In this podcast recap, #1 NYT Bestselling Author Jennifer A. Nielsen reflects on the success of the first two seasons, highlighting the contributions of her team and the insights gained from interviews with notable authors. She expresses gratit...

In this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Marc J. Gregson, a New York Times bestselling author and middle school English teacher. They discuss Marc's journey to becoming an author, the impact of teaching on h...

Those words can mean many things. In this author's case, they were a very good thing. Jennifer Nielsen tells the story of Marc, an author who couldn't believe his eyes. 

In this engaging conversation, Jeff Kinney, the author of the beloved 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, shares insights into his creative journey, the impact of his work on young readers, and the importance of humor in storytelling. He discusses h...

Jennifer A Nielsen tells an unlikely story. One of a boy with a love of books and newspaper comics. The odds were against him. 

SummaryIn this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews author Lisa Moore-Ramee, discussing her journey as a writer, the impact of childhood reading, and the importance of diverse narratives in literature. L...

Are you scared? Don't worry—everyone is. Public speaking is the greatest fear in the world—yes, even more than death. Lisa has been able to overcome that fear and leverage the strength of that accomplishment into her successful career as an aut...

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.