This week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us.

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With Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started!

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This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes.

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This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It.

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This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading?

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This week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set!

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This week we are joined by writer Rex Ogle who's book Road Home comes out this month closing out his memoir trilogy. Rex might be the most prolific writer we've had on so far, so we dive into how he is able to keep up with all his different series and stand alone stories that come out every year!

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This week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast

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This week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who's award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah's own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen!

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This week we are joined by Naz Kutub who's book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik's blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA.

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