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Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing with Author Jack Callighan | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 52
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Author Jack Callahan joins us in a lively discussion as we unpack his thrilling young adult novel, "Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing." Broadcasting from an underground government facility, Jack shares his creative process and the nostalgic childhood influences that shaped his vivid storytelling. Discover how unique swear words like "crumber" and "spooglet" add flavor to the narrative and why Jack believes young readers deserve engaging, thought-provoking material.
We also tackle some weighty societal issues, from political polarization to the harsh realities of modern bullying. Jack shares his thoughts on the importance of questioning societal norms and the power of language in building bridges. This episode is a journey of emotions, insights, and laughter you won’t want to miss!
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Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing
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Chapters
1. Zombie Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing with Author Jack Callighan | Zombie Book Club Podcast Ep 52 (00:00:00)
2. Zombie Book Club With Author Jack (00:00:17)
3. Zombie Genre for Young Adults (00:10:02)
4. Plague Doctors, Boogeymen, and Fear (00:20:53)
5. The Power of Poetry in Literature (00:30:57)
6. The Power of Questioning and Healing (00:39:15)
7. Confronting Bullying and Building Compassion (00:47:40)
8. Evolution of Zombie Genre Discussions (00:55:56)
9. Building Bridges Through Language and Understanding (01:01:54)
10. Work, Writing, and 90 Day Fiancé (01:08:55)
11. Zombie Authors and Artistic Collaboration (01:16:30)
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