The CBI Clubhouse - The Community for Children's Book Writers » Author Interview Podcasts

Expert Guide Linda Arms White on Writing From Historical Events

Jon Bard — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:50:48 +0000

In this informative podcast, Laura chats with picture book author Linda Arms White about writing biographies and books based on actual historical events.

Laura Interviews Expert Guide Kathryn Lay

Jon Bard — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:19:04 +0000

Kathryn Lay has more than 1,600 — that’s right, 1,600 — publishing credits. Listen in and find out how she’s built such a thriving career!

Maggie Stiefvater’s Writing & Promotion Tips

Jon Bard — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:54:30 +0000

The wildly popular author of Shiver, Linger and Forever shares some wonderful advice just for Fightin' Bookworms!

Writing YA for Dummies Author Talks About Her New Book

Laura Backes — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:03:02 +0000

Listen to Deborah Halverson, an award-winning young adult author and former Harcourt editor, talk about her newest book Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies. In this podcast, Deborah gives tips for writing teen dialogue and knowing if your book has the all-important “hook” that editors want.

From June 29-July

Victoria Hanley on Writing YA Fantasy

Laura Backes — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:50:47 +0000

In this podcast, Laura interviews popular Young Adult author Victoria Hanley about the ins and outs of writing YA fantasy novels.

Bestselling Author Lisa McCourt on Inspiration and Creativity

Jon Bard — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:21:30 +0000

Lisa McCourt’s books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide, and her picture book I Love You Stinky Face is being made into a major motion picture. She sat down with Laura to discuss her creative approach, and her quest to become “The Next Top Spiritual Author”

YA Author Barbara Shoup on How to Connect with Teens (podcast w/transcript)

Laura Backes — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:24:38 +0000

Listen in as Laura chats with Barbara Shoup, author of Wish You Were Here and Vermeer’s Daughter!

Melissa Thomson on Writing Chapter Books (podcast w/transcript)

Jon Bard — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:12:40 +0000

Listen in as the author of “Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up” tells how to create memorable characters and plots for early chapter books.

Dianne de las Casas on Storytelling and Career Building

Jon Bard — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:39:43 +0000

Acclaimed author and award-winning storyteller Dianne de las Casas talks with Laura about how authors can become good marketers, how to treat your career as a business and why it’s important to strive for excellence.

Audio Interview with Author Jeff Stone

Jon Bard — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:15:21 +0000

Laura goes beyond the interview in May’s CBI in this in-depth discussion with Jeff Stone, bestselling author of "The Five Ancestors" series.