410: Writing a YA Series Inspired by Superhero Stories—Interview

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brett Riley. We’ll be talking about his YA fantasy/thriller novel, Freaks. 

Brett Riley is the author of The Subtle Dance of Impulse and Light (Ink Brush Press), Comanche (Imbrifex Books), Lord of Order (Imbrifex), Freaks (Imbrifex), and Travelers (2022). His short fiction has appeared in journals such as The Baltimore Review, F(r)iction, Solstice, Folio, The Evansville Review, and many others. His nonfiction has appeared in CrimeReads, Role Reboot, Broad River Review, Rougarou, Green Hills Literary Lantern, Literary Orphans, Under the Gum Tree, Wild Violet, and Foliate Oak Magazine. He lives in Henderson, NV.

 

In this episode Brett Riley and I discuss:

• How he portrayed and deepened the bond between his main characters.
• The double-sided nature of superhero powers and why he showed his characters’ weaknesses.
• Why it’s fascinating to let superheroes be bad and what that exploration reveals.

Plus, his #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/410