Author Spotlight: MarcyKate Connolly & Kathryn Holmes on Writing a Middle Grade X-Files

Have you ever had an experience where everything seemed to fall into place? Like it was meant to be? That's exactly how the collaboration between MarcyKate Connolly and Kathryn Holmes felt as they crafted their new book, "The Thirteenth Circle." When Kathryn envisioned a Middle Grade X-Files novel, she knew she needed a second voice to take on the role of "Mulder." As fate would have it, MarcyKate heard Kathryn's idea and knew she'd been ready for that role since fourth grade. The rest is history! In this dynamic episode, the duo unveils the secrets behind plotting, writing, and editing their captivating book while navigating the ups and downs of daily life. Get ready for a feel-good and enlightening discussion that will spark your creative energy! 📖 Giveaway Alert: To add to the excitement, MarcyKate and Kathryn are generously giving away one (1) copy of "The Thirteenth Circle" to a lucky viewer! To enter the giveaway, simply do one or more of the following: 1) LIKE this episode. 2) SUBSCRIBE to this channel. 3) Leave a comment sharing your thoughts. If you complete steps 1 or 2, add that info to your comment for additional entries. (Ex: Enjoyed the episode. Liked, Subscribed / Followed on YT, FB, X, IG, TT). Each comment and/or subscription serves as an additional entry to the giveaway. The winner will be chosen on Saturday, February 10, 2024. (Giveaway open to United States residents only) MarcyKate Connolly: https://www.marcykate.com/ Kathryn Holmes:https://www.kathrynholmes.com/ The Thirteenth Circle: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250891600/thethirteenthcircle #fantasy #highfantasy #supernaturallovestory #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingplaylist #writingabook #novel #amwritingpodcast #am-writing Podcast Links Email: [email protected] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@angiechristiewritenow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.