Sitting Down with a National Expert, Dr. Steve Bickmore, We Discussed My Novel, Cutting of Harp Strings

E.G. Kardos

January 24, 2026

After discovering my books, Dr. Steve Bickmore, a national expert in YA Literature, read Cutting of Harp Strings and invited me to sit down with him to discuss the novel and my series, The Elias Chronicles.

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Dr. Steve Bickmore is a national expert and scholar in the field of Young Adult Literature. His continuing work in YA literature brings scholars, professors, and readers together with authors in a way no one else has done before, creating awareness of YA literature. A retired Professor of English Education at UNLV, he is a past editor of The ALAN Review (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE) and a past president of ALAN.

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“If you are into realistic fiction like The Catcher in the Rye, A Separate Peace or other boarding school books then you should start with Cutting of Harp Strings.”

Dr. Steven Bickmore is a national expert and scholar in the field of YA Literature

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A little about Cutting of Harp Strings:

It is a coming-of-age/bildungsroman novel by E.G. Kardos about the deep friendship between two polar opposite teenage boys, Eli and Aiden, exploring themes of love, self-discovery, and the meaning of life through their experiences in the 1970s. The story follows Eli’s journey as he reflects on his past and the impact Aiden had on his life, leading to a poignant and emotional narrative.

About E.G. Kardos

I am a fiction writer and the author of five books. My writing draws inspiration from the beauty surrounding us all—both in nature and in each other. Spirituality, friendship, love, and our connection to the universe inspire me to write. Here’s more about me and my books.

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