Discovering Magic in Everyday Creativity with Lara d'Entremont

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Valerie interviews Lara d'Entremont about her YA fantasy novel, exploring themes of creativity and adventure.

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews author Lara d'Entremont about her YA fantasy novel, The Painted Fairy Tale. The story follows 17-year-old Wren, who discovers her paintings can open portals to other worlds, leading her on an adventurous journey. Lara shares her inspiration, writing journey, and the message she hopes young readers take away from her book. The Painted Fairytale Book (affilia...

People in this episode

Host: Valerie Fentress

Guest: Lara d'Entremont

Topics covered

• YA fantasy
• creativity
• writing journey
• adventure
• inspiration
• young readers

Keywords

• fantasy novel
• portals
• painting
• adventure
• young adult
• inspiration
• Wren

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Painted Fairy Tale

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