The Importance of Secret Histories
Dive Smack author Demetra Brodsky talks the family secrets that inspired to write her debut novel.
Worldbuilding at the Natural History Museum 2018
Cora Carmack discusses how she excavated the world of Roar by thinking about the relics cultures leave behind.
Interview with Cora Carmack, Author of Roar
Tor Teen sat down with Cora Carmack to talk about her inspiration, her research, and her writing idols.
Discovering a Love for Forensics with the Erin Blake Series
How Sheryl Scarborough learned to stop worrying and love forensic science.
Write What You Know: Joy, Survival, and Yes, Pain
Award-winning YA author Kristen Simmon’s Best Writing Advice? Make It Personal.
Trinity Must Die: The Problem of the More Competent Female Sidekick
The trope of the More Competent Female Sidekick has got to go.
Seeing Ghosts: Check Out These Eerie Illustrations for When I Cast Your Shadow
In the spirit of Halloween, Sarah Porter shared some of her illustrations for When I Cast Your Shadow with us, along with bonus commentary!
Behind the Bookshelf: Susan Chang
Tor Teen and Starscape senior editor Susan Chang walks us through the daily life of an editor. What do you think, would you want the job?
How a Book Gets Its Name
Finding titles isn’t as easy as flipping through a dictionary and picking a random word. Paula Stokes describes how she comes up with titles that work.
Why You Want a Cheerleader To Be There To Fight Aliens With You
Carrie Jones tells you why you would want a cheerleader to be there to fight aliens with you. Push aside the cheerleader stereotypes and enjoy!