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5 Things I Learned About Judy Blume (and the one thing I wish I had)

June 11, 2015 by Melodye Shore

Judy Blume strides across the stage at Aratani Theatre, flashes of teal polish visible through her peep-toed pumps. Her voice is strained by a lingering cold, but at 78 years young, she’s nowhere near ready to slow down. Her hands flutter, and she talks a mile a minute. She’s ready with an answer, quick to laugh.

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Judy Blume at Aratani Theatre, as part of ALOUD’s author series

The audience basks in Judy’s energy, mirrors back to her that radiant smile. It’s ladies night out, with a few exceptions–fans of all ages who’ve come to hear about her latest book release, and to reminisce about her prior works.

It’s hard to pigeonhole the author who helped give birth to the Young Adult genre; and by no means would I want to understate the importance of any one of her beloved characters, all of whom helped redefine what it means to live a ‘normal’ childhood. But here are five things I learned about the inimitable Judy Blume last night (and the one thing I wish I’d learned but didn’t).

1. Judy kept a diary as a young girl, same as the main character in her quasi-autobiographical novel, ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET. And now that she’s a writer, she creates what she calls “security notebooks.” Chock-full of research findings, character traits, and setting descriptions, they keep her from feeling alone when she faces a blank screen.

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2. About the inevitable setbacks, Judy says, “I was devastated by my first e—um, rejection.” She claps a hand over her mouth, as if to stifle a giggle. “Oops, I was going to say erection.” There’s a short pause, to comedic effect, and then she recites that Highlights Magazine refusal, word for word. “Does not win in competition with others.” The audience erupts in laughter, and Judy grins. #delicious irony

3. Judy’s latest novel, IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT, is based on a trio of plane crashes that occurred in her hometown (Elizabeth, New Jersey) during the 1950s. Inspiration struck her in an unlikely setting, complete in concept and out of the blue. She was listening to author Rachel Kushner talk about her mother’s childhood experiences in Cuba during the 1950s, and boom! There it was. Plot. Structure. Characters. Setting. She knew the storyline, beginning to end. “It was a magical moment,” Judy says. “It never happened to me before, and I don’t know that it’ll ever repeat itself in my lifetime.”

4. Judy Twitters up a storm, famously so, but pangs of nostalgia sometimes hit her. “I still have my IBM Selectric typewriter, “ she says. “Sometimes I open the closet door and whisper, “I still love you.”

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Judy Blume, in conversation with Alex Cohen

5. About IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT, Judy says, “ I think this is the one I was meant to write , and that maybe all the other books leading up to it were just practice.”

My only regret, as an avid fan who now shares her profession, is that we didn’t get any deep insights into Judy Blume’s writing process. Successful (and beloved) as she is, surely she could spill a few secrets? The moderator asks, as do several audience members. But true to her belief that “writing is a skill that can’t be taught,” Judy doesn’t proffer much advice. ““Dialogue is what I do best, but I honestly don’t know how it happens. It’s whatever works.”

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An aspiring author approaches the mic, asks the same question from another angle. Judy seems genuinely perplexed. “You sit there, get the critic and censor off your shoulders, and just write…And you read, read, read.” When pressed for a more detailed answer, Judy explains that she sits at her computer for 2-3 hours, takes a two-mile hike and then treats herself to a tasty breakfast.

“Just a bread crumb more?” someone wheedles. Judy’s response: “You have to have determination… just sit there and try to let it happen.”

It’s not much to go on, but hey, it’s the inimitable Judy Blume! So we cling to every word in the moment, scribble them into our notebooks for later reflection, and honor her wildly successful, singular process by creating one of our own.

 

NOTE: This program was sponsored by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Flash photography was verboten, but we were allowed cameras in this venue. Hence, these pictures, all my own.  Judy’s words, which I’ve placed in quotation marks, aren’t verified against official transcripts, but they come as close to her original statements as I could possibly remember/write.

