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Author Ruth Mitchell joined me for this episode to discuss some of the influential books in her life. We talk about growing up in a children's book, how channeling Pippi Longstocking got her into mischief, and the perils of loaning books to middle school crushes. We also discuss the books that made her want to become a writer and chat a bit about her own book Deleted. You can find Ruth online and learn more about her book Deleted on her website www.literallyruth.com [http://www.literallyruth.com], and you can follow her on Instagram @literally.ruth.mitchell. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com [http://www.shapedbystories.com]. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq [https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq]

This episode I chat with children's book editor Alex Messina-Schultheis about some of the books that are most important to her. We cover the sweetest birthday books ever, a myriad of literary crushes, and pulling her first reading all nighter. You can follow Alex on Instagram @commasandcarbs. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com [http://www.shapedbystories.com]. If you’re subscribed to the podcast, you may have noticed a lengthy hiatus — putting together a podcast takes a lot of time and with 2020 being what it was, I needed that break. But I’m excited to be back with a new episode and hope to keep new episodes coming in 2021. However, I’m taking a relaxed approach to producing and publishing the podcast, so staying subscribed in your podcast app of choice is the best way to know when a new episode is out! Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq [https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq]

While I have long been familiar with The Neverending Story by Michael Ende, I had never heard of Ende’s book Momo until my guest Tabby Pawlitzki brought it to my attention. Tabby first encountered the book as a child growing up in Germany, and it has been a favorite ever since. We discuss becoming a kid detective, reading in translation, and the many life lessons to be learned from a tortoise. You can follow Tabby on Instagram @tabbypawlitzki and keep up with her podcast at https://www.modernlifepodcast.com [https://www.modernlifepodcast.com]. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com [http://www.shapedbystories.com]. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq [https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq]

Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time is one of those books that sticks in your imagination. Such was the case for writer and scholar Dr. Trinna S. Frever who counts A Wrinkle in Time as a lifelong favorite. We chat about the joy of being read to, hideaway reading nooks, and the wonderful appeal of books with a touch of magic. Dr. Frever also tells me more about her latest project, Your L. M. Montgomery Story. You can follow Dr. Frever on Instagram @trinna_writes [url] and keep up with all of her projects at www.trinnafrever.com [http://www.trinnafrever.com]. You can learn more and participate in the Your L. M. Montgomery Story project at www.yourlmmstory.com [http://www.yourlmmstory.com]. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com [http://www.shapedbystories.com]. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq [https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq] [url]

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith has long been a favorite book of my guest, writer Katharine Schellman. We talk about growing up in a family of readers, devouring books in a series, and the difficulties and complexities of growing up, even if you do happen to live in a castle. We also chat about Katharine's new novel, The Body in the Garden. You can follow Katharine on Instagram @katharinewrites and keep up with all of her literary adventures at www.katharineschellman.com [http://www.katharineschellman.com]. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @shapedbystoriesdiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com [http://www.shapedbystories.com]. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq [https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq]