In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host Deirdre Pippins welcomes 14-year-old author Elora Sophia. Elora shares her journey from creating bedtime stories with her father to writing her fantasy book series, Guardians. Discussing her inspiration, world-building, and the creative process, Elora reveals details about her debut book 'Guardians Rise to the Phantom,' set to be published later this year. She also talks about her future plans, the support from her parents and friends, and her mission to inspire young peers to pursue their passions. 00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast 00:36 Inspiration from Childhood Stories 01:12 Creating the Guardians Series 02:27 Publishing Journey and Future Plans 04:01 Challenges and Support in Writing 06:13 World-Building in Guardians 10:33 Illustrations and Homeschooling 12:39 Encouragement and Final Thoughts