BookWorthy Chats with Phyllis Wheeler

Summary

 In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Phyllis Wheeler, who shares her journey from mechanical engineer to writer of award-winning time travel fantasy tales for children. They discuss her series, Guardians of Time, which follows the adventures of Jake and Ava as they navigate different historical periods to rescue their dog. Phyllis emphasizes the importance of exploring diverse histories, the inspiration behind her writing, and the educational resources she provides for homeschooling families. The conversation also touches on themes of faith and morality woven into her stories, as well as her future writing projects.

Takeaways

 Phyllis Wheeler has a diverse background in journalism and engineering.

The Guardians of Time series features unique historical settings.

Phyllis aims to inspire curiosity about history in children.

Writing for kids has been a lifelong passion for Phyllis.

Her writing style is influenced by her journalism training.

Phyllis incorporates real-life experiences into her stories.

The series encourages kids to explore different cultures and histories.

Phyllis provides educational resources for homeschooling families.

Faith and morality are subtly woven into her narratives.

Phyllis is currently working on the fourth book in her series.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to Phyllis Wheeler and Her Work

02:52 Exploring the Guardians of Time Series

06:01 Inspiration Behind the Settings and Characters

08:55 The Importance of Diverse Histories

11:54 Phyllis's Journey as a Writer

15:04 Educational Resources for Homeschooling

17:51 Themes of Faith and Morality in Writing

20:51 Looking Ahead: Future Projects

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