Interview with Author Brett Salter (The Talisman Series)

Hanging out on 2CC today is Brett Salter, author of the middle-grade contemporary fantasy series The Talisman. Anime, punk rock, drawing inspiration from past art to create new work, the works of David Lynch and Stanley Kubrick, and paying attention to your grammar are just a few of the subjects that Arthur gets to chat … Continue reading Interview with Author Brett Salter (The Talisman Series)

Interview with Author Kristen O’Neal (Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses)

Joining the show on this fine day is Kristen O’Neal, author of the contemporary YA werewolf novel Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses, which just had its paperback release on May 10th. Tune in to hear her and Arthur discuss a multitude of subjects, including their shared love for Jurassic Park, their equally shared displeasure for … Continue reading Interview with Author Kristen O’Neal (Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses)

Interview with Author Eric Berlin (The Puzzling World of Winston Breen)

Joining the show for today is Eric Berlin, who wrote The Puzzling World of Winston Breen and its two sequels, all of which belong to the small group of puzzle-themed middle-grade books that Arthur had devoured as a child. On top of that, Eric creates puzzles for a living, having whipped up crosswords and variety … Continue reading Interview with Author Eric Berlin (The Puzzling World of Winston Breen)

2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Desirée Calderón de Fawaz (Quetzalli’s Last Song)

In the house today is microbiologist-turned-author Desirée Calderón de Fawaz, who wrote and illustrated the 2017 picture book Tata’s Earrings, then penned her debut novel Quetzalli’s Last Song, the first entry in the Brum Hesles Series. Listen to Arthur chat with her about topics like her former work in microbiology, the gorgeous illustrations in QLS, … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Desirée Calderón de Fawaz (Quetzalli’s Last Song)

2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Lacie Waldon (The Layover)

Today’s guest is author Lacie Waldon, whose debut novel, The Layover, is a vacation rom-com that mixes The Hating Game with The Unhoneymooners. In this episode, you’ll hear Arthur and Lacie cover subjects like her background as a flight attendant, her upcoming book From the Jump (which will be published on July 19, 2022), being a … Continue reading 2 Cents Critic Podcast – Interview with Author Lacie Waldon (The Layover)

Interview with Author Manda Collins (An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire)

This isn’t any regular old review, listeners. Nope, 2CC is presenting its first ever author interview (albeit one that kicked off with a technical blunder)! Arthur has brought on historical romance author Manda Collins, whose work includes A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem, the Studies in Scandal series, and the Ugly Ducklings series, with … Continue reading Interview with Author Manda Collins (An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire)