S2:E4 - J.A. Sommer & 'The Blue Book of Tales'

Rachel Donahue continues her interview with J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his childhood dyslexia served both as an obstacle and an inspiration towards storytelling.Mentioned in this episode:* Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions* J.A. Sommer’s Author Sitewww.jasommer.net* Zao’s Tales www.goodreads.com/book/show/61459448-zao-s-tales* Island of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O’Dellwww.goodreads.com/book/show/41044096-island-of-the-blue-dolphins* The No. 1 Car Spotter - Atinukewww.goodreads.com/book/show/11630978-the-no-1-car-spotter* The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smithwww.goodreads.com/book/show/7061.The_No_1_Ladies_Detective_Agency* John D. Neiner - Illustratorwww.neinercreative.com* Storyteller - Edward Myerswww.bookshop.org/p/books/storyteller-edward-myers/10596113* Strawberry Girl - Lois Lenskien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_GirlClick to learn more about Bandersnatch Books!www.bandersnatchbooks.comSpecial Thanks to:Son of Laughter for our theme song: “Cricket in a Jar.” - www.son-of-laughter.comEvelyn Warnemuende for our artwork. - www.instagram.com/starclad.magpieS.D.G. Morgan for our audio engineering. - sdgmorgan.substack.comDave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques. - sound.allamhouse.comDiana Pavlac Glyer for our namesake book, Bandersnatch. - www.dianaglyer.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bandersnatchbooks.substack.com