Joan Reardon:
In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, Anthony interviews author Joan Reardon about her middle grade novel, Dad Rock Dragon Quest. The conversation delves into the book's themes of family dynamics, the importance of agency for young characters, and the inspiration behind the characters and rock music elements. Joan shares her writing journey, balancing her career as a lawyer with her passion for writing, and offers valuable advice for aspiring writers. The episode concludes with Joan's vision for her readers and the joy she hopes to bring through her stories.
New Releases:
The Last Tiger by Brad and Julia Reiw
Masks by Brian Nathanson and Margaret Rae, illustrated by Beck Kurbick
A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle Sambury
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:54 Exploring Family Dynamics
05:51 The Role of Parents in Middle Grade Fiction
09:09 Character Development and Inspirations
11:54 Themes of Love and Understanding in Family
15:06 Writing Journey and Balancing Law and Literature
19:47 Advice for Aspiring Writers
26:40 New Releases
31:58 South Carolina Lawsuit