Memories are an important part of our identities, but what happens when an individual loses some of their foundational memories? Could she get them back with the help of magic? In this episode we explore these and other questions while discussing C.M. Cornwell's debut middle grade book, The Memory Spinner.
Find middle grade author C. M. Cornwell
https://www.cmcornwell.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cmcornwellwrites
https://www.facebook.com/cmcornwellwrites
The Memory Spinner by C. M. Cornwell https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Spinner-C-M-Cornwell/dp/0593898761/
Goose Girl Books of Bayern by Shannon Hale https://www.amazon.com/Goose-Girl-Books-Bayern/dp/1681193167/
Chapters
00:00 Meet Middle Grade author C.M. Cornwell
01:00 What is The Memory Spinner by Christina Cornwell about?
04:43 Why did C.M. Cornwell write about memories?
06:25 How would it alter a person to be without their memories?
08:30 Developing a spinner or weaving magic system. The mythology tied to fiber arts (the art of spinning)
12:15 Why write with magic?
14:20 Why write about grief when experiencing your own grief?
19:38 C.M. Cornwell’s difficult path to becoming a published author.
27:45 C.M. Cornwell’s next book The Paper Ballerina and more books to come
29:57 C.M. Cornwell’s book recommendation
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