About this episode

Miss Liz interviews Terrance Niedziela Jr. about his journey as a speculative fiction author and educator.

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Terrance Niedziela Jr. July 14th | 7 PM EST Title: Tales of Aras: Creating Worlds That Inspire Courage & Imagination Tagline: Where imagination meets purpose, every story becomes an adventure worth living. Description: Join Miss Liz for an inspiring conversation with Terrance Niedziela Jr., award-winning speculative fiction author, educator, and creator of the Tales of Aras series. From writing his very first books in the fourth grade to earning degrees in Ancient Middle East History, Creative Writing, and English, Terrance has dedicated his life to the power of storytelling. His passion for history, faith, imagination, and education comes together in stories that encourage readers to explore courage, hope, and purpose through unforgettable adventures. As a middle school English teacher, Terrance believes stories have the power to ignite curiosity and transform lives—both inside and outside the classroom. Grab your favourite cup and join us as we explore the worlds we create, the lessons we learn, and the adventures that shape who we become. Opening: Welcome everyone to another inspiring edition of Teatime with Miss Liz, where every conversation…

People in this episode

Host: Miss Liz

Guest: Terrance Niedziela Jr.

Topics covered

• storytelling
• education
• imagination
• courage
• speculative fiction

Keywords

• storytelling
• Tales of Aras
• education
• imagination
• courage
• speculative fiction
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tales of Aras

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