Join me for a fascinating conversation with bestselling author TJ Klune, where we explore the magic of storytelling through an unexpected lens. After discovering "The Bones Beneath My Skin" just days before our interview, I experienced something profound - how carefully crafted words transform into vivid mental cinema. Klune reveals his approach to creating these "technicolor" worlds in readers' minds, shares insights about his collaboration with narrator Kirt Graves, and discusses how his journey from a six-year-old with notebooks to an acclaimed author was shaped by two inspirational teachers. In just 15 minutes, we dive into the craft of bringing stories to life and touch on larger themes about society's misplaced values.
Catch TJ Klune on his current book tour:
- Feb 4: Seattle, WA - Seattle Public Library (6:30 PM PT)
- Feb 5: Kansas City, MO - Unity Temple on the Plaza (7:00 PM CT)
- Feb 6: Oak Brook, IL - Barnes & Noble Oakbrook Center (6:00 PM CT)
- Feb 7: Franklin, IN - Johnson County Museum (6:30 PM CT)
- Feb 8: Minneapolis, MN - Queermunity MN (6:00 PM CT)
- Feb 10: Milwaukee, WI - UW-Milwaukee Student Union (6:30 PM CT)
- Feb 11: Cleveland, OH - Parma-Snow Library Branch (7:00 PM ET)
"The Bones Beneath My Skin," originally published in 2018, is being republished by Tor Publishing, bringing this thrilling and thought-provoking story to a wider audience. Whether you're a writer, reader, or someone who loves getting lost in a good story, this conversation offers fresh insights into how words create worlds.
