BookWorthy Talks with Kylie Beevers

Summary
In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Kylie Beavers, the author of the middle-grade fantasy adventure, Rise of the Living Wood. They discuss Kylie's background, living on a farm, and her connection with nature. They also explore the incorporation of faith in children's literature and the challenges of writing a fantasy book without magic. Kylie shares her inspiration for 'Rise of the Living Wood' and the journey of the main character, Bramble. She also talks about her writing journey, favorite books, and current reading list. Finally, Kylie reveals her future projects and where to find more information about her and her books.

Takeaways
Living close to nature and connecting with the outdoors can be a source of inspiration for writing.

• Incorporating faith in children's literature can provide a counterbalance to the darkness and confusion present in some content.
• Fantasy books can be written without magic, focusing on the elements of make-believe and fiction.
• Using animals as main characters in fantasy allows readers to see the world from a different perspective.
• Publishing a book at a young age can be daunting but can also be a step toward faith and reliance on God's guidance.
• The 'Rise of the Living Wood' series aims to convey messages of hope, fearlessness, and the significance of light.
• Trilogies provide a complete and satisfying storytelling experience, allowing for the exploration of multiple themes and character arcs.
• Writing can be a journey of self-discovery and growth, and anyone who writes can consider themselves a writer.
• Favorite books can have a profound impact on a writer's style and storytelling approach.
• Reading a variety of books, including middle-grade and non-fiction, can broaden one's perspective and inspire new ideas.
• Future projects from Kylie Beavers include the release of 'Journey to Amber Forest' and a novella for the Livingwood Chronicles series.

Chapters
00:00-Introduction and Background

01:07-Living on a Farm and Connecting with Nature

03:08-Incorporating Faith in Children's Literature

05:13-Writing a Fantasy Book without Magic

07:48-Using Animals as Main Characters in Fantasy

09:15-Inspiration for 'Rise of the Living Wood'

11:41-Taking on the Task of Publishing at a Young Age

12:31-The Message of 'Rise of the Living Wood'

13:56-The Journey of Bramble and the Trilogy

15:47-The Start of the Writing Journey

16:46-Favorite Books and Reading Recommendations

18:35-Current Reading List

21:04-Future Projects

22:05-Where to Find More Information

Find out more about Kylie and her books on the links below.

 
LivingWoodChronicles | Kylie Beevers | Substack

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