- Evanna Lynch returns to MuggleCast, a newly published author!
- Her book, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting is a deeply moving, at times comical and mostly challenging tale of her struggles with an eating disorder while she was growing up.
- The hosts take turns asking Evanna questions both about her book, and some of the surprising stories found within.
- Evanna details why she was inspired to write Butterfly Hunting… and how she managed to remember so many details from when she was eleven.
- What lessons and messages can readers hope to get from the book?
- Laura asks Evanna what she would say to her younger self, and Evanna replies gravely and honestly.
- The interview touches on Evanna’s early correspondence with J.K. Rowling via letter. What made her reach out?
- The reasons Evanna is connected to the character of Luna.
- Evanna recounts her transition from everyday Harry Potter super-fan to friend and colleague of the cast, and how strange it was to get used to.
- Finally, what does the title of the book mean? And how did becoming a vegan change Evanna’s way of seeing the world?
- MuggleCast recently was on Evanna’s The ChickPeeps podcast, and we had a great time.
- Evanna leaves us with a story of walking into bookstores to sign copies of her book, and what it was like to record the audiobook.
- Quizzitch: What is Aragog’s wife’s name?? Submit your answer!
- This week’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast!
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