Links to Things Discussed in this Episode
The Nightmare Virus (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3zwJDoZ
Nadine’s Instagram: @Nadinebrandes
Nadine Brandes’s Website: https://nadinebrandes.com
CJ’s Upcoming Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjmilacci/enemy-of-talionis-a-young-adult-sci-fi-dystopian-novel
Welcome to Read Clean YA with CJ, the podcast for teens and young adults who want to explore exciting worlds, deep themes, and epic stories without the objectionable content. In today's episode, award-winning young adult author CJ Milacci welcomes back her friend and fellow young adult author, Nadine Brandes, to discuss her latest novel, "The Nightmare Virus".
The Nightmare Virus: A Journey Through Parallel Worlds
Nadine Brandes’ new novel, "The Nightmare Virus", delves into the harrowing concept of a virus that targets the mind, creating a parallel universe within dreams. The protagonist, Cain, embarks on a quest to find a cure for this nightmarish affliction.
"When people fall asleep, they enter an alternate universe of sorts in their mind called the nightmare virus. And so everyone who falls asleep wakes up in there and it's a different world."
A Spiritual Exploration
At its core, "The Nightmare Virus" is a profound exploration of spiritual themes, drawing a parallel between our earthly existence and the eternal kingdom. This concept is deeply rooted in Nadine’s personal experiences and her faith.
"The parallel world aspect is what really got me excited about this story. Looking at, you know, from a spiritual standpoint, that this world is not our home and we're meant for a kingdom above."
CJ and Nadine reflect on the tran
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