by msk | Dec 20, 2024 | Harry Potter
You’ve probably dreamt of casting a Patronus charm at least once…I know I have. There’s something wonderful about the idea of your inner self taking the form of a silvery, protective creature. But have you ever stopped to wonder what your Patronus says about...
by msk | Nov 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
NaNoWriMo—aka National Novel Writing Month—is a crazy, exhilarating, caffeine-fueled sprint where writers worldwide attempt to churn out 50,000 words of a novel in just 30 days. This is my fourth (or maybe fifth?) time participating, and let me tell you, every single...
by msk | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ever wondered where all the incredible worlds in YA fantasy come from? Yup, some authors might spend years dreaming up entirely new realms, but plenty of times, the most powerful inspiration comes straight from our world. From ancient legends to hidden, forgotten...
by msk | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have you ever gotten so lost in a book that you wished you could dive in and make decisions alongside the characters? That’s the magic of interactive storytelling in Young Adult fiction, where readers have the power to influence the outcome of the narrative....
by msk | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fairytale retellings in YA literature have always been one of my favorites, and it’s cool to see how they’ve grown with cultural shifts and emerging themes. Today I’ll dive into some trends likely to shape these popular stories’ future. One of...
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