"From Fairytales to Reality: A Young Writer's Dream" | Author Interview | Episode 132

In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, Deirdre welcomes 14-year-old author Elora Sophia. They discuss her inspiration behind the fantasy book 'Guardians Rise to the Phantom,' the first in a planned series of six. Elora talks about creating a rich fantasy world inspired by stories her father told her and the unique SuperCAT characters she developed in her childhood. Despite her young age, Elora is already working on the third book in her series, with plans to publish one book each year. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of writing at a young age, Elora's self-publishing journey, and her role as an illustrator for her books. Elora shares her excitement for future adventures in her series and hopes to inspire other young writers to follow their dreams.

00:00 Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast
00:31 Inspiration Behind the Book
00:50 Creating the Guardians Series
01:42 Publishing Journey and Future Plans
02:48 Support System and Writing Process
05:48 World-Building and Story Elements
10:10 Illustrations and Homeschooling
12:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement