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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 43 MIN

Ep. 80: Lisa Schmid (Hart & Souls) on Non-Scary Ghost Stories and Podcasting

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In this episode of the Middle Grade Matters podcast, author Lisa Schmid discusses her latest middle grade novel, 'Heart & Souls.' The conversation delves into the themes of anxiety, empathy, and the role of ghosts in storytelling. Lisa shares her personal experiences that inspired her writing, the importance of creating relatable characters, and the challenges of balancing writing with family life and podcasting. Lisa also discuss the podcast 'Writers with Wrinkles', which she co-hosts, and shares insights from recent episodes featuring industry professionals. For bonus content and  info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

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In this episode of the Middle Grade Matters podcast, author Lisa Schmid discusses her latest middle grade novel, 'Heart & Souls.' The conversation delves into the themes of anxiety, empathy, and the role of ghosts in storytelling. Lisa shares her personal experiences that inspired her writing, the importance of creating relatable characters, and the challenges of balancing writing with family life and podcasting. Lisa also discuss the podcast 'Writers with Wrinkles', which she co-hosts, a...

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