410: Writing a YA Series Inspired by Superhero Stories—Interview

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brett Riley. We’ll be talking about his</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">YA fantasy/thriller novel,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Freaks</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brett Riley is the author of <em>The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light</em> (Ink Brush Press), <em>Comanche</em> (Imbrifex Books), <em>Lord of Order</em> (Imbrifex), <em>Freaks</em> (Imbrifex), and <em>Travelers</em> (2022). His short fiction has appeared in journals such as The Baltimore Review, F(r)iction, Solstice, Folio, The Evansville Review, and many others. His nonfiction has appeared in CrimeReads, Role Reboot, Broad River Review, Rougarou, Green Hills Literary Lantern, Literary Orphans, Under the Gum Tree, Wild Violet, and Foliate Oak Magazine. He lives in Henderson, NV.</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Brett Riley</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and I discuss:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How he portrayed and deepened the bond between his main characters.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The double-sided nature of superhero powers and why he showed his characters’ weaknesses.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why it’s fascinating to let superheroes be bad and what that exploration reveals.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <em>Plus, his #1 tip for writers.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more info and show notes: <a href="https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-410-brett-riley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">diymfa.com/410</a></span></p>