A Journey into Identity, Value, and Acceptance with YA Author Cathy McCrumb

Read Clean YA with CJ

Feb 23, 2024•29 min•0Ep. 20

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Episode description

Episode Show Notes Can be Found Here: https://cjmilacci.com/read-clean-ya-with-cj-podcast/

Links to Things Discussed in this Episode

The Recorder (Book 1 of Children of the Consortium) (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3OTfXY3

Cathy McCrumb’s Website: https://www.cathymccrumb.com

Cathy McCrumb on Instagram: @cathymccrumbauthor

Lorehaven Review of Recorder: https://lorehaven.com/reviews/recorder/

Lorehaven Review of Aberration: https://lorehaven.com/reviews/aberration/

Summary

In this episode, CJ Milacci interviews young adult author Cathy McCrumb about her Consortium Trilogy. They discuss the inspiration behind the trilogy, the writing process, and the development of the characters. They also explore the themes of the series, including the importance of hope and recognizing one's own value. Cathy shares her writing journey and where readers can connect with her and find her books.

Takeaways

The Consortium Trilogy is an epic science fiction adventure with twists and turns that will captivate readers.
The series explores themes of identity, value, and the importance of hope.
Cathy McCrum's writing process involves a combination of planning and discovery, with characters often taking on a life of their own.
Readers who enjoy Stargate and other team-based science fiction stories will likely enjoy the Consortium Trilogy.

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