Ep. 103: Beth Ferry (Growing Home) On Loving Your Own Story
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Beth Ferry discusses her transition from picture books to middle grade novels, focusing on themes of home and belonging.
In this episode, author Beth Ferry shares her journey from writing picture books to her first middle grade novel, 'Growing Home.' She discusses its themes of home and belonging, the challenges of writing both picture books and middle grade, and the importance of loving one's own story. Beth also offers insights into her writing process, future projects, and the joy of reading, while providing valuable advice for new writers. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to ...
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