Writing Realistic Middle Grade with Jessica Vitalis - Coyote Queen

Published: Nov. 20, 2023, 10 a.m.

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In this week\\u2019s episode, Marissa chats with Jessica Vitalis about her latest contemporary middle grade, COYOTE QUEEN. Also discussed: how to pronounce \\u2018coyote\\u2019 (which is not as simple as one might think) and fascinating coyote facts, digging deep to put difficult emotions on the page and how much of a challenge that can be, mining lived experiences for fiction, how books build empathy, creating ongoing tension, and so much more.

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