The narrative balances a breezy style and boundless energy with dark, serious undercurrents. How did you strike this balance in your storytelling? T hat is the fun part of storytelling. The banter, the discovery, pushing the characters forward into the next scene. Dropping the breadcrumbs. There is always something new to learn and my favorite part of being an author is how much fun you can have with dialogue. The novel concludes with Kiara at a crossroads between a peaceful life on the reservation or a purpose that transcends death and preserves nature. How did you decide on this moral conflict for your protagonist? With great power comes great responsibility. It is a universal decision we all must make. I believe this will resonate with every human being. What was one of the most surprising things you learned while creating Born Torn? Did any part of the process or the themes you explored surprise or challenge you in any way? Getting environmental awareness, values and virtues, and coming of age issues out there without being too much in the faces of the readers, and hinting that even grown-up decisions can be difficult for adults as well. You have a diverse portfolio of work across various genres. How do you adapt your writing process to suit different genres, and do you have a favorite genre to write in? I write what comes to me, but being diverse in genres allows me to pull those others into the genre as the B story line makes it fun and interesting. I am clearly in love with writing YA Fantasy right now and getting Kiara’s story told for everyone to enjoy.
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