Read Clean YA with CJ

A Journey into Identity, Value, and Acceptance with YA Author Cathy McCrumb

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Episode Show Notes Can be Found Here: https://cjmilacci.com/read-clean-ya-with-cj-podcast/ 


Links to Things Discussed in this Episode


The Recorder (Book 1 of Children of the Consortium) (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3OTfXY3 

Cathy McCrumb’s Website: https://www.cathymccrumb.com 

Cathy McCrumb on Instagram: @cathymccrumbauthor 


Lorehaven Review of Recorder: https://lorehaven.com/reviews/recorder/

Lorehaven Review of Aberration: https://lorehaven.com/reviews/aberration/


Summary

In this episode, CJ Milacci interviews young adult author Cathy McCrumb about her Consortium Trilogy. They discuss the inspiration behind the trilogy, the writing process, and the development of the characters. They also explore the themes of the series, including the importance of hope and recognizing one's own value. Cathy shares her writing journey and where readers can connect with her and find her books.


Takeaways

  • The Consortium Trilogy is an epic science fiction adventure with twists and turns that will captivate readers.
  • The series explores themes of identity, value, and the importance of hope.
  • Cathy McCrum's writing process involves a combination of planning and discovery, with characters often taking on a life of their own.
  • Readers who enjoy Stargate and other team-based science fiction stories will likely enjoy the Consortium Trilogy.


    • Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction and Background

    01:30

    Overview of the Consortium Trilogy

    03:12

    The Inspiration Behind the Trilogy

    06:41

    The Writing Process and Character Development

    09:45

    Similar Books and Movies

    16:18

    Exploring the Themes in the Trilogy

    26:03

    The Importance of Hope and Value

    29:12

    Cathy's Writing Journey

    33:58

    Connecting with Cathy and Finding Her Books 

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