Hi! Kaycee and Ashley here with a new podcast all about the Movies, TV, books, music, and pop culture that influenced our childhood in the 90s and 2000s — and the stuff that came out before our time that still had a hold on us. We’ll discuss and analyze the artifacts of pop culture past all while sipping a themed cocktail or drink.

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In this mini-episode, Kaycee sits down with author Micky O’Brady to discuss Playing With #Fire, and her latest release, CRISPR—CRIS PARR, a gripping YA Sci-Fi Thriller. Micky shares her unique journey from pediatrician to writer, and how her medical background shapes the compelling narratives in her YA novels. We explore the powerful themes in Playing With #Fire, including online bullying, identity, and resilience, as well as the pressures that come with curating a perfect online life through the lens of Everly, the novel’s fierce protagonist. Tune in for a conversation that includes pro-wrestling, girls kicking butt, and Micky’s own experience with martial arts.

Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of self-harm, bullying, eating disorders, and suicide as depicted in the novel.

Find Micky O’Brady, Playing With #Fire, and all her other books here:

https://www.mickyobrady.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Micky-OBrady/dp/1952667143/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.loREhJJ1zvjF_YG5sUrnyQ.MA-QpxnwGDlaGf48pFkxvGj-CaU2paybGxA1gAnRi0w&qid=1724938336&sr=8-1

In this episode, we sit down for an interview with Maureen Johnson, the mastermind behind the best-selling Truly Devious series. We explore her latest YA mystery, Death at Morning House, set in the picturesque Thousand Islands of upstate New York. Maureen's signature wit and complex storytelling shine through in this novel, especially with Marlowe Wexler, the protagonist who has quickly won our hearts. We dive into Marlowe’s endearing awkwardness, her romantic mishaps, and the intriguing blend of history and mystery that ties together the chilling secrets of Morning House. Plus, we discuss Maureen’s passionate advocacy against book banning and why it’s more important than ever.

Death at Morning House is out now wherever books are sold.

Where to find Maureen Johnson

https://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/

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