In episode 119, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Chaz Hayden, a young adult author with SMA. Chaz’s debut novel, The First Thing About You, tells the story of a 15-year-old boy with SMA named Harris who wants to reinvent himself. Kevin and Chaz discuss themes in the book, the personal experiences that influenced the story, and Chaz’s advice for other writers.

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Chaz’s website: https://www.chazhayden.com/

The First Thing About You: https://www.chazhayden.com/the-first-thing-about-you

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