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EPISODE · Nov 2, 2022 · 43 MIN

434: How to Let Your Characters and World Building Flow in YA Fantasy - Interview

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Today, Lori is interviewing Lenore Borja. They'll be talking about how she created a natural flow for her characters and her world in her book The Last Huntress. Lenore Borja grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University before moving to New York City to study acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After a brief career as an actress, she spent several years working in executive search and human resources in both New York and San Francisco. She now resides in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband and a bossy feline named Maximus. When she's not writing, she enjoys adventure travel and anything that gets the heart racing, whether it's hiking, running, or getting lost in a good book.  The Last Huntress is her debut novel. She is currently working on Book 2 of the Mirror Realm  series. You can find her on her website or follow her on Instagram.   In this episode Lenore Borja and Lori discuss: Balance the trust you have in your reader with necessary exposition. Creating a fun friendship dynamic that your reader will want to be a part of. Crafting an intriguing, dynamic, and short prologue that will hook your reader.   Plus, her #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/434

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