This episode we're diving into a classic middle grade mystery book. Written by popular and prolific kid’s book author Bruce Coville, The Ghost Wore Gray is a beloved favorite of writer Amanda Cherry. We discuss staying up all night to read, getting "fired" from the 8th grade for preferring science fiction to the classics, and the ways in which our early reading habits can continue to influence and inspire us. Also, for any Victorian literature stans out there, some very strong opinions on George Eliot and Charles Dickens are expressed. Consider yourself warned.


You can learn more about Amanda and her work at www.thegingervillain.com and you can follow her on twitter @MandaTheGinger. You can follow both me and the podcast on Instagram @ShapedByStoriesDiane. Show notes and links to subscribe and download the podcast can be found on the show's website www.shapedbystories.com. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2HFHGJq.