A few years ago I started trying to do interviews with authors in order to promote a conference or a summit.
It was a lot of fun and whether or not I was able to promote more attendance at the confernce became less important than the fun I was having talking to authors. Some of those are embedded deep in the blog and a bit difficult to locate. Most of them are still available at Dr. Bickmore's YA Wednesday YouTube page and are easy to find.
Some of those interviews include interviews with Varian Johnson, Brendan Kiely, Alda P. Dobbs, Karen M McManus, and Carly Heath.
Since my retirement, I have had a bit more time. Since Januaray of 2024, I have posted nearly 40 posts with several more in the can and ready to go. I am trying to post one every other week. However, sometimes the best laid plans of retired folks get pushed to the side for grandkids or golf.
The Conversations can be found by selecting the CON. title in the header of the blog page. The CON. is short for Conversations so more things fit on the header to avoid using the drop down menu.
Below is a a running list (the most recent first) of the authors and academics I have featured. I have not listed their names here hoping that you will spend some time scrolling down through the list. I have placed their picture and following their name is a direct link to the conversation.
In most cases we discuss thier writing habits, how they approach revision, the origins of some of their works, and whatever else seemed interesting at the time.
Enjoy!
Steve Bickmore
It was a lot of fun and whether or not I was able to promote more attendance at the confernce became less important than the fun I was having talking to authors. Some of those are embedded deep in the blog and a bit difficult to locate. Most of them are still available at Dr. Bickmore's YA Wednesday YouTube page and are easy to find.
Some of those interviews include interviews with Varian Johnson, Brendan Kiely, Alda P. Dobbs, Karen M McManus, and Carly Heath.
Since my retirement, I have had a bit more time. Since Januaray of 2024, I have posted nearly 40 posts with several more in the can and ready to go. I am trying to post one every other week. However, sometimes the best laid plans of retired folks get pushed to the side for grandkids or golf.
The Conversations can be found by selecting the CON. title in the header of the blog page. The CON. is short for Conversations so more things fit on the header to avoid using the drop down menu.
Below is a a running list (the most recent first) of the authors and academics I have featured. I have not listed their names here hoping that you will spend some time scrolling down through the list. I have placed their picture and following their name is a direct link to the conversation.
In most cases we discuss thier writing habits, how they approach revision, the origins of some of their works, and whatever else seemed interesting at the time.
Enjoy!
Steve Bickmore
Conversations Posted in 2025
March 31, 2025
In Conversation with Sarah Ryan: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-sara-ryan
In Conversation with Sarah Ryan: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-sara-ryan
March 17, 2025
In Conversation with Jen Calonita: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jen-calonita
In Conversation with Jen Calonita: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jen-calonita
February 17, 2025
In Conversation with Kate Messner: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kate-messner
In Conversation with Kate Messner: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kate-messner
February 2, 2025
In Conversation with Brent Hartinger: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-brent-hartinger
In Conversation with Brent Hartinger: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-brent-hartinger
January 14, 2025
n Conversation with Gary D. Schmidt: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-brent-hartinge
n Conversation with Gary D. Schmidt: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-brent-hartinge
Conversations Posted in 2024
December 27, 2024
In Conversation with Sharon Draper: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-sharon-draper
In Conversation with Sharon Draper: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-sharon-draper
November 11, 2024
In Conversation with Bill Koningsberg: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-bill-konigsberg
In Conversation with Bill Koningsberg: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-bill-konigsberg
November 7, 2024
In Conversation with Paul Greci: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-paul-greci
In Conversation with Paul Greci: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-paul-greci
October 17, 2024
In Conversation with Padma Venkatraman: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-padma-venkatraman
In Conversation with Padma Venkatraman: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-padma-venkatraman
October 3, 2024
In Conversation with Randy Ribay: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-randy-ribay
In Conversation with Randy Ribay: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-randy-ribay
September 5, 2024
In Conversation with Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallaro: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jeff-zentner-brittany-cavallaro
In Conversation with Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallaro: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jeff-zentner-brittany-cavallaro
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August 29, 2024
In Conversation with Leila Sales: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-leila-sales
In Conversation with Leila Sales: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-leila-sales
August 22, 2024
In Conversation with Mary Cronk Farrell: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-mary-cronk-farell
