Featuring guest authors Cary Fagan, Philippa Dowding, Raquel Rivera, Ishta Mercurio, and Kari-Lynn Winters, talking about plotting—how and when they plot, how they feel about tormenting characters with obstacles, and what they recommend to those who want to improve their own plotting. Check out the Episode 4.5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author bios.… Continue reading Author Interviews about Plotting (Episode 4.5)
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Bad Things Happen (Episode 4: Plotting)
An episode about plotting stories, with guest authors Robin Stevenson, Wendy McLeod MacKnight, and Amelinda Bérubé. Featuring an original story, “The Critter Cam.” With excerpts from Harold and the Purple Crayon; “The Band-Aid;” and Holes. 45 minutes. PG-13. Check out the Episode 4 webpage for audio, show notes, and author bios.
Author Interviews about Inspiration (Episode 3.5)
A “talking tales” episode in which guest authors Cary Fagan, Wendy McLeod MacKnight, Raquel Rivera, Ishta Mercurio, and Robin Stevenson answer the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” 40 minutes. All ages. Check out the Episode 3.5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author bios.
Welcome to the Cabin (Episode 0)
An introductory tour of the podcast, about the origin of the Cabin Tales stories, creative writing themes on fall episodes, upcoming guest authors; and a submission call for the Halloween Special Episode. 20 minutes. All ages. https://soundcloud.com/user-163521144/welcome-to-the-cabin-episode-0 Show Notes [0:00} Intro [1:15] What is Cabin Tales? Cabin Tales is a podcast with an unusual format—a… Continue reading Welcome to the Cabin (Episode 0)
Author Interviews about Fictional Characters (Episode 2.5)
A “talking tales” episode about developing fictional characters, featuring interviews with five guest authors for children and young adults: Caroline Pignat; Jan Coates; Lori Weber; Rachel Eugster; and Amanda West Lewis. Hosted by Catherine Austen. 46 minutes. All ages. Check out the Episode 2.5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author bios.
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