Read-Aloud Revival ®
Read-Aloud Revival ®
Sarah Mackenzie
RAR #256: My New Favorite Book for the Whole Family
39 minutes Posted Dec 26, 2024 at 8:00 am.
RAR 256: My New Favorite Book for the Whole Family
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Meet Millie Florence
How did this story come to you?
From self-published to publishing with Waxwing
Why Millie writes to be read aloud
What's one part of the world in Mulberry Glen that you wish were real?
How do you decide what kind of magic to include in a story?
Are there any books or movies or experience that impacted your writing of this story?
The inspiration for including Latin
Which character is most like you? Least?
Was there any scene that you were nervous to write?
Who are some of the authors that have most inspired you?
If the book had its own soundtrack, what kind of music would be on it?
What's a question you hope that readers will ask you?
How do you hope your readers will feel after they finish your book?
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Gather your aspiring writers and littlest book lovers for this episode. 


I am so excited to welcome back author Millie Florence to talk about the beautiful book we created together, Beyond Mulberry Glen.


Millie and I are chatting about the making of the book from inspiration to final draft with a series of fun questions from what scene was the hardest to write to what character she’d want to hang out with for an afternoon.


Beyond Mulberry Glen is a read-aloud novel for the whole family, featuring a gorgeous cover and illustrations by Astrid Sheckels. It’s Waxwing Books’s very first middle grade novel, and we can’t wait to share it with you. 

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

  • Why Millie describes her inspiration for the story as a collage of influences
  • The challenges of editing the novel with the perspective of age and development as a writer
  • What she loves most about middle-grade fiction


Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/millie-florence-is-back