The Ultimate YA Good vs. Evil Book Flight: Superhero Edition with Author E.H. Underhill (E119)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with E.H. Underhill. E.H. is the author of The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes. He is also a Christian, husband and father of three, but to keep the lights on he draws house plans during the day. He is from Plymouth, Massachusetts but currently resides in Central Florida, the setting for his first book. His writings are inspired by his Christian faith and growing up with Star Wars, Marvel and DC. He is now starting his own superhero universe to give an alternative to the mainstream ones that have been injected with politics and toxic secular values.
E.H. shares his journey of creating a superhero universe that offers a family-friendly alternative to mainstream franchises. We discuss his book The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes, which is recommended for readers aged 12 and up. The level of action and violence is comparable to The Lord of the Rings, making it an exciting yet appropriate read for young teens and families alike.
E.H. also gave us a glimpse into his upcoming projects, including comic books and future installments in The Solar Storm Chronicles trilogy. We explored the importance of being gatekeepers in our homes, ensuring the content our children consume aligns with our values. Our conversation also ventured into the joys of road trips and camping with kids. E.H. shared insights on teaching children how to embrace boredom—a skill that fosters creativity. This episode is a must-listen for fans of superhero stories, parents looking for meaningful content for their families.
Episode Highlights:
E.H.’s Inspiration: How his Christian faith and love for iconic franchises shaped his writing.
Family-Friendly Superheroes: Crafting a superhero universe with positive, engaging themes for all ages.
Upcoming Projects: Sneak peeks into the comic books and additional books in The Solar Storm Chronicles trilogy.
Parenting Wisdom: The importance of curating content for children and allowing them to enjoy being bored.
Family Adventures: The joy of road trips, camping, and building memories with kids.
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Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
American Sniper by Chris Kyle
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Book Flight
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Fate of the Jedi by Aaron Allston
The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes by E.H. Underhill
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