Targets a teenage audience and often explores themes relevant to young adults, such as identity, friendship, and coming-of-age experiences.
PHOTO: Author Carol Baldwin, whose debut novel Half-Truths explores friendship and racial tensions in 1950s Charlotte, North Carolina. Exploring Friendship, Race, and Resilience in the Jim Crow South Carol Baldwin shares the inspiration, challenges, and passion behind her YA novel Half-Truths, reflecting on race, history, writing mentorship, and the deeply personal journey of crafting authentic…
PHOTO: Ann Hunter, award-winning author of North Oak and Ashes, invites readers into a world of magic, heart, and unapologetic creativity. Exploring Creativity, Faith, and the Journey from Childhood Stories to Bestselling Series Ann Hunter discusses her early start in writing, how ADD fuels her creativity, the spiritual depth behind her stories, balancing motherhood with…
PHOTO: Karen King at her writing desk in Spain, where she crafts her bestselling novels filled with emotion, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. A Forty-Year Writing Career of Twists, Emotion, and Reinvention Karen King reflects on her versatile writing journey, genre shifts, creative process, and how personal experiences and adaptability have shaped her bestselling psychological thrillers…
PHOTO: Author CC Robinson, weaving narratives of hope and courage, at work expanding the horizons of young adult dystopian fiction. Photo courtesy of CC Robinson Challenging Division, Inspiring Reconciliation, Crafting Hopeful Narratives CC Robinson blends real-world experience and fiction, crafting the Divided series to explore themes of division, hope, and reconciliation, inspiring young readers to…
PHOTO: Author Lori Tchen, whose gripping YA fantasy series Sterling Fierce blends real-world insight with enchanting adventures in the land of Everen. From Crime Scenes to Spellbinding Quests In this captivating interview, Lori Tchen reveals how her criminology background shapes her YA fantasy series, explores themes of identity and bravery, and shares the inspiration behind…
Exploring Time, Family, and Emotion: JB Yanni’s Captivating Time Benders Series JB Yanni’s Time Benders series masterfully blends time travel, history, and family dynamics, exploring themes of grief, faith, and resilience through relatable characters and thought-provoking moral dilemmas. JB Yanni, the acclaimed author of the Time Benders series, has redefined the boundaries of science fiction…
PHOTO: Author Karen Bao brings her scientific expertise and powerful voice to the world of young adult fiction, inspiring readers through science and storytelling. Exploring Science, Identity, and Resilience Through Fiction Karen Bao discusses how her neuroscience background, cultural identity, and mental health experiences shape her science fiction, offering readers thrilling, thought-provoking stories grounded in…
Lyall’s novels challenge societal norms and inspire read C. B. Lyall’s journey from a young girl in Northern England to an acclaimed author is a story of resilience and determination. Growing up in the sixties, Lyall defied gender norms and societal expectations, forging a path in the male-dominated field of software development. Her adventurous spirit…
Ania Danylo blends her theatrical expertise with literary creativity to craft captivating children’s books that inspire and entertain. Ania Danylo’s theatre background enriches her children’s books, blending storytelling, character development, and visual imagination, while her diverse roles enhance her creative process. Ania Danylo, an acclaimed author with a rich background in theatre, has seamlessly transitioned…
Lauren Louise Hazel, Cyber Security Manager turned YA fantasy writer, shares influences, favorites, and her creative process, teasing upcoming releases. Renowned for her captivating blend of cyber expertise by day and youthful fantasy worlds by night, Lauren Louise Hazel emerges as a multifaceted talent, delving into the realms of imagination with the finesse of a…
