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May 3, 2023 40 mins

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Clockwork Angel is the first book in best-selling author Cassandra Clare's Infernal Devices trilogy, part of her expansive and treasured Shadowhunters world.

In this episode children's author Hm Waugh discusses how this was the perfect escapist read that got her into writing her own books for children. We also discuss author's varied journeys to publication, building literary sci-fi worlds for middle grade, and Heather's new book, Mars Underground.

About this week’s guest, HM Waugh

Heather Waugh is a children's author, educator, and environmental scientist with a long-term love of wild places who aims to empower kids through knowledge and literacy. She is an avid kidlit reader and an active member of SCWBI.

Connect with HM Waugh on Instagram: @hm_waugh / Website: hmwaugh.com.
Buy Mars Underground.

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound:
Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

Find out more about Cassandra Clare website 
Buy Clockwork Angel here

Mentioned in podcast:
Spellhound  by Lian Tanner
Obernewtyn Chronicles by Isobelle Carmody
Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
Ottilie Colter by Rhiannon Williams
The Wintrish Girl by Melanie La-brooy
Trilby Moffat by Kate Temple
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Waking Romeo by Kathryn Barker

Enjoying KidLit Classics? Like, share, subscribe, leave a review! You can also show your appreciation via Buy Me a Coffee to ensure the future and sustainability of the show. To be a guest, get in touch with me via my contact page, or send an email to boundpublishingservices@gmail.com.

Credits:
Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks.

'Creepy Sounds at Midnight'.

Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

All Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘crack glass' by 13FPanska Cerny Jan

'door slams' by jjboeke 

'success fanfare trumpets' by fun with sound 


Thanks for listening!
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