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

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