CTP (S3EOctSpecial10) Two Girls, A Living Flame, And A Vanishing Class

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)"CTP (S3EOctSpecial10) Two Girls, A Living Flame, And A Vanishing Class[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251022)]We sit down with Edward Willett to explore Fireboy, a middle grade fantasy where a missing class and a living flame push two friends into a high-stakes search. We dig into craft, setting choices that age well, and the realities of publishing when costs keep climbing.• Fireboy’s hook and elemental mystery• Two girls leading the search for classmates• Using fictional towns to avoid dated details• Balancing realism with fantasy for immersion• Why place can help but also distract• Writing across middle grade, YA, and adult• The economics of small presses and rising costs• Debunking the get-rich-quick author myth• Sustainable podcasting and creative cadence• Where to find Edward’s books, press, and podcast ShadowPawPress.com A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the showJLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE- Author, Blogger, Podcaster