![]() ![]() I am so pleased and encouraged by many of the stories that have recently been published, and many coming out in the next couple of years. Following a relatable character through a tough character arc can impart a sense of hope. They want to see their struggles, cultures, situations, and relationships. Speaking within the YA community and YA books, teens want to see themselves in stories. ![]() Why do you feel books with powerful and relatable characters are so popular and have such a voice right now? She was so fun to write and I love the loyal friendship between Darcy and Marisol. Oh this one is easy! Darcy’s half Mexican, half Cuban best friend, Marisol is a mash-up of me and my personality (I’m Cuban American) and my Mexican best friend, Marisol is a fellow foodie, and is rarely without her signature leather jacket. What character do you most relate to and why? Her abilities and the way she uses literature, as more than an escape, but as her distinct way into the world, grew and expended until it was time to write her on page one. In story plotting, I posed the question to myself, what if there was a girl who did this, but at a deeper and more sweeping level? What would that look like? Darcy Wells and her world grew from there. Laura: I’ve always used books and stories to escape heartache or stressful situations. Aurora: What was your inspiration behind your most recent novel? ![]()
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