BookWorthy Chats with YA Author Katherine Briggs

In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews YA fantasy author Katherine Briggs, who discusses her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books, and the themes explored in her duology, The Eternity Gate and The Immortal Abyss. Katherine shares insights on world-building, character development, and the importance of small actions in making a difference. The conversation also touches on the exploration of faith in her stories and her future writing projects.

Takeaways

 Katherine Briggs started writing at age three.

Her books focus on characters overcoming challenges.

World-building is a dynamic process for her.

She incorporates real-life inspirations into her fantasy worlds.

The theme of small actions making a difference is central to her work.

Katherine enjoys creating unique names for her characters.

She aims to explore faith without being overtly religious.

Katherine's writing journey has included breaks but has been consistent overall.

She is currently working on two semi-secret projects.

Katherine values connecting with her readers through her newsletter.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Katherine Briggs and Her Works

02:54 Inspiration Behind the Stories

06:00 World Building and Character Development

08:59 Themes of Choice and Identity

11:48 Exploring Faith in Fantasy

15:02 Katherine's Writing Journey and Future Projects

Katherine Briggs | Official Website of Katherine Briggs

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