EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 39 MIN
Ep. 95: Cordelia Jensen (Lilac and the Switchback) on Crafting a Novel-In-Verse
from Middle Grade Matters · host Shannon Balloon
On this episode, Cordelia Jensen discusses her latest middle grade verse novel, 'Lilac and the Switchback', exploring themes of friendship, grief, and change. She shares insights into the writing process, the emotional depth of verse novels, and the collaborative nature of editing. Cordelia reflects on her journey as a writer and the unique aspects of writing for a middle grade audience.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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On this episode, Cordelia Jensen discusses her latest middle grade verse novel, 'Lilac and the Switchback', exploring themes of friendship, grief, and change. She shares insights into the writing process, the emotional depth of verse novels, and the collaborative nature of editing. Cordelia reflects on her journey as a writer and the unique aspects of writing for a middle grade audience. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter he...
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Ep. 95: Cordelia Jensen (Lilac and the Switchback) on Crafting a Novel-In-Verse
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