Listen to Episode #343

Grace and Alvina switch places for this Freaky Friday episode! This one was suggested by a listener who provided some questions about what would happen if Grace and Alvina switched places and roles. What kind of editor would Grace be? How would she feel living in New York City and working in an office? What kind of author would Alvina be? How would she like living in a house in Northampton? Their answers may surprise you (or not!). For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about the recent news about the shuttering of the Dial Books for Young Readers imprint, plus layoffs. And they end as always with what they're grateful for.

Catching up!

Alvina has been enjoying the nice weather and getting ready for her half-marathon! Stephen and Alvina went to see a movie in the theaters: Project Hail Mary! Grace is trying to get back to a regular sleep schedule after her travels abroad. She used this Time Shifter app that was helpful. The book friends are both traveling again at the beginning of April and they’re hoping that the TSA issues are resolved. Grace is getting ready to do a local “Dancing With the Stars” fundraising event for the Cutchins Programs for kids and teens mental health. Grace and her husband will be dancing! Her friend Jarrett Krosoczka’s wife works for Cutchins. The tickets include dinner and the dancing. You can find tickets here! The even is on Friday, April 17th from 6-10pm at the Hotel Northampton.

Freaky Friday Switch!

Grace and Alvina imagine swapping their careers with each other! What kind of books would Alvina write? What kind of editor would Grace be?

Fortune Cookie

Dial Books for Young Readers has been closed and resulted in several layoffs.

Tell me about…

Grace: “Alvina tell me about The God of Sleep by Lev Grossman and illustrated by Huynh Kim Liên that you edited…

Gratefuls

Grace is so grateful for Alex and his willingness to dance together for the fundraiser. Alvina is grateful for her oura ring and getting her sleep under control. She’s also grateful for her new habit of teeth flossing!

Thank You

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