Welcome back to Story Effect and an extra big thank to all my listeners for tuning in for this and every episode. I’m Abagail K. Perry, host of Story Effect and developmental editor with literary agency, teaching, and film experience. Today, I

Maria Vicente on THE EFFECT OF: Friendship, Staying True to Yourself, and Interpreting Stories Differently as You Age

Aug 7th, 2020 51m 15s

This week on Story Effect, Abigail Perry talks to Literary Agent Maria Vicente about two stories with timeless themes and characters that have stuck with Maria since she was 12 years old. Featuring Jerry Spinelli’s New York Times bestseller Sta

Amanda Boisselle and Michael Lambert on THE EFFECT OF: The Good Place and How We Can Positively Contribute to the World and Others

Jul 24th, 2020 48m 20s

This week on Story Effect, Abigail Perry talks to Production Assistant Amanda Boisselle and her cousin and fellow The Good Place fan, Michael Lambert, about her favorite TV sitcom, The Good Place. Packed with brilliant insight on how this show

Stephanie Winter on THE EFFECT OF: Connecting Readers with Characters and Emotions and What A Literary Agent Can Do for An Author

Jul 3rd, 2020 32m 37s

This week on Story Effect, Abigail Perry talks to Associate Agent Stephanie Winter about her latest Upmarket obsession, The Heard (by Andrea Bartz), and other story favorites, including Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice, and poet Andre

Story Effect ON: MG and YA Books about Black Protagonists by Black Authors

Jun 26th, 2020 6m 53s

This week on Story Effect, Abigail promotes five Middle Grade and Young Adult books about black protagonists and by black authors. Featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling black authors writing for teens today, these stories shed light

Story Effect ON: Children's Books with Black Protagonists and Antiracist Messages

Jun 19th, 2020 8m 7s

This week’s episode of Story Effect promotes children’s books and coloring books with black protagonists and/or that encourage discussions about race. As parents add books to their children’s bookshelves, it’s important to include stories with

Story Effect On: Encouraging Conversations About Race with Books, Featuring The Hate U Give, White Fragility, The Vanishing Half, and So You Want To Talk About Race

Jun 12th, 2020 14m 22s

Out of continued respect for current events, I’m dedicating this month’s Story Effect episodes to amplifying melanated voices and encouraging discussions about race. This week, I share two fiction and two nonfiction books, some of which I’ve re

Story Effect ON: Committing Ourselves to Doing the Work and Amplifying Melanated Voices

Jun 5th, 2020 5m 33s

This week, I’ve decided to delay the episode out of respect for current events. I thank you for your patience and hope you’ll stay tuned for next week’s episode, where I will plan to promote stories and resources from melanated voices in suppor

Jeff Kinney on THE EFFECT OF: Diary of a Wimpy Kid and How Generic Characters Connect with People Around the World

May 29th, 2020 32m 50s

Named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in the world, bestselling author Jeff Kinney has touched millions with The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and his generous contributions that continually create goodness and inspire reading acr

Lisa Wade on THE EFFECT OF: American Hookup - The New Culture of Sex on Campus

May 22nd, 2020 50m 44s

“The right way to be sexual is the way that feels best to you.” Lisa Wade, an educator and author who will formally join Tulane University as an Associate Professor of sociology and gender and sexuality studies in 2021, discusses her book Ameri

Season Two Trailer: Story Favorites from Story Professionals!

May 15th, 2020 4m 28s

Although this week I'm taking a break between seasons, I wanted to take a few minutes to thank all my guests and listeners for supporting this podcast. You’re all amazing, and it’s been a great honor to bring you such thought-provoking and purp

Griffin Gartner on THE EFFECT OF: Horror Stories as a Unique Reflection of Our Climate Culture and How They Teach Us to Combat Fear

May 8th, 2020 42m 34s

“We need to establish a healthy relationship with fear.” Self-proclaimed Horror Editor, Griffin Gartner, is fascinated by how horror stories uniquely reflect today’s culture climate. In this episode, Abigail talks to Griffin about how horror st

Gabriela Pereira on THE EFFECT OF: Frozen as a Perfect Allegory for Bipolar Disorder and the Becoming of DIY MFA

