SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Escape real life with the best books set on islands. Learn why The Wishing Game is just the island book escape you need with our interview with Meg Shaffer.Let’s head to a fictional island with this Meg Shaffer interview as we discuss her magical debut, The Wishing Game.  In this Willy Wonka-style adventure, we follow the story of Lucy Hart, a 26-year-old teacher's aide who has always found solace in the pages of the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. A public letter begins to go viral, sharing that a new book- A Wish for Clock Island- has been written and only one copy exists. Jack has plans to give it away to someone courageous, clever, and who knows how to make wishes. This invitation also says that you should check your mailbox if you know the answer to the riddle "Why is a raven like a writing desk?"  And Lucy just so happens to know the answer to this mysterious package’s question, as do a few other longtime readers that have had beautiful interceptions throughout their lives with Jack. Based on the true story of a boy who ran away and showed up on the doorstep of his favorite fantasy author, we learn more about Meg’s writing process and why she wanted to write this love letter to our childhood reading. We also discuss a few other islands to escape when you need a literary vacation!TODAY'S SPECIAL SHOW BONUS:Don’t miss today’s bonus book list with 22 more books set on islands for the best armchair travel escapes. Meet Meg ShafferMeg Shaffer is a part-time creative writing instructor and a full-time MFA candidate in TV and Screenwriting at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri. Find her online or at home, watching Hitchcock films and/or writing Star Trek fan fiction when she should be doing her homework.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! 2023 MomAdvice Summer Reading GuideThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferCurrently Reading PodcastMagic Season Book ChatThe Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock by Edward WhiteThe LodgerJoan HarrisonCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlPeter and the WolfThis American Life: Just South of the UnicornsPiers Anthony Xanth SeriesBooks & BooksGreen Glass Door GameRay Bradbury Short StoriesRevelle by Lyssa Mia SmithScribdHow to Use the Scribd App for Your Reading LifeMaybe Next Time by Cesca MajorWe Were Liars by E. LockhartTo The Lighthouse by Virginia WoolfJacob Have I Loved by Katherine PatersonBridge to Terabithia by Katherine PatersonWe’ll Never Tell by Wendy HeardYou Can Trust Me by Wendy HeardShop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Connect with Meg on her site or InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)