story that explores many aspects of the tragedies happening too often in today’s society. Nic shares what led her to this book and her journey in writing it. Episode Mentions: Virgin … Continue reading →

For Tracey Neithercott being an author always seemed like a long shot. She enjoyed books and writing but doubted she had what it took to be published. Listen as Tracey explains the journey that led her to reach her goal … Continue reading →

Writer Mindy McGinnis releases her 6th book, This Darkness Mine on October 10th. Listen as Mindy talks about some of her favorite books and shares insight on life as a full-time writer. Episode Mentions: The Stand Judy Blume Fellowship of … Continue reading →

Over a decade ago a character entered Tristina Wright‘s imagination and wouldn’t let her go. Now on October 3rd that character, named Rumor, will meet the rest of the world in Wright’s debut release 27 HOURS. Episode Mentions: Far From You … Continue reading →

After her critically acclaimed debut novel Pointe, Brandy Colbert followed up in August with with a new YA story entitled Little & Lion. Listen as Brandy shares how her wonderful sophomore release came about. Episode Mentions: Barthe DeClements Nothing’s Fair … Continue reading →

In a sense author Jared Reck became a writer by teaching his middle school students the importance of writing. Listen in as Jared explains how he came to create his debut, A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GIRL NEXT DOOR. Episode … Continue reading →

David Barclay Moore‘s middle grade debut The Stars Beneath Our Feet comes out on September 19th from Knopf.  Hear how David went from a kid really into comics, to a college experience where he organized a group for creative people, … Continue reading →

The debut novel, Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh is a YA dystopian story set in a futuristic Seoul, Korea. Listen in as Axie discusses the journey of this novel and the books that she enjoyed throughout her life. Episode Mentions: … Continue reading →

Scott Reintgen‘s YA debut, Nyxia is a YA sci-fi thriller filled with a cast of diverse characters. Hear as Scott discusses his growth as a writer, the story behind his book Nyxia, and advice for becoming a published writer. Episode Mentions: Red … Continue reading →

Eric Smith has worn many hats in the book industry. We worked for a publisher, writes about YA for various media outlets, an author of three books, and currently an literary agent helping his clients towards publication. For this latest … Continue reading →