Today's spoiler-free minisode includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Katie Proctor. Katie is the author of My Storied Year, her debut novel about a middle grade boy with dyslexia. This is the first time I've gotten to have an interview with someone I am already friends with, and it was a delight! Tune in to hear about:

• Creating characters from a collection of people

• Cover design and desires

• Middle grade authors who make us cry

• NaNoWriMo

• Writing groups for obligers

• Found family stories

Minisode show notes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you to peruse. These are affiliate links, which kick back a small percentage of your purchase to the podcast, which helps support the show!

My Storied Year by Katie Proctor

Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

Captain Fantastic on Amazon Prime

Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane by Kate O'Shaughnessy

A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman

Connect with Katie: on Instagram at @katieproctorwritesandreads, on Facebook, or at her website

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You can find Kaytee on Instagram @notesonbookmarks and Meredith @meredith.reads.

You can visit our website at www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com