Category Archives: Interviews

Here at EasternPennPoints we’ve got interviews galore, from authors near and far, agents, and editors. Check back often, because we’re always adding more!

A Cafe Chat with Alison Green Myers and the Eastern PA SCBWI Regional Team, and a Giveaway!

Posted on October 17, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

Many of you know our former Co-Regional Advisor, Alison Green Myers. Although Alison stepped down as Co-RA, she still plays an active role in volunteering with our Eastern PA SCBWI region, including chairing our 2020 Pocono Retreat and co-coordinating our … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Author Laura Sibson, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on October 8, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

Eastern PA SCBWI member Laura Sibson’s newest book, Edie In Between, was released in August. Our PAL Coordinator, Lindsay Bandy, recently had a chance to catch up with Laura at our virtual café. Here’s what they had to say. Lindsay: … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Author Annette Whipple, by Kristen Strocchia

Posted on September 16, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

Next week we are excited to have Eastern PA author Annette Whipple presenting a webinar called “Skip the Slush: Work-for-Hire Writing Assignments” on September 20 at 7:00 p.m. You can find out more about the event and register here. In … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Book Designer Taylor Abatiell, by Berrie Torgan-Randall

Posted on September 14, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

We are getting very excited for our upcoming Virtual Illustrator Day on October 9, 2021. This year we are focusing on nonfiction and biography. There is still time to register, and we are still accepting applications for our scholarships (application … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Editor Katie Heit, by Joanne Roberts

Posted on August 9, 2021 by EasternPennPoints

We are excited to be hosting a FREE webinar series this summer dedicated to those all-important first impressions. We call it “First Page Center Stage.” In this webinar series, industry professionals will provide live feedback of participants’ First Pages (for manuscripts) or … Continue reading →