Kelly Coon On Being Rejected 106 Times... Followed By A "Yes."

Today’s guest is Kelly Coon, author of the YA Fantasy Gravemaidens which recounts the tale of two sisters: Kammani, a 16-year-old healer's apprentice who wants to save the dying ruler of her city-state and Nanaea, Kammani’s little sister who will be buried alive as the ruler’s bride if he dies. Kelly joined me today to talk about how to make a fantasy stand out in the crowded YA market by making her female main character have understated strength. Also covered:how editing and being an ACT test prep writer helped Kelly in her fiction and marketing on your own, the constant hustle, and the benefits of having a street team.

  

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Website: https://www.kellycoon.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyCoon106

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellycoon106

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycoon106/

 

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