Podcast
The Moth
The host introduced the author as an elementary school teacher who had written several novels, including this title. In a later episode, the author reflected on his mother’s passing and expressed a wish that she could have heard his stories and seen his books. The mentions focused on the author's background and personal sentiment rather than a recommendation of the work.
Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: All About Moms - Babies, Bees...
Matthew Dix, the author of this book, expressed a wish that his mother could have heard the story he shared on the show. He mentioned his mother's passing and said she never got to hear any of his stories or see his books.
I wish my mom could hear it. She died before ever hearing me tell a story or seeing one of my books or even one of my kids.
Episode: The Moth Podcast: Goodness, Gracious
The host noted that Matthew Dicks is the author of this novel among several others.
Matthew is an elementary school teacher and the author of the novels Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, Something Missing, Unexpectedly Milo, and The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs.