311: World-Building in Middle Grade Fantasy — Interview with Henry Clark

Hey there word nerds!

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Henry Clark.

Henry is the author of What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World as well as The Book That Proves Time Travel Happens. He has contributed articles to MAD magazine and published fiction in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in addition to acting at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, a living-history museum. Today we’ll be talking about his latest novel: What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon.

In this episode Henry and I discuss: The symbolic meaning of numbers and how it interplays with magic. Why a trio of protagonists creates a great dynamic for moving along a story. How to use humor as a vehicle for character development. Plus, his #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: www.diymfa.com/311