Show Notes
How do you balance who you are versus what you love? Join not only your hosts, Ashley and Goldie, but the author CJ Aralore himself to discuss his book that asks that and more, Gravity's Fire. With two parts fluffy rom-com, one part epic fantasy, this novel follows Nix Ashwell on his quests to find answers about himself and maybe also find a boyfriend. CJ, Ashley, and Goldie discuss the novel's inspirations, character development, magic, music, and teenage self-discovery in this speculative fiction romantasy. If you'd like to see more of what CJ's work, visit his website at http://www.cjaralore.com.
If you're interested in reading Gravity's Fire after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore or directly from Midnight Meadow Publishing!
The Dauphin County Library System is delighted to partner with Midnight Meadow Publishing, who specialize in LGBTQIA+ stories. This episode is the second of a series of interviews with their authors with recent releases.
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