Ripollsworkshop Reads

Author Interview with Mikaela Duffy

Episode Summary

Join us on our Thursday author interview as our host engages with Mikaela Duffy, author of "The Mistport Guardians" and many more. Learn about what inspired her to write her books and plays, captivating advice for those aspiring readers and writers. Happy Reading and Writing!

Episode Notes

Author Bio
Hello there! My name is Mikaela Duffy and I am an award-winning Brooklyn-based author and playwright. I am ecstatic to bring art into the world through as many mediums as I can. Through meticulous efforts, I have found a passion in writing the stories that need to be told, creating characters that need to be seen, and giving voice to what needs to be heard.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:40 What are your books about?
2:03 What inspired you to write your book?
2:32 Who are your books for?
3:55 How long have you been writing?
6:18 What is your schedule when you are writing?
8:10 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
10:34 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
11:22 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
12:24 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
15:07 What books did you grow up reading, and did you have an all-time favorite?
16:25 Now as an adult what are some of your favorite books or authors?
17:44 What advice would you give to someone just starting to read again?
19:13 What sort of advice would you give to someone just starting to write their own book?
22:18 What would you tell someone who wants to get into play writing?
25:51 What is your background with play writing?
31:20 Any additional comments?
34:09 Where is the best place our listeners can connect with you?