Read Clean YA with CJ

CJ Milacci
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Read Clean YA with CJ is the podcast for teen and young adult readers who want to explore exciting worlds, deep themes, and epic stories -- without the objectionable content. Hosted by award-winning young adult author CJ Milacci

  1. Adventure and Hope - Tim Shoemaker on Writing Authentic Stories for Young Readers

    07/23/2025

    Adventure and Hope - Tim Shoemaker on Writing Authentic Stories for Young Readers

    In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, award-winning author Tim Shoemaker discusses his High Water series, the importance of authentic research, and finding light in darkness. Find the full show notes at readcleanya.com

    38 min
  2. Piecing Together The Broken - Candace Kade's Augmented Finds Beauty in Brokenness

    07/09/2025

    Piecing Together The Broken - Candace Kade's Augmented Finds Beauty in Brokenness

    In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, author Candace Kade discusses her Hybrid trilogy, the power of cultural authenticity in storytelling, and how brokenness can become beauty. For the full show notes visit: readcleanya.com

    30 min
  3. Monsters and Mercy Collide in Lyndsey Lewellen's The Crier Stone

    06/25/2025

    Monsters and Mercy Collide in Lyndsey Lewellen's The Crier Stone

    In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with C.J. Milacci, author Lyndsey Lewellen discusses her upcoming novel The Crier Stone, the power of storytelling to address deep spiritual themes, and her journey from reluctant reader to published author. Find the full show notes at readcleanya.com

    26 min
  4. Forgiveness, Faith, and Fire-Breathing Dragons - Inside Bryan Davis's "The Sacred Scales"

    06/11/2025

    Forgiveness, Faith, and Fire-Breathing Dragons - Inside Bryan Davis's "The Sacred Scales"

    In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, bestselling author Bryan Davis discusses his new novel The Sacred Scales, the power of sacrificial love in storytelling, and his journey from computer programmer to a novelist who has sold over a million books. Find the full notes at readcleanya.com

    26 min
  5. Breaking Barriers Through Story - Bradley Caffee on Prejudice, Healing, Captive

    05/28/2025

    Breaking Barriers Through Story - Bradley Caffee on Prejudice, Healing, Captive

    In this compelling episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, bestselling author Bradley Caffee discusses his groundbreaking new science fiction novel Captive and how speculative fiction can tackle deep societal issues in unique ways. Go to readcleanya.com for the full show notes!

    27 min
  6. A Game-Changing Adventure - S.D. Smith's Kickstarter Brings Readers Into the Green Ember Universe

    05/14/2025

    A Game-Changing Adventure - S.D. Smith's Kickstarter Brings Readers Into the Green Ember Universe

    S.D. Smith, the bestselling author beloved for his Green Ember series, is back with an exciting new project that is nothing short of game-changing...literally. Through his latest Kickstarter campaign, Smith is bringing fans into the world of Helmer in the Dragon Tomb, a thrilling new novel that also marks the first-ever gamization of the Green Ember universe. This unique project is making waves not just for its creativity but for its bold vision of combining storytelling and gaming in a way that’s family-friendly, inspiring, and deeply meaningful. Find the full episode show notes at readcleanya.com.

    37 min

  7. 04/30/2025

    Dragons, Virtues, and Epic Adventures - Katherine Briggs on Writing Speculative Fiction

    Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, where we explore clean, engaging books for teens and young adults. Today, we're diving into a conversation with Katherine Briggs about her latest fantasy novel and the power of speculative fiction. Find the full show notes at readcleanya.com.

    30 min
  8. Dystopian Intrigue and Biblical Retellings - A Conversation with L.E. Richmond

    04/16/2025

    Dystopian Intrigue and Biblical Retellings - A Conversation with L.E. Richmond

    Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ, where we explore clean, engaging books for teens and young adults. Today, we're diving into a conversation with L.E. Richmond about her latest dystopian novel.

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Read Clean YA with CJ is the podcast for teen and young adult readers who want to explore exciting worlds, deep themes, and epic stories -- without the objectionable content. Hosted by award-winning young adult author CJ Milacci

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  • Creator
    CJ Milacci
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
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