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S4 EP190: Carol Williams, Author of the Middle Grade Mystery The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney

Dianne Burckhardt Season 4 Episode 190

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Hello My Happy People,

This week on Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt – Book Talk Podcast, we kick off our Hauntingly Good Reads for Halloween with debut middle grade author Carol Williams. We talked about her new book The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney.

CJ Delaney is a spirited and curious kid reporter whose summer vacation takes a wild turn with ghost dogs, mysterious symbols, and plenty of small-town secrets. Blending supernatural suspense with heartfelt real-world emotion, Carol’s story has already earned praise from Kirkus Reviews for its “suspenseful and emotionally intelligent” storytelling and from Booklist for giving readers a “lovably sassy” protagonist.

Carol shares how her background in marketing and communications shaped her writing, how her Ohio roots inspired the setting, and why supporting literacy and curiosity in young readers is so close to her heart.

The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney is perfect for classrooms, book clubs, and young readers who love fast-paced adventures with just the right touch of mystery. Not to mention, it's a perfect way to kick off our month of Hauntingly Good Reads for the Halloween season.

Listen in for a fun and thoughtful conversation about writing, community, and the power of stories to spark curiosity in kids.

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Side Note: The author's name Carol could not remember who wrote Lockwood & Co. is Jonathan Stroud. The 70s TV show name neither of us could remember completely is Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

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