Who better to talk about a middle grade novel than a middle grade author? In this nostalgic episode, Payal Doshi and I talk all things ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, everything from Anne's spunky attitude, Merilla's relatable energy, the will they/won't they of Anne and Gilbert, and so much more. We also chat about Payal's upcoming middle grade novel, which is a wonderful read in its own right. Payal talks about researching settings and worldbuilding, how to create a unique magic system, revising to fit the message you want to convey, and a whole lot more. We also share some of our favorite middle grade recommendations. If you have young people in your life, or are simply young at heart, you'll love this episode! There are some spoilers for ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, but honestly you probably know the main 'plot points' already. The book's over 100 years old, people!

If you want ANNE content only, skip to the 29 minute mark. But honestly, you want to listen to this whole episode!

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