Break All the Rules! Insights from Acclaimed Author Erika Lewis

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Erika Lewis has written novels, comics and graphic novels. She has deep experience collaborating with other creators. What we talked about:

• how her childhood riding dirt bikes and roller skates shape the adventurous world of Kelcie Murphy
• how her books like "Game of Shadows" and "The Color of Dragons" compare to the Kelcie Murphy series
• the nuts and bolts of collaboration with outer authors and how she makes sure it works!
• the challenges of working across multiple mediums and what keeps her hooked
• how to break the rules for success!

About Erika
Erika Lewis grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, where she spent most of her childhood speeding through the neighborhood on her dirt bike, roller skates or anything they could build with wheels. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, she went on to earn a master’s degree from Georgia State University and an advanced certificate in creative writing from Stony Brook University. In addition to the Kelcie Murphy series she is the author of Game of Shadows, The Color of Dragons, Firebrand, and more. Her latest release, Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu came out in July, and the final book in the series will be released in 2024.
Find Erika
website: https://www.erikalewis.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikaelylewis/
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erikalewisauthor?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheErikaLewis

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Capitoli

1. Childhood Adventures and Book Influences (00:00:00)

2. Collaborations and Breaking the Rules (00:12:30)

3. Working With Other Authors (00:23:17)

4. Writing Novels and Comics Challenges (00:31:37)

5. Learning, Growing, and Supporting the Podcast (00:37:58)