On this episode, I talk with middle grade fantasy author Megan Reyes about her debut series, Heroes of Havensong. We talk about the challenges of writing a series with four points of view, how she taught herself to write stories, and what she says to students to inspire them to write their own stories.

From the publisher: This timeless fantasy debut follows four children—a boy-turned-dragon, his reluctant dragon rider, a runaway witch, and a young soldier—bound together by the Fates themselves to save their world—and magic itself—from being destroyed. 

Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Heroes of Havensong : Dragonboy (book 1), by Megan Reyes.
• ​Heroes of Havensong : ​The Last Ice Phoenix (book 2), by Megan Reyes.
• Lama Quest series, by Megan Reyes (forthcoming). A new fantasy chapter book series for young readers (ages  6-10).
• The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. Klein.
• K.M. Weiland's books on craft.
• K.M. Weiland's podcast: Helping Writers Become Authors.
  
  

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