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In the Author’s Tent: Erin Blakemore

October 21, 2010 by Melodye Shore

Women want fictional characters who mirror our own reflections, however smooth or unpolished we might be. Likewise, we’re drawn to headstrong protagonists who defy conventional expectations; who, in leaving indelible impressions on our minds and hearts, encourage each of us to stake our claim on the worlds in which we live. We have insatiable cravings for literary role models who make us think, "I’m like her…or could be." Characters who help us realize we’re not alone…who inspire us to say, "With God as my witness, I can and will prevail!"

From Scarlett O’Hara to Scout Finch, THE HEROINE’S BOOKSHELF celebrates these fictional characters and the authors who birthed them. In Erin Blakemore’s delightful new book, you’ll rediscover the literary heroines you’ve loved and admired over the years–female protagonists who’ve sparked our creativity and ignited our passions, and who’ve set the literary world afire in the process.

I’m delighted to host Erin in the Author’s Tent this morning. You and all your friends are invited to join us! But first, allow me to mention our contest.

CONTEST RULES: If you were hosting an afternoon tea party, which literary heroine(s) would you most want to invite? Tell us in the comments thread, and we’ll enter you in our drawing. Or if you can’t think of anyone offhand, just respond in some way to our conversation. The prize? Your very own copy of THE HEROINE’S BOOKSHELF! Entries must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on Sunday, October 23. Erin will select the winner via a random drawing, and we’ll announce the winner on Monday, October 24.  

 

 

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In the Author’s Tent: Barry Deutsch

October 7, 2010 by Melodye Shore
Harriet the Spy, Jo March, Nancy Drew…I adore female characters who take on the world, armed to the teeth with intelligence and moxy! So it tickles me no end to introduce you to eleven-year-old Mirka, the troll-fighting Orthodox Jewish Girl from HEREVILLE. 

True confession: I’ve never read a graphic novel before now. Never even been tempted. But after seeing Betsy Bird’s rave review (via School Library Journal), I asked author/illustrator Barry Deutsch if he would be willing to talk with me about HEREVILLE: How Mirka Got Her Sword. He said yes, and after exchanging several fun emails, he sent me an Advance Review Copy (ARC), which I devoured immediately–and enjoyed repeatedly.
 
HEREVILLE is 100% fun for kids of all ages, and the author is equally delightful. W
ant to learn more about Barry and Mirka? Please join us in the Author’s Tent.

It’s an honor to have you here, Barry, and to help introduce HEREVILLE to an ever-widening circle of friends. Mazel tov on your book release, and kudos to you for the impressive collection of accolades it’s already garnered, including (this just in!) a starred review from Kirkus!

Thanks so much!

For those who haven’t yet heard about it, would you please give us a brief summary of HEREVILLE?

Hereville is the story of Mirka, an 11-year-old girl being raised in an extremely Orthodox Jewish community. But she dreams of fighting monsters and dragons and trolls, which isn’t very orthodox for an 11-year-old girl in that community! The story is about her family and her life, and also about the magical adventures she has. There’s knitting, and holidays, and siblings, and a witch, a troll, and an extremely grumpy pig.

After reading HEREVILLE many times over, I’m not so sure I’d limit its readership to a specific age group—would you? 

I agree with you – Hereville can be enjoyed by folks of all ages. To be honest, I created Hereville with myself in mind as the audience. I was trying to do a fun adventure comic that I’d really enjoy as a reader. Then when my agent, Judy Hanson, sold it, it turned out it was a kid’s comic. Which is fine with me – I love a lot of kid’s comics.

I’m a big fan of Fruma, Mirka’s stepmother. What a character! I love that she tackles one side of an argument with gusto, and then….at the very moment her opponent seems to waver, she flips positions!


(All images copyrighted and posted with the author’s permission.)

So…enquiring minds my nine-year old friend Anna and I want to know: Who/What was your inspiration for her?

There’s a long tradition of  fierce argumentation in Judaism. A great deal of the Talmud – the Talmud, for readers who don’t know, is one of the central texts of Judaism – consists of argumentation, in which the great rabbis and scholars would argue on all sides of many issues. So Fruma comes partly from that.

