First Draft Episode #337: Lamar Giles

Lamar Giles, author of the acclaimed novels Fake ID, Endangered, Overturned, Spin, Not So Pure and Simple. He joins us to talk about his middle-grade series The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, Last Chance for Logan County, and and The Last Mirror on the Left.

The presenting sponsor for this episode is Sips By, a multi-brand, personalized monthly tea subscription box. Use offer code "draftsips” for 50% off your first Sips By box!

Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode:

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman
The Bunnicula series by James Howe and Deborah Howe
Misery and It by Stephen King
Danielle Steele, author of The Butler, Flying Angels, Complications, and more.
The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Reality Check by Peter Abrahams
Fallen Angels by Walter D
WitSec: Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program by Pete Earley
Dennis Lahane, author of Shutter Island, Mystic River, A Drink Before the War and many more
Phoebe Yeh, v-p, publisher, Crown Books for Young Readers
Ellen Oh, author of Finding Junie Kim, Spirit Hunters, and The Dragon Egg Princess (Hear her First Draft interview here)
Kwame Alexander, Newberry-winning author of The Crossover and publisher of the Versify imprint
We Need Diverse Books
Jody Corbett, Senior Editor at Scholastic
Dapo Adeola illiustrated The Last Last-Day-of-Summer and Last Chance for Logan County
Derick Brooks illustrated Lamar’s most recent middle-grade book, The Last Mirror on the Left
Duck Tales (TV show)
Joy Revolution, the imprint started by bestselling writers Nicola Yoon (#1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star talks about her new YA, Instructions For Dancing - hear her First Draft interviews here and here) and David Yoon, author of Frankly in Love, Super Fake Love Song, and Version Zero (hear his First Draft interview here)
Steven Barnes, New York Times bestselling fantasy and sci-fi writer and screenwriter
Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451

🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out…

Varian Johnson, award-winning author of The Parker Inheritance, Twins, The Great Greene Heist, joins us to talk about his most recent middle-grade, Playing the Cards You’re Dealt. Hear his First Draft interview here.
Chris Grabenstein, ew York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello series, the Wonderland series, the Haunted Mystery series, and The Island of Dr. Libris. He is also the co-author, with James Patterson, of the #1 Bestsellers I Funny, House of Robots, Max Einstein and many others. Hear his First Draft interview here.
Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up talks about her latest book, Concrete Rose, and more. Hear her First Draft interview here.

Thanks for Listening!

🏆 Support the Show

Join the First Draft Patreon, or make a monthly or one-time donation via PayPal or Venmo

🤳 Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📫 Sign up for the First Draft Newsletter to hear about news, recommendations, and upcoming events

👕💯 Get First Draft merchandise

✍️ Track Changes Learn how the traditional publishing industry works in the Track Changes podcast mini-series.

👍 Rate, Review, and Recommend

Take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you!