In this episode of the BackStory podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews bestselling author Trisha Levenseller, known for her popular YA romantic fantasy novels. They discuss Trisha's journey as a writer, her breakthrough with 'Daughter of...

Tricia hated reading. If all writers loved books growing up, then there was no way she would ever be an author. Books are just sad stories about a boy and his dog who die... right? Jennifer Neilsen explores the backstory ...

SummaryIn this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Moses Ose Utomi, a Nigerian-American author known for his young adult fantasy novels. They discuss Moses's journey as a writer, the fluidity of identit...

SummaryIn this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews bestselling author Marissa Meyer. They discuss Marissa's childhood, her journey to becoming a writer, her experiences in publishing, and the impact of ...

Mary was waiting for lightning to strike in her very own way. Jennifer Nielsen explores Mary's story. 

summaryIn this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews acclaimed author Neal Shusterman, exploring his journey from a hyperactive child with ADHD to a celebrated writer. They discuss the influ...

Jennifer Nielsen dives into the backstory of an author who thought they knew who they were until everything they knew about their identity came into question. 

SummaryIn this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Christopher Paolini, the renowned author of the Aragon series. They discuss Paolini's upbringing, the impact of homeschooling on his writ...

Christopher grew up digging holes and making up stories in the Northern United States. It wasn't until he was a teenager that he decided to write a "practice book" about a boy named Kevin. Jennifer Nielsen shares Christopher's backstory. 

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Margaret Peterson Haddix shares her journey as a celebrated author, discussing her early influences, the challenges of getting published, and the evolution of her writing process. She reflects on he...

Jennifer Nielsen explores the backstory of an author who wrote 50 books over the course of 25 years. With a story yet untold, the author returned to her first book to write a sequel. 

SummaryIn this episode of Backstory, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Jennifer Jenkins, an accomplished author and the Executive Director of Operation Literacy. They discuss Jenkins's journey through literacy challenges, the impact o...

As a young girl, Jennifer struggled with reading. Now, understanding her dyslexia, she is a published author and co-founder of a literacy-driven nonprofit.