356. Megan O’Russell Exploring Themes of Empowerment and Romance in a YA Context Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast, Megan O'Russell, L. Ron Hubbard, John Goodwin

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast 284 followers 284 356 tracks 356 Megan O'Russell is a YA author who transitioned from a successful career in theater to writing. We met on a panel at Dragon Con and agreed to do this podcast. We discuss her journey, the importance of storytelling, and the differences between traditional and indie publishing. Megan shares insights on empowering authors, navigating the editing process, and the significance of world-building in fantasy literature. We also explore the handling of romance and sexuality in YA, the supportive nature of the indie author community, and provide valuable advice for aspiring writers. Megan discusses her YA novel, “Ember and Stone,” which is a compelling example of YA romance and empowerment. Great examples of dealing with profanity without using profanity. Megan has set up a code to allow listeners to discover her fantastical worlds. All you need to do is go to meganorussell.com/discount/FUTURE50, add any ebook to your cart (no complete collections as they're already sold at a discount), and the code will be applied to each single ebook at checkout.