Author Interview with Middle Grade Minecraft Writer Mark Cheverton (Helping Preteens with Anxiety)

My author interview with Mark Cheverton, best-selling middle-grade writer who writes Minecraft novels that help preteens deal with anxiety and bullying. His first series was “Invasion of the Overworld” Minecraft series. He shares how he helps teens deal with anxiety through storytelling. Here’s what you can expect from this podcast episode:

A Writer’s Journey: Mark Cheverton opens up about his evolution from a struggling writer to a self-publishing sensation, overcoming the staggering number of rejections from 253 agents, and finding success on his own terms.

Motivated by Family: Discover the heartwarming motivation behind Cheverton’s first foray into writing—a desire to teach his son about embracing risks and trying new things, which has been a guiding principle in his literary pursuits.

From Personal to Universal: Learn how Cheverton draws from deeply personal family experiences, such as his son’s experience with cyberbullying, to create stories that resonate with readers on important topics like bullying, friendship, and overcoming adversity.

Building Immersive Worlds: Hear about the unique blend of physics, psychology, and creativity that Cheverton uses to craft his engaging middle-grade Minecraft novels, including how he consults with a child psychologist to weave therapeutic elements into his storytelling.

Engaging the Fans: Cheverton discusses the unexpected popularity of his books, reaching number 29 on Amazon’s top 100, and how he gives back to his community by encouraging young fans to engage with his work through fan fiction.

Adding Depth to Minecraft: Explore how Cheverton breathes life into the Minecraft universe by personifying its creatures, and find out what it takes to add complexity to characters that originally existed in a world of blocks.

Facing Real-Life Monsters: Delve into Cheverton’s latest work, “Facing the Beast Within,” which tackles anxiety and panic attacks—issues his own son has faced—by using the framework of fantasy to discuss real-life challenges.

Feedback That Fuels: Cheverton shares touching anecdotes about the impact of his work on readers, highlighting the profound connection his books have made with children and parents alike.

Advice for Aspiring Authors: In an inspiring conclusion, Cheverton offers sage advice for writers at the start of their journey, emphasizing the necessity of perseverance, the importance of writing multiple books, and the value of continuous learning in the craft of writing.

Join us as we explore the realms of imagination and reality with Mark Cheverton, and discover how facing our own inner beasts can lead to the most compelling stories. Stay tuned for this and more on Authors’ Alcove.

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with children’s book author Saloni Surah where we talk about her book Flora Investigates the Case of the Missing Golden Eggs https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cZoOLXH6R2ZGvcouMBkVm?si=F8am3ciLT7y0QY57BHy0PQ or listen to Mark Cheverton’s other episode on the Strength, Love, and Healing Podcast, where we discuss anxiety in children - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jy5XRvbMnfP4agbCihZNv?si=YTVVRkR3Ri-jY1CX25pncg

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Mark's Website http://markcheverton.com
Books Available:
Facing the Beast Within - https://amzn.to/3NRvJSR
Invasion of the Overworld: Book One in the Gameknight999 Series: An Unofficial Minecrafters Adventure - https://amzn.to/3vr8jxr
Terrors of the Forest: The Mystery of Entity303 Book One: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure https://amzn.to/47pEcn6

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