In this episode YA fantasy author Carrie Anne Noble joins us to discuss folklore, fairy tales, and how she finds new stories to tell. Carrie reveals behind-the-book details about her new novel THE SPRINGBORN, and shares the impact that her debut novel, THE MERMAID’s SISTER, had on her life. And for a little bonus content, Keira and I discuss the path she took to get her novel KEEPER OF THE LIGHT from publisher signing to pub date.

Episode highlights:

02:33          Keira’s fairy tale: Publishing KEEPER OF THE LIGHT

11:20            Character is King: Enchanted Edition

18:17            Welcome Carrie Anne Noble

20:27          The life-changing impact of THE MERMAID’S SISTER

23:15           The fairy tale vibe of THE SPRINGBORN

25:35          How THE GINGERBREAD QUEEN became a sequel

27:48          Carrie’s fresh figurative language

33:00          The inspiration of Pennsylvania