Finding the grit to pursue a dream with Lisa McMann

<p>Lisa McMann is the <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author of 25 books for children and young adults. She has written in genres including paranormal, realistic, dystopian, and fantasy. Some of her most well-known books are <em>The Unwanteds</em> series for middle grade readers and the <em>Wake </em>trilogy for young adults. Her latest novel <em>Dragon Slayers</em> is available for purchase.</p> <p>Join us today as she shares tips on:</p> <p>· How she had to become resilient to be a writer</p> <p>· Her process for getting a novel written</p> <p>· How being an author is about continue to try even when you get rejected, and combining that with talent, tenacity, and part luck</p>