And Fruma comes partly from my own love of debate. I hold myself back a lot of the time, because people in real life find that sort of thing annoying, but I love argumentation, and am totally happy to switch sides just for the fun of it.

I have close family ties to the Jewish community, so I particularly enjoyed  the cultural references in your book. Were they borne of outside research, or did they flow from the well stream of your own experiences?

It’s all research. I was raised in a very liberal Jewish home, nothing at all like the community Mirka lives in.

While Jewish orthodoxy is an important part of everyday life in HEREVILLE, it’s also knitted seamlessly into Mirka’s personal story. It feels fresh and effortless, so kudos for that! But perhaps you’d like to talk about the special challenges this entailed?

Thanks – I’m very glad you liked it, and that it didn’t seem labored to you.

The challenge arises mainly in being sincere. There’s a story I heard about a gospel singer who was asked if he believed the religious sentiments he was singing. The singer responded, “I believe while I’m singing.” I think cartooning works the same way. I don’t have the same beliefs as my characters, but I take their beliefs seriously, I respect them, and at some level, in order to make the scenes work correctly, I have to believe in those things a little myself, while I’m writing and drawing.

Which literary characters appealed most to your childhood self, and do they influence your reading/writing/drawing preferences even now?

I loved “Pogo,” Walt Kelly’s great comic strip, as a child, and in some ways he still influences me a lot. I also loved the “Great Brain” books by John D. Fitzgerald, and maybe there’s some Hereville influence there – in the fascination of making a very specific cultural setting come to life, and how seriously Fitzgerald took the voice and beliefs of his child narrator.

Your bio page (on the HEREVILLE site) is fascinating! I’m intrigued by the pig collection in your drawing area, and admit to being a bit jealous of the enormous windows in front of your desk. That said, I’m wondering if your office layout has any influence on your creativity. 

Well, the toy pigs are important because they were my models while I was drawing Hereville!

I don’t think the office layout has a large influence on my work – at least not on the creative side. Having an office to go to does help a lot with my productivity, though.

What new things did you learn about yourself while writing HEREVILLE?

I learned that I could actually complete a long story. There had been so many incomplete, abandoned stories, that I had begun to wonder if I’d ever finish anything!

How do you go about creating a graphic novel? Do you write out the entire storyline first, and then illustrate the scenes and dialogue? Also, since HEREVILLE was originally a web comic, did you have to modify it in any way for print publication?

Hereville changed enormously between the webcomic and the graphic novel! When I began the webcomic, I was making up the story as I went along. But I also started doing research, and that let me make up more about Mirka’s life and Mirka’s community, and the more I knew, the more changes I needed to make.

As for how I create it, it’s all over the place. I had a story outline when I began the graphic novel, but major scenes were added to the story after I was already well into drawing. The scene were  Fruma and Mirka discuss their dead mothers – which a friend of mine called the heart of the story – was also the last scene I added to the story. Some scenes I’d script completely, some I’d make up the script while laying out the pages. And then once I could see the layout, I’d have to modify the script, and then seeing the modified script would make me change the layout.

What tips or tools might you recommend to anyone thinking about writing/illustrating their own graphic novels?

For anyone starting out, I’d recommend not worrying about tools. Art Spiegelman drew Maus with ball-point pen on copy paper, and it’s one of the greatest comic books ever drawn. What’s important is producing pages. Ninety-nine percent of the time, if a just-starting-out creator has a problem, the problem isn’t what they draw with; it’s that they’re not producing lots and lots and lots of comic book pages. Until they do that, they won’t get good.

I imagine lots of creative souls will find comfort and  encouragement in this answer! Practice and persistence…seems like good advice for everyone.

I know you’re busy working on the next graphic novel in the HEREVILLE series (yay!), so thanks  for spending time with us today. But before we let you go…can I convince you to play the ever-popular LIGHTNING ROUND?

West Side Story or Into the Wild? West Side Story! (I’m a musical theater fanatic.)

