Of Twins, Monsters, and the Duality Within Us

Author Lindsay Kent shares how being an identical twin shaped the psychological core of her debut thriller.
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Of Twins, Monsters, and the Duality Within Us

Author Lindsay Kent shares how being an identical twin shaped the psychological core of her debut thriller.

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E.L. Chen: It’s the Challenge That Makes It Rewarding

In this interview, author E.L. Chen discusses how a love for self-aware horror movies helped inspire her new novel, Slasher Summer.
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E.L. Chen: It’s the Challenge That Makes It Rewarding

In this interview, author E.L. Chen discusses how a love for self-aware horror movies helped inspire her new novel, Slasher Summer.

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Krista Diamond: No Two Paths To Publishing Are the Same

In this interview, author Krista Diamond discusses writing about parasocial relationships in her debut novel, Close Relationships with Strangers.
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Krista Diamond: No Two Paths To Publishing Are the Same

In this interview, author Krista Diamond discusses writing about parasocial relationships in her debut novel, Close Relationships with Strangers.

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Yu-Mei Balasingamchow: I Was Writing on Faith and Following My Instincts

In this interview, author Yu-Mei Balasingamchow discusses tackling place, culture, and identity in her new novel, Names Have Been Changed.
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Yu-Mei Balasingamchow: I Was Writing on Faith and Following My Instincts

In this interview, author Yu-Mei Balasingamchow discusses tackling place, culture, and identity in her new novel, Names Have Been Changed.

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Motifs, Themes, and Trusting Your Reader

Author Cynthia Pelayo breaks down the difference between motifs and themes and how they benefit readers (if you trust them).
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Motifs, Themes, and Trusting Your Reader

Author Cynthia Pelayo breaks down the difference between motifs and themes and how they benefit readers (if you trust them).

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Jessica M. Goldstein: On Writing Workplace Fiction

In this interview, author Jessica M. Goldstein discusses writing about office culture and nostalgia in her debut speculative novel, Retro.
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Jessica M. Goldstein: On Writing Workplace Fiction

In this interview, author Jessica M. Goldstein discusses writing about office culture and nostalgia in her debut speculative novel, Retro.

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Emily Martin: I Considered Quitting Multiple Times While Writing This Book

In this interview, author Emily Martin discusses how a love of the premise kept her going with her new romantic comedy, Winner Takes All.
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Emily Martin: I Considered Quitting Multiple Times While Writing This Book

In this interview, author Emily Martin discusses how a love of the premise kept her going with her new romantic comedy, Winner Takes All.

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Heather Marshall: I Can’t Plan Too Much When I Write

In this interview, author Heather Marshall discusses wanting to shine a light on a little-known piece of women’s history in her new novel, Liberty Street.
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Heather Marshall: I Can’t Plan Too Much When I Write

In this interview, author Heather Marshall discusses wanting to shine a light on a little-known piece of women’s history in her new novel, Liberty Street.

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Writing Dark Fiction for Teens

Author Wendy Heard shares five key tips for writing dark fiction for teens, including three important beats to hit in each story.
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Writing Dark Fiction for Teens

Author Wendy Heard shares five key tips for writing dark fiction for teens, including three important beats to hit in each story.

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Metafiction Makes You Choose

Author Kevin Hincker discusses the impetus of writing a metafiction and where it took him (and hopefully his readers) instead.
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Metafiction Makes You Choose

Author Kevin Hincker discusses the impetus of writing a metafiction and where it took him (and hopefully his readers) instead.

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