If you've ever wanted to write in the Middle Grade space. Or, you're penning something now and want some extra advice, Alllison Tait is the internationally published bestselling author of middle-grade adventure series The Mapmaker Chronicles, the Ateban Cipher novels, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries.

Her latest novel THE FIRST SUMMER OF CALLIE McGEE is a middle-grade mystery. To tell us all about it, along with her process, and tips on the craft of writing such magical middle grade masterpieces, please welcome Allison Tait. 

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