In this week’s episode, Marissa chats with F.T. Lukens about their contemporary YA fantasy, SPELL BOUND. Also discussed: finding the hilarity in the mundane, humor as a coping mechanism, using favorite tropes and putting your own spin on them, identifying character motivations, writing romance as part of a larger plot, and more.   Find the Happy Writer and Marissa Meyer Merch here:<a href='https://thehappywriter.creator-spring.com/'>https://thehappywriter.creator-spring.com/</a><a href='https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-happy-writer'>https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-happy-writer</a> <a target='_blank' href='https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer'>The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org</a> Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: <a href='https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/'>https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/</a>

Amalie Howard - Queen Bee

Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.