The End Is Just Another Beginning is the mantrato ponder after my mom, Pam, reads Chapter Ten and the Epilogue. We loved bringing this story time podcast to you and those who may be listening with you. If you’ve liked these episodes, please comment and follow this podcast on Spotifyor wherever you get your podcasts, or better yet, share with those who believe they’re never too old for a fairytale. And if you want to read your very own Mr. Boonjie and the Moondust Quest, you can go to pamelasjodin.com to purchase and read more about Mr. Boonjie origins, West Wood, Ariya's Diary and get Noni's fairy cake recipe.

What can fairytales teach about real-world problems? Have you found yourself in a precarious situation? Listen to Chapter 8 and 9 of Mr. Boonjie & the Moondust Quest to hear how Almeda and Ariya find strength to present their cases and be true to themselves.

In Episode 4, we are going behind the scenes on the illustration creative process for the front and back cover of Mr. Boonjie & the Moondust Quest and how modern tools like AI help spark ideas for real live people artistic collaboration. Then Pam will read Chapters 6 and 7. So sit back or snuggle in and come along with us.

How do you use your imagination in life? Where does your inspiration come from? Cara and Pam talk about imagination and the evolution of a story. And then Pam reads Chapters 4 and 5 of Mr. Boonjie & the Moondust Quest, where we are introduced to a new character, Aunt Noni.

Do you remember being read to as a child? Do you remember that special book you read over and over or someone read to you? In this episode Pam and Cara talk about how bedtime stories shaped their family and why hearing a story read aloud still feels like magic even as adults. Then Pam continues reading Mr. Boonjie & the Moondust Quest - Chapters 2 and 3.

In our very first episode, we’ll share how Pam became a published author at age 80 — and then Mom will read the Prologue and Chapter One. So pour a cup of cocoa, settle in and let's begin.