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In This First of Three Episodes:
We explore the themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption. Look no further than our latest episode, featuring interviews with several authors at the Hamilton East Public Library Local Author's Book Fair 2023. Join our host, Maccabee Griffin, as he delves into the world of literature and speaks with Mr. David Marsh about his book "The Confessions of Adam." This thought-provoking novel explores the story of Adam and Eve and the complex emotions of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption.
But that's not all! Maccabee also chats with Mr. DeShane Reed about his book "Lucky Are Those Born Black" and how a 50-year-old poem influenced a generation to see just how lucky they are to be born. And if you're a comics fan, you won't want to miss our interview with Mr. Jason Funk about his comic book "Merchant of Misfortune" and how this 16-year-old teenager doesn't allow the label of autism to discourage him from telling great stories.
We also have Rue Sparks on the show discussing her book "The Fables of Wren," which uniquely and creatively explores grief and her journey with losing the love of her life at such a young age. And last but not least, B.A. Williamson joins us to talk about the character development of Gwendolyn in "The Marvelous Adventures of Gwendolyn Gray" and her mental health's impact on the imaginative world around her.
So if you're looking for a podcast episode that covers a wide range of literary topics and features engaging interviews with talented authors, be sure to tune in to this three-part series of Beyond the Pen. And don't forget to share it with your friends and followers - you never know who might be looking for their next great read!
Timestamps:
Adam's Story and Themes [00:00:26]: The author discusses the themes of forgiveness and redemption in the novel "The Confessions of Adam" and how they relate to modern people.
Vivid Settings [00:02:31]: The author discusses the importance of setting in "The Confessions of Adam" and how it plays a crucial role in storytelling.
Writing Kryptonite [00:05:01]: The author discusses their writing Kryptonite and how being between projects is their greatest weakness.
The Lucky Are Those Born Black book [00:05:53]: The author of the book "Lucky Are Those Born Black?" is being interviewed about the 50-year-old poem that inspired an entire series of books while providing information on where to purchase the book.
The Merchant of Misfortune [00:12:16]: Jason Funk, the 16-year-old author and illustrator of "Merchant of Misfortune," is interviewed and discusses the inspiration for the characters and the story's message.
The Trickster Finch [00:16:09]: Rue Sparks talks about her book, The Fable of Wren, set in a small southern town, discusses the significance of the Trickster Finch in the story and how it relates to the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Ren's Struggle with Grief [00:19:40]: Rue discusses Ren's struggle to accept the loss and move forward, along with the use of magical realism in the book.
Consistency as a Writing Kryptonite [00:21:14]: Rue discusses her struggle with consistency in writing due to health issues and disability.
Gwendolyn's Growth and Conflict [00:22:24]: B.A. Williamson of "The Marvelous Adventures of Gwendolyn Gray" discusses the character's growth and struggles with mental health and the conflict between order and imagination in the series.
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