410: Writing a YA Series Inspired by Superhero StoriesInterview
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brett Riley. We\\u2019ll be talking about his YA fantasy/thriller novel, Freaks.\\xa0
Brett Riley is the author of The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light (Ink Brush Press), Comanche (Imbrifex Books), Lord of Order (Imbrifex), Freaks (Imbrifex), and Travelers (2022). His short fiction has appeared in journals such as The Baltimore Review, F(r)iction, Solstice, Folio, The Evansville Review, and many others. His nonfiction has appeared in CrimeReads, Role Reboot, Broad River Review, Rougarou, Green Hills Literary Lantern, Literary Orphans, Under the Gum Tree, Wild Violet, and Foliate Oak Magazine. He lives in Henderson, NV.
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In this episode Brett Riley and I discuss:
- How he portrayed and deepened the bond between his main characters.
- The double-sided nature of superhero powers and why he showed his characters\\u2019 weaknesses.
- Why it\\u2019s fascinating to let superheroes be bad and what that exploration reveals.
Plus, his #1 tip for writers.
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/410
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