David Massie and the Hidden Underworld by Andrew M. Nehring

Tamar Rydzinski and I discuss her career in publishing, specifically her time at Sanford Greenburger Associates and the Laura Dail Literary Agency, where she became vice president and director of subrights, and now as the president and founder of Context Literary. Chrystal lives outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and son. Her next middle-grade novel, Not An Easy Win, which has already received multiple starred reviews will be published in February 2023. Chrystal made her debut with Take Back the Block, which received multiple starred reviews, was a Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and an NPR Best Book. Giles is a champion for diversity and representation in children’s literature. Purchase BANNEKER BONES AND THE GIANT ROBOT BEES: Ĭhrystal D. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE for more great content:) It’s enhanced my life and I hope you feel the same. Thank you so much for supporting the show. Esteemed Audience, it’s been an honor and a privilege.

It’s a great conversation to end on as we discuss all my favorite subjects, such as successful writing habits, the need for diversity of representation in fiction, how a career in finance improves a career as an author, the importance of not hiding the truth from young readers, the imminent disclosure of the reality of flying saucers, and so much more. Giles and I discuss her practical, data-driven approach to writing fiction that led to her newest novel, NOT AN EASY WIN. In the final(ish) episode of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast, Chrystal D.

David Massie and the Hidden Underworld by Andrew M. Nehring