ARIA award-winning triple j host Alex Dyson talks to fellow YA author Will Kostakis about his debut YA novel, When it Drops. Sixteen-year-old Caleb is a socially awkward outcast dealing with the death of his father by secretly making music in his bedroom until he becomes suddenly, and reluctantly, famous. When it Drops is a hilarious and touching coming-of-age story about family, friends, fame, and the importance of never leaving your computer unattended.

This conversation is part of our YA podcast series.

ARIA award-winning triple j host Alex Dyson talks to fellow YA author Will Kostakis about his debut YA novel,&nbsp;When it Drops. Sixteen-year-old Caleb is a socially awkward outcast dealing with the death of his father by secretly making music in his bedroom until he becomes suddenly, and reluctantly, famous. When it Drops&nbsp;is a hilarious and touching coming-of-age story about family, friends,&nbsp;fame, and the importance of never leaving your computer unattended.
This conversation is part of our YA podcast series.

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