442: Opening Lines and Characterization: Maximize Your Opening Chapters - Interview

Today, Lori is interviewing Amy Christine Parker. They’ll be talking about coming up with unsettling ideas and Amy’s book, Flight 171.

Amy Christine Parker is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult thriller novels: Gated, Astray, Smash & Grab, and most recently the horror novel, Flight 171. When she is not busy dreaming up unsettling stories, Amy loves to read, go to the movies, and travel around the world in search of story inspiration. She lives and works in Tampa, Florida along with her husband, their two daughters, and two very high-maintenance cats.

You can find her on her website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Goodreads.

 

In this episode Amy Christine Parker and Lori discuss:

• Where she comes up with unsettling ideas and how she deals with fears on the page.
• The importance of the first line and why the opening chapters are the hardest to write.
• How she developed the characterization for the ensemble cast in Flight 171.

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/442