May 1st, 2020 41m 35s

DIY MFA Instigator Gabriela Pereira is an author, speaker, and self-proclaimed word nerd who has changed lives by challenging the status quo of higher education. In this insightful episode, Abigail and Gabriela discuss Gabriela’s experiences li

Rebecca Monterusso on THE EFFECT OF: Good and Evil and How Characters like Thanos, Shapeshifters in Harry Potter, and Dr. Who Remind Us of the Beauty and Balance in Gray Zones

Apr 24th, 2020 27m 58s

Writer and Story Grid Editor Rebecca Monterusso believes in the balance and beauty of gray zones. In this episode of Story Effect, Abigail Perry and Rebecca discuss how various characters in Rebecca’s fantasy favorites–the Marvel Universe, Harr

Nico Oscoff on THE EFFECT OF: Swami Vivekananda, His Influence on the Yoga Mindset in the Eastern and Western Cultures, and Freedom

Apr 17th, 2020 34m 24s

Abigail Perry and Nico Oscoff, Executive/Creative Producer of Good Day Film, discuss the instrumental impact Swami Vivekananda had on the yoga mindset in the eastern and western cultures, and how–in our very beings–we are free. Listen to this e

Courtney Harrell on THE EFFECT OF: Listening to Your Inner Voice and Figuring Out Your Life

Apr 10th, 2020 34m 18s

Abigail Perry and screenwriter and editor, Courtney Harrell, explore an eclectic mix of influential stories, including the films Moana and Bohemian Rhapsody and Marie Forleo’s nonfiction bestseller, Everything Is Figureoutable. Learn how these

Gail Hayes on THE EFFECT OF: Music, Listening, and the Power of Small Actions

Apr 3rd, 2020 33m 52s

Abigail Perry and Writer-Mom-Pianist, Gail Hayes, talk about a timeless classic that touched Gail’s life, The Cricket in Times Square, and the immeasurable lessons people can learn from music, which she emphasizes through the lyrics of three of

Douglas Brode on THE EFFECT OF: American Westerns and the Power of Doing the Work

Mar 27th, 2020 32m 59s

Douglas Brode is retired professor from Syracuse University with a deep love for film--particularly westerns. Today, he's published over 35 books (including many on westerns), and has thrived as a screenwriter, playwright, novelist, film histor

Savannah Gilbo on THE EFFECT OF: Harry Potter, Magic, and the Importance of Celebrating Fun in Young and Adult Lives

Mar 20th, 2020 31m 51s

Like many in her age group (and outside of it), Savannah Gilbo looked to the Harry Potter series for adventure, life lessons, fun, and escape. In this meaningful conversation, Abigail talks to Savannah about how Harry Potter supported her durin

Brenda Atchison on THE EFFECT OF: Saying YES and the Tremendous Impact of P.E.O.

Mar 13th, 2020 35m 36s

Abigail Perry and Brenda Atchison, International President of P.E.O., dive deep into the philanthropic endeavors of this wonderful organization and the importance and value in saying YES.Listen to this episode to learn how Brenda's decision to

J. Thorn on THE EFFECT OF: Resistance, Isolation, Growth Mindsets, and Clapping for the Right Reasons

Mar 6th, 2020 46m 5s

J. Thorn spent years as a part-time professor at John Carroll University before taking the scary leap into career author. Today, he works full time as a writer and editor, and is a Top 100 Most Popular Author in Horror, Science Fiction, Action

Sue Campbell on THE EFFECT OF: Becoming Who You Want To Be and The Power of Imagination

Feb 28th, 2020 43m 59s

Sue Campbell spends most of her writing time working on Middle Grade novels, which is why listeners might be shocked that the two major story influences in her life are Kurt Vonnegut’s Mother Night and John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany. Tog

Samantha Hayes on THE EFFECT OF: Paying It Forward and Accepting Love From Others

Feb 21st, 2020 40m 14s

Abigail and Samantha Hayes sit down to talk about one of Samantha’s favorite movies, Pay It Forward, and the tremendous lessons it taught her about giving and accepting love from others. Pulling from a collection of Samantha’s life stories as a

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