448: From Drafting to Marketing: A Debut Author’s Journey — Interview

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, Lori is interviewing Jenna Miller. They’ll be talking about her publishing experience as a debut writer with her book</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Out of Character.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jenna Miller writes Young Adult books about fat, queer, nerdy girls who deserve to be seen and have their voices heard. When she’s not obsessing over words, she can be found making charcuterie boards, befriending people online, cross stitching, or adventuring in the Minneapolis area. </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">You can find her on her</span> <a href= "http://jennamillerwrites.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">website</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">or follow her on</span> <a href= "http://twitter.com/jmillwrites"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "http://instagram.com/jmillwrites"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <a href= "http://tiktok.com/@jmillwrites"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">TikTok</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode Jenna Miller and Lori discuss:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The complexities of writing a parent / teen dynamic that resonates with today’s YA audience. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How NanoWriMo positively influenced her authorial career.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Transcending the traditional love triangle trope with nuance.</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></em></p> <h4><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plus, her #1 tip for writers.</span></em></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more info a