Awesome Heists and Action Sequences with Ally Carter - Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery
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Marissa chats with Ally Carter about her new middle grade novel - WINTERBORNE HOME FOR MAYHEM AND MYSTERY - and her guide for young writers - DEAR ALLY, HOW DO YOU WRITE A BOOK? - as well as how the young adult market has changed over the past fifteen years and what that might have meant for Ally's debut series; some tips for writing heists and action sequences (hint: the simple solution is often the best solution); some of the challenges unique to middle grade fiction, including getting the adults out of the way and solving the transportation conundrum; and the joy that comes from having one or two side projects in the works that are just for you.
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