Better World Books Podcast: Sisters Lauren Myracle & Susan Rebecca White

Posted by Dana on 07.22.2010 at 10:16 am

You know how you and your sister talk to each other in a way that is completely different from the way you talk to  anyone else?  Well guess what… that would still be true if you were both famous, successful authors!  Meet sisters and authors Lauren Myracle and Susan Rebecca White.

Lauren, the just slightly older sister is known for her hugely popular YA books TTYL and TTFN and her new series for younger readers that starts with LUV YA BUNCHES.  And Susan, whose second book A SOFT PLACE TO LAND was recently released, is well on her way to being a favorite among book clubs and critics alike.  You may remember my earlier interview with Susan about her first book, BOUND SOUTH.

A while back, I had a chance to sit down with the sisters in their first ever joint interview and they were not shy!  We talked about what it was like growing up together and how their relationship has shaped their writing.

This was actually one of my favorite interviews to record.  It was like Read more…

Interview with Lauren Myracle and Susan Rebecca White [ 26:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1198)

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Better World Books Podcast: Jeffrey Stepakoff

Posted by Dana on 04.14.2010 at 10:08 am

Jeffrey Stepakoff has a career that many people would drool over (myself included);  great success as a writer and producer in Hollywood, followed by an incredibly well received first novel, FIREWORKS OVER TOCCOA.  But that wasn’t the plan when he first started out.  When we sat down to talk last week Jeffrey said “he just wanted to be left alone to write”!

Clearly that worked out.  In Hollywood, Jeffrey worked on shows like SISTERS, THE WONDER YEARS and DAWSON’S CREEK not too mention several movies.  He loved the life, but really wanted more time with his family so decided to transition to writing books.  FIREWORKS OVER TOCCOA is Jeffrey’s second book, but first novel and it is quickly becoming a national bestseller.

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