Gloria Casale, Ida Mae Jones, J.J. Renek, Percy Veer, Renda Knapp, and Ronda Wells share how real world medical knowledge becomes the foundation for compelling mysteries. They talk about drawing inspiration from headlines and personal experience, and how authenticity can elevate suspense and credibility on the page.
Using YA Tropes Without Writing a Cliché
Kate Hart and Rae Ann Parker offer a practical introduction to common settings and character archetypes in young adult fiction. Using clear examples, they show how writers can use these familiar elements effectively while still creating fresh and original stories.
