On this episode, I talk with author Allie Millington about her debut middle grade novel, Olivetti, and her writing journey. She shares her inspiration for writing from the perspective of a typewriter, the emotional side of Olivetti, and the themes of connection and finding one&apos;s voice. Allie also talks about her writing process, being a self-taught writer, and her experience with querying and signing with an agent.  I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to <a href='https://libro.fm/middlegradematters'>Libro.fm</a>. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. <a href='https://libro.fm/middlegradematters'>Click here to learn more!</a> Consider buying your books from the <a href='https://bookshop.org/shop/middlegradematters'>Middle Grade Matters Bookshop</a>, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: <a href='https://www.shannonballoon.com/newsletter'>Newsletter</a>, and follow Middle Grade Matters on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/middlegradematterspodcast/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/middlegpodcast'>Twitter</a>. If you&apos;re enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.