Author Interview: K.A. Cobell on the Fine Line of Fiction Inspired by Tragic Facts

Cynsations is celebrating its 20th anniversary by switching to a quarterly publishing schedule, featuring in-depth interviews and articles. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm!

By Gayleen Rabakukk

In June, I had the pleasure of meeting author K.A. Cobell during the very week her debut novel, Looking For Smoke (Heartdrum,

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Guest Interview: Librarians Kerensa Williams & Rita Painter Discuss Spooky Stories

By Cory Putman Oakes

Today is the last day of my Cynsations Spooky Middle Grade Takeover! I thought I’d go out with a bang and give you a double-librarian interview.

Since a lot of spooky middle grade books tread that fine line between upper elementary and lower middle school age,

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Guest Post & Giveaway: Kimberley Griffiths Little on The Power of Story & Our Brains

Guest Post & Giveaway: Kimberley Griffiths Little on The Power of Story & Our Brains

By Kimberley Griffiths Little

When I was young I read a book a day.

I always had a book with me, whether it was inside my desk when I was done with the class assignment, or in the car as the family drove somewhere (and especially long trips), the waiting room of the dentist office,

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