Anna Waterworth - The Girl Who Grew Wings
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Internationally acclaimed fantasy author, Anna Waterworth, pays a visit to the Mythmakers studio to talk about her latest book, The Girl who Grew Wings. She discusses with Julia Golding the origins of the novel and the retelling of ancient myths, particularly in her case the story of Icarus. How do you handle dark material when writing for younger audiences? What was the editing process like? Anna and Julia discuss the value of the reset – of going back to the beginning and starting again. Stick around to grow your own wings and to pick up some fantasy writing tips. You can find out more about Anna and her books at https://www.annadaybooks.com
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