In Conversation with Mary Cronk Farrell: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-mary-cronk-farell
August 1, 2024
In Conversation with Fred Bowen: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-fred-bowen
In Conversation with Fred Bowen: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-fred-bowen
July 25, 2024
In Conversation with Tracey Baptiste: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-tracey-baptiste
In Conversation with Tracey Baptiste: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-tracey-baptiste
July 17, 2024
In Conversation with Josh Allen: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-josh-allen
In Conversation with Josh Allen: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-josh-allen
July 11, 2024
In Conversation with Kimberly Willis Holt: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kimberly-willis-holt
In Conversation with Kimberly Willis Holt: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kimberly-willis-holt
June 27, 2024
In Conversation with Lamar Giles: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-lamar-giles
In Conversation with Lamar Giles: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-lamar-giles
June 20, 2024
In Conversation with Lauren Yero: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-lauren-yero
In Conversation with Lauren Yero: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-lauren-yero
June 13, 2024
In Conversation with Federico Erebia: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-federico-erebia
In Conversation with Federico Erebia: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-federico-erebia
May 30, 2024
In Conversation with Rich Wallace: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-rich-wallace
In Conversation with Rich Wallace: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-rich-wallace
May 23, 2024
In Conversation with Jamie Jo Hoang: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jamie-jo-hoang
In Conversation with Jamie Jo Hoang: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jamie-jo-hoang
May 16, 2024
In Conversation with A. S. King: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-a-s-king
In Conversation with A. S. King: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-a-s-king
May 3, 2024
In Conversation with Robert Lipsyte: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-robert-lipsyte
In Conversation with Robert Lipsyte: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-robert-lipsyte
May 2, 2024
In Conversation with Jordan Sonneblick: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jordan-sonnenblick
In Conversation with Jordan Sonneblick: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jordan-sonnenblick
April 24, 2024
In Conversation with Cyndy Etler: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-cyndy-etler
In Conversation with Cyndy Etler: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-cyndy-etler
April 18, 2024
In Conversation with Candance Fleming: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-candice-fleming
In Conversation with Candance Fleming: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-candice-fleming
April 11, 2024
In Conversation with Barbara Krasner: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-barbara-krasner
In Conversation with Barbara Krasner: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-barbara-krasner
March 21, 2024
In Conversation with Jo Schaffer Layton: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jo-schaffer-layton
In Conversation with Jo Schaffer Layton: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jo-schaffer-layton
March 7, 2024
In Conversation with Kelly Milner Halls: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kelly-milner-halls
In Conversation with Kelly Milner Halls: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kelly-milner-halls
February 22, 2024
In Conversation with Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Chea Parton: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-nora-shalaway-carpenter-and-chea-parton
In Conversation with Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Chea Parton: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-nora-shalaway-carpenter-and-chea-parton
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February 15, 2024
In Conversation with Suzanne Morgan Williams: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-suzanne-morgan-williams
In Conversation with Suzanne Morgan Williams: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-suzanne-morgan-williams
February 1, 2024
In Conversation with Chris Crutcher: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-chris-crowe7318019
In Conversation with Chris Crutcher: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-chris-crowe7318019
February 1, 2024
In Conversation with Keith Henry Brown and Kathryn Erskine: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-keith-henry-brown-and-kathryn-erskine
In Conversation with Keith Henry Brown and Kathryn Erskine: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-keith-henry-brown-and-kathryn-erskine
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January 27, 2024
In Conversation with Kathryn Erskine: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kathryn-erskine
In Conversation with Kathryn Erskine: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-kathryn-erskine
January 11, 2024
In Conversation with Jennifer Anne Moses: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jennifer-anne-moses
In Conversation with Jennifer Anne Moses: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-jennifer-anne-moses
Jan 4, 2024
In Conversation with Chris Crowe: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-chris-crowe
In Conversation with Chris Crowe: http://www.drbickmoresyawednesday.com/con/in-conversation-with-chris-crowe
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