Your favorite Crayola crayon color? Purple. I love purple.

GLEE or Dancing with the Stars? GLEE. (See above, re: musical theater fanatic.)

Betty or Veronica? Jughead.

Seafood or steak? Steak, please!

HEREVILLE is available from online retailers, or you can pick up a copy from your favorite independent bookseller. [Psst! I’ll let you in on a little gift-giving secret: You can also order a signed copy with a personalized sketch.]

Barry Deutsch attended Oberlin College, The School of Visual Arts in New York City (where he studied under comics legend Will Eisner), and finally graduated from Portland State University. While a student at PSU, Barry won the national Charles Schulz Award for best student cartoonist. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with eight housemates, three cats, dozens of tiny baby fish, and a number of small plastic pigs. Barry is currently working on a second Hereville graphic novel for Abrams. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, or his website.  (Want to read more author interviews? Please visit the Author’s Tent archives.)

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In the Author’s Tent: Lauren Baratz-Logsted

July 2, 2010 by Melodye Shore

Having just returned from a trip to the East Coast last night, I’m still a bit addled jet-lagged this morning.  But never fear: I’ve asked the fabulous Lauren Baratz-Logsted to help carry the conversation. On July 12, her newest YA novel, THE EDUCATION OF BET hits the shelves, followed closely by THE TWIN’S DAUGHTER, which is scheduled for an August 31 release. So as you might expect, she’s got lots to talk about. And rightly so.

 

I first met Lauren at the Backspace Writers’ Forum, where I was immediately impressed by her genuine—and generous—contributions to other members, as well as the writing community at large. An accomplished author in her own right (19 published books and counting!), she’s gained a lot of wisdom through experience. This is perhaps my favorite interview with Lauren, mainly for the way she approaches her own struggles and triumphs. If you’re short on courage or confidence, I’m willing to bet it’ll inspire you!

       

Since Lauren’s visit to the Authors’ Tent is near the end of a lengthy blog tour, I decided to ask her one question. Yeah, so maybe it’s not all that creative, but enquiring minds wanted to know: What’s one question no one has asked that you wish they had?

 

Here’s Lauren’s response:

 

Hmm…let’s see… I know! "Lauren, in addition to your many published books, I understand you’ve written several other books. Which one, if any, would you most like to have see the light of day?"

 

Wow, me, what a terrific question! I hear writers often say that they hope their earlier efforts would never be published, but I would want mine to be – I’m nutty that way. And the one I’d most like to see make it to bookstores everywhere is a quirky adult novel called Z. It’s a contemporary re-visioning of The Great Gatsby featuring a writer who returns home to Danbury after 15 years out in L.A. only to meet and fall in love with a window washer who may or may not be Zorro. Z has everything: comedy, romance, drama, swordplay, and no one dies in a swimming pool. All of that said, I’ve been thinking as I’m writing this that Z might work better if I revised it as a young adult novel. I’ve done that three times before – written a book for one age group only to realize later that it would work much better for a different market. Sometimes I have to break lots of eggs before making an omelet.


Thanks, Lauren, for joining us in the Authors’ Tent! I know I’m not alone in expressing my appreciation for your many contributions–to writers and readers alike.


To catch more of Lauren’s blog tour, just follow these links:

July 1: http://www.clatteringkeys.blogspot.com/  and July 5th: http://books-movies-chinesefood.blogspot.com/  And to read more author interviews, please visit the Authors’ Tent archives. 

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In the Author’s Tent: R.J. Anderson and Saundra Mitchell

June 23, 2010 by Melodye Shore

I’m pleased to welcome two special guests to The Author’s Tent today: R.J. Anderson and Saundra Mitchell! Rebecca’s latest book, WAYFARER, was released just yesterday, and Saundra’s debut novel, SHADOWED SUMMER, came out in paperback on June 8th. Here are their book covers. Aren’t they beautiful?

 

I first met these talented authors via LiveJournal. (You may recognize their user names: [info]rj_anderson  and [info]anywherebeyond.)  Our worldviews may occasionally differ, but we’ve found common ground within this community. We don’t write in the same genre — they write YA fantasy; I write nonfiction for grown-ups. Still, there’s lots of overlap in the themes we explore, and that has a spillover effect in what we choose to blog about. (Witness: this recent example.)

Brilliant thinkers, these two, but very friendly and down-to-earth. So when Saundra announced the start of her summer blog tour, I invited her to join me in The Author’s Tent, and I asked R.J. (Rebecca) to stop by, as well. Would you be willing to talk about something esoteric? I asked. Say, for instance, the intersection of Faith and Fantasy? Lucky for us, they said yes! So without further delay, please allow them to share with you their thoughts about the ways in which faith and spirituality inform their worldviews and their writing. Because this is an interactive forum, I’m hoping you’ll chime in, as well! 



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In the Author’s Tent: Deborah Wiles

June 18, 2010 by Melodye Shore

Guess who’s joining us in The Author’s Tent today? The lovely and talented Deborah Wiles! 

I’m a huge fan. There, I’ve said it. Smile I savor Deborah’s beautiful blog musings, over at One Pomegranate, and I’ve loved each of her award-winning books in turn. So when COUNTDOWN hit the shelves, it rocketed to the top of my reading list. 

Cuban Missile Crisis …  Vietnam … Hippies … Make Love, Not War … Joan Baez … We Shall Overcome … Selma … Bobby Kennedy … Martin Luther King, Jr. … Easy Rider … Malcolm X … Letter from a Birmingham Jail … The Beatles … Black Panthers … Jim Morrison …  Tune in, turn on, drop out … One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind … Heavens to Murgatroyd, talk about flashbacks! I was transfixed by COUNTDOWN, start to finish, and I can’t wait for the next book in the trilogy. 

Even if you’re not a child of the 60s (hush now), I daresay you’ll love COUNTDOWN. 
Since its May 2010 debut, it’s
received a veritable constellation of starred reviews. Haven’t read it? Let me tempt you. First, this teaser (PDF), then the trailer:

 

Want to know more about COUNTDOWN? Absorb some of Debbie’s Southern charm, perhaps, or talk with us about writing? Come, visit with us awhile. I’ve poured y’all some sweet tea, and I’ve saved some front-row seats.    


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In the Author’s Tent: Varian Johnson

March 8, 2010 by Melodye Shore

It’s my privilege to host Varian Johnson in the Author’s Tent today. This is the first stop on his blog tour for SAVING MADDIE, which hits the bookstores on Tuesday. Coincidentally, tomorrow is Varian’s birthday, so I’m going to celebrate both occasions by giving away two copies of his novel. 

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Joshua Wynn is a preacher’s son and a “good boy” who always does the right thing—until Maddie Smith comes back to town. Maddie is the daughter of the former associate pastor of Joshua’s church, and his childhood crush. Now Maddie is all grown up, gorgeous—and troubled. She wears provocative clothes to church, curses, drinks, and fools around with older men. Joshua’s ears burn just listening to the things she did to get kicked out of boarding school, and her own home.

As time goes on, Joshua goes against his parents and his own better instincts to keep Maddie from completely capsizing. Along the way, he begins to question his own rigid understanding of God and whether, as his mother says, a girl like Maddie is beyond redemption. Maddie leads Joshua further astray than any girl ever has . . . but is there a way to reconcile his love for her and his love for his life in the church? [from Varian’s website]

This contemporary YA novel is at once a love story and a spiritual quest. The main characters are relatable; the storyline, courageous and compelling.  I love that Varian allows Joshua and Maddie to venture into dangerous, unpredictable territory. I also appreciated the nuanced storyline, which invites readers to consider religious themes from multiple angles. 

ABOUT THE INTERVIEW

In this wide-ranging conversation, Varian talks with me about religion, cover art, stereotypes, blackberry cobbler and more. Sound good? Grab your all-access pass and go! (Leave a comment about our Q & A session, and you’ll be automatically entered in tomorrow’s drawing.)



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In the Author’s Tent: Susan VanHecke

February 14, 2010 by Melodye Shore

Welcome once again to The Author’s Tent! We’re interviewing Susan VanHecke today, and wow, are you in for a treat! A successful author of several nonfiction and fiction books for grown-ups and young people, Susan will talk with us about writing memoir for publication. We’ll also shine the spotlight on ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER, the memoir she coauthored with Dean Ellis Kohler.


Nominated for the 2009 Cybil Award for nonfiction
, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER is receiving accolades from all corners. And no wonder: In the words of Graham Nash, it’s “a remarkable story about the transcendent power of music."  

Take a peek at this book trailer, and then hurry inside. From Act One to final encore, you won’t want to miss what Susan has to say. And at the end of our interview, I’ll announce the lucky winner of my ONE WORLD ONE HEART blog contest giveaway.



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One World One Heart: kumbaya and a contest

February 5, 2010 by Melodye Shore

I am honored and excited to participate in this year’s ONE WORLD ONE HEART Blog Event! 

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ONE WORLD ONE HEART was started in 2007 by Lisa Swifka, aka A Whimsical Bohemian, as a way to bring together bloggers who might not otherwise meet. It’s not about spreading a political message or promoting a social agenda—its sole purpose is to help foster closer relationships among all peoples of the world, using the internet as our conduit.  And to sweeten the pot, we’ll give and perhaps receive fabulous prizes! (Wow, I’m ticketholder #994, and more people are being added all the time! Read more about OWOH here.) 

MY ONE WORLD ONE HEART GIVEAWAY: 

I’m offering an autographed copy of ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER. Co-authored by Dean Ellis Kohler and Susan VanHecke, this powerful memoir was nominated for the 2009 Cybil Award for Nonfiction and is, in the words of Graham Nash, "A remarkable story about the transcendent power of music."   

Also, I’m pleased to announce that Susan VanHecke has agreed to join me In the Author’s Tent. A successful author of books for young people and grown ups, Susan specializes in history and true stories about fascinating people. I’m hoping she’ll share some of her craft-related insights (about memoir, especially), and I’d love to get the inside scoop on some of her pet projects. More about that on February 15th, when I post the winner of this give-away.
 Stay tuned…

THE RULES: 

  1. Leave ONE comment on this blog entry. Maybe name your favorite musician, or tell me one of your favorite songs.
  2. All “anonymous” comments are moderated, so if you’re not a member of LiveJournal, your entry won’t be immediately visible. Inappropriate or auto-generated comments will be deleted.
  3. Be sure your comment leads me back to you, either through a link to your blog or an email address where you can be reached.
  4. Contest entries must be posted here by 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Valentine’s Day (February 14th).
  5. I will use a random number generator to select the winner.  
  6. The winner will be announced on this blog on February 15th and will be notified by email. (NOTE: If the prizewinner does not respond to my email within 5 (five) days, I will select another winner.)
  7. The prize will be sent via USPS. 

ETA: Congratulations,  –you’re the lucky winner!
 

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In the Author’s Tent: Sara Zarr

September 29, 2009 by Melodye Shore

I imagine being a shepherdess on the hillside when Jesus went out looking for his one lost sheep. Robes blowing around my legs. A rough wooden staff in my hands. The way it might feel to see a grown man coming back over the hill, carrying a lamb like a baby. It would make me love him, I think. […] I mean, if it even really happened, which is the sentence I add now in my head whenever I think of any story in the Bible.

—ONCE WAS LOST, by Sara Zarr


ONCE WAS LOST draws readers into Samara Taylor’s world from the very first page, never allowing them to get too comfortable. It’s the kind of novel that lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve finished the final chapter. Kudos to Sara Zarr for writing an engaging story that asks courageous questions about the main character’s religious faith. 

Want a sneak-peek before its October 1st release date? Step inside the Author’s Tent—let’s have a sit-down session with the author.

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