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What would you do if you moved to a new town where an endless game of Capture the Flag was already going on?
Would you join in?
Which side would you take?
These are, but a few of the questions asked by today's guest, J.D. Amato in his book "The Endless Game"!
J.D. and Joe get into a fantastic conversation about writing, storytelling, career journey, and life itself. It's a fantastic conversation you won't want to miss, enjoy!
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J.D. Amato is a writer based in Astoria, New York. He is best known for his work in comedy television. Outside of writing, he is an amateur distance runner and loves colorful things.
When Fred Townsend and his family move to Lakeside, Illinois, Fred is inducted into a game of capture the flag that has split the entire town in two. But this isn’t a normal game. It’s been going on for decades and has been passed down from generation to generation. It has its own history, laws, and institutions, with elaborate castle-like bases, dreary prisons, kid-run saloons, and even a council of home-schooled kids that preside over the rules of the game.
But for Fred, and all of Lakeside’s kids, this unending war is not just about winning—it’s also about learning how you want to fit into the world, the power of friendship, and making sure this summer is one they will never forget.
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We are SO EXCITED to welcome back Alyson Gerber to the show to discuss her latest book in The Liars Society series, 'A Secret Escape'!
Alyson shares how her characters have changed from Book 2 to Book 3, what puzzles await them, and her advice for the reluctant readers out there.
Enjoy!
Alyson Gerber is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Liars Society series and the critically acclaimed novels Focused, Braced, and Taking Up Space. A former marketing director, Alyson earned her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She grew up in New England and now lives in New York City with her family.
The game starts now. Jack and Weatherby―the newest members of Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world―have landed at an exclusive prep school in the Swiss Alps, ready to win big.
Last Heir is offering the chance of a lifetime: millions of dollars, a private island, and a powerful spot in the society’s inner circle. Not everyone has the same reasons for playing, but with money, power, and influence up for grabs, everyone wants to win. Too bad they’re not all playing by the same rules.
New York Times bestselling author Alyson Gerber crafts an explosive, high-octane mystery that will immerse readers in a world of dangerous riddles, friendship and betrayal, and an addictive search for the truth.
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