When you sell 250,000,000 of your books, it's hard to believe you can stay relatively anonymous.  But Jeff Kinney, author of the mega-popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series of books and movies, manages to pull off that feat--for the most part. In this episode, Kinney joins Fan Effect  host Andy Farnsworth to talk about his best-selling kids' books about a "wimpy" junior high student, including the newest entry, "Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories."  They also talk about why he doesn't put his own picture in his books, seeing his books adapted into movies, and a bit about an animated series coming this year to DisneyPlus.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah’s unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME.  

Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

When you sell 250,000,000 of your books, it's hard to believe you can stay relatively anonymous.&nbsp; But <a href="https://wimpykid.com/">Jeff Kinney, author of the mega-popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series of books and movies</a>, manages to pull off that feat--for the most part. In this episode, Kinney joins Fan Effect&nbsp; host Andy Farnsworth to talk about his best-selling kids' books about a "wimpy" junior high student, including the newest entry, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rowley-Jeffersons-Awesome-Friendly-Stories/dp/1419756974">"Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories."</a>&nbsp; They also talk about why he doesn't put his own picture in his books, seeing his books adapted into movies, and a bit about an <a href="https://www.polygon.com/disney-plus/2020/12/10/22168739/new-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-animated-disney-plus-movie">animated series coming this year to DisneyPlus</a>.
Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind<a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2027&amp;n=Fan%20Effect"> Fan Effect</a> are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted by<a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/our-team-members/andy-farnsworth/?"> Andy Farnsworth</a> and<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah&rsquo;s unique fan-culture as it has been declared<a href="https://time.com/78149/nerdiest-state/"> The Nerdiest State in America</a> by TIME.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at<a href="http://kslnewsradio.com/"> kslnewsradio.com</a>, or on the KSL<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ksl-news-radio/id1114970937?mt=8"> App.</a> Join the conversation on Facebook<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FanEffectShow/"> @FanEffectShow</a>, Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/FanEffectShow/"> @FanEffectShow</a>, and Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/FanEffectShow"> @FanEffectShow</a>. Fan Effect is sponsored by<a href="https://www.megaplextheatres.com"> Megaplex Theatres</a>, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and most of his co-hosts and guests live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things &lsquo;geek&rsquo;, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and most of his co-hosts and guests live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

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Fan Effect

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of TV shows. Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

When you sell 250,000,000 of your books, it's hard to believe you can stay relatively anonymous.  But Jeff Kinney, author of the mega-popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series of books and movies, manages to pull off that feat--for the most part. In this episode, Kinney joins Fan Effect  host Andy Farnsworth to talk about his best-selling kids' books about a "wimpy" junior high student, including the newest entry, "Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories."  They also talk about why he doesn't put his own picture in his books, seeing his books adapted into movies, and a bit about an animated series coming this year to DisneyPlus.

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