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Listen "Next Month's Teaser: How Kwame Mbalia Turned Tristan Strong’s Heroes into Gods with African Folklore"
Episode Synopsis
Dive into the mind of Kwame Mbalia, the award-winning author of Tristan Strong! In this exclusive preview, he shares how African folklore inspired him to transform his main characters into gods, creating a magical and mythic world. In this episode, he also talks about his background, his upcoming book, and his experiences working with Disney, Hyperion, and a new project with Lucasfilm and Disney. Hear about his creative process, the legends that shaped Tristan Strong, and storytelling techniques that resonate with fantasy fans and epic adventure lovers alike. Full episode coming next month on YouTube and Spotify!Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won’t miss an episode!Check out our LinktreeFollow us Instagram!#KwameMbalia #TristanStrong #AfricanFolklore #MiddleGradeBooks #AuthorInterview #StorytellingMagic #PodcastPreview #FantasyBooks #MiddleGradeFantasy #KidsLit #InclusiveFantasy #DiverseAuthors #DisneyReads #HyperionBooks #GeorgeLucas #StarWarsFans #EpicFantasy #AdventureBooks #booktok #africanfolklore #folklore
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