 |
BookWorthyAuthor: Valerie Fentress
Join children's author Valerie Fentress for weekly Author Chats to find books that are good for your kids' heart and soul. Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Kids & Family, Religion & Spirituality, Stories for Kids Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
From FBI Fantasies to Faithful Adventures with Rob Baddorf
Episode 8
Wednesday, 22 October, 2025
Send us a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews middle grade author and illustrator Rob Baddorf, who shares insights into his writing journey, the inspiration behind his 'Recruited by the FBI' series, and the unique blend of faith and adventure in his stories. Rob discusses the importance of serialized fiction for engaging young readers and his experiences as an illustrator. He also reflects on the influential books that shaped his writing and reveals what’s next for his career.Rob Baddorf, Author Don't forget to join in the 2nd Annual Holiday Book Drive partnership with Storyteller's Shelf Podcast. More Details at the following link. Help share the magic of children’s literature with every young reader.2025 Holiday Book Drive: September 30 – December 1 – The Storyteller’s Shelf PodcastTakeaways Rob Baddorf has published over 80 titles, including the 'Recruited by the FBI' series.The series features a boy recruited by the FBI, incorporating Christian themes into action-adventure storytelling.Rob aims to show that life is an adventure and God is involved in those adventures.He chose a serialized format for his middle grade books to keep readers engaged and entertained.Rob's background in film and screenwriting influences his storytelling style.Illustration plays a significant role in Rob's creative process, enhancing the reading experience.Rob's writing journey began in middle school with a play assignment that sparked his passion for storytelling.He transitioned from screenwriting to novel writing after feeling disillusioned with the film industry.Influential books like 'King Solomon's Mines' and 'The Trumpet of the Swan' have shaped Rob's perspective on storytelling.Rob is currently working on three more books in the 'Recruited by the FBI' series. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rob Baddorf and His Work02:10 Exploring the Recruited by the FBI Series05:42 The Adventure of Life and Faith07:04 Serialized Fiction for Middle Grade Readers09:19 The Role of Illustration in Storytelling11:47 Rob's Journey from Playwriting to Novels15:43 Influential Books and Their Impact19:40 What's Next for Rob Baddorf?Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress
