What Kind of 13-Year-Old Decides to Build an Entire Fantasy Universe and Actually Follows Through?

In this engaging interview, young author J.A. Watson shares her inspiring journey from childhood reading obsession to publishing her own fantasy series at a remarkably young age. Discover how her passions for dragons, archaeology, and engineering intertwine to shape her creative process and future ambitions.KeywordsYoung author, fantasy series, world building, creativity, engineering, archaeology, writing process, female characters, inspiration, self-developmentKey topicsJourney from childhood to published authorInfluence of fantasy and archaeology on writingBalancing engineering studies with creative pursuitsWorld building and series planning in fantasyRepresentation of female characters and femininityGuest NameJ.A. WatsonChapters:00:00 Introduction01:05 The Journey Of A 20 Year Old Author05:36 What Caused This Deep Seated Creative Itch From Such A Young Age10:41 Some Of The Series J.A Couldn't Put Down12:49 The Writing Process and Challenges14:59 Does Understanding Engineering Help With Creativity20:33 How J.A Incorporated Her Essence Into A Race Against Shadows24:57 The Average Age For A Published Book vs J.A27:12 How She Was Capable Of  Infusing Her Story With Feminine Rage32:01 World Building & Organization35:58 J.A's Self Discovery Between Reading & Writing37:44 J.A's Love For Archaeology & Paleontology42:41 Rediscovering Curiosity in a Fast-Paced World47:24 The Impact of Community and Book Events50:57 Future Aspirations & Goals For J.A55:28 Where J.A's Deep Seated Love For Nature Comes From57:23 How 4th Grade J.A Would Feel About Current J.A58:10 One Thing People Can Takeaway From This Conversation About J.A01:00:08 How J.A Tapped Into The Feelings Of Her Characters01:02:32 Has A Race Against Shadows Cost Her Emotionally01:07:04 What People Should Feel After They Close J.A's Book For The Last Time01:10:25 Closing Thoughts Section