193: Coming of age as an author - with Jon McBrine

We're linking up with the U.S again this week to meet YA author Jon McBrine. Joining us from his home near Dallas, Texas, Jon shares his journey from graphic designer, illustrator and comic book aficionado to author. His first YA superhero adventure, Unsecret Identity was published last year, and introduces Eric Icarus, a 14-year-old with the ability to fly. You'd think that would be a gift, but for Eric it's the last thing he needs, drawing unwanted attention to him at a time of acute teenage sensitivity. As Jon explains, he wanted to use the superhero genre to explore the themes teenagers face as they prepare for the wider world.

Also this week, we discuss Pan Macmillan's withdrawal from X (formerly Twitter), and Adrian reveals details of a big writing project he's just been commissioned to deliver in 2025.

https://jonmcbrine.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unsecret-Identity-Eric-Icarus-Book-ebook/dp/B0CJTK86